Thank you sir for this video. 25 yrs old, weaning off Zoloft for this (its barely been a year since I started) and Im eager to work to meet and go above the standards for OCS.
They should really make the age limit higher, especially on the officer side. 35 is not that old. If the branches are having trouble meeting recruitment goals, easing up on the age limit would open the doors to a broader range of candidates that night be a good fit but were not able to join at a younger age for whatever reason. Raise the limit to 39. That way you can still put in your 20 years before hitting 60.
@@warriorspath9511 I’m in the same situation. Got out, went to college, and I’m 28 now. I want to go to Law School and become a Judge Advocate. However, I stupidly tried weed once in 2019. Would this be a problem? All that said, I never touched weed again (or anything else) and I also quit drinking alcohol in late 2019.
I was given a general admission discharge because I popped up hot at bootcamp for THC only. I was told I could come back 6months-2 years. This year was my two years, what’s my chances of getting a waiver for that? Thank you 🙏🏾
Hi there! Would a recent history of SI joint discomfort require a waiver? I used to see a chiropractor but have used self care to deal with any (rare) flare ups.
Wait so it's still possible to join at 34 years old with no prior experience if you are in good shape, have a high asvab score, good college GPA, and solid work experience?
I will be 35 by the time I graduate form University. I don't think there will be any other waivers that I would need. If I wanted to go into the Marine Reserves, do I have a better chance of getting an age waiver?
betaomega04- Unfortunately, you have to be commissioned before you turn 35. 34 is the maximum age allowed by Congress. Perhaps you can finish your degree sooner?
My son wants to become a Marine officer, however he broke his arm around 8 months ago. It required surgery and the hardware is to be left in place. Would it be possible to get a waiver for this type of situation?
Kevyn, yes, you do need waivers but depending on the incidents, it may not be as bad as you think. Send me more details and I can give you a better idea.
I have a question regarding the age waivers. Would it be difficult to get a minimum waiver for OCC if you are 19 years old and meet every qualification? I haven't found much information online regarding this type of age waiver.
What about a record of OCD & depression from when I was 14? I was dissuaded from even applying for a waiver when I asked recruiters for Officer/Enlistment-side 2 or 3 years ago :/ I'm almost 25 now, still think about it sometimes. Is Marine Officer Reserve still possible for me?
Hello Captain Dubon, I was wondering if it’d be possible to get a waiver for a dropped misdemeanor (working on getting it expunged)? If a waiver is possible. What would you say the likelihood of getting one approved be? -Thank you for your time
Anthony Stroberger expungement for the waiver process does not matter. It’s still a waiver. However, it’s very possible. Shoot me an email with the specifics and I’ll be able to answer with more certainty.
I was on and off anxiety meds from the age of 13-16. What are the chances I get a waiver for Boot or OCS(I’m a month away from 17)? I want to go to college and do OCS after or enlist with a degree.
Thank you sir for this video. 25 yrs old, weaning off Zoloft for this (its barely been a year since I started) and Im eager to work to meet and go above the standards for OCS.
They should really make the age limit higher, especially on the officer side. 35 is not that old. If the branches are having trouble meeting recruitment goals, easing up on the age limit would open the doors to a broader range of candidates that night be a good fit but were not able to join at a younger age for whatever reason. Raise the limit to 39. That way you can still put in your 20 years before hitting 60.
Age limit has been raised since this video was released to what II believe is 40 something.
I tried to get an age waiver to go to Marine Crop OCS but the recruiter told me the Marine Corp wasn’t willing so I went Army.
I'm 33 and current enlisted, at ait about to finish my degree.
At what age am I still about to get a waiver?
Anthony Larso For the Army you can apply for OCS at 33. I just finished Army OCS and in my class we had ages 30 all the way to 37.
@@Rameses3113 thank you
Damn...
What if you WERE an active-duty Marine, got out, completed college, and now you want to come back to the USMC as an Officer, but you are 30?
You'd qualify under the OCC program. 30 is no problem. Go see your OSO.
@@warriorspath9511 I’m in the same situation. Got out, went to college, and I’m 28 now. I want to go to Law School and become a Judge Advocate. However, I stupidly tried weed once in 2019. Would this be a problem? All that said, I never touched weed again (or anything else) and I also quit drinking alcohol in late 2019.
