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07-19-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyBoyd

I just talked to my wife to confirm...

Peeps we know here told us it was crowded. When selecting our PCM online, a civilian PCM was an option. We never spoke to anyone. It was all automated. To be clear...the MTF was an option as well. We just chose not to use it.

FlyBoyd:

I need to decide shortly if I am going Prime or Standard.

So, you are saying that when you looked on-line...BEFORE you had signed up...they showed that the MTF was full, and you had an option to go civilian?

Overall, I like the cost-protections of Prime, but prefer the proximity of Standard. I was leaning Standard until this thread popped up. If I understand you correctly, I'll take a second look at Prime.

Let me know if I have this right...thanks.

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