Posted on Dec 15, 2020
As a prior service marine CPL going in as SPC infantryman, how will the DS treat you? Will I go through the full BCT?
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the longer your break in service the higher your chances of repeating BCT.
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I got out marines in 2015 joined the army reserve late 2015 did my time for 2 years now going active
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Basic is beyond relaxed now. (Word on the street) Benning allows cells throughout the cycle. That alone should tell you how “hard” it’s going to be. You’ll be fine Regardless I promise.
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Yeah after I went through MCRD back in the day hearing that made me a lot less worried lol
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SPC Bradly Martin
I got like 2 phone calls the whole time when I went through. One when I got there and one for giving grad date/time/local haha. These soldiers are on Facebook living it up on the kill zone now. Ridiculous CPL (Join to see)
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Are you working with a recruiter yet? They would be able to answer your questions on BCT requirements. How long was your break in service?
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I keep my rank when I cycle through I’m ok with bct I just not looking for the games that are about to be played lol
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CPL (Join to see) - I get that, I went back through OSUT at 34 after a very long break in service... the games ... so many games... but they will treat you how you act. I made it a point to never try to 'train' the guys and only try to help re-enforce the standards they were setting... No reason to die on a hill is BCT/OSUT .. lol
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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There will be games but they will sense the experience and tone you bring since you are older and have served but it depends on if the DS.
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