Advice please!

[StephenArnst]

Hello Marines,

I was hoping to get a little advice. Here's my story. Im 28 years old and my pre screening paper work got approved to go up to MEPS which im planning on doing this week. My question to you is that I'm feeling a little apprehensive about recruit training, especially at my age. I have a wife and 3 month old and wouldn't be leaving for MCRD san Diego until next July. What advice can you give me to get over nerves and or am I making the right choice especially at my age if I'm feeling this. Is it pretty normal to feel nervous? I would be going into the reserves and these are the MOS jobs I qualified for as a FYI:

1142-electric equipment specialist. 1171-hygiene operator.1345- engineer equipment operator. 1371- combat engineer. 3531- Motor Vehicle operator.

Any recommendations you would suggest as a MOS?

Thank you all for your time and advice!

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[Tennessee Top]

First. Being nervous about 13 weeks of USMC bootcamp is natural. If you weren't apprehensive about the challenge, then that would be a legitimate concern.

You'll definitely be the "grandpa" of the platoon. Expect to be called that by your DI's. The Marine Corps, and bootcamp in particular, are young studs games. I went a year after highschool. Number one target for recruiters is highschool seniors. Personally, I would not be interested at 28. But, it has been done. Average age of a DI today is 26. Once you enlist, and join your DEP, you will be involved with organized PT ran by your recruiters. You'll get a good idea then what kind of physical shape you're in, and what areas you need to improve in before shipping next July.

As far as MOS. You'll be contracted to fill an open position at your nearest reserve unit. Sounds like it is a Combat Engineer company? Most will recommend a MOS you can translate to a civilian job in your area. That would eliminate 1171 - water purification.

Good luck.

[TolzerVman]

Here is what the regulation states:

MOS 1171, Water Support Technician (SSgt-Pvt) (PMOS)


Related Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Title and Code
(1) Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators 51-
8031.
(2) Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 51-6011.
(3) Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 47-2152.

[TolzerVman]

MOS 1142, Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician (SSgt to Pvt)PMOS





Related Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Title and Code



(1) Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation and


Relay 49-2095.


(2) Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 49-2092.


(3) Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 51-8021.

[TolzerVman]

MOS 1345, Engineer Equipment Operator (SSgt to Pvt) (PMOS)


Related Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Title and Code


(1) First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and

Extraction Workers 47-1011.

(2) First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and

Repairers 49-1011.


(3) Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 49-3031.


(4) Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 49-3042.



(5) Maintenance Workers, Machinery 49-9043.


(6) First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-


Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 53-1031.

[TolzerVman]

MOS 1371, Combat Engineer (MGySgt to Pvt) PMOS


Related Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Title and Code
(1) Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 47-
5031.
(2) Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 47-2051.
(3) Brick Masons and Block Masons 47-2021.
(4) Carpenters 47-2031.