EvilMinion
New Member
Hello.
I am currently 17, and am looking into joining the Marine Corps very soon. I do however have a few questions.
1. I recently had knee surgery. I had torn Meniscus in my knee, and they had to remove some. I was told I would be out for 6 weeks and on crutches. Well, after the surgery I was told only 3 weeks, and I was supposed to walk on it. It wasn't as bad as they thought. Do you think I will still be able to enlist? I was told probably if I could still run 3 miles no problem.
2. What is the best way to get a parent to go with you to a recruiter and sign your enlistment papers (I plan on enlisting soon, and you have to have your parents signature to enlist if under the age of 18 )? My mom is afraid I will be sent to Iraq, and doesn't want to go. I know many other people have had this same problem, how did you change her mind?
Thanks in advance. Becoming a Marine has been a life-long dream for me, and I will do anything to become one and enlist. I KNOW I can still make it through basic with a bum knee (it's better than before now). It is my dream, and I don't want anything to stop it.
I am currently 17, and am looking into joining the Marine Corps very soon. I do however have a few questions.
1. I recently had knee surgery. I had torn Meniscus in my knee, and they had to remove some. I was told I would be out for 6 weeks and on crutches. Well, after the surgery I was told only 3 weeks, and I was supposed to walk on it. It wasn't as bad as they thought. Do you think I will still be able to enlist? I was told probably if I could still run 3 miles no problem.
2. What is the best way to get a parent to go with you to a recruiter and sign your enlistment papers (I plan on enlisting soon, and you have to have your parents signature to enlist if under the age of 18 )? My mom is afraid I will be sent to Iraq, and doesn't want to go. I know many other people have had this same problem, how did you change her mind?
Thanks in advance. Becoming a Marine has been a life-long dream for me, and I will do anything to become one and enlist. I KNOW I can still make it through basic with a bum knee (it's better than before now). It is my dream, and I don't want anything to stop it.