MQ1SO
01-06-13, 05:33 AM
Hello all, and thanks in advance for your time in reading this. I have several questions, but will preface them with my current situation.
I'm an Air Force prior service Senior Airman (E-4), with the Air Force Specialty Codes of 1N151 (Journeyman Imagery Analyst) and 1U051 (Journeyman UAV Sensor Operator)
At 18 years old, I originally wanted to be a 0311 in the USMC, but was discouraged by recruiters because of my ASVAB. Once it was apparent that intel was the best way to go, I was convinced by my parents/future spouse into joining the 'best' intel branch in the DoD. I did my stint, LOVED my jobs, but did not enjoy the culture. I had fellow airmen talking about bubblegum bullsh*t during serious combat support missions like the 2012 push in Marjeh.
I left the USAF. My best memories were basic training, pre-deployment, and my two short stints at Kandahar and FOB Shindand.
I want to get back into the military. It's not so much about money as it is about job security and wanting to be part of a warrior culture. I did not have that kind of pride in the Air Force.
A few months ago I began debating between going back to the USAF, but the more I think about it - the more I want to just hit the restart button as a Marine.
I intend to stop by the nearest USMC recruiter at the end of my work week (next Wednesday). I would prefer a job as a UAV 'external pilot' as you guys call it, infantryman, or some sort of intel... I'm 23, and still in decent shape. I could definitely get better. I run a 1.5 in about 9:50, do 42 push ups in one minute, and about 12 pull ups.
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Is there anything I should bring or be prepared for walking into a recruiter's office as a Prior Enlisted?
I will be getting married within the next 6 months. My fiance is prior AF, but has a GySgt brother and understands making sacrifices. Should I expect to get Base Housing or BAH and offbase living privileges once out of SOI/MCT?
My AFSCs do not have an exact correlation to a USMC MOS, but I was told that if it was even close I would not be given the choice of an MOS...That they would just throw me in the next best match. Is this true?
I have a few achievement medals and decs from the AF and most will be transferable from my research. Will I wear these ribbons upon graduation at MCRD? It isn't that important; But I am proud of my prior service and worked hard to earn them.
I know I will have more questions as I continue with the re-enlistment process, and I will be sure to work with my recruiter as much as possible. Once again, thanks for taking the time to read this.
Until I earn the right to use the Marine motto.. Check Six. :P
-MQ1SO
I'm an Air Force prior service Senior Airman (E-4), with the Air Force Specialty Codes of 1N151 (Journeyman Imagery Analyst) and 1U051 (Journeyman UAV Sensor Operator)
At 18 years old, I originally wanted to be a 0311 in the USMC, but was discouraged by recruiters because of my ASVAB. Once it was apparent that intel was the best way to go, I was convinced by my parents/future spouse into joining the 'best' intel branch in the DoD. I did my stint, LOVED my jobs, but did not enjoy the culture. I had fellow airmen talking about bubblegum bullsh*t during serious combat support missions like the 2012 push in Marjeh.
I left the USAF. My best memories were basic training, pre-deployment, and my two short stints at Kandahar and FOB Shindand.
I want to get back into the military. It's not so much about money as it is about job security and wanting to be part of a warrior culture. I did not have that kind of pride in the Air Force.
A few months ago I began debating between going back to the USAF, but the more I think about it - the more I want to just hit the restart button as a Marine.
I intend to stop by the nearest USMC recruiter at the end of my work week (next Wednesday). I would prefer a job as a UAV 'external pilot' as you guys call it, infantryman, or some sort of intel... I'm 23, and still in decent shape. I could definitely get better. I run a 1.5 in about 9:50, do 42 push ups in one minute, and about 12 pull ups.
----
Is there anything I should bring or be prepared for walking into a recruiter's office as a Prior Enlisted?
I will be getting married within the next 6 months. My fiance is prior AF, but has a GySgt brother and understands making sacrifices. Should I expect to get Base Housing or BAH and offbase living privileges once out of SOI/MCT?
My AFSCs do not have an exact correlation to a USMC MOS, but I was told that if it was even close I would not be given the choice of an MOS...That they would just throw me in the next best match. Is this true?
I have a few achievement medals and decs from the AF and most will be transferable from my research. Will I wear these ribbons upon graduation at MCRD? It isn't that important; But I am proud of my prior service and worked hard to earn them.
I know I will have more questions as I continue with the re-enlistment process, and I will be sure to work with my recruiter as much as possible. Once again, thanks for taking the time to read this.
Until I earn the right to use the Marine motto.. Check Six. :P
-MQ1SO