Marines (DEP) Very Tricky?

Question

I keep asking about the Marines Reserve (Delayed Entry Program). The contract I signed states that I am a Marine Reservist for a (6x2). However, I have a certificate stating that I am in the delayed entry program with a ship out date for next year March. My Gunnery Sargent told me that I was in the (Delayed Entry Program). I did some more research on the GI Rights website and I notice that their also something called (Delayed Entry Enlistment as a option on the contract) however you can be in what is called the delayed entry program at PT before boot camp and still be signed up for the Active Reserve. I guess the question I am asking is. What is the difference between (Delayed Entry Enlistment) and the Delayed Entry Program)?

Answer 1

He did not say he wanted out.

Give the kid some support.

thanks kiddo good luck!

Answer 2

Nothing. You are put into the Selected Marine Corps Reserve, you are not a Marine Reservist, not like you would be upon Completion of training.

The DEP is a delayed entry Enlistment.

The DEP is not "tricky", it's just that you are trying to find a tricky way out.

EDIT: READ HIS OTHER QUESTIONS... he wants out, his freinds have convinced him the USAF is better route, he keeps asking how to switch, how to get out... nope, won't support it...

Answer 3

This is not "Very Tricky" you just aren't listening to the answers that you're getting.

"Delayed Entry Enlistment" IS the Delayed Entry Program. You are NOT a Marine Reservist yet and you will not gain that title until the completion of boot camp.

The DEP is there to help prepare you for boot camp by keeping you in touch with your recruiter, letting you network with other Marine poolees, and by giving you a chance to PT with your Marine poole.

When you took your oath at MEPS you swore into the Marine Delayed Entry Program. The day you leave for boot camp you will return to MEPS to swear into your contract with the Marine Corp (your 6x2). Then you'll complete your 13 weeks of training and at graduation you will become a US Marine. After graduation you'll have 10 days of leave then you'll report to SOI or your MOS school.

If you still don't understand the answers here then please... Go talk to your recruiter because he can explain it to you again...

ALSO (based on your other questions) If you want out write a letter to the head of your recruiting station stating that you wish to be released from the DEP and then tell your recruiter. Just be warned - if you discharge from the DEP the recruiters will probably refuse to work with you if you decide to change you mind later down the road.