NexGenMarine
04-29-09, 11:45 AM
Officially entered the DEP - 20090207 (Feb. 7th, 2009)
Current Ship-date - 20090908 (Sept. 8th, 2009)
Current MOS - Infantry (03XX/UH)
ASVAB - 88/120GT and 96/126GT
To get right to the point, I was under the impression that my recruiter did as he said and got me the UZ(Recon) contract but it seems that the recruit who went to MEPs with me got it due to being able to ship earlier. (Quota has been met for the year)
Now with that being said, I've gone back to the drawing board.
I'm currently "squad leader" of the Poole's and on a very rigorous training routine consisting of 3-5 mile runs 3x a week, 2 mile swims 2x a week and the P90x program. I've got 131 days left till BC and I train harder and harder as my time waiting shortens.
We take an IST every 2nd saturday of the month.
Last IST - April 11th.
Pull Ups - 26
Crunches - 113
1.5 Mile Run - 9:06 (Improving frequently)
Without the UZ contract, I've decided to think over my options and make sure that I make the best decision I can at this point. Now i have nothing against being a grunt but I've always pressed my limits knowing there's always something i can improve on and move further with it but I also try to be as realistic as I can be. So as I've been looking into other jobs, I realize there are all sorts of specialized units in the infantry field that can give me that push to press my limits but I ultimately want to work my way into the Recon field.
Now with the goal of working to become 0321.
-What are some jobs that would help work toward my goal such as Security Forces, Intel, etc?
-What do these jobs offer me that may outweigh infantry?
-Should I wait for the coming Fiscal Year to try and grab another UZ contract.
Any input at all is appreciated, Anyone with personal input are more then welcome to email me.
Thank you all in advance for taking the time reading my question! Also sorry in advance for leaving out alot of details, I wrote this up really quick so if there are any question or info you need to better answer, feel free to email.
Current Ship-date - 20090908 (Sept. 8th, 2009)
Current MOS - Infantry (03XX/UH)
ASVAB - 88/120GT and 96/126GT
To get right to the point, I was under the impression that my recruiter did as he said and got me the UZ(Recon) contract but it seems that the recruit who went to MEPs with me got it due to being able to ship earlier. (Quota has been met for the year)
Now with that being said, I've gone back to the drawing board.
I'm currently "squad leader" of the Poole's and on a very rigorous training routine consisting of 3-5 mile runs 3x a week, 2 mile swims 2x a week and the P90x program. I've got 131 days left till BC and I train harder and harder as my time waiting shortens.
We take an IST every 2nd saturday of the month.
Last IST - April 11th.
Pull Ups - 26
Crunches - 113
1.5 Mile Run - 9:06 (Improving frequently)
Without the UZ contract, I've decided to think over my options and make sure that I make the best decision I can at this point. Now i have nothing against being a grunt but I've always pressed my limits knowing there's always something i can improve on and move further with it but I also try to be as realistic as I can be. So as I've been looking into other jobs, I realize there are all sorts of specialized units in the infantry field that can give me that push to press my limits but I ultimately want to work my way into the Recon field.
Now with the goal of working to become 0321.
-What are some jobs that would help work toward my goal such as Security Forces, Intel, etc?
-What do these jobs offer me that may outweigh infantry?
-Should I wait for the coming Fiscal Year to try and grab another UZ contract.
Any input at all is appreciated, Anyone with personal input are more then welcome to email me.
Thank you all in advance for taking the time reading my question! Also sorry in advance for leaving out alot of details, I wrote this up really quick so if there are any question or info you need to better answer, feel free to email.