"how do I get back in" Sgt and below

[hanslergf]

Called up to the RS, the Sgt was cool but pretty much gave me the number back down to one of the recruiting offices around here, just a little further away. I called but the PFC said the SSgt was out for about an hour.

Just an update. I was able to meet with the recuiter again, turns out I actually accidently got a hold of his boss and his boss gave me different word about being able to start getting a package together. I filled out the medical screening form and should have an appointment next week to go up to MEPS. Filling out the medical sheet reminded me about high blood pressure. Two years ago I had high blood pressure due to some weight gain but has since gone away after losing the weight. I did see a doctor about it 2 years ago and took some medication but ended up not taking it and lost weight instead, but I have not been back since because I do not have it anymore. Could this be a problem? I know if you currently have high blood pressure you are DQ'd but not sure if you only had for alittle while but then went away.

[Petz]

Hansler, if you never took the drugs and you don't have HBP now then why is this an issue? I'm not saying you should lie but if you don't know you have a heart condition and say that you don't have a heart condition are you then lying?

Use your own judgement, Doctors can get it wrong. You could have had coffee of something with caffine before you had your blood pressure taken and the doctor just wanted to write a script to get some cash from you instead of taking it again the next day or something.

@RW, I'd say you need to change some dates on your paperwork and go for a Height & weight at MEPS but I don't see much else needed on your part. Maybe a police check since it's good for only 6 months ??? I think.

Your package should back at your RS, your recruiter should know what's up.

[Twitchell]

I've pretty much got everything together (i.e. OMPF, medical records, appointment with a specialist, ect). I've talked to the local recruiter here, "Ssgt Hope", and he seems pretty willing to help me, but he wanted to be sure I am very serious about it, which I am. I can't blame him. I'm going to go in next week and start to put a file together, so I can get up to MEPS, and then start the waiver process. But I guess there aren't going to be any slots open for the Reserves till probably September. All of the AD poolee's he swore in this month are already clear out to August apparently. But he seems pretty optimistic though. Which is nice for a change.

I do have one question though if you get this Ssgt Petz. He is NOT a PSR. He said he can do it though, since I'm off contract. Is that correct? I hope so because otherwise I'll have to go through the same PSR 250 miles away that already turned me down twice, and if I have to do everything all over again, then I think I will probably run out of time.
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. SF

[Petz]

if you are done with your 8 year obligation then you are off contract and he can do it.

as for spots open for reserves... the spots he has for poolees aren't spots you take so I don't know what he's talking about.

you don't take a bed space at PI or SD, you are a PSEP. his quotas should have no effect on you getting back in or not at any time.

Be prepared for the Corps to say no because they have no PSEP spots open, though that will be up to your local reserve unit. (or should be, don't hold me to that)

[Twitchell]

Nice...... that's good he can work with me. So what do you have to do with the Reserve unit? Get a hold of them and just ask? Or is that the recruiters deal?

Thanks Ssgt!!!!

[Petz]

that's the recruiters job.

[LaBounty]

Need some help, I want back in the Marine Corps, and I'm not really sure where to start, I dont have my DD-214 it was never sent, would the VA have it? I havent been there and its been over a year since I was discharged, and it was Honorably. I was discharged with a personality disorder. Any help would be appreciated

[Petz]

hmmm. well, you got the DD-214 when you went to GPAC or whatever DPAC or whatever. they made you sign it then gave you the original. it's a computer print out, they should have told you not to lose it and you should have said "ok".

If you got out on a personality disorder then I'd guess you have lots of work to do. I'd say start by talking to your local recruiter, they'll walk you through the process. Now that you know where to start you should be on your way. Have a great day.

[wyattusmc]

if i got out in 2006 can i join the reserves and still keep my rank of E-5.......and also while in the reserves can i attend sniper school....thanks

[Petz]

yea you can keep your rank, you'll have to work out a LAT Move with your local PSR... so I don't have an answer for you in that regard.

[Uncontested]

I got told by a Prior Service recruiter (for reserves) that I can't get back in (0352) and the only route is to go reserves until the economy picks back up and enlistment rates drop... Is there a lot of truth to this? I was a CPL with a RE-1A code

[Petz]

he wants you to go reserves. If you want active then go talk to a normal recruiter. PSRs are recruiters of prior service Marines and their job is to get you to join a reserve unit, after that they don't care about you.

so make your own decision on who you want to believe, a guy who doesn't really know what's going on on the AD recruiter side or the AD recruiter?

[Uncontested]

I figured that much, but I was more wondering how hard it is right now to get back in or do you know ?

[Petz]

It took me a year, but I'm a SNCO. Sgts and below have it pretty easy but you're at the mercy of the needs of the Corps. When they don't need Sgts and below then you have to wait.

[Supersquishy]

I think Im giving up, **** it. Im taking that crop dusting seat instead.