I may seem stupid but I request any advice and information anyone is willing to give. I went to boot camp in July '06 (grad. Oct. '06) and went to Camp Geiger afterwards. I was about 2 weeks away from graduating SOI as an 0311. I had broken my foot on a conditioning hike and to make a long long story short they had discovered I needed to take meds that I had not told them about. I was almost charged with fraudulent enlistment but they decided not to. I ended up being seperated with a general under honorable discharge. My questions were do you think it was a medical discharge (what I was told)and will I be able to start a career as a police officer. I apologize about the long winded story and appreciate the help. Also, no need to call me a loser, I already know it.
You're no loser dude. I know a lot of Marines that never reached their year in service mark because of medical conditions that they had no control over.
I appreciate it AHILL. People still tell me "Once a Marine always a Marine" and I still feel the pride but get sick when I see Marines, not because I'm scared they'll say I'm worthless but because I'm jealous that they got to do their part. I thank you and all Marines (and soldiers, sailors, and airman) who served their time. Good luck and Semper Fi
Originally posted by AHill_USMC: You're no loser dude. I know a lot of Marines that never reached their year in service mark because of medical conditions that they had no control over.
hahaha That's true there are some lazy bastards out there. It's funny too because those lazy bastards are the ones that tell me I wasn't good enough. Friggin ******bags.
You earned the title Marine,no one can take that away.Like AHill said you did more than most people would do.After 15 years of Marine and National Guard service and only 4 months in Iraq im also being med'ed out.
I had a stress fracture in my foot and didnt tell the instructors because I was afraid I wouldn't graduate. I went on the next hump and after we got back I just couldn't take it anymore. I finished the hike and went to the hospital. The doctors told me I shattered the bones in my foot. To answer the question of why I hid my meds, it's because I take anti-depressants and sleep aids. The recruiter told me anyone on those drugs would not be allowed in and that is why I decided not to tell them.
Originally posted by doomed03: I had a stress fracture in my foot and didnt tell the instructors because I was afraid I wouldn't graduate. I went on the next hump and after we got back I just couldn't take it anymore. I finished the hike and went to the hospital. The doctors told me I shattered the bones in my foot. To answer the question of why I hid my meds, it's because I take anti-depressants and sleep aids. The recruiter told me anyone on those drugs would not be allowed in and that is why I decided not to tell them.
It seems we get one guy every few months posts a story like this....
I got dishcharged....am I still a Marine?
Am I the only one this sounds familiar to....when i read this drivel yesterday....i had to check the date it was posted because I figured someone bumped an old thread...
so....all the bones in your foot were shattered,,,smells like BS
if so..the you should of had a service connected injury
I think your bullsh itting....
" Im not easily impressed....so think hard about it before you try"
Originally posted by doomed03: I may seem stupid but I request any advice and information anyone is willing to give. I went to boot camp in July '06 (grad. Oct. '06) and went to Camp Geiger afterwards. I was about 2 weeks away from graduating SOI as an 0311. I had broken my foot on a conditioning hike and to make a long long story short they had discovered I needed to take meds that I had not told them about. I was almost charged with fraudulent enlistment but they decided not to. I ended up being seperated with a general under honorable discharge. My questions were do you think it was a medical discharge (what I was told)and will I be able to start a career as a police officer. I apologize about the long winded story and appreciate the help. Also, no need to call me a loser, I already know it.
You graduated from MCRD. You're a Marine.
Moving on; if and when you start the hiring process for a PD, you're going to be given a VSA. Voice stress analysis. a.k.a "a poly", a polygraph, a lie detector. Don't even think about hiding anything there. Even if you don't think you're smarter than the computer, and you're 100% honest, you'll leave there feeling like you need a shower. Be prepared to bare your soul, or consider a different direction in life.
There are many departments out there; however, you do not stand a very good chance at making it on to many of them. That dosen't mean it's impossible, it will just be very difficult.
There are two key points here: your general discharge and the meds you take.
The good departments usually have a very large pool of applicants that they pull from. These applicants usually have college degrees, military or both. Although an honorable discharge is not required (it just can't be dishonorable), 99% of the veterans will have an honorable. They will be curious as to why you don't and you will be required to explain the whole story, truthfully.
You also have the meds issue. Police departments do not like their officers on medications that alter brain chemisty. I don't think I need to explain this further. It is tolerated, to a certain point, if an officer is already on the job. But once again, they have a large pool of people to choose from. They will likely go with the candidate that has shown no past psychological problems.
Originally posted by bassplayingMarine: There are many departments out there; however, you do not stand a very good chance at making it on to many of them. That dosen't mean it's impossible, it will just be very difficult.
There are two key points here: your general discharge and the meds you take.
The good departments usually have a very large pool of applicants that they pull from. These applicants usually have college degrees, military or both. Although an honorable discharge is not required (it just can't be dishonorable), 99% of the veterans will have an honorable. They will be curious as to why you don't and you will be required to explain the whole story, truthfully.
You also have the meds issue. Police departments do not like their officers on medications that alter brain chemisty. I don't think I need to explain this further. It is tolerated, to a certain point, if an officer is already on the job. But once again, they have a large pool of people to choose from. They will likely go with the candidate that has shown no past psychological problems.
