Marine Reserves Q&A - MORE LIFE ep. 9

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[@dante3543]

You live in Downtown Silver Spring??!!!! I knew I saw you before!!! I knew it!!! I saw you a couple of times in Downtown and in Wheaton Mall! Damn I should've said "Hi"

[@SheldonLeeFit]

dante3543 haha small world, right?? Definitely say what's up next time!

[@josueocampo710]

Can you switch to active after 1 year or 2 of being in the reserves?

[@ahead763]

My friend said you have to be 2 years in and they decide if you can or not switch. It’s apparently a hard process but I’m not really aware.

[@matthewgillespie2835]

Do you have to stay with the same unit for your entire stint? Are you allowed to move whenever you need to? I could go into the reserves now, and go to college for four years, but I might need to move elsewhere when I graduate. Is that possible?

[@bethanyheyde805]

My husband is thinking about joining the Marine Corps reserves. What are some of the benefits that come from being a reservist?

[@referete1]

Quick question, my son is 18 and is considering joining the Marines Reserve, 1- Are you elligible for the GI BILL?, 2- Can you switch to active duty? ( you answered that on the video) how long is your commitment? and 3- if you're already enrolled in college when you join, do you get help paying for college? thanks

[@abrahamrodriguez6167]

Do reservists get the same benefits as active duty guys in regards to the VA loan and the GI Bill? Or does a reservist get less money for college once they are out?

[@mikea9929]

My tattoo is of an eagle on my forearm about the size of two hands not quite a half sleeve. Would that be accepted?

[@ame8980]

KEEP UR SHIT UP MAN!!! love the content

[@SheldonLeeFit]

armed Military Editor thanks man I really appreciate the support. The love is real please let me know if you'd like to see me talk about anything specific!

[@najninbegum3934]

Hey! I have a question, If you join marine reserve and then later on if you want to switch to or go for active duty is it to hard to that? And do you have to go for boot camp again?

[@irunthismotherfucker6992]

Hey Sheldon I want to join the marine reserve because I want to be a sheriff is it a good idea to go reserve???

[@josueocampo710]

I heard yes

[@yamaFC]

Hey Sheldon, how long did it take you to hit Cpl in the reserves? im going in as a bulk fueler very soon and would like some insight on how long its gunna take me to get out of LCpl

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Hugo Palma I left for basic in Nov '12 and picked up Cpl April '15. Promotions depend on your MOS. Some MOS's pick up quicker than others. As a bulk fueler, you'll pick up relatively quickly due to low cutting scores.

[@yamaFC]

Thanks for the info Devil. Semper

[@justinbrown2695]

Thinking about joining thanks for the advice hope to see ya in there 👏🏾be safe

[@albert8425]

Hello! I’m enlisted for the delayed entry program and qualified to be a reservist. I’m currently a college student who is looking to be independent one day, travel a lot, and become a video game designer of sorts. My question to you (or anyone in the comments) is are the educational, financial, health, etc. benefits legitimate? I was very confident that they are, but a friend of mine is telling me that they aren’t and joining them will do more bad than good for me. I’d like to have more opinions about it since I won’t be going to bootcamp until June and I have time to turn back.

[@ddesou1016]

Sheldon, we are in the same area. Is there anyway I could contact you via email with some questions??

[@mellooyaa3988]

Hey, I'm thinking about join the marine corp reserve after hight school, because I want to continue my education in college, like what should be aware of?

[@Gman88]

Your videos have helped a lot I think I’m going to do the same

[@jakepark3272]

Hi Sheldon, I really appreciate these videos! I am a civilian and recently made the decision to apply for OCS reserves. Is it true that getting into OCS reserve is easier than active OCS? Not saying that either are easy btw.

[@tonyjason5654]

Any update ?

[@robburg2797]

What do you think about doing 4 years active duty then 16 years reserve to retire?

[@jclee6988]

Your videos are very informative. Thank you. I received a booklet to be an officer, but I want to be a Reservist. After PMC or OCC, is TBS mandatory for all Marine officer-to-bes, regardless of reserve or active? I see that it's six-month course and I wanted to know how you did it in terms of balancing your life (i.e. did you have to quit your job because of this?)

