Posted on Mar 10, 2019
USAF RE Code 2C enlisting into the Marine Corps?
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Hey everybody. I am trying to get some insight to see if anybody has had a 2c waiver approved. I was honorably discharged from the AF over 3 years ago, I was a PJ student who had washed out of selection and was given the opportunity to decide my fate. I decided to discharge and am now trying to get back in via the Corps.
My Marine recruiter is unsure if 2c is even waiverable? Should there be a black and white answer? From what I have found online through the Corps recruiting documents, is that a "2" code isn't eligible for IMMEDIATE enlistment, so am I waiverable since I have been out for 3 years?
Since discharge, I have become a paid Fireman/EMT and have obtained a college degree among other high-level licenses/certifications. I have excellent references from prior Marines and other public servants.
My Marine recruiter is unsure if 2c is even waiverable? Should there be a black and white answer? From what I have found online through the Corps recruiting documents, is that a "2" code isn't eligible for IMMEDIATE enlistment, so am I waiverable since I have been out for 3 years?
Since discharge, I have become a paid Fireman/EMT and have obtained a college degree among other high-level licenses/certifications. I have excellent references from prior Marines and other public servants.
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Marine Corps Recruiting School
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The Marines, the Few the Proud do not often afford waivers. Hey generally have no issues meeting recruiting requirements, therefore have a great pool to pull from without going through the hassle. Nothing is impossible, you may want to look back to the AF since they seem to have been your focus. Waivers in general by the Army are also hard to come by, if they have ample recruits in particular. Why run a second risk when they have fresh people to pull from. In any case give it your best shot, never hurts to try. Good luck.
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And have you gone above EMT yet at all for AEMT and/or paramedic? I'd just wondered about that, as well...having tried the PJ route thus far, would you be at all interested in trying to be on the clinical side at all? If so, look at something called USPHS Jr and Sr COSTEP, the USPHS analogue to the ROTC programs and USMC PLC, you might possibly find it of interest, few generally have heard of it, I'd wanted quite badly before my total perm disability to have tried to go active duty USPHS, I was just never able to, unfortunately...I have other clinical thoughts and/or possibilities as well, if those might interest you at all....
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A1C Will Demarest I assume that your Marine Recruiter is currently checking on a waiver? If you had a choice on your fate, why did you discharge, and why do you now want to be a Marine?
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A1C Will Demarest
., yes he is. My information is at his commander's desk. Apparently, a "2C" is a rare code, which is why I am asking about it.
Here is my "why I want to be a Marine" letter:
"I wish to be granted eligibility to enlist into the United States Marine Corps and to be given the chance to earn the title of U.S. Marine. I have always wanted to be a warrior and to be a part of something greater than myself. It's my belief that our way of life in the United States is so great because of the men and women who defend our freedom. I want to be one of those warriors who wear the uniform every day and who are willing to defend our nation's interests. If given the opportunity to earn the title of U.S. Marine I will do everything in my power to uphold the tremendous reputation of those Marines who have come before me. I believe that it is every man's duty to serve in the military. My hope is to be granted eligibility to serve alongside the best and become a United States Marine.
Also here is my explanation for my discharge:
"I was discharged from the United States Air Force on March 7th, 2016. I received an Honorable discharge with a reentry code of 2C and a separation code of JHJ. I would like to be granted eligibility to enlist into the United States Marine Corps.
I am writing this letter to explain the circumstances around my career in the Air Force, my discharge process, my life after the Air Force, and why I think that I can be a valuable asset to the United States Marine Corps. It has always been my dream to serve others and my nation as a warrior. I hope that you see me through this letter for who I truly am, a hardworking, honest, and a determined young man and how I can be of great value to the United States Marine Corps.
I graduated from Basic Military Training on September 11th, 2015, as an Honor Graduate (top 10%) and a student leader. On February 8, 2016, I self-eliminated myself from the Pararescue Indoctrination program. My reasons for self-eliminating, as I look back, were largely due to immaturity, impatience and a lack of focus.
