Josephus
11-05-16, 01:58 AM
No better way to open with an appropriate opening statement... Thank you for your service Marines!
I would like to start off going into my present situation and how I can possibly with your help navigate my future decisions with enlistment.
In the past I have always seen myself in uniform, either Army or Marines. There was a point where I was ready to enlist but I was told that I did not meet the prerequisites education-wise. I am 24 and even with minor workouts relatively very fit. I posted in the past about getting the quickest credits in order to join the Corps and one answer stuck out to me... it went along the lines of "...If you can't actually sit through one semester, how the hell do you plan on getting through training?"
That was when some thought was really put into my decision making. I decided to get a high-school equivalency and put myself through college. I am currently in a EMS degree program which includes NR-EMT- P(aramedic) certification, and on top of that I signed up to swim classes because I always wanted to be able to swim and with time and dedication I have vastly improved with a foreign language (Arabic), understanding that it is a great language to familiarize with.
Coming back, I apparently have enough credits to enlist as an E-2 and an aspiration of becoming a Reconnaissance Marine or MARSOC CSO. I took my ASVAB and my GT score is 120.
Here is my dilemma, I can see myself going for Officers Candidate School however I realistically see myself being enlisted in the reserves first, finish my degree and keep working on my swimming, languages and most importantly myself and then eventually requesting an attempt at my aspiration. The kicker, I have an interest in becoming a medic however I am finding it very difficult between choosing earning the title of a Marine or becoming a Corpsman with no guarantee I will ever be green-side.
I am in middle of talking to my recruiter and the MOS of 0351 is not available, which is the only MOS I am interested in going as a reservist. On top of that I might be selected for a scholarship abroad for the spring which is dedicated to foreign language study which I know will benefit me no matter where I try to apply. Should I hold on to trying to enlist ?
The reserves supposedly is college-friendly (vice versa) and my last year until I graduate consists of 5 days a week 12 hour days. Will that interfere with duties as a reservist?
Does the next POTUS being either candidate affect anyone's decision on enlistment?
I am glad I finally got this out in text. Your advice is most welcome.
I would like to start off going into my present situation and how I can possibly with your help navigate my future decisions with enlistment.
In the past I have always seen myself in uniform, either Army or Marines. There was a point where I was ready to enlist but I was told that I did not meet the prerequisites education-wise. I am 24 and even with minor workouts relatively very fit. I posted in the past about getting the quickest credits in order to join the Corps and one answer stuck out to me... it went along the lines of "...If you can't actually sit through one semester, how the hell do you plan on getting through training?"
That was when some thought was really put into my decision making. I decided to get a high-school equivalency and put myself through college. I am currently in a EMS degree program which includes NR-EMT- P(aramedic) certification, and on top of that I signed up to swim classes because I always wanted to be able to swim and with time and dedication I have vastly improved with a foreign language (Arabic), understanding that it is a great language to familiarize with.
Coming back, I apparently have enough credits to enlist as an E-2 and an aspiration of becoming a Reconnaissance Marine or MARSOC CSO. I took my ASVAB and my GT score is 120.
Here is my dilemma, I can see myself going for Officers Candidate School however I realistically see myself being enlisted in the reserves first, finish my degree and keep working on my swimming, languages and most importantly myself and then eventually requesting an attempt at my aspiration. The kicker, I have an interest in becoming a medic however I am finding it very difficult between choosing earning the title of a Marine or becoming a Corpsman with no guarantee I will ever be green-side.
I am in middle of talking to my recruiter and the MOS of 0351 is not available, which is the only MOS I am interested in going as a reservist. On top of that I might be selected for a scholarship abroad for the spring which is dedicated to foreign language study which I know will benefit me no matter where I try to apply. Should I hold on to trying to enlist ?
The reserves supposedly is college-friendly (vice versa) and my last year until I graduate consists of 5 days a week 12 hour days. Will that interfere with duties as a reservist?
Does the next POTUS being either candidate affect anyone's decision on enlistment?
I am glad I finally got this out in text. Your advice is most welcome.