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Jay Lee yes, TBS is a mandatory basic course for all Marine officers regardless of MOS. I joined when I was 19 and I went the Enlisted route - my initial training lasted a total of 6 consecutive months and I had to put college on hold for a year to do this. I'm not sure how it would've work if I held an actual job, I think that varies from employer to employer. However, I do know that once you become a Reservist, it's against the law for an employer to fire an employee for their absence due to military/reserves obligations. Hope that helps, good luck!

[@jclee6988]

That clears many things up. Thanks Sheldon!

[@johngreen6641]

Still making videos? I’m going in to boot camp and need some advice

[@ahead763]

How does promotions work as a marine reservist?

[@spiscold50]

I'm guessing extra training

[@tylarward2255]

What is that opening song?

[@X_venturee]

How long does a reservists enlistment last?

[@christian5568]

I enlisted into the Marine reserves as well. I'm going to boot in a month. Also thank you sir. your videos help

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Chris Weinheimer best of luck, brother. Take advantage of all the opportunities and you'll do big things 💪🏼

[@christian5568]

Sheldon Lee wise words from a good marine.

[@TheDudesterism]

Heyo, Same here. I ship Aug 7th

[@christian5568]

TheDudesterism that's the day I ship too! Parris island?

[@Thatsbabyrose]

Hell Fire Weinheimer how is it going

[@andykuipers2033]

Very helpful videos! I just was looking for some advice. So I just got engaged and I'm getting married next July. I also just got a awesome career that I love working at a concrete company. However I've always wanted to be a Marine and I was actually going to go active duty if I couldn't find a good career. Long story short life is pretty good right now but I still have this Marine thing bugging me to death and I keep going back and forth if I should join or not(active or reserves). Would the reserves be a good option? I would obviously be able to keep my job but at the same time have the title Marine. Any advice or thoughts are much appreciated!

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Andy Kuipers I think the reserves is a great way to serve while still having your civilian career. I joined when I was 19 and it was the best decision I ever mad. Congrats on the engagement!

[@juiicethekidd1427]

What medical jobs the Marines have?

[@PinoySuave]

Juiice TheKidd Junior Marine here. I’ve only been in for a little while, but based off what I know and what I’ve seen so far is all the medical work is handled by the Navy.

[@davidcook9226]

Sorry if you've been asked this before, did you sign up for four years or five?

[@SheldonLeeFit]

David Cook 6. That's how long Reserves contracts are usually

[@davidcook9226]

Thanks

[@danrecords3267]

Leave for PI next week. Going reserves too, I'll be at the unit in Frederick, MD

[@alexbrown9054]

What is the intro song? It's bad ass

[@Ben-ep5lu]

Keep the great videos coming 💯

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Ben will do 🙏🏼

[@andrewgonzales2505]

Why is it so hard to get out of lance corporal, I hear that many marines stay there for years!

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Andrew Gonzales it's due to a couple of factors. Great question I'll address this in the future. Thank you!

[@johnnyboy2618]

Do you consider yourself a Marine? even though your reservist?? because I am a reservist as well and I feel most time I am not a marine due to not being full time..

[@sergioesquivel3173]

Johnny Ho why would you feel that way? I'm not a marine, but once a marine always a marine, right?

[@johnnyboy2618]

SNiP YT I agree as we do go through same training as active duty but I feel my life is still a civilian, don't get me wrong the Corps has helped me see things differently and more openly but since I'm not on base, in cammies, working 24/7 and less recognize by those that are active duty as a joke "weekend warrior"

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Johnny Ho hey man, I can totally understand what you mean. Honestly, yes sometimes it's really easy to slip into a civilian mindset and stay there since we only wear the uniform once a month, but I think I can speak for many Marine Reservists when I say that being a reservist doesn't make us any less of a Marine. We all went through bootcamp, MCT, and mos school. Idk about you, but I'm fortunate that I'm at a great unit with hard-charging NCOs and leaders that when I'm at drill, the motivated, sharp devil dog in me comes out and I'm ready to get shit done. I can see how that might not be the case if you're at a unit that doesn't have that. This is a great topic for me to discuss in other videos so thanks for that. I'll talk about how being a reservist only helps me in being a better Marine because we have so much we can offer in terms of applicable civilian skills and experience.