After elimination, I was asked to choose between reclassification or discharge from the Air Force. I stated my preference to discharge, so that I would have the opportunity to grow and better myself for military duty.
My choice to request to discharge was a poor decision that I still regret to this day. Since my discharge, I have continued to serve by becoming a Firefighter/EMT in my local fire district. I have also held multiple leadership positions in the wildland fire community. Most recently, I was employed as a senior Firefighter for the United States Forest Service. In addition to being a member of the fire service, I have also volunteered with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office as a member of multiple rescue oriented teams. I have continued to pursue a higher level of education and am graduating with an Associates of Technical Science degree in April of 2019.
I have always wanted to serve my country by being a member of the military. I. believe that in the past 3 years of being a civilian I have grown immensely as a leader and have gained a high level of maturity that I wish I had when I was 18. My desire to serve others along with my high level of integrity and duty is why I believe that I would make a loyal member of the United States Marine Corps. I would like to be granted eligibility to enlist in the United States Marine Corps'
Here is my "why I want to be a Marine" letter:
"I wish to be granted eligibility to enlist into the United States Marine Corps and to be given the chance to earn the title of U.S. Marine. I have always wanted to be a warrior and to be a part of something greater than myself. It's my belief that our way of life in the United States is so great because of the men and women who defend our freedom. I want to be one of those warriors who wear the uniform every day and who are willing to defend our nation's interests. If given the opportunity to earn the title of U.S. Marine I will do everything in my power to uphold the tremendous reputation of those Marines who have come before me. I believe that it is every man's duty to serve in the military. My hope is to be granted eligibility to serve alongside the best and become a United States Marine.
Also here is my explanation for my discharge:
"I was discharged from the United States Air Force on March 7th, 2016. I received an Honorable discharge with a reentry code of 2C and a separation code of JHJ. I would like to be granted eligibility to enlist into the United States Marine Corps.
I am writing this letter to explain the circumstances around my career in the Air Force, my discharge process, my life after the Air Force, and why I think that I can be a valuable asset to the United States Marine Corps. It has always been my dream to serve others and my nation as a warrior. I hope that you see me through this letter for who I truly am, a hardworking, honest, and a determined young man and how I can be of great value to the United States Marine Corps.
I graduated from Basic Military Training on September 11th, 2015, as an Honor Graduate (top 10%) and a student leader. On February 8, 2016, I self-eliminated myself from the Pararescue Indoctrination program. My reasons for self-eliminating, as I look back, were largely due to immaturity, impatience and a lack of focus.
After elimination, I was asked to choose between reclassification or discharge from the Air Force. I stated my preference to discharge, so that I would have the opportunity to grow and better myself for military duty.
My choice to request to discharge was a poor decision that I still regret to this day. Since my discharge, I have continued to serve by becoming a Firefighter/EMT in my local fire district. I have also held multiple leadership positions in the wildland fire community. Most recently, I was employed as a senior Firefighter for the United States Forest Service. In addition to being a member of the fire service, I have also volunteered with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office as a member of multiple rescue oriented teams. I have continued to pursue a higher level of education and am graduating with an Associates of Technical Science degree in April of 2019.
I have always wanted to serve my country by being a member of the military. I. believe that in the past 3 years of being a civilian I have grown immensely as a leader and have gained a high level of maturity that I wish I had when I was 18. My desire to serve others along with my high level of integrity and duty is why I believe that I would make a loyal member of the United States Marine Corps. I would like to be granted eligibility to enlist in the United States Marine Corps'
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A1C Will Demarest - The letter is good, but you mention four similar sentences "I would like to be granted eligibility to enlist into the United States Marine Corps." I would remove two or three of these sentences. Please keep us posted on what you find out from the recruiter.
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A1C Will Demarest
Thanks, Sgt. I will keep that in mind. My intent was to have the reader see my "call to action" a few times. I will keep you in the loop on my status. Also, I took the IST yesterday and maxed out all of my events. Still wanting to break 25 strict pull-ups!
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