Quick question before I DEP into the Marine Corps next week

[falsetti22]

I have searched high and low on these forums and asked my recruiter this question and couldn't get a straight answer. There is a specific job in the 03XX field that I want (0311 Rifleman). I understand you get the exact job that you want if you join the Marine Corps Reserves but due to my current complicated situation, I cant do the reserves. So if I go active duty, what are my chances of getting the 0311 Rifleman job? Do you get any say in which specific 03XX job you get? If someone can give me some insight, I'd be much obliged.

[Marine84]

I ain't even popping the popcorn this time!

(stomps out of the room!)

[BackhausD]

Now I know why Marines on this site get mad at us for being retarded. You have to look through the threads and sift through all of it to get your answer. There is not going to be a thread, unless you're lucky, that says "ITB MOS selection".

I'll be nice: http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=46028
Specifically, the ninth paragraph.

[Wyoming]

...have searched high and low

Nope, you ain't getting me busted.

Kim, I'll be over in a bit. Bringing me own Vodka.

Put the dog out back.

[Achped]

If you want 0311, you will get it. If they do select you for 51,52,31 etc, just fail the tests. Theyll make you an 11.

[falsetti22]

Thank you for the info guys. It really helps.

[falsetti22]

Oh and Marine84 that was freakin hilarious. The no popcorn thing and stomping out of the room lol. I loved it.

[Wyoming]

Oh and Marine84 that was freakin hilarious. The no popcorn thing and stomping out of the room lol. I loved it.

Really! Did you understand what 84 was implying?

[falsetti22]

No

[MarinesFTW]

Lol falsetti22...

[davblay]

FOR A IN DEPTH REPLY TO THIS SILLY ASSED QUESTION, CALL BR 549! I'll supply the popcorn this time Kim, you and BigAl need the time to do this right! LMAO!

BTW, did he miss spell his name.....shouldn't that be falsetitti?

Dave

[SGT7477]

Really! Did you understand what 84 was implying?

No I don't think he did,lol.

[New York]

I don't believe any of us 03xxs are given specific jobs until (or during) SOI. The USMC doesn't guarantee specific jobs. The needs of the Marine Corps, no if, buts and ands...

I'd be just happy to be a Marine to be honest, and if I don't land 0321, and get assigned something, I'm good to go!

[MarinesFTW]

Lol I dont know why the hell anyone would be worried they couldn't get 11... Dont you have be chosen for all of the others? Can any Marines clairfy this for me?