What should a Marine do to follow up after their Meritorious CPL Board interview?

Following up after a Meritorious Corporal Board interview is an important step in demonstrating professionalism and commitment to personal development. When a Marine thanks the board members and seeks feedback, it reflects a proactive approach to growth and improvement. This action not only shows respect for the time and effort that board members dedicated to the interview process but also expresses a desire to learn and develop.

Receiving constructive feedback is invaluable; it can help identify areas for further development and enhance future performance in similar situations. Acknowledging the board's effort fosters positive relationships and can leave a favorable impression, which may benefit the Marine in their career progression.

On the other hand, ignoring the outcome does not facilitate any personal or professional growth, while requesting a pay raise or submitting a formal complaint would be inappropriate and outside the context of a board interview follow-up. Such actions could be seen as unprofessional or irrelevant to the purpose of the interview.