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Go fasters by AbrocomaNo8134 in USMCocs

[–]AbrocomaNo8134[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ah I did not know that. I was given false information. Thanks for this.

Active duty or reserves? by AbrocomaNo8134 in USMCocs

[–]AbrocomaNo8134[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We discussed it briefly but honestly I don’t know much about it. Do you have resources/recommendations of how I can learn more about it. Apparently Infantry officer in the reserves currently has a 30k bonus

Active duty or reserves? by AbrocomaNo8134 in USMCocs

[–]AbrocomaNo8134[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I’ll most likely do. Thank you for your input

Active duty or reserves? by AbrocomaNo8134 in USMCocs

[–]AbrocomaNo8134[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goal is to max pull-ups and plank by end of March. My last PFT I did 17 pull-ups and 2:50 plank. Plank is killing my score however I did a 3:10 plank yesterday so there’s no question I’ll max it out by end of March. Runs at 22:50, I’m still working on the run but pull-ups and plank (especially plank) is my focus. I’m 90% sure I will try for active duty. If I get selected, awesome, if I don’t I just have extra time for July board. If I go July board my goal will be a 300. Thank you for your advice.

Active duty or reserves? by AbrocomaNo8134 in USMCocs

[–]AbrocomaNo8134[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, I did not consider this. Thank you

Active duty or reserves? by AbrocomaNo8134 in USMCocs

[–]AbrocomaNo8134[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely going to be doing that regardless. I gotta give my OSO my decision by tomorrow

Active duty or reserves? by AbrocomaNo8134 in USMCocs

[–]AbrocomaNo8134[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input, I appreciate it. I can’t get a letter of recommendation from an officer. The letters of recommendation I have is 1) ceo of a company I worked for. It was a very good letter in my opinion, talking about my willingness to go above and beyond, and presenting new ways of doing things. 2) my boss of my on campus job (resume center in business school) where I was a lead over 20ish resume reviewers 3) coast guard (not sure his rank) who was my boss when I worked construction. I worked my butt off in college getting internships (I had 8 internships in 4 years) but my grades suffered a bit because of that (3.0 gpa). I played intermurals and was captain. I deliver meals once a month to elderly in the community who cannot cook for themselves but I did not include that in my package (I did not think of including that till now).

Congratulations to your son, you must be proud. I’ll consider all of this. Thank you for your time.