Reading post 532205 in main thread: Promotions in Marine Corps. Boot Camp
August 3rd, 2009  
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Originally Posted by Tovarish1
Oh thanks so much. Because I plan on going to Southern Illinois University. And if you qualify expert during rifle training you get promoted to LCpl?
Series high shooter generally gets promoted, not everyone who shoots expert.

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Originally Posted by Tovarish1
Isn't it true that if you get a bachelor's degree and then go to boot camp, that you get promoted right off the bat just for even having a degree? Because I know in the Air Force and Navy they do that.
You can get PFC as part of your contract

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Originally Posted by Tovarish1
Oh. What's an honor man? Is that like the guide during cadence running holding the flag and boot camp company number? Because I heard somewhere that also, if you qualify expertly, you get another "benefit" or something like that.
Each series has X amount of promotions to PFC and Lcpl. They are divvied out by the Company, Series, Bn and sometimes the Regt CO. They are generally given to Guides, High shooters, Squad Leaders and PFT High score. To make Lcpl you'd have to be a contract PFC.


Sgt. Rafael Peralta ,United States Marine Corps
Company A, 1st Bn, 3rd Marine Regt, 3rd Marine Divison

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