College and being in the Reserves

[Chase2015]

Hello Marines, I have a few questions regarding the USMC Reserves while going to college and how the IIADT works.

I'm currently a freshman in college and have been exercising the thought of serving. I've always been fond of the military and especially the Marine Corps, and possibly serving, however during high school I set my course for going to college as that is where I currently am. My best friend is a Marine and I've enjoyed talking to him about his time so far (currently at MOS school) and made me lean towards the possibility of myself joining. With that being said, here are a few of my questions regarding the Reserves.

1. Is the IIADT program still in place?

2. How has being in the reserves affected schooling? (Im majoring in Mechanical Engineering so work load will definitely be ample)

3. Does the Reserve unit you are placed in determine your MOS? I live in Maine and go to school in New Hampshire and from what I've seen, all New England Reserve units are infantry? would this mean if I was to join I would have to have an infantry MOS?

I am hesitant to speak to a recruiter as I feel once I contact one I may not be left alone till I make a definitive yes or no answer. College is also a top priority of mine because of my interest in the field of Mechanical Engineering. If any of you Marines have any advice it would be greatly appreciated!

And as always, thank you for your service that allows this country to be great!

[USMC 2571]

Pm josephd. He will have good info

[LCPL1341]

1) Not sure

2) I know Mechanical Engineering is a challenging major. Being a reservist will interfere with schooling at times. You'll have drills that are 3 to 4 days long, the 2 days a month is not always the case. So YES, it will interfere with your schooling to a degree, but not much. You have to plan your class schedule with your reserve commitment in mind. If you're diligent and responsible, you'll be fine.

3) Your recruiter will show you the units local to you, and give you a list of MOS openings available at that unit. So yes, the unit closest to you will affect the MOS you get.

[LCPL1341]

Also, definitely do what USMC2571 said. JosephD is a Sgt in the Reserves and can give you much more in depth answers.

[LCPL1341]

I just looked up the IIADT. It's that 92 day Reservist mess. Why on earth would you want to do that? Just curious. It's best to get all the active duty training (bootcamp/MCT/MOS school) over at once than to come back to your unit after boot camp and leave for MCT a year later. It seems completely pointless to me.

[Tennessee Top]

Don't hesitate to speak to a recruiter out of fear they will constantly bug you. They do not need your services.