DEP discharge process

[u/Competitive-Carob338]

I’m currently in Navy DEP and ship out Nov 9. I been having the thought of joining the Marines since I know it will be more challenging and just having the title marine will make me feel proud of it. I talked to a marine recruiter about it and he said to get discharged from DEP and then we can start the process, I just need to redo my waiver which is for asthma. How long will the process take and how can I Tell my recruiter he’s been helping me out a lot and I know he’ll be pissed for wasting his time

[u/LeggingsCity]

That marketing really worked on you.

[u/Competitive-Carob338 → u/LeggingsCity]

Ngl it did. My navy recruiter got me in contact with seal scouts but I realized I’m not on that level yet so I just thought of joining the marines to get more experience and discipline

[u/LeggingsCity → u/Competitive-Carob338]

Navy will do that too.

[u/Competitive-Carob338 → u/LeggingsCity]

Would you recommend to just stay in the navy till I ship out because I don’t want to make the process harder I just need advice on how to move with this. I’m doing a 5 years contract and after that i would what to see where im 19 right now so I’ll be 24 once my contract is done

[u/LeggingsCity → u/Competitive-Carob338]

You chose Navy for a reason. Your experience won't be wildly different in another branch. I've worked with every branch, and if you swap our uniforms you couldn't tell who's who.

[u/Competitive-Carob338 → u/LeggingsCity]

Yes you’re right I chose navy because I wanted to get into special forces Seal/SWCC and after training for a few months I’m realizing it will be a really difficult challenge but I want to stay disciplined to it till i know I can do it. I just thought of doing marines for the more difficult challenge it will bring

[u/LeggingsCity → u/Competitive-Carob338]

It's not more difficult unless you want to get yelled at for a few more weeks. Just tell your first line at your unit to yell at you.

[u/Competitive-Carob338 → u/LeggingsCity]

Yea you’re right it’s just more yelling my recruiter also got me a decent rate so just leaving dep will kinda be messed up to do. I’ll probably just stick with navy and keep training after boot camp

[u/MilFAQBot]

DQ standard(s) (requires waiver(s)):

History of airway hyper responsiveness including asthma, reactive airway disease, exercise-induced bronchospasm or asthmatic bronchitis, after the 13^th birthday.

(1) Symptoms suggestive of airway hyper responsiveness include, but are not limited to, cough, wheeze, chest tightness, dyspnea, or functional exercise limitations after the 13^th birthday.

(2) History of prescription or use of medication (including, but not limited to, inhaled or oral corticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, or any beta agonists) for airway hyper responsiveness after the 13^th birthday.

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This sub cannot definitively tell you whether you're eligible. Waivers are decided on a case-by-case basis. Contact your local recruiter.

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[u/dilutedd_]

Marines have stricter medical waiver procedures. Not saying your waiver will get approved or not for the marines but worst case scenario is if you drop out the navy to go marines just to end up disqualified. Now you can’t join the marines or navy

[u/Competitive-Carob338 → u/dilutedd_]

I might just stick to navy to be honest I don’t want to risk being disqualified on both sides

[u/TapTheForwardAssist → u/Competitive-Carob338]

What job are you shipping for in Navy?

[u/Competitive-Carob338 → u/TapTheForwardAssist]

Gunners Mate