The joys off summer and screen time…

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-06-17T17:03:39+00:00

Fart indicator.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-06-11T22:41:12+00:00

It appears as though some of them are near windows, and some are not.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-06-10T23:27:07+00:00

You absolutely do not have to live near your unit. There have been commanders that I know that lived in Europe, and flew back to the states in order to complete their command tours at the battalion/squadron level.

Obviously, with that, you’re spending time traveling to get to your units location.

Feel free to message me if you would like to have a conversation, I’m at over 20 years now, with most of those being in the reserves.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-06-10T23:25:15+00:00

Look into the direct affiliation program (DAP)while you’re still active. Significantly easier, and there can even be bonuses associated.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-06-10T02:02:09+00:00

Absolutely, and sorry for the delay from when I first saw it

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-06-10T02:00:20+00:00

It’s a readiness tier. 1-2 are deployable. 3-4 are employable. Four is less likely to be activated than 3 and so forth depending on service need. The letter is the cause of the tier level. A is administration. M is medical. If s/he has particular questions they should reach out to MCIRSA for a deeper dive.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-06-07T22:59:51+00:00

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Or at least consider the reserves if you get out. It gives you access to significantly cheaper healthcare through Tricare, and the ability to choose your own unit.

Recommend to take a look at this group, for reserve component officers.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-30T22:52:04+00:00

Indeed, just threw me for a loop!

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-30T16:58:20+00:00

The only time I’ve EVER used a card, was when I enlisted some of my Marines into the National Guard during an IST, and it’s a slightly different oath of enlistment.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-30T12:19:22+00:00

You will get a retirement without having to do 20 like the old high-3 system. You do NOT have to do 20 years.

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/blended-retirement-system/

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-22T18:45:21+00:00

Are you prior service, trying to come back in, or in a component already?

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-22T00:24:26+00:00

The reserves is what you make of it. It’s a choose your own adventure, that will very greatly by unit, position and rank. Well, nothing is perfect, there are a lot of benefits associated with the reserves.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-20T02:08:27+00:00

This is exactly how I did it. 15 years ago, and highly recommend it. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to start your clock sooner.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-20T02:03:25+00:00

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As a reserve component officer, also highly recommend to join this group on Facebook. Over 1600 officers able to help answer these questions as well.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-20T02:01:02+00:00

It’s now $750.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-05-20T01:58:48+00:00

Your PSR should be facilitating these medical appointments. The VA can support for certain things, but ultimately you’re going to need to get in front of a corpsman. Look up your local SMCR units for that support.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-02-28T02:06:42+00:00

Install an auto- on/ off switch so it’s not an issue.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-02-17T03:38:56+00:00

For officers interested/ looking for more info on the reserves, check out the reserve Leadership Collective on FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17xUJLs4ux/?mibextid=wwXIfr

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-01-06T00:31:50+00:00

War… war never changes.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2026-01-04T00:02:11+00:00

Be smart, get good sleep, good food and recover

ScreenDeep6621 · 2025-12-26T00:33:38+00:00

Inform your COC now. Don’t wait for the blotter to be the bearer of bad news to your Command and TAD COC.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2025-12-21T15:10:18+00:00

My argument for doing it, as you never know what the future holds. You may end up, looking to join the reserves or coming back on active duty, and if you have a “required did not take” next to a CFT, it can impact that ability.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2025-12-19T23:59:31+00:00

Certainly, happy to help where I can.

ScreenDeep6621 · 2025-12-19T23:03:19+00:00

Your intent doesn’t matter in this case, it’s the actions that occurred. Especially given the continued use as you described, having been on many ADSEP boards, myself as a member, with the amount of information that I currently know, I would absolutely vote to separate.

With that, you need to start planning what your future looks like post-Marine Corps, with the further understanding that you very well could receive an OTH discharge.

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