tankle104
Marine Friend

In general, law enforcement views us as reliable and disciplined bastards. Like I posted up in the forum, my Sheriff's interview was about the Corps and a few questions about being a cop.

My little bro who was an operator with 1st Force Recon and just got out. He really didn't have too hard of a time getting hired as a cop either. They love him and he's only been on 6 months. He's running their explorer program and naturally has been asked on to the SWAT team.

So, in general, if you do your time, stay outta trouble and take the test, you have a more than average shot at getting hired. It's about showing them, even if you did get out, you are still a Marine and carry the values, ethics and discipline that has been instilled into you.

The academy will be easy. It's about self discipline and time management. There was only one other Marine in my academy class and we were immediately assigned squad leader positions and were tasked with weapons and uniform inspections as well as cadence during formation running and drill.

Congrats on joining the Marines. Welcome to the family.