Can they keep the uniforms
if they get sent home? My husband may get a medical discharge and he was wondering if he will get to keep the uniforms. Also, when does the money for the uniforms get deducted? Is it as they buy them...
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I am unsure about the money question. but as far as the uniforms no your husband will not be able to keep his uniforms. He never received the title of Marine so he is no entitled to the uniforms. I...
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Toodlez - I would personally think anyone leaving the Corps would have to surrender their uniforms, just for security reasons. So, your answer makes sense to me. My husband had been told he would get...
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He technically didn't "pay" for the uniforms. They are given a 1200$ uniform allowance that they "pay" for the uniforms with, but they never see that money. It's given to them, and then almost...
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Lori - That makes perfect sense. I am beginning to think the USMC does not run the uniform business, because it all makes sense to me! Maybe, I am truly starting to understand the Corps better, now...
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HiMy son just came home from boot camp he said that they had to purchase their uniforms.He stated it costed him about 1,000 and it was taken out of his 3500 dollars that he had while in boot camp....
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Yes, he did pay for the uniforms but he was given an allowance that covered the expenditure-- so it's a wash."Regina34"
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They also purchase travel home and back to MCT (this is considered leave and not paid for by the Corps), they purchase individual pictures, platoon pictures and DVD's of graduation besides their...
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In addition, they never actually see the uniform allowance. All their uniforms cost that amount of $$ so it is actually a swap but for accounting purposes they have to give it to the recruits and then...
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The recruits are also faced with other purchases, such as pictures, expensive rings, plt. books, and other items that at the time might seem like a good thing to purchase, but might not be a good...
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Yes that is what Gayle said, but all in all those items are MUCH cheaper than purchasing them outside of Parris Island.Alison Marine & DI Wife Countdown to Mike Co Graduation!!
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Does anyone know...Are the recruits asked to purchase these items b4 graduation if they choice? Can I as a parent send my recruit $ for these things? I would elect to pay him back but I would like to...
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Yes, the recruits purchase these items prior to graduation. They usually are so proud, they buy just about everything!NO - do NOT send your recruit money! He has been making money since he got to PI...
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Hi,Just a question,after graduation and they are still in the Marines,are they allowed to keep the uniforms?I am new to all of this,and just wanted to find out the info.Thanks,Robin
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Yes - a Marine wears his/her uniform on a daily basis. What they wear will depend on their job and their command.GaylePMM of Corporal Amanda - Back on American soil"As Marines, our message to our foes...
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another question ... do they wear uniforms home or should we take civilian clothes along for him? PRMMarylin
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either way, they can wear them home, or you can bring some for them to wear home (however they may not fit any longer as they might have rearranged their weight a little). There are several places in...
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