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Need Advice: Prior service going into the Guard
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:20 am
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:20 am
I got out of the Marine Corps in 2013. Since then I've been going to school and enjoying the civilian life (a little too much), but I have an itch to put a uniform back on. I saw that I could possibly go the OCS route with the Guard since I have more than 90 credit hours and then finish up school. I'm going to talk to a recruiter tomorrow to see what my options are, and I'm wondering if anyone has taken this route before.
My major is Information Technology (Cyber Security) so I would think the Signal Corps would be the best option as far as employment, I just don't know how the Army/Guard works. Is it worth it?
Any advice would be appreciated.
My major is Information Technology (Cyber Security) so I would think the Signal Corps would be the best option as far as employment, I just don't know how the Army/Guard works. Is it worth it?
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:27 am to LewDawg
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This post was edited on 4/3/17 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:30 am to LewDawg
Have you ever seen drill weekends? It's not worth it bro. I just got out of the Marines after 10 years. Was a Recruiter from 11-14 and dealt with USMCR & local NG all the time.
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:32 am to momentoftruth87
I was at the I&I in Baton Rouge for a few years so I've seen it, I've just never experienced it first-hand. Working all week, through the weekend, and then the next week sucked.
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:35 am to LewDawg
If you did I&I I don't know why you'd even consider this. I know most guys love I&I but see first hand how fricked up it is. I mean it's not a bad thing and honestly if you don't like it just stop going. Lol. (I'm sure you already know, but if you don't, there's no "punishment" from breaking a NG/Reserve contract)
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:37 am to LewDawg
See you in Augusta if that's the route you want to take
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:38 am to momentoftruth87
We went after people that went UA. I think it was mainly for the gear though and the individual would just get an ad sep.
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:40 am to LewDawg
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I think it was mainly for the gear
That's exactly what it was for
The USMCR unit that we recruited for would tell them in the reserve interview that if they don't want to come back just drop the gear off first.
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:42 am to LewDawg
I have a couple friends that got out of the MC and went guard. They hated it. Said it wasn't even close to the same mentality and standards with lots of shitbags. I considered it myself but ultimately decided to go back MC.
Can't argue with the OCS logic though. That is a hell of a selling point.
Can't argue with the OCS logic though. That is a hell of a selling point.
This post was edited on 10/20/16 at 9:43 am
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:47 am to TDcline
Going from E-5 to O-1E ain't too bad. I don't know if I could go active though unless we go to war again.
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:49 am to LewDawg
quote:
I just don't know how the Army/Guard works. Is it worth it?
I don't know his exact TD screen-name but I think geauxtigers87 was in the Marines and is in the Guard now. I bet he would be a wealth of information for you.
SF
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:50 am to MWP
Yeah Geauxxxxxxxxxxtigers23
He was at the unit when I was at the I&I. I need him to chime in
He was at the unit when I was at the I&I. I need him to chime in
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:51 am to LewDawg
If you really want to go active then why not talk to the OSA for whatever branch you really want? You're in school and get lined up for commission in an active capacity. You're potentially going to have to do this anyways if you want the officer route. Best of luck & Semper Fi!
Btw you're an Admin correct? Can you use your pull for a Military Board?
Btw you're an Admin correct? Can you use your pull for a Military Board?
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:53 am to LewDawg
Tried it when I got out of the Navy, as others have said it's nothing like active duty and I didn't stick with it.
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:56 am to LewDawg
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Going from E-5 to O-1E ain't too bad.
Buddy of mine was in the Navy and after he graduated from LA Tech, got in the Guard. He is an O-5 now. Worked out good for him.
Posted on 10/20/16 at 9:56 am to momentoftruth87
That might be the better option. I appreciate the advice.
quote:I wish
Can you use your pull for a Military Board?
Posted on 10/20/16 at 10:00 am to LewDawg
quote:
That might be the better option. I appreciate the advice.
No problem. I'd suggest seeing OSA/Officer Recruiter first anyways. Some recruiters are slick and you can't get an "OCS Guarentee" in writing. You're smart but like I said I was a recruiter but frick 99.9% of recruiters .
Posted on 10/20/16 at 10:08 am to LewDawg
I recruited for the Regular Army and I can tell you your degree is irrelevant. The degree qualifies you for OCS, how they slot you is based off need. You will get to select which branch you would like to be slotted in but based off where you finish in the class and the slots available is how you are placed.
Again, that's how the RA worked between 2006-2010 while I was recruiting. I would think the NG is tougher with fewer slots and only limited units in your area that you can be assigned.
As for Signal, there's only 1 Signal Officer in a RA Bn, plenty more in Signal BN's but I do not believe the NG has Signal BN's, I could be wrong.
Again, that's how the RA worked between 2006-2010 while I was recruiting. I would think the NG is tougher with fewer slots and only limited units in your area that you can be assigned.
As for Signal, there's only 1 Signal Officer in a RA Bn, plenty more in Signal BN's but I do not believe the NG has Signal BN's, I could be wrong.
Posted on 10/20/16 at 10:16 am to LewDawg
Lew you must have been on staff while I was at wpns co with gt23.
It sucks and is only getting worse. I'm out soon
It sucks and is only getting worse. I'm out soon
Posted on 10/20/16 at 10:18 am to Breaux
quote:Well that changes everything. I'll keep that in mind tomrrow.
As for Signal, there's only 1 Signal Officer in a RA Bn, plenty more in Signal BN's but I do not believe the NG has Signal BN's,
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