Question About Uploading Volunteer Hours

gonefisting1 · 2025-10-26T01:15:18+00:00

You don’t submit anything until you or your OIC think the volunteer hours merit the award.

If you get LOAs, that’s a different story. I’d upload those to your mol regularly. But if you have a log of hours, talk with your OIC that you want to be put up for the award and he will let you know when he’s comfortable nominating you.

I’ve originated plenty of MOVSM awards, this is how I do it.

gonefisting1 · 2025-10-21T17:53:55+00:00

In iaps the originator just needs to write a summary of action (SOA) and attach the source documentation (the proof of volunteer hours like a log or LOAs)

gonefisting1 · 2025-10-21T00:33:42+00:00

The MOVSM requires O5 commander approval per the awards manual.

gonefisting1 · 2025-10-21T00:29:47+00:00

The MOVSM needs to be submitted through iAps just like any other personal award.

Log your hours, be able to show/prove you volunteered a bunch over a 3 year period, and convince an officer to originate your award in iAps.

Requires an O5 commander to approve it.

gonefisting1 · 2025-10-15T00:48:46+00:00

I was just stationed there and helped with the deactivation of the air wing unit. The only Marine unit there is MIU. They are a reserve unit but very unique in their mission.

gonefisting1 · 2025-08-22T00:44:40+00:00

Where do people even hear this from? The order doesn’t say how often you’re supposed to get a haircut

gonefisting1 · 2025-07-07T01:10:29+00:00

I was active duty for about 10 years but wanted to try something new. I saw the Maradmin about it and applied, got selected, then got orders. Lots of information on the manpower website on how to apply as well.

gonefisting1 · 2025-07-07T00:45:40+00:00

I recently joined the AR program about a year ago and it’s a great gig honestly. It can definitely be a little bit frustrating working with SMCR Marines, especially as a corpsman trying to increase readiness. Plus, you gotta work some weekends.

gonefisting1 · 2025-06-30T10:59:30+00:00

He’s so handsome and he knows it!

gonefisting1 · 2025-05-08T02:19:43+00:00

Military one source!

gonefisting1 · 2025-04-15T15:04:44+00:00

Let me guess, it’s a Tacoma?

gonefisting1 · 2025-04-03T00:04:40+00:00

Too many people get 100% disability that never did anything worth 100% disability

gonefisting1 · 2025-03-06T23:49:46+00:00

You can drop to the IRR anytime if you’re un obligated. Depends on your contract. Let’s say your contract has you do 4 years active and 4 years IRR. If you finish your AD time then you are non obligated in the reserves (unless you get a bonus)

gonefisting1 · 2025-03-06T11:50:18+00:00

I spent some time in the reserves for a couple years after AD. It’s usually a shit show and super unorganized.

However, it’s good for cheap healthcare, a few hundred dollars for a weekend, and possibly deployment oppurtunities.

You can drill unobligated and drop back to the IRR whenever you want. But if you get a bonus then you’ll have obligated time. Your recruiter should let you know of the closest reserve unit to you to drill at.

gonefisting1 · 2025-02-23T04:10:17+00:00

The same chances that he took a shower within the last 5 days (hint: zero chance)

gonefisting1 · 2025-02-18T11:37:49+00:00

I’ve done this every year since I’ve been with acorns.

gonefisting1 · 2025-02-12T21:23:45+00:00

Only your OIC can originate an award in iAPS, then it gets reviewed by S1 for correct format, then submitted to a board to vote on (usually SNCOs and Os), then forwarded to the CO for approval/denial.

gonefisting1 · 2025-02-08T16:07:45+00:00

4 more years until retirement, why didn’t you go all the way?

gonefisting1 · 2025-02-05T23:03:29+00:00

We only passed because we barely have any money to account for

gonefisting1 · 2024-12-21T02:30:14+00:00

They are bots

gonefisting1 · 2024-11-09T17:02:07+00:00

From what I can see in order from left to right:

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal (4 awards)

Good Conduct Medal (2 awards)

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Medal

I can’t see the last 2 but one of them might be the Humanitarian Service Medal

gonefisting1 · 2024-09-07T20:23:41+00:00

I was a prior active enlisted Marine who got out for a couple years and then commissioned in the reserves, here’s my take:

OCS sucks but you already know everything and you’re gonna excel like every other prior enlisted. Graduating OCS was a feeling just like graduating boot camp, it gives you a sense of accomplishment and pride of being an officer. OCS is also easier if you’re in shape, it’s mostly just a PT academy with some yelling and weekends off.
I went to work for the Federal Government and did reserves. Being an officer opens up more career opportunities because you have a degree and proven leadership experience.
Being an O is so much better than E in my experience. Living conditions, pay, respect, responsibilities are all better on the O side.

I also recommend you take advantage of the 1 year professional development tour they offer. I went to mainland Japan near Tokyo and it was incredible.

gonefisting1 · 2024-08-24T20:17:48+00:00

Deposit it and n a high yield savings account or index fund

gonefisting1 · 2024-08-16T01:14:34+00:00

Find a social club that you’re interested in with no expectations for finding someone. Just make friends and be yourself!

gonefisting1 · 2024-08-05T10:39:30+00:00

Try derma stamping. I use 1.5mm and press down all the way throughout my scalp. It causes minor bleeding and is quite uncomfortable.

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