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Old guys and OCS

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spud184

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I'm 35 with 4 years prior USMC. Talked to a recruiter here in OK last week and was told to start the paperwork as the 4 years is subtracted. When I was looking at the specialties the other day I noticed that many of them say "less than 35 - no waivers." I'd like to try for Intel.

Can anyone shed some light on how prior service applies or am I just wasting my time trying?
 
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Your four years of active duty would mainly help you with the aviation fields, because they waive up to 48 months of active duty to get under the limit. I don't think you can be say, 37 with 4 years and be able to get under that 35 year limit. That sounds like a pretty hard cap. I'm a little surprised your recruiter told you that.
 
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spud184

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Well, I haven't gotten much info out of the guy either. I've decided to work through the EPSQ, my app, finish the motivation statement, and I've got letters of rec from 4 officers (one's my pastor). I'll complete the whole thing by this weekend. If I haven't heard back about my further questions I'll call him and tell him I'm ready. If he doesn't respond, I'll find someone who will.

I turned 35 only last month. I may be down, but I'm not out yet.
 
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spud184

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So do you know if the 4 years prior is a "waiver" or a credit? That's the one I'm concerned about most. The PRT, the testing, I'm prepared for all that. The Marine air wing taught me well.
 
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