Hash Marks

[usmce-4]

I served 8 years in the Corp. 4 active and 4 inactive. Do I rate 1 or two hash marks since the last 4 were inactive? It's been almost ten years ago and I'm just know going through my stuff.

[sgt tony]

if the old brain is working you get 1 hash mark for ever four years active or active reservie.
So i think you would just rate one. I hope you find someone that is a little more sure.

[MillRatUSMC]

I think a "hash mark" is just awarded for active service.
Below is a bit more information...
http://1stbattalion3rdmarines.com/00-marine-images/hash-gc-meds/marine_uniform_enlisted_strips.htm
I hope this might be of some help...

[usmce-4]

Thanks for the web site, But it's not to specific in regards to the inactive part. I'm still not sure if the inactive / Individual Ready Reserve counts.

[cplbrooks]

hash marks or service stripes are only for active duty time.

[jerryk]

or actived duty marines not inactive unless it has changed since i was in the gun club

[jerryk]

even

[jerryk]

even atcive reserves unless that they on active duty then that time counts

[cplbrooks]

correct

[usmce-4]

10-4 Thanks for the input!