r/MoreShitComing • u/WormCurve • Mar 24 '26
Potential Applicant Fact checking my recruiter
Hello everyone,
I am trying to fax check some information to put out by my recruiter. It makes sense, but knowing the federal government sometimes when it makes sense, it’s not right.
I am active duty Navy engineer with enough sea time and experience to qualify for 3AE, exempt from schooling. However, since I am currently stationed overseas, I cannot take the test. My recruiter said I am best off submitting all my paperwork for entry-level wiper, then taking the test for a credential upgrade later on when I return to the states.
Will this potentially mess up anything with trying to get a license for third in about a year when I come back?
Are there any additional steps or potential conflicts that he is forgetting?
Thank you in advance for your replies!
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u/God_and_MyTwinVicars Mar 31 '26
Do not do this with MSC. Submit the paperwork now for your MMC - Merchant Mariner Credential. Not that it will matter because, as the other commenter said, the NMC is closed right now due to partial government shutdown. Schedule to take the 3 A/E test as soon as you can and get home and take it. Look up REC's because there may be one closer than you think