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[WrongMont]

Did your recruiter know about this past injury and that you planned to disclose it? You did not mention it in any of your prior posts.

Yes, it was disclosed. We both thought it would not be a big deal because it was a mild sprain. I think the mistake I made is that medically, that means the same as tearing it, but I was told it isn't a big deal at all and wouldn't have to mention it. Originally put it down as mild foot, knee, ankle pain, I think. However, since I did go see a specialist for it I had to disclose the full circumstances, even though it turned out to be nothing serious.

I just feel bad because it is now more work for the recruiter in the end and we did not prep properly.

 

[AlpineTXN]

Hi all,

First, thank you for all the advice and content from the members of this site.

I signed my 18x contract about 2 months ago, and I'll be shipping out in a couple of weeks. I was worried that my eyesight would require a waiver, but my MEPS experience went smoothly and I was in and out pretty quickly.

I've randomly run into a handful of former and current SOF guys in this small mountain town since starting this whole process, and they have been a great source of information and encouragement.

As far as training goes, I've been following the selection prep schedule from Soflete. I altered some of the workouts due to equipment/gym limitations, but mainly focused on the fundamental lifts, pullups/pushups, kettlebell work, and running. All of the SOF guys told me explicitly, "DO NOT RUCK", so I steered away from that.

I picked up Get Selected along the way, as well. It was a quick read but very valuable. I plan on reading through it again before I leave and in the future. All in all, I'm excited to start this journey. I'm going to keep my head down, get after it, and hopefully be able to update y'all along the way.

 

[Devildoc]

Just got back from Sage earlier today. Got my Go and I graduate on the 30th with my classmates. Had a pretty tough lane, but I learned a ton and am the proudest I’ve been in my life to finally earn my place in the Brotherhood. Thanks again to all who helped along the way, especially TLDR20 and xSFmed. I still have language and MFF after graduation, so no time to slack. Thanks again.

Outstanding! Congrats, and best of luck with the rest.

 

[DZ]

Just got back from Sage earlier today. Got my Go and I graduate on the 30th with my classmates. Had a pretty tough lane, but I learned a ton and am the proudest I’ve been in my life to finally earn my place in the Brotherhood. Thanks again to all who helped along the way, especially TLDR20 and xSFmed. I still have language and MFF after graduation, so no time to slack. Thanks again.

Congrats with the success so far. Enjoy your graduation, but keep your nose to the grind stone. You can still get dropped while in language.

 

[BravoMachine]

Finished boot camp and arrived at Corps School yesterday. It’s been great. Hearing conflicting reports about getting FMF orders here.

One side says Navy no longer a sends new Corpsmen to Marines without first serving 2 years blueside. Same side also says SARC is OVERMANNED.

Other side says new MARDIV billets will open in October.

Another says that all 200 class males are going to get FMF orders.

Can anyone clarify?

 

[Teufel]

I’ve never heard that the SARC field is overmanned. That’s news to me. Sounds fishy.

 

[Border]

Welcome to Ft Sam Houston Zfino, enjoy the humidity .

Just got my RASP slot in A-CO 232 med bn, gpa is 96 with a 313 PT score.

Thanks to everyone who gave me helpful information on the way. And to anyone who wants to go the same route, keep your head down and work hard.

 

[Devildoc]

Finished boot camp and arrived at Corps School yesterday. It’s been great. Hearing conflicting reports about getting FMF orders here.

One side says Navy no longer a sends new Corpsmen to Marines without first serving 2 years blueside. Same side also says SARC is OVERMANNED.

Other side says new MARDIV billets will open in October.

Another says that all 200 class males are going to get FMF orders.

Can anyone clarify?

SARC is NEVER overmanned.

It is possible that new billets are opening up given that it's the beginning of the fiscal year.

I wouldn't be surprised if they are tamping billets to FMTB.

 

[Scubadew]

I'll say that going to a hospital before the FMF made me a better corpsman. I had the proper clinical knowledge and hands on skills to build from when I arrived to my first greenside unit. It's not fun being the new check-in who can't hit an IV stick.

SARC is not overmanned. The Enlisted Community Manager sends snapshots of NEC manning levels out every month.

HM is a shore intensive rating. Hospitals and clinics need more HRs/HAs/HNs than the fleet. Close friend joined after college to be a SARC and was sent to a hospital out of A-School but since he's not a giant jabroni he continued to train his face off and is on his way to becoming a SARC. Set your goals and get after it.

 

[Poprocks]

Originally when I first came to this site I was looking for info and training ideas on how to prepare for TACP. Well after I failed the depth perception(DP) test at meps my dreams were crushed, I almost lost all interest in enlisting in the air force until my recruiter brought CCT to my attention because it does not require DP long story short I had a pretty steep hill to climb my swim time sat around 15 min for 500m in July. As of right now I got my swim time down to 10:30 500m the only thing I still really haven't wrapped my head around is the egg beater kick, my calisthenics are 63 push ups 75 situps and a 9:29 1.5 mile. I'm projected to ship to bootcamp Nov 19.

 

[Ronnoc]

Greetings everyone,

I finished up my rifle platoon leader time earlier this June and enjoyed every minute of it. I'm currently serving as the battalion reconnaissance platoon leader and am in the process of submitting my Special Forces packet; aiming to attend SFAS later this winter. Reading everything I can and enjoying the PNW in the mean time.

 

[kjk01]

I’ve gotten what I’ve been waiting for! Finally my recruiter was able to find a 68w w/ option 40.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Shipping out Monday morning for Parris Island. If I earn the title of Marine i'll be heading out to the west coast for SOI and the Recon pipeline.

 

[Ooh-Rah]

Shipping out Monday morning for Parris Island. If I earn the title of Marine i'll be heading out to the west coast for SOI and the Recon pipeline.

Thanks for the update!

Looking forward to you eventually being vetted on the site.

Boot camp is more head games than anything else, stay motivated and try to have fun with everything. Something in hindsight I wish I would have done.

 

[SwimRunLift]

Just finished boot camp at MCRD San Diego. It was pretty wild, I’m honored to earn the title. More anxious than ever for Recon training!

 

[Ooh-Rah]

Just finished boot camp at MCRD San Diego. It was pretty wild, I’m honored to earn the title. More anxious than ever for Recon training!

Congrats Marine!

Enjoy your well earned birthday celebration tomorrow, and then after you finish your MOS training be sure to come back and hit us up for vetting!

 

[TheDarkKnight]

Have spent years dreaming about this day and it is finally almost here: shipping to Parris Island on Monday with an infantry contract.

 

[Grunt]

Have spent years dreaming about this day and it is finally almost here: shipping to Parris Island on Monday with an infantry contract.

Best of fortune to you!

 

[LittleCrumpet]

After almost two years I’ll be shipping to USMC boot camp in January with an infantry contract.

Been a long wait for me due to some DoD policies on non-citizens in the military.

Thanks to everyone here, this site has been a fantastic resource and as the moderators will say, has one of the best search functions around.

 

[Gunz]

After almost two years I’ll be shipping to USMC boot camp in January with an infantry contract.

Been a long wait for me due to some DoD policies on non-citizens in the military.

Thanks to everyone here, this site has been a fantastic resource and as the moderators will say, has one of the best search functions around.

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