Why would USMC recruiters avoid a candidate?

I can only really speak from the Army side of recruiting. You’re prior service, you’re not high on the list. The Army and probably the Corps want fresh meat. My 1Sg’s policy was you decided to get out, you knew what you’re dumb a$$ was doing. You can wait until DA has a need for you. In the mid 90’s we only put in maybe 2 prior service.

I guess the system doesn't change, had almost the same thing happen to me back in the late 80's. Served in the Army, got out, still felt like I didn't belong in the civilian world. Tried to go back in and got ether ignored or shot down as soon as I walked into their office (tried all branches).

I went in april 11, 78. No high school diploma, no Ged. Missed 2 questions on the ASVAB. my recruiter, helped me, get in at 17 years 4 months, of age. as a reservist, on a 3x3. went to A school, another year active, went to Aircrew school, then to HM-12, And HM-14. my total was 6 years active, then 3 inactive. I have nothing but positive things to say about being in the Navy. I wish I could do it again. even a FAM Flight would be nice.

I was sleeping with his daughter

I'll sum it down to these reasons, it either something mental, moral, medical and physical that would cause the USMC recruiters to avoid a candidate. Read my facebook post for more details

Remember the USMC is a MUCH smaller organization than the other branches (except maybe the USCG).
As a result, their yearly recruiting mission is a fraction of what is required of other military recruiters.
If you met the enlistment criteria for the Guard and Reserves, then there's nothing that would've kept them from enlisting you into the USMC.
Most likely, they just didn't need the number.

Take advantage of the training and education available through the USAR.
As for the discipline...
That'll have to come from within, no matter what uniform you wear.

Maybe they were reaching the end of their tour, maybe they met their mission on contracts, maybe they had issues to deal with those who had already DEP'd in. Best not to think about it, won't change anything and you'll be stressing over nothing.

Wow! Communication is paramount in any business environment! Regardless of the recruiters decision, good bad or indifferent you should have received feedback!

As a Marine in the former sense I too was a 8411 recruiter. I personally enjoyed prior service, and contracted many of them. I liked having because typically once re-enlisted we would have you in the office up to 90 days before you had orders heading to training or tge feet. I would employ you with many tasks making my job easier. I had a check list fir prior service to complete once you came back with all your documents and written statements in hand I went to work for you. During your waiting time to take you oath I treated you as one of my poolees you in a sense became apart if the family, but you had to follow our office requirements and be held to a higher standard. Now if you came to me as someone who didn't meet enlistment standards i.e. hieght weight ir criminal I made sure you knew up front what you had to do. I am sorry you had to experience a pile of crap 10% that all services have. Yes the officer who said policies change regularly he is right and our job to make sure you know and don't get strung along.

Every kid I talked to about the Military i gave this save advice,
1)Your recruiter is a salesman, his job is to get your signature on the dotted line.
2) Forget E-Mails and Phone calls if you want to talk to him KKNOCK ON HIS DOOR! I sold a lot of cars but by never sold one on the phone or E-Mail. They are Just tools.
3)When talking to him BE BRUTALLY HONEST! Question and confirm everything!
4) Keep your appointments.