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motocrosser
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age 18, turned 18 just last July. A few months ago when I started the Army's enlistment process I was 17 and had a Parent waiver, but that doesn't matter now.
I want to because I want to do something everyday I can look forward too. Now as crazy as that sounds in the military, especially the Marines, I love to challenge myself and work hard to reap rewards. It's basically how I trained my state of mind and body for motocross and it's carried on.
my 2 cents..
I want to because I want to do something everyday I can look forward too. Now as crazy as that sounds in the military, especially the Marines, I love to challenge myself and work hard to reap rewards. It's basically how I trained my state of mind and body for motocross and it's carried on.
my 2 cents..
My boyfriend is a "former" marine I say former bc i got corrected when i said ex once.....once a marine always a marine. 
anyways...he lookd at the army too but he decided on the marines for various reasons. He's on the board if you want to ask him what he thinks...Kingc_79 just pm him, he'd be more than happy to help you out. Good luck man!!!!
anyways...he lookd at the army too but he decided on the marines for various reasons. He's on the board if you want to ask him what he thinks...Kingc_79 just pm him, he'd be more than happy to help you out. Good luck man!!!!
Rex
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queena_82 said:My boyfriend is a "former" marine I say former bc i got corrected when i said ex once.....once a marine always a marine.
Sorry queena I'm going to have to correct you on the term "former" Marine. The technical term for those Marines that get out are "Prior" Marine.
Moto: I sent you a PM.
Rex
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Few tips for you.
-Don't feel bad for the Army recruiter. Don't feel bad for the Marine recruiter. You're a pawn to them. They may be cool, some are honest, but they still have quotas
-The day you and your recruiter agree on for you to leave for bootcamp is up to you. I agreed to Aug 26. The liason at MEPS tried to make me go for Aug 20. Difference? A different company. I wanted to be 3rd Bn, leaving sooner would've made me 2nd.
-Don't be persuaded into something you don't have interest in for a bonus. The money ain't worth being unhappy.
-A gaurenteed MOS field is not a gaurenteed MOS specialty. eg. I signed for 13xx thinking I would be a 1371; however, I was ordered to be a 1391.
-In bootcamp. Shut your mouth and don't try to stand out. There is always that one fuck who thinks he's God's gift to the military, and tries to lead shit. Regardless of how good a leader he may or may not be the DI's pick their honor grads by who has family with prior service. One guy in my platoon was a rock. His uncle served as a sniper in Vietnam with our company 1st Sgt. He got promoted.
-The people to get in your pocket are the scribe and guide. They pretty much control fire watch roster. Control them, and control your sleep. When they ask who can write neat, or has taken college classes don't raise your hand. That's how they pick a scribe. He has a lot of shit to do. Takes down who is going to what church, sick call, light duty, fire watch. Control him...don't be him.
Feel free to Pm me with any questions.
-Don't feel bad for the Army recruiter. Don't feel bad for the Marine recruiter. You're a pawn to them. They may be cool, some are honest, but they still have quotas
-The day you and your recruiter agree on for you to leave for bootcamp is up to you. I agreed to Aug 26. The liason at MEPS tried to make me go for Aug 20. Difference? A different company. I wanted to be 3rd Bn, leaving sooner would've made me 2nd.
-Don't be persuaded into something you don't have interest in for a bonus. The money ain't worth being unhappy.
-A gaurenteed MOS field is not a gaurenteed MOS specialty. eg. I signed for 13xx thinking I would be a 1371; however, I was ordered to be a 1391.
-In bootcamp. Shut your mouth and don't try to stand out. There is always that one fuck who thinks he's God's gift to the military, and tries to lead shit. Regardless of how good a leader he may or may not be the DI's pick their honor grads by who has family with prior service. One guy in my platoon was a rock. His uncle served as a sniper in Vietnam with our company 1st Sgt. He got promoted.
-The people to get in your pocket are the scribe and guide. They pretty much control fire watch roster. Control them, and control your sleep. When they ask who can write neat, or has taken college classes don't raise your hand. That's how they pick a scribe. He has a lot of shit to do. Takes down who is going to what church, sick call, light duty, fire watch. Control him...don't be him.
Feel free to Pm me with any questions.
Lumberg
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The Marines are the most hardcore serive in the