My bf has been talking to a recruiter about joining the marines. And he has asked me to go with him, and ask some questions as well. I have some idea of what i want to ask, i guess i just need some suggestions. Im proud of him wanting to go, but at the sametime, i dont want to miss him or worry about him. If it wasnt for the war i wouldnt be worried so much...
2006-12-13 09:10:07 · 14 answers · asked by Amber 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
So we went to the recruiters office today, and im surprised that none of the answer i received were even close to my experience, but that wasnt the ?ed i asked in the 1st place. But some of your suggested did help alot. Thank you.
2006-12-14 08:56:06 · update #1
Forget what you read above. People think when you go into the recruiter's office you're negotiating like you're buying a car. There are no negotiations; if you think your recruiter is pulling out a "super deal" for your boyfriend you're wrong. The recruiter will answer all the questions you have about what the Marine Corps is about. He will also explain, if you ask him, what kind of things your boyfriend might qualify for. They could be things likes certain job types, duty assignments, extra specialized training, shipping bonuses, college money, promotions, etc. Don't think that by asking him he will decide what your boyfriend gets. That depends on his real situation... his ASVAB scores, his police record, his education, his school involvement, if he's an Eagle Scout, ect. Those things will dictate what options the recruiter can get him. (If he wants them) You need to be concerned with asking what you think is important. Nothing else. Don't ask what kind of shoes we wear unless you want to know. There are no good or bad questions. It is to familiarize your boyfriend to the point where he can decide if it is for him. If you don't want to join then a particular job, a signing bonus, a specific assignment means nothing. If you know a lot about the military and the Marine Corps you'll have less to ask, if you know nothing about it then take the time to ask. Don't leave the office without getting your questions answered. Best of luck. I hope he decides to take up the challenge become a US Marine.
2006-12-13 10:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Top B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless you get it in writing, a recruiter's word isn't worth much.
I don't mean to be discouraging, (I am a veteran of the US Navy), but a recrutier is just that-he (or she) won't have much say in what happens to your boyfriend once they are in the Corps.
The only things that you can negotiate before you join are for some of the bonuses, the type of job you will have when you serve and the rank you can enter as (this depends on your bf's level of education and health).
Don't let your boyfriend seem to gung-ho to take whatever they give him. Also, be aware that they are used to nervous girlfreinds and will be trying to ease your mind. Don't take anything they say at 100% even when they are all smiles.
2006-12-13 09:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dr.Cyclops 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest skipping the recruiter totally and asking real marines questions. The recruiter is always gonna tell you what you wanna hear. They have very little power after you sign up to help you get what you want. If you have some real questions I would ask on here and I bet you will get more of what your looking for.
2006-12-13 11:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by travis R 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does you bf know what MOS (job) he is wanting? If so, ask when they have an opening at bootcamp for him, where is his MOS school, how long is his school, can he leave during the school? Also what bases can he be stationed at with his MOS? Do they deploy often? Does he get a bonus? Is it in writing? How and when it will be paid out?
Thats about it with him being a bf and not a husband.
2006-12-13 14:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by usmcspouse 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey.
my dad was a marine,im planning on joining myself when i become 18.i would ask questions like..
how long is bootcamp?
how often will he be able to come home?
what carrer path should he choose in the marine corp?(personally i would join the military police!)
and u should ask about pay.
hope it all works out.
2006-12-13 12:04:09 · answer #5 · answered by jesus~freak 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the things that worry you most. Will he go to war? Probably. Will he be well trained - definetly. Well equipped - yes. Get job training - yes. Money for school - yes. Other fringe benefits - like 30 days vacation a year - yes. What do you want to know? E-mail me and I can help.
2006-12-13 09:18:06 · answer #6 · answered by Drop Zone 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My grandfather was a WWII marine, the Marines are a brotherhood. You should be honored that your BF is joining them.
As for questions, I am not sure of what you could ask.
2006-12-13 09:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by 3rd parties for REAL CHANGE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do I get to keep a share of the wealth which I steal for the Corporations and their political cronies or should I go freelance in armed robbery?
2016-05-23 20:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will they deploy me? most likely yes if hes needed. will they put him in a job where they need marines? yes will it be hard for us to keep our relationship once hes gone? yes can he get a better paying job outside of the military? yes....i was in the army i know how this stuff works
2006-12-13 09:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by akihabro 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Enlistment bonus?
Career field/specialty choices?
Marriage, dependent benefits?
Reserves, active duty?
Commission/ROTC/OCS?
2006-12-13 09:46:19 · answer #10 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