What was your DEP experience like and how long did you wait to book a contract?

A1C (Join to see) Less than 2 weeks. Had already taken the ASVAB in HS, so when I went to the Marine Recruiter, we talked and got everything set, my scores were high enough to open any job, but I wanted to be MP. He was puzzled, I was adamant, he realized that he had a sucker in the office and he started talking about 6 months-9 months DEP. I asked him if there was anything sooner, and he looked at me funny, and asked how soon? I replied that I was thinking 2-3 days? He laughed, I laughed, and within 2 weeks, I was no longer laughing, but having my butt whipped at Boot Camp. Great choice, never looked back.

Basic Training is easy. Do what you are told, when you are told. Do it right the first time. Always be motivated. It will suck, it is meant to. Nothing good is free.

I was a DEPer for about 8 months... I'm not sure what I could say about the experience... there really wasn't anything special about it nor was there anything that stood out... I was a DEPer because I had to finish High School. So, not much else to say about it.

If you're talking about the Delayed Entry Program I was in it for 9 months.