Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
Timing (except CAS) was never my strong suit it seems!
I'm only in touch with a few still serving so I haven't heard of this Grumble. What is the reason? Simple overstaffing? The Marines have historically controlled their manpower needs on the entry level - not offered early outs or the like.
Do you remember the USN/USMC ever offering money upfront on the bonuses?
That's what I heard, too many Majors not enough jobs. I don't know if its being advertised but I do have a friend that just took it.
Back around 2005ish the Navy offered a pseudo VSP whereby guys basically put in bids for what they would be willing to take to walk away, and the Navy accepted/rejected. Like a reverse auction.