Prior Active Duty Marine, age limit on re-entry

[Clp BAJA]

Cpl Brooks, what are some of the changes/culture shock that you are talking about? Also, what/why did you want to re-enlist (to anyone that wants to answer)?

The reason I am asking is because I have had a strong urge to return to the Marine Corps. Some of my old buddies who have returned to the military, not necessarily the Marine Corps, have done so because of some sort of hardship. The typical "I can’t find work", or "I can make more in the military".

My situation is a bit different. I have good job that pays very well, a nice home, a caring wife, and an eight-year-old son. Re-enlisting could very well disrupt all of that. For instance, I wouldn’t be making as much and both my wife and son would always worry about me.

So what makes a person re-enlist?

By the way, I was with 1/9. First with Cco weapons platoon, then my last 18 months with STA platoon. I got out May of ’90.

[AVNFSE]

I was in the corps for 4 years, I am currently an SFC (E7) Active Guard reserve soldier serving with the Army National Guard. I have 12 years active duty and am 41 years old. What do you think my chances are of coming back on active duty in the corps as an E7

[cplbrooks]

What was your rank when you left the Marine Corps? What is your MOS? How much time is left on your contract?

[cplbrooks]

Cpl Brooks, what are some of the changes/culture shock that you are talking about? Also, what/why did you want to re-enlist (to anyone that wants to answer)?

The reason I am asking is because I have had a strong urge to return to the Marine Corps. Some of my old buddies who have returned to the military, not necessarily the Marine Corps, have done so because of some sort of hardship. The typical "I can’t find work", or "I can make more in the military".

My situation is a bit different. I have good job that pays very well, a nice home, a caring wife, and an eight-year-old son. Re-enlisting could very well disrupt all of that. For instance, I wouldn’t be making as much and both my wife and son would always worry about me.

So what makes a person re-enlist?

By the way, I was with 1/9. First with Cco weapons platoon, then my last 18 months with STA platoon. I got out May of ’90.

I have a good job too. My reasons were mainly the Pride of being a Marine. I feel better now than i have in years. I liked being back so much that i asked to go on recruiting duty for six months to be on active duty. I love being back.

[AVNFSE]

What was your rank when you left the Marine Corps? What is your MOS? How much time is left on your contract?

I was an CPL. I am now a SFC (E7) my corps MOS was 0311, 3521. My army MOS's are 13F,88M,62B,21N,92F,63X. I can resign my AGR posotion anytime.

[cplbrooks]

You wont keep your army rank. It would actually be very difficult for you to go back into the Marines as an E-7 even if you got it in the Marine Corps. Your issues are your time in service and your rank in the marine corps. When i get to the office i will check on what the policy is for your situation.


What did score on your last PFT? How many pull ups, crunches and 3 mile run time? Also, how tall are you and what is your weight?

[bigdog43701]

i find it amazing that almost all Marines know to the day their active duty time and are so proud of it. 11 years 1 month 4 days here.

[Sgt Leprechaun]

Ha! Ten years 6 months and 13 days, I believe.. LOL.

Cpl Brooks, hadn't seen you 'round these parts in awhile! Good ta see ya!

BTW, I'm still waiting.....

[cplbrooks]

Ha! Ten years 6 months and 13 days, I believe.. LOL.

Cpl Brooks, hadn't seen you 'round these parts in awhile! Good ta see ya!

BTW, I'm still waiting.....

Sorry I haven't been around lately. These recruiting hours are brutal.

BTW, I spoke with Sgt. Richardson today about your package. Give me a call and i will give you an update.

[Sgt Leprechaun]

Roger that. Will try and call today...

[aaronrdavis]

Does the Marine Corps require that you go through boot camp again after a specific number of years out of service?

[cplbrooks]

no. You do not have to go back to boot camp.

[aaronrdavis]

I was a 2531 and 4066. Do you know of the current equivalent MOSs for these?

[cplbrooks]

what are those MOS'

[aaronrdavis]

Field Radio Operator and Small Systems Computer Specialist