Marine Corps

[Livinloud316]

Well, I'm a junior in high school and plan on joining the Marine Corps right after high school. This has been my dream since 7th grade, I've known quite a few Marines and this is a life that I think I will love. Unfortunately, I have another year and a half to wait before I can join up. don't really know why I posted this thread, i guess maybe to see if i have any commong ground with some of you? any marines, former Marines, or aspiring Marines out there? or maybe your just close to a Marine and what to tell me about it, Please do.

Thanks a lot,
Nick

 

[Mike_41786]

Hey me and my friend are in the same boat. I have wanted to be A Marine since about 8th grade. I have talked to the recruiter a couple of times and I have decided to change my mind, im not totally sure but I think im going Army. What MOS do you want to join? Im all ears, God Bless you in your enlistment decision!

 

[Livinloud316]

I'm not completely sure about an MOS, I definitely want to do something technical/electronics. computers are my passion and I know there is always room for more computer geeks in the military;-) haven't been in contact with a recruiter yet, I don't see a point in that till at least next year

 

[pgp_protector]

Me 2841 (Ground Radio Repair)

Served most of my Time in the 3rd Mar Div (Oakanawa Japan)

1) Sign up in your Junor Year , and your senor year will count towards Time Is Service towards permotions, and your Inactive Reserve time if you leave after 4 Years Active Duty.

2) Go in under a Contract for the MOS you want, unless you want to be a Grunt.

3) If you are planing on being a lifer, you can go for just about any MOS, If you are just going to serve 1 or 2 rounds in the service, choose a MOS that you can transfer to your civilion life. I.E. not much calling for a Grunt in the civilon sector, though the police sector loves grunts OTOH, Electronics / Satalite Com Repair can help you in the civilion sector (though you will be spending about a year in 29Stumps (29 Palms Death Vally Ca)

4) Stay in shape, but Keep your Mind even stronger. I saw people who were football stars in H.S. fail, and not make it, but people who came in unable to run a mile, but strong in there spirit, made it. They can build up the body, but the mind is harder to work with.

5) Dont go in there with the attatude that you will teach them anything, but be willing to learn.

 

[Livinloud316]

Thanks for the advice buddy, I definitely need to get a hold of a recruiter to talk about this sort of stuff.

 

[Livinloud316]

Just called a local recruiters office, left a message. since it's sunday I assume they won't call me back till tomorrow

 

[Job24]

or you could do the smart thing and join the AIR FORCE instead...or do you want to be face down in mud all the time???

i would rather be in the air conditioned rooms or going 1.5 times the sound of speed then running around the woods sweating my brains out and trying to find the enemy who could be right in front of your face

 

[pgp_protector]

or you could do the smart thing and join the AIR FORCE instead...or do you want to be face down in mud all the time???

i would rather be in the air conditioned rooms or going 1.5 times the sound of speed then running around the woods sweating my brains out and trying to find the enemy who could be right in front of your face

I think the only time I had my "face down in the mud" was in bootcamp, and that's becuse I tripped

and most of my time was in an air conditioned room fixing the com equipment

 

[Mike_41786]

But I thought having your face in the dirt, rifle in hand, camo face paint on was the fun part!!! I guess for us wannabe woodsmen stalkers that is the fun part!!! !HOAH! Runnin through the jungles with a M-16, Oh-Ah-I wanna free the opressed!HOAH!

 

[faerieevaH]

I'm a pacifist myself... but I do have many that are dear to me that are in the armed forces. Including the marine corps. A good book to read that was recommended to me by my brother in the marine corps is: "Making the Corps", by Thomas E. Ricks.

I read it, and it helped me to understand more about what the Corps is about and what you can expect. I'm glad I've read it, and I think any marine or future marine will like the book.

 

[Hound]

What's wrong with being a grunt?

 

[Jacey]

I'm in the Corps......it's by far the toughest of all the services, but if you want a major change in your life, I'd suggest it.

