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Reserve officer?

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macattack

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Just wondering if one can go straight from being a civilian into the Marine Reserve as an officer. From what I gather it's mostly prior service/prior enlisted. Thanks.
 
skidkid

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nope, you must serve as an active duty Officer before transitioning to the reserves
 
TheBubba

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All officers commissioned after 1-May 2005 recieve their commissions active duty. I know for a fact its true for Navy, and I'm almost positive it applies to Marines too.
 
Brett327

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TheBubba said:
All officers commissioned after 1-May 2005 recieve their commissions active duty. I know for a fact its true for Navy, and I'm almost positive it applies to Marines too.
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Apples and oranges.

Brett
 
skidkid

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The type of commision (regular or reserve) is irrelevant, you will be on active duty. You cannot get commisioned as a second lieutenant and go right to a reserve unit wihtout spending time on active duty as a Marine Officer. This has not changed nor do I see it changing any time soon.
Apple-type of commision
Orange-active duty or right to the reserves
 
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E6286

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Question on that line of thinking: If it is a Reserve commission, does that mean that should I get hurt at OCS my job will be protected under the law as it is when National Guard/Reserve Units are activated?
 
Brett327

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E6286 said:
Question on that line of thinking: If it is a Reserve commission, does that mean that should I get hurt at OCS my job will be protected under the law as it is when National Guard/Reserve Units are activated?
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It's really a moot point, but the answer is no. Read Skid's post!

Brett
 
skidkid

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candidateX said:
I know Reserve units need 2LTs too. Where do they get them if none can join the Reserve?
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Uhhh no noone needs 2ndlts. The active forces need Second Lts to perpetuate the offcier Corps but the reserves have no such need. As for reserve infantry units the platoons are commanded by Capts and the Companies by majors. This leads me to believe the active duty guys train the 2ndLts then if they stay active great if not they have been trained to the standard.

A second Lt right to the reserves would be a very bad thing in our current situation, they need the time on active duty to gain experience and knowlege before they become they can do it part time.
 
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