[@johnnyboy2618]

Sheldon Lee thank you for your reply! I feel this way because I'm a pog 0111 and there are 4 of us that are reserves in the same unit but when we drill the office also has active duty Marines and limited space so it gets crowded and I can't even get access to computer login yet so I feel like I'm useless. I wish i was motor t or supply or comm but I don't wanna go out field ops lol. question, how hard is it to lat move? And switch to active from reserves??

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Johnny Ho another great question I can address in future videos lol. LAT moves are possible only if there is a need or shortage of those MOS's. So basically you have to find an open billet for that MOS and your rank, and the unit needs the funding to send you to MOS school... which I'm sure you're already familiar with how that goes in the marines lol

[@LechugaBoi]

You are on the come up dude im telling you

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Joey Dután haha thanks for the encouragement man. As long as I can inform some people that's alright with me 🙏🏼

[@juiicethekidd1427]

Do they really pay for your school ( education )? Houses?

[@Zz-zc1sq]

No u get gi bill though

[@alejandropalma3007]

do u happen to know how long school is for diesel mechanic

[@nicholisrosado186]

If you score low on the Asvab, what jobs are open to you in the reserves

[@jakemiller4495]

Hey bro literally made an account to subscribe to ya. Been watching since you started and it's awesome seeing how far you've come. Keep going! Semper FI !

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Jake Miller thanks brother. If this is the Jake Miller I used to work with I hope all is well on the other side man haha. I appreciate your support and your service 💪🏼

[@jakemiller4495]

Sheldon Lee it's me dude, keep it up!

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Jake Miller hooah!! Haha stay frosty bro

[@mylesdurbin7591]

Your videos are great and informative and are helping me decide whether to go active duty or reserves

[@fabojohnson2302]

What are the college benefits like for the marines corps resevers

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Fabo Johnson I have a video for this called "Balancing Marine Reserves and College" on my channel

[@malachiswigart9706]

One of my biggest issues keeping me from joining right now is the thing you kind of talked about losing muscle at bootcamp. I am really into fitness and plan on opening a gym and would like to join the Marines but I don't wan't to lose years of hard work in a few months of not lifting.

[@30SecondsBrave]

Muscle memory man.. you will regain it faster than you think... an ex are athletes after an injury

[@richard-jaysonpuzon3201]

What's the song name in the intro?

[@JesusRodriguez-pi8yq]

Your videos are amazing, man! One question, though. How are the Marines helping you, if they are in any way, with your education?

[@willyishere]

this quality is immaculate how do u not have more subs keep up the great work. Oorah!

[@SheldonLeeFit]

fbqs -_- thanks man we'll get there eventually

[@willyishere]

Sheldon Lee for sure

[@huntermyers6409]

Also if you go in the reserves and u want to go to active duty do u have to go through boot camp again

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Hunter Myers nope. Once you go through initial training you're forever a basically trained marine regardless of reserve or active status

[@DanielRodriguez-nt8hk]

No wtf

[@jonathandavis8294]

Great content!

[@ep_detail]

Quality video as always man thanks for addressing those questions, I'm sure they helped a ton of people looking into joining. Congrats on almost hitting 1K! That's motivating! Keep pushing content bro!

[@RedBonkleMan8534]

New subscriber to this channel and I love the content, it’s very informative and will definitely help with my National Guard career. It’s also great to hear the perspectives from the other reserve components in the other branches!

[@timewellspent1577]

Ayeeee we have the same mos

[@SheldonLeeFit]

TimeWellSpent oorah supply!

[@huntermyers6409]

Hey man keep up the good work

[@lobstajr4240]

Oh cool I live in Frederick MD about 30 minutes away

[@SheldonLeeFit]

Lobsta Jr hey I used to go fruit picking there lol

[@drawingdisciple2851]

I enjoy you! (☭ ͜ʖ ☭)