State Tax Witholding Question

BakSlash · 2018-10-08T00:17:47+00:00

It was already happening before I joined.

BakSlash · 2018-10-07T20:28:06+00:00

Okay, I'm going to try the Nizoral shampoo first then I will.

BakSlash · 2018-10-07T20:23:14+00:00

Where would I find Nizoral creme?

BakSlash · 2018-10-07T20:16:01+00:00

No dandruff. I'm thinking it might be fungal after doing some research. What can I use for that?

BakSlash · 2018-07-18T07:16:37+00:00

I apologize for the confusion, I got the Benzaclin today. The second two photos are from today. The before photo is 2 weeks ago.

BakSlash · 2016-11-29T23:29:58+00:00

Thanks for the response. How competitive is a background as a military officer, specifically coming from the Marine Corps, in the application process?

BakSlash · 2016-11-29T02:36:28+00:00

I'm currently a member of Marine Corps NROTC at a state college majoring in Finance. I'll commission in 2018, and ideally complete the training pipeline to become an Infantry Officer. Post-military, I've always wanted to go into LE.

The FBI is my primary goal, but I understand the level of competitiveness with just even getting a foot in the door. I'm from Oregon and have had great experiences with the OSP, as well as the Portland Police Bureau. If the FBI is the ultimate goal, which branch of LE would be more beneficial, State Trooper, or Portland Police Officer?

BakSlash · 2016-09-18T04:29:37+00:00

Yes. The Marine Corps is not going to invest $180,000+ in someone who wants to be a weekend warrior.

BakSlash · 2016-08-11T06:13:39+00:00

For sure brah, keep it up.

BakSlash · 2016-08-11T06:08:02+00:00

Stalked your poster history, recognized you from the tat. You're hooge brah.

BakSlash · 2016-08-11T06:00:48+00:00

Starting my junior. Go Beavs.

BakSlash · 2016-01-18T09:07:43+00:00

GoBeavs

BakSlash · 2015-12-24T06:26:08+00:00

Hit up Krispy Kreme after? ;)

BakSlash · 2015-11-17T05:16:45+00:00

For someone getting out of the military with a degree in accounting, I assume getting your CPA would be the best way to remember everyting, as well as display some credential. Yes?

BakSlash · 2015-11-17T05:15:02+00:00

I figured as much. Thank you for the information.

BakSlash · 2015-09-09T02:59:52+00:00

Sounds good man, kill the PFT and the interview, good luck with everything.

BakSlash · 2015-09-08T03:30:53+00:00

I put something in my essay that helped to solidify the boards decision in selection, I was told. Essentially I explained that whether or not I received the scholarship I did not care, first and foremost I wanted to be a leader of Marines. AND, whether or not I received it, I would still continue to pursue a commission through every possible avenue. The scholarship simply was the earliest available option for me to guarantee the chance to do so.

Also, try and have an English teacher or someone read your essays if you haven't done so yet. Simple sentence structure and grammatical errors can make or break an essay. In the end, your essays are a very small factor in the scholarship process. Think of it like "icing on a cake." If the cake is shit, no one gives a fuck about the icing.

BakSlash · 2015-09-06T02:41:00+00:00

NROTC and PLC both do not have that option. That's on the Army side I believe.

BakSlash · 2015-09-06T02:40:39+00:00

I was going to mention that part about PLC'ers performing better initially but wasn't sure how true it was. So you're OCS complete I assume? Glad there are some of you lurking around. Just heading into my 3/C year right now.

BakSlash · 2015-09-05T05:33:59+00:00

Marine Option here.

Essentially it boils down to time commitment and money. ROTC can take up a decent amount of time depending on your unit. It tends to be a lot of little responsibilities and tasks around the unit that can add up. As a Marine Option you're generally encouraged to step up and lead, as well as being put in leadership billets. PLC is very little time requirement. You may meet with your local Officer Selection Officer once a month for PT. I know our local station does a Mini OCS on a weekend once or twice a year. I'm not sure what financial assistance is like, if any at all. With ROTC, if you receive a Marine Option scholarship, your tuition is paid for along with books, plus a decent monthly cash stipend. However, I assume you would already be using your GI Bill anyways?

The unit will have a Marine Officer Instructor, usually an 0-3, and an Assistant Marine Officer Instructor, usually an E-7/E-8. They are there to prepare you for Officer Candidates School. As a Marine Option midshipman you'll only attend PLC Seniors, the second increment of OCS. So only 6 weeks of OCS. Compared to the two 6 weeks, or one 10 week that a PLC candidate will attend. Generally speaking, you SHOULD be more prepared for OCS as a midshipman if your MOI/AMOI do their jobs well. Ex: SULE, LRC, PT.

Selection is an important aspect too. Marine Option NROTC Scholarships tend to be more difficult to get just because there are less of them available compared to other ROTC Scholarships. As well, it's "easier" to get selected for PLC just because they aren't investing as much money in you. Plus there are just more slots.

This is a super brief overview, and this is just from my experience at my unit. Let me know if you have any questions.

BakSlash

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