Do marines take prior service?

The Marine Corps and the Navy accept prior service, but not in large numbers. Because there are usually many more prior-service who want to enlist than there are available positions, some of the services do not even give “enlistment credit” for recruiters to enlist prior service.

How long can a marine stay in service?

This means that the Marine Corps can utilize the Marine for a total of 8 years on active duty based on the needs of the Marine Corps. You have four active years of service, and then four years of reserve. The reserve years are only in case of emergency (war).

Where do I get a copy of my Marine Corps discharge?

Marines requesting a copy of their service record, DD 214 or any other documents who were discharged from the Marine Corps after 1999 must write to MMSB at the following address: Marines wanting a copy of their medical records must write to the following address:

What to do if you change your mind about joining the Marines?

You can write a letter informing the Marines of your decision, but you don’t have to. Writing can work against you, as the recruiter may show up and try to pressure you into fulfilling your obligation. If you stay firm, though, the recruiter has no authority to force you to serve.

What to do if you misspell Your Name in the Marine Corps?

If an administrative error is contained in a former Marine’s records, such as a misspelled name, digits of a social security number have been incorrectly typed, etc., he/she may write directly to the agency that holds their records for correction.

Where to get Marine Corps DD Form 214?

Any former Marines who are released prior to 1999 wanting copies of their service records or DD Form 214 or any other service record documents must write to the following address: Director Navy Personnel Command Pers-312D2 Room 5409 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132 Tele: 314-592-1150, 4009, 4085,…

How does Marine Corps separation and retirement manual 3004?

MARINE CORPS SEPARATION AND RETIREMENT MANUAL 3004 2. Interservice transfer will be accomplished by discharge from the Reservist’s current Reserve component for immediate enlistment or appointment in the gaining Reserve component.

Can a president accept the resignation of a Marine Corps officer?

1. The President, or the Secretary of the Navy acting for the President, may accept the resignation of an officer of the Marine Corps Reserve. The provisions of paragraph 5002 are applicable to Reserve as well as Regular officers]

What to do if a marine is apprehended by civilian authorities?

The nearest Marine Corps activity receiving information that a Marine (including absentees and deserters) has been apprehended by civilian authorities and has civilian charges pending will establish liaison with civilian authorities and file a military detainer.

What are the discharge documents for the Coast Guard?

S. Coast Guard : Form NAVCG-553 Title : Notice of Separation from U.S. Coast Guard : Form NAVMC-455 Title : U.S. Marine Corps Certificate of Service (Instead of lost or destroyed discharge certificate) Form NAVMC 70-PD Title : Honorable Discharge, U.S. Marine Corps : Form NAVMC 78-PD