As a condition of re-enlistment can I ask to go to a unit deploying for Afghanistan?

2019-08-09T17:39:50-04:00

Currently a vet looking to re-up as 0331 or 0311 to get back into the fight.

Response by LCpl Russell Wallace made Aug 9 at 2019 6:06 PM

2019-08-09T18:06:25-04:00

Ha!

Response by LCpl Russell Wallace made Aug 9 at 2019 6:06 PM

2019-08-09T18:06:56-04:00

That made me laugh. You’re a funny guy.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Aug 9 at 2019 6:19 PM

2019-08-09T18:19:59-04:00

Ok now does a bucket of water fall from the top of the door when I touch "post"

Response by LTC Ray B. (Ret) made Aug 9 at 2019 6:26 PM

2019-08-09T18:26:27-04:00

Don’t know

Response by SPC Christopher Anderson made Aug 9 at 2019 6:27 PM

2019-08-09T18:27:22-04:00

I'm not a Jar Head so I don't know what "Perks" the Marines offer for re-enlistment, The Army on the other hand does in some cases offer duty station of choice or Unit of choice depending on slot availability. I would imagine you Crayon munchers have something similar.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 9 at 2019 7:28 PM

2019-08-09T19:28:09-04:00

You can ask but they will send you where you are needed. Be careful what you ask for. Combat is neither a game nor fun. It is a necessity and a reality of the military. While running to the sound of fire is what is expected when called upon, it is nothing to be trifled with. Your time will come when it does. The nations bidding you will do. Until then do as you are told and serve where you must. God Speed.

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made Aug 9 at 2019 8:11 PM

2019-08-09T20:11:29-04:00

I can not tell your age. But you have been out since 2011 right? Your pic looks late 20's early 30's. If so, try to go Reaper, Ranger, or SEAL. The fight will be going on for a long time.
How are your knees?
My 2cts thinking back.
Break a leg Cpl.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2019 9:27 PM

2019-08-09T21:27:08-04:00

Highly doubtful, not many units ata lol are heading that way. You can try and ask, but the needs of the Marine corps come first and always will.