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First of all, thank you for all who answered my question before. I felt may be I wasn't clear on my question before, so I am reposting:
I am an Asian,a non US Citizen but I am a permanent resident of US. 28 years old. Couldn't decide if USMC is good for me or not. USMC Recruiter told I can only join as E-2 though I hold a masters in IT and professional work experience as IT-Programmer. Army and Navy offered me E-4/E-3 with bonuses but said I cannot start as an officer unless I am a citizen. I certainly want to serve the nation , be a US Citizen and see myself as an officer in whatever the branch I do. I am skinny but never did Jim/workout/running... always work on Computers mostly.
My Questions:
1. Will I be able to finish the boot camp in USMC at 28?
2. Should I look more into Army/navy?
3. Do I have to start at E-2? Can I join as O1 or atleast E-4 in in USMC?
Please help me to decide a right path . I am not married nor have any children. Would love to soon.

2007-10-07 07:54:54 · 4 answers · asked by ramakrishna_kolachina 1 in Politics & Government Military

4 answers

you absolutely CANNOT be an Officer without citizenship, regardless of your education level. Your max for Navy and AF is E3. Marines only give E2 to anyone with college credits/citizenship.. Army MIGHT let you have E4, but those slots are rare, and again, may only apply to Citizens.

So choose: Higher advanced paygrade going in, or being a Marine. you can't have both at this stage.

2007-10-07 10:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0 0

I am A OLD Marine yes join the MARINES. WOW You must like the Marines or you wouldn't ask. I wish I could tell you who to ask.Time is not on you're side I would ask you're congress man to check Research him make sure he isn't a flake go to his office. Answer yes you can finish the boot camp at 28. You need to get the best for you The Air force sounds more in line for you or Navy second.Research what fields/jobs fit you're education and also check bonus (money) for years enlisting and bonus for field.Call headquarters Marine Corps and ask them about enlisting tell them what you have run in to it's worth a try also do the congressman thing also get them involved I don't know you're state so I can't say who. Marine Corps has a computer field if you go make sure you research what field

2007-10-07 15:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by Ed M 2 · 0 0

In my opinion, you should enlist in the Army, wait until you become a citizen, and then go to OCS. The USMC will not start you off as an O-1. By the time you become a permanent resident you will have exceeded the minimum age for USMC OCS.

2007-10-07 16:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Hold off and serve after you gain citizenship, then you can serve as an Officer. Do you really want to serve as an Enlisted with your educations, skills and experience?

2007-10-07 14:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by "Steve Jobs" 3 · 0 0

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