Command Control/Electrician

[xRaVeNx]

So, my Marine recruiter called, knowing that I wanted something to do with computers, and I leave on the 21st of this month, and said. That he has a 'command control/electrican' spot open. And this job has signing bonus of $10,000, after completion of school.

Does anyone have any information about this job?

[xRaVeNx]

Can't Edit??

Also, I even looked for MOS's and I can't find the MOS "Command Control"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Marine_Corps_MOS

[rvillac2]

He got you exactly what you wanted. Sweet bonus.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/06.htm

[wargrudge]

Wow, that is a pretty sweet bonus. Mine's only 3 grand, and I'm intelligence. Can't wait to get out of this school, it's harder than it sounds.

Anyways, out of the entire 06 field what would you rather be?

[xRaVeNx]

Wow, just reading the descriptions of those MOS's, seems pretty confusing, unless I knew the equipment, it was describing. But to me, the MOS doesn't matter in this field, and from a technical aspect, I love a challenge, and they all seem to be parallel in that regard. (Like they all seem the same, unless someone else tells me otherwise) I mean the bonus has to be that high for a reason, must have a high failure rate in the schools.

[rvillac2]

Are you Active or Reserve?

[xRaVeNx]

Active

[xRaVeNx]

Honestly, I was originally leaning towards Avionics or ATC.

Is there a chance, that I could change my job in Basic?

---I mean from what I heard, they could look at my scores, see, that I would be better used at a different MOS and approach me?!?

[rvillac2]

Honestly, I was originally leaning towards Avionics or ATC.

Is there a chance, that I could change my job in Basic?

---I mean from what I heard, they could look at my scores, see, that I would be better used at a different MOS and approach me?!?
The Army goes to Basic. Our recruits go to boot camp.

The Corps can change your MOS, but it would be a case where they would approach you, not the other way around. To get the MOS you really want, you need it in your contract right from the start.

[xRaVeNx]

Well, I guess I better man-up, and take what is given. I mean in the Corps, not everyone gets EXACTLY what they want, not to mention a bonus. (Almost unheard of, from my understanding, still don't know why the bonus is given, thought it was to fill a position, that they need warm bodies; like the Army does infantry)

But, you know there is always the option of changing MOSs after 4 years, but my recruiter said that it would be harder to get promoted if I change my MOS. 5 Years in the Corps, yet only one year in that MOS....