Why do USMC make it so difficult to re-enlist and other branches welcome you with open arms?

PFC A G — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:55:26 -0500

Looking to re-enlist Prior USMC service 0311
Looking to become CID then a WO In the USA or USMC
Should I jump through the hoops the marines want me to or should I enlist in the Army (reserves for either one) is a 31B (military police) the best route or will an intelligence MOS will be the path of least resistance?

Response by SFC Marc W. made Feb 25 at 2020 12:58 PM

SFC Marc W. — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:58:24 -0500

Everything under the DOD umbrella is a bureaucracy therefore, no matter where you go, what you try to do, there is a boat load of crap you have to go through to do anything. The Army makes you jump through tons of hoops for literally anything that will promote your career, just the same as the marines. It's stupid, but hey it if wasn't, bureaucrats wouldn't have a job.

Response by CPL Sheila Lewis made Feb 25 at 2020 1:16 PM

CPL Sheila Lewis — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:16:05 -0500

You already know the Marine mindset, go with what You already know. Any professional endeavor will require your best effort and diligence, whether its Military or civilian. By the way, where do You see yourself five years from now? Lewis

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 25 at 2020 3:38 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:38:22 -0500

The Marines are tiny. They just don't have as much room as other branches.

Response by GySgt Charles O'Connell made Feb 26 at 2020 2:43 PM

GySgt Charles O'Connell — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:43:05 -0500

Speaking as a prior canvassing recruiter, and as a broken time re-enlistee, I would think all you have to do is go down to your local recruiting station and make your intentions known to the Marine recruiter, as I did albeit it was back in 1986. I cannot think of what "hoops" you are being made to jump through, unless there is something in your prior service, or current circumstance. But if the Corps is what you want, push.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Feb 26 at 2020 5:20 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:20:18 -0500

So you are a prior Marine PFC trying to get back in?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2020 11:15 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:15:45 -0500

If you want to go CID I recommend enlisting in the Army. CID accepts soldiers from various MOS’s but duty as an MP (At least 1year)and subsequent MPI is helpful.

The following link will provide information on how to become a CID Special Agent, Training, and duties.
://http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/army-criminal-investigations-special-agent-mIs-31D

I spent 3 years in the Marines, joined the Army as an E-2 requesting Airborne school And deployment to VN. E-3 after Abn., E4 in VN a few months later and achieved E-5 by one year service. Requested and received training as an MP while taking some Criminal Justice courses at night. After meeting all requirements including an Interview by the Region Commander the application was forwarded to USACIDC for review. After approval I received notice of acceptance and a date for MOS training after which’s you will be assigned to a duty station and serve as an apprentice special agent for one year. If you have performed to standards you will then receive official recognition as a qualified CID Special Agent. See the following:
https://m.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/legal-and-law-enforcement/criminal-investigations-special-agent.m.html

Overview
CID special agents are primarily responsible for conducting criminal investigations in which the Army is, or may be, a party of interest. They handle felony-level crimes that involve Army property and Army personnel.

Job Duties
Conducts independent felony-level criminal investigations; General and Economic Crimes, and Counter-Drug Operations
Processes crime scenes and collects evidence
Conducts interviews or interrogations of complainants, victims, witnesses and subject
Provide forensic laboratory support
Performs Protective Services operations
For more information about Army CID, visit http://www.cid.army.mil.

Requirements
CID Special Agents must have high moral standards and the utmost integrity. The training agents receive provide them with the technical skills that will permit them to execute any felony investigative mission with success. Due to the nature of work required of CID Special Agents, strict qualification must be met prior to application. Minimum eligibility requirements are listed below.

In-service Soldiers only
U.S. Citizen
21 or older
Completed Basic Leader Course (formerly known as the Warrior Leader Course)
SPC-SGT(P)
Between 2-10 years of military service
60 semester hours or more from an accredited institution
Skilled Technical (ST) score of 107 or higher
General Technical (GT) score of 110 or higher
Consistently meet the height and weight standards prescribed in AR 600-9 and consistently pass the Army Physical Fitness Test
Ability to deploy worldwide, have no physical limitations and normal color vision
Ability to speak and write clearly
Favorable credit history
Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record
At least one year of military police experience or two years civilian police experience (requirement for reserve soldiers only)
Visit http://www.cid.army.mil/militaryagents2.html for the complete list of requirements and instructions to begin your applicatio

Page not found - Operation Military Kids

OMK provides resources and content to young adults who are thinking about joining the US Armed Forces, but don’t know where to begin.