considering joining USMC (24y/o college grad)

[yellowwing]

When you do talk to the Recruiter or OSO Officer, do not hold anything back about the tickets and misdemeanors. They'll work with you and do everything they can and go the extra mile for you.

But if you screw'em and leave some info out, you'll get busted and they won't give you the time of day.

[dalingh]

I met with the recruiters twice this weekend. They know everything about me. The only issue that I'm having at this point is that I have an eye condition called "duane's syndrome" that may prohibit me from joining the Marines. I am having my medical records sent to the Marine doctor to see if it is even worth my while to go in for the physical and take the ASVAP. I took the practice and scored an 87, so I'm able to have any job in the Marines. I told the recruiter that the only way I'll sign my contract is if it has 03XX on it. My goal is to try out for a recon position. At this point I'm just praying that I'll even have the opportunity to join the Marines.