Recommended Classes while waiting for API?

[donnyglaze]

So I'm sitting here getting paid to hang out at the beach while waiting for API to start, from the looks of things for us Marines, it's going to be a few months. Are there any recommendations on classes to take or schools to try to get into while I'm waiting? I'm planning on trying to get into the MAI course, and EWS is mando now. Is there anything that I could possibly do to get my Boot ass into some sort of Jump or Dive school?

If none of the above works, I don't mind going to Marine Corps Tan school on the beach. Thanks guys.

 

[Swanee]

So I'm sitting here getting paid to hang out at the beach while waiting for API to start, from the looks of things for us Marines, it's going to be a few months. Are there any recommendations on classes to take or schools to try to get into while I'm waiting? I'm planning on trying to get into the MAI course, and EWS is mando now. Is there anything that I could possibly do to get my Boot ass into some sort of Jump or Dive school?

If none of the above works, I don't mind going to Marine Corps Tan school on the beach. Thanks guys.

After 8 months in Quantico, that sounds like it will be pretty awesome.

 

[C420sailor]

I recommend the 'drink heavily' and 'slay girls with low self esteem' classes.

 

[desertoasis]

Marine Corps Tan school on the beach.

That's the only class you need to take right now. That and 'Survey of Pensacola Alcohol Establishments for Officers'.

Seriously. Do yourself a favor and enjoy your vacation.

 

[Kickflip89]

so i'm sitting here getting paid to hang out at the beach while waiting for api to start, from the looks of things for us marines, it's going to be a few months. Are there any recommendations on classes to take or schools to try to get into while i'm waiting? I'm planning on trying to get into the mai course, and ews is mando now. Is there anything that i could possibly do to get my boot ass into some sort of jump or dive school?

If none of the above works, i don't mind going to marine corps tan school on the beach. Thanks guys.

scuba.

 

[nugget81]

scuba.

Are you for scuba?

 

[torpedo0126]

Ahhh...wanting to get that extra chest led I see? I was right there with you...

getting into jump or dive school will be next to impossible...I tried for several months while I was stashed. Unless your in the Army, or get it as a reward for an enlistment bonus, there are simply no funds to send you. Also, they used to take people on PTAD orders if someone dropped out before the class started...they no longer do that. You must have fully funded orders. Perhaps that has changed with the new fiscal year, but they are sticklers on it.

If somehow you managed to get a slot, you will have to get an Army fiscal for jump or a Dive physical for Dive. You will have to pass the Army PFT (easy) or the Dive school one (easier once you've prepped for it).

Since you probably won't be able to do these classes, why don't you try earning a few more of your MCMAP belts? When I was there, anyone, including Navy, could attend the classes. They did not force you to do the endless hours of training, but rather, you would spend a week PTing/practicing moves and then demonstrating them for proficiency.