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Originally Posted by BlackDragon0311
...Leaving those questions to linger, i'd prefer to get the opinion of the professionals here, well we're all professionals here but you all are cleary alot better trained and more experienced than I am but i'm sure you understand:
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I have no idea what you just said there. By "professionals" were you referring to Quiet Professionals or those with experience with the topics you are inquiring about?
That said,
1. The answer depends on what you wish to do and what you have waiting for you after the SFQC. For instance, I am a NG soldier who was a firefighter/paramedic for 12 years prior to coming here. It would have been foolish for me, IMNSHO, to throw 12 years towards retirement away when I can do both. Once I graduate the SFQC (no comments from the peanut gallery; you know who you are) I can choose to deploy as much as I want to, with other NGSF units, or only when my unit deploys. I also have just as many opportunities as my AD counterpart for follow-on schools.
2. I think any experience is better than none as long as you arent a, "well in the USMC we did it this way." None of the instructors will wanna hear that. If you keep your ears open and mouth closed you will be fine. Mind you there is nothing wrong with adding your .02 just dont preface it with "in my experience in the USMC."
3. I can only answer your question based on my experience, which I did for you in my previous responses. Whether or not the Marine I previously mentioned pushed the issue with his recruiter, or just rolled with the punches, I cant tell you. I know he was there along with the rest of us. The person to give you a definate yes/no would be an active duty recruiter if thats the route you choose. I can tell you for certain if you choose the NG route you wouldnt have to attend OSUT and would be awarded the 11B MOS based on your current Marine qualifications. Why there is a difference, I dont know.
Again, I hope this helps.
Crip