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03-03-10, 10:43 AM #1
IF I were to be dropped from Sniper School...
Would I be bumped down to 0311 or 0331 automatically? Or would I have the opportunity to pick another MOS? I've heard different things so I'm not sure. I did a search, but I didn't find anything, so sorry is this was already asked.
Thanks, Marines
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03-03-10, 10:45 AM #2
You go back to your scout/sniper platoon and wait for another opportunity. that's assuming you werent dropped for an integrity violation. if you cheat on the range or help your partner then they will not hesitate to drop you.
Theres no shame in failing scout/sniper school. A lot of PIGS are more then some HOGS they just couldnt get all the points they needed to graduate, made a mistake on the stalking lanes, etc.
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03-03-10, 11:01 AM #3
Depends on what you did before that. If you are attempting to become a Scout/Sniper, remember that 8541 is a secondary MOS, you would've already earned your primary MOS which would be an infantry MOS of some sort. On the other hand, if you're non-infantry and going to the school to be qualified such as Marine Security or something along those lines, you would still have a primary MOS and you would simply go back to your unit.
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03-03-10, 11:04 AM #4
its 0317 now. Not 8541. Just for future reference.
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03-03-10, 11:08 AM #5
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03-03-10, 11:13 AM #6
In my opinion, you're getting ahead of yorself. Take it one step at a time. Talk with a recruiter and take the ASVAB first. Do you have anything that may require a waiver......medically or criminally? Do you have any weight to lose?
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03-03-10, 11:14 AM #7
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03-03-10, 11:15 AM #8
I am extremely fit, I do the insanity workouts, have been for a few months. So im fit physically. Although I do have diagnosed depression. Though minor, I'm sure I'll still need a waiver. But I hear those are uncommon these days, Will this DQ me? Or is that only if you take medication for it? I haven't taken it in over a year.
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03-03-10, 11:20 AM #9
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03-03-10, 11:38 AM #10
heres how it works dude:
-go to boot camp
-go to SOI
-Go to your unit
-Every battalion has a Scout/Sniper platoon. They will eventually hold an Indoc or Screener (basically a haze fest that ranges anywhere from 24 hours to 2 weeks depending on the unit. A screener could also simply be an interview)
-If you qualify for the indoc or screener you can take it. If the platoon likes you and you pass, you will be accepted in
-You must be in the platoon for a year and a half before you can go to Scout/Sniper school
-Many Marines serving in a SSP never get a chance to go to Sniper school but they are still successfull in the scout/sniper billet.
And dont tell anyone a damn thing about your depression. They WILL DQ you for that ****. And like WM said, One step at a time. dont get ahead of yourself.
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03-03-10, 11:42 AM #11
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03-03-10, 11:44 AM #12
ya if you have depression you're not gonna last very long in the community. it's not necessarily the "happiest" job in the world. and by the way, it's nothing like how you think its going to be.
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03-03-10, 11:46 AM #13
What if I get asked about depression? Just say no?
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03-03-10, 11:51 AM #14
Having diagnosed depression is a DQ like RhoneIsland said, and DO NOT lie about it, it will catch up to you.
Your best bet is to talk with a recruiter.
Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Commission
Mental Health Conditions
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joini...a/neurotic.htm
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03-03-10, 11:54 AM #15
Medical Wiavers
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joini...icalwaiver.htm
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