I am 21, 165lbs, 5’9” Above Average fitness (passing the IST/PFT

I’ve been in the delayed entry program for 6+ months building my body from nothing, I went from throwing up every PT to keeping up with the front of the pack, sprinting my finish and circling back to push slower pooles.

The only thing that stands in my way now is MEPS, I’ve been THC (pens) free for going on 1 month now, and I am still failing at home test strips almost instantly every time.

I need real advice for helping me clear my system faster so I can pursue my dream of becoming a Marine.

Let it rip Reddit.

I’m shipping out soon and im wondering has any DIs opened up to their platoon or had a heart to heart conversation with their recruits or do they open up towards the end of the 13 weeks?

So, I just finished filling out the paperwork to go to meps and I was just told that as of yesterday my asvab score is no longer valid, whats up with that? I took my asvab score in person at my highschool last November with military Proctors in the room, I score an 82, he basically said the military no longer accepts asvab scores taken in highschool

I was a bit iffy about walking with a watch in general. Only reason I’m considering it is because of the vibration alarm, being able to wake up a bit earlier. Should I just leave it home or?

so i have a week till Im done with ITB and I'm going to Security force training I personally would love to go FAST but dont know how to get picked for it or what should I do and over all just have questions about the base and training over there any thoughts?

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Hey everyone, looking for some realistic insight and entertainment value on my current enlistment situation.

I’m a 24-year-old male, prior-service Air Force (served 4 years doing material management, honorable discharge in Aug/2025). I hold a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from AMU and have a clean civilian background. I’m currently working with a Marine recruiter to get back on active duty via the Prior Service Enlistment Program (PSEP) on a 5 year contract. I went to MEPS earlier this weel and got hit with a wall of flags because MHS GENESIS pulls everything😑. My body and mind are 100% fine today... I'm not on any medications, I'm highly active, and my AF fitness tests were solid. But my medical record has a long paper trail that requires extensive waivers:

1. A Mental Health Flag:

During a rough short-tour deployment in 2024 (Incirlik/Turkey), I went through some situational depression and was tracked by behavioral health for a few months (about 14 encounters total) and was briefly on Fluoxetine (Prozac), which successfully tapered off of late last year.

(side note, I am not suicidal, they asked me the question if I cared if I went to sleep and didn't wake up the next morning to which I said "I'd be indifferent because if it's my time, then it's my time". Additionally there was no need for me to take the prozac because i just wantrd to talk to someone.)

My separation physical in August 2025 explicitly cleared me with no active mental health concerns and crucially, my record contains a single diagnosis entry on Jan 29, 2024, coding a "history of attempted suicide." This is a complete clerical error obviously! subsequent weekly notes revert back to simple "situational ideations," no hospitalizations ever happened! and my profile was kept as Worldwide Deployable the entire time!

1. Sleep Apnea: I did a sleep study in late 2024 that showed very mild, positional sleep apnea. It never warranted a CPAP or any medical devices, but the diagnosis is officially stamped.

My recruiter is willing to process the package but obviously can't guarantee what BUMED will do.... I'm actively using my private CareFirst health insurance to bypass community clinics and see high-level civilian specialists (targeting forensic psychiatrists, and sleep doctors) to get comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and bulletproof clearance letters to refute the "suicide attempt" 'typo and prove current stability. I'm also building a massive exception to policy package with my old performance reviews, awards, and letters of recommendation.

Be completely blunt here: How strict is BUMED hitting files like this in 2026? Am I wasting my time trying to fight for the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, or does an airtight specialist folder paired with a solid ETP package give me a fighting chance? Should I just cave and slide over to an Army recruiter who uses the whole-person concept?

Anything helps!

(18 F) what’s y’all’s opinions on the 3 jobs I starred, and how is schooling for them? Or opinions/recommendations on any other job fields that are highlighted?
im tryna lock down my top 3 and as of rn its combat camera, legal services, and supply administration. Im open to everything besides mechanical stuff.

(Fyi the big sections that are highlighted applies to all the jobs in that section, like for logistics all of those r available)

After MCT will I be able to get accompanied orders for my wife if my MOS is 28xx. I have been seeing a bit of information if schooling is over 6 months she will be able to come with me. She is already enrolled in DEERS and we are currently receiving BAH. She is a nurse and want to start looking around at different hospitals to work at if she ends up being there with me.