@@youtubecharlie1 No problem at all. Talk to the OSO, that's an easy waiver
I was given a general admission discharge because I popped up hot at bootcamp for THC only. I was told I could come back 6months-2 years. This year was my two years, what’s my chances of getting a waiver for that? Thank you 🙏🏾
How long take one age waiver to be approved approximately?
What about mood altering medication from early 2016? (Zoloft and Prozac taken for 3 months), or broken bones (full range of motion, 2+ years ago)?
IllBill as long as you’ve been off medication for a year. And have all the documents for broken bones there are waivers for that
Hi there! Would a recent history of SI joint discomfort require a waiver? I used to see a chiropractor but have used self care to deal with any (rare) flare ups.
Wait so it's still possible to join at 34 years old with no prior experience if you are in good shape, have a high asvab score, good college GPA, and solid work experience?
Michael Frederick yes. Go see your OSO
I will be 35 by the time I graduate form University. I don't think there will be any other waivers that I would need. If I wanted to go into the Marine Reserves, do I have a better chance of getting an age waiver?
betaomega04- Unfortunately, you have to be commissioned before you turn 35. 34 is the maximum age allowed by Congress. Perhaps you can finish your degree sooner?
@@warriorspath9511 I won't be able to graduate until May 2020. My 35th birthday is October 2019.
My son wants to become a Marine officer, however he broke his arm around 8 months ago. It required surgery and the hardware is to be left in place. Would it be possible to get a waiver for this type of situation?
absolutely it is possible.
@@warriorspath9511 Thank you for the response.
If you have 4/5 encounters with law enforcement but all charges were dismissed do you still need to get a waivers ?
Kevyn, yes, you do need waivers but depending on the incidents, it may not be as bad as you think. Send me more details and I can give you a better idea.
Hello. What are the chances of a waiver being approved for being over 10yrs of active service?
For an age waiver? Question if kind of vague.
Do you know how long do waivers for tickets takes?
I'd say two weeks, three weeks max
@@warriorspath9511 thanks
I have a question regarding the age waivers. Would it be difficult to get a minimum waiver for OCC if you are 19 years old and meet every qualification? I haven't found much information online regarding this type of age waiver.
Not difficult. I've had those approved before
What about financial waivers for poor credit in the past?
Credit is not considered for your application. It might be for your security clearance though.
All officers have to get a security clearance, bad credit will make that more difficult.
What about a record of OCD & depression from when I was 14? I was dissuaded from even applying for a waiver when I asked recruiters for Officer/Enlistment-side 2 or 3 years ago :/
I'm almost 25 now, still think about it sometimes. Is Marine Officer Reserve still possible for me?
It's possible. Go talk to the OSO. There might be a waiver for that.
@@warriorspath9511 have you dealt with any similar situations in your own experience?
@@Renault07 I have. Call me sometime. I'll tell you how it worked out.
@@warriorspath9511 thank you, I really appreciate that. Is your contact info somewhere on the channel?
@@Renault07 6193689965
What about adhd medication like vivance or aderall?
I’m 18 and I had asthma at 14 years old but I have a clean sheet apart from that is it possible to get a waiver for that. I am looking into plc
Strong possibility you can get a waiver. Talk to your OSO
What minimum college gpa do you recommend to get accepted into plc
That’s my last question
Hello Captain Dubon, I was wondering if it’d be possible to get a waiver for a dropped misdemeanor (working on getting it expunged)? If a waiver is possible. What would you say the likelihood of getting one approved be?
-Thank you for your time
Anthony Stroberger expungement for the waiver process does not matter. It’s still a waiver. However, it’s very possible. Shoot me an email with the specifics and I’ll be able to answer with more certainty.
a waiver for antidepressants? no such thing? no antidepressants in the marines?
@ActSmart BeSmart This goes against everything I've read and been told. where are you getting this from?
Docualdustabcing Trevor
I was on and off anxiety meds from the age of 13-16. What are the chances I get a waiver for Boot or OCS(I’m a month away from 17)? I want to go to college and do OCS after or enlist with a degree.