 

[Mistyfogg]

My husband is in the Corps. Let's just say I hope you have better experiences than my husband has (he has some real jerks in the squadron that he is stationed to). If you want to be challenged, make this your life, see the world, meet interesting people, gain respect and love, are ready to face some disrespect (from anti-war people who would love to spit in your face)...the list goes on...then go for it! I would recommend the military to people who need a positive change in their life. Just make sure the Marine Corps is the branch that will suit you best!

 

[Salvatore Gonzales]

Well, I'm a junior in high school and plan on joining the Marine Corps right after high school. This has been my dream since 7th grade, I've known quite a few Marines and this is a life that I think I will love. Unfortunately, I have another year and a half to wait before I can join up. don't really know why I posted this thread, i guess maybe to see if i have any commong ground with some of you? any marines, former Marines, or aspiring Marines out there? or maybe your just close to a Marine and what to tell me about it, Please do.

Thanks a lot,
Nick

I've known Marines both as friends and clients.
They're all no nonsense people.

They will break you and build you up as a different
person. If you can handle that you will like the
results.

I will pray you don't have to go to war. No soldier
ever really "wants" to, but understands it's a
necessary thing in the battle of Good vs Evil.

War changes people. Some good, some bad.
Remember who you are.

 

[Salvatore Gonzales]

I think the only time I had my "face down in the mud" was in bootcamp, and that's becuse I tripped

MEDIC!

 

[Rockboy]

Well, I'm a junior in high school and plan on joining the Marine Corps right after high school. This has been my dream since 7th grade, I've known quite a few Marines and this is a life that I think I will love. Unfortunately, I have another year and a half to wait before I can join up. don't really know why I posted this thread, i guess maybe to see if i have any commong ground with some of you? any marines, former Marines, or aspiring Marines out there? or maybe your just close to a Marine and what to tell me about it, Please do.

Thanks a lot,
Nick

If you really want to progress in the Marines, get a four year degree first. Yes, I know it will take forever, but you can then be an officer, and that is much better. I know at least 2 Marines, in their late forties, who enlisted at 18. Do you know their ranks? Both Staff Seargents. My dad ( a former enlisted dude) said that all the Generals and Admirals who were former enlistees he could count with one hand.
I myself want to get a degree in Computer Sciences first, then become a Marine officer.


Officer: leads
Enlistee: is led

 

[NiemandheißtBoshaftigkeit]

I am in the same boat Nick. The only diff. is that I dropped out and am attending college, but were about the same age and everything. (Im almost 17)

 

[Kathy]

My son is one of those that run through the mud and fall face down in the mud...He is U.S. Marine.... and as his Mom I couldn't be prouder! It's a lot of hard work,going through boot camp for 12 weeks...It's so true,much harder on the mind then the body....He is now a Lance Corp. and doing just fine..and he couldn't be prouder! The Marines changed him for the Best.....I think all 4 branches of Military is great,but I always leaned more for the Marines! Hope my Nephew dosen't read this,he's a Navy guy... lol

 

[Gunny]

I've known Marines both as friends and clients.
They're all no nonsense people.

They will break you and build you up as a different
person. If you can handle that you will like the
results.

I will pray you don't have to go to war. No soldier
ever really "wants" to, but understands it's a
necessary thing in the battle of Good vs Evil.

War changes people. Some good, some bad.
Remember who you are.

Wise comments, sir.

 

[Gunny]

My son is one of those that run through the mud and fall face down in the mud...He is U.S. Marine.... and as his Mom I couldn't be prouder! It's a lot of hard work,going through boot camp for 12 weeks...It's so true,much harder on the mind then the body....He is now a Lance Corp. and doing just fine..and he couldn't be prouder! The Marines changed him for the Best.....I think all 4 branches of Military is great,but I always leaned more for the Marines! Hope my Nephew dosen't read this,he's a Navy guy... lol

I'm a old salty dog Marine and I am proud of your son mam, just by your post!

May God bless your son as he serves his country.