Thank you for taking time to read this.
I’m in the process of enlisting into the Reserves to become a Recon Marine. I am prior service (USAF) and understand the differences and the change that I’ll be going through. I’m very aware of the physical and mental rigors that will take place during the journey. I’m wanting to simply keep honest people honest and have a few questions for you all.
1. I was told the minimum enlistment length for the Reserves would be 6 years with 2 in the IRR. I have seen a few things saying there is (possibly was?) an enlistment of 4 years with 4 in the IRR. Any input?
2. Rather surprised there is no enlistment bonus for Recon. It goes without saying that I’m not doing this for the money but that through me off a bit.
3. Lastly, I was told a recruit going the Recon path won’t know whether or not they are going to SOI or MCT until the end of boot. Seems sort of off to me. As an outsider looking in, I would imagine SOI would be much more beneficial for a guy wanting to go Recon.
I truly appreciate any feedback you may have.
Tyler
I’m in the process of enlisting into the Reserves to become a Recon Marine. I am prior service (USAF) and understand the differences and the change that I’ll be going through. I’m very aware of the physical and mental rigors that will take place during the journey. I’m wanting to simply keep honest people honest and have a few questions for you all.
1. I was told the minimum enlistment length for the Reserves would be 6 years with 2 in the IRR. I have seen a few things saying there is (possibly was?) an enlistment of 4 years with 4 in the IRR. Any input?
2. Rather surprised there is no enlistment bonus for Recon. It goes without saying that I’m not doing this for the money but that through me off a bit.
3. Lastly, I was told a recruit going the Recon path won’t know whether or not they are going to SOI or MCT until the end of boot. Seems sort of off to me. As an outsider looking in, I would imagine SOI would be much more beneficial for a guy wanting to go Recon.
I truly appreciate any feedback you may have.
Tyler