invictus70
01-17-11, 01:16 PM
Before posting this, yes, I used the search bar and read through many of the forums previous posts. I did my homework and spent time looking before making this post. Just wanted to mention that, because I've noticed there seem to be numerous people who like to reply rude comments or ones telling the recruit to use the search bar, instead of simply not replying or replying with something useful.
Heres my delima, when filling out my contract there was an option where I could put down a 3, or a 4. My recruiter told me it was my choice. I put down a 3, but I thought all contracts were 4 years, but have now read that 3 year contracts are available on a case by case basis, so I wanted to make sure I understood that right and that I signed up for 3 years active.
My real question is this, I "think" I want Infantry, but as many others have the dream of going Recon, I do to. Ive never quit anything and am very athletic. So I at least want the UZ enlistmen option to make sure they at least take a look at me.
The other thing im interested in, is Security Forces-Fast Company. Ive been told that Security Forces, and getting fast company is 'luck of the draw'. However if I got the GOP and said I prefered overseas compared to East/West coast, then would that make sure I got Fast Co.?
If so, and I went security forces, since its also an infantry contract.. can I still get the UZ contract with it? That way I still get a shot at Recon also..
I also was told by a guy who went security forces 6 months ago, and is now stationed in Washington at a naval base, that he was told Security Forces was going to stop doing the 2yr security-3yr infantry, and go to just 4 yr security forces.. is this true?
I havent been able to talk to my recruiter for the past week - or I would have went over this with him, and we go back to MEPS in about 10 days(we have to go back for my 'consult because I got 2 speeding tickets in 6months, lame but thats how MEPS is). So im needing to get decided what im wanting to do and there seem to be alot of great and experienced Marines on here so hoping someone can help.
Thanks for any help!
Heres my delima, when filling out my contract there was an option where I could put down a 3, or a 4. My recruiter told me it was my choice. I put down a 3, but I thought all contracts were 4 years, but have now read that 3 year contracts are available on a case by case basis, so I wanted to make sure I understood that right and that I signed up for 3 years active.
My real question is this, I "think" I want Infantry, but as many others have the dream of going Recon, I do to. Ive never quit anything and am very athletic. So I at least want the UZ enlistmen option to make sure they at least take a look at me.
The other thing im interested in, is Security Forces-Fast Company. Ive been told that Security Forces, and getting fast company is 'luck of the draw'. However if I got the GOP and said I prefered overseas compared to East/West coast, then would that make sure I got Fast Co.?
If so, and I went security forces, since its also an infantry contract.. can I still get the UZ contract with it? That way I still get a shot at Recon also..
I also was told by a guy who went security forces 6 months ago, and is now stationed in Washington at a naval base, that he was told Security Forces was going to stop doing the 2yr security-3yr infantry, and go to just 4 yr security forces.. is this true?
I havent been able to talk to my recruiter for the past week - or I would have went over this with him, and we go back to MEPS in about 10 days(we have to go back for my 'consult because I got 2 speeding tickets in 6months, lame but thats how MEPS is). So im needing to get decided what im wanting to do and there seem to be alot of great and experienced Marines on here so hoping someone can help.
Thanks for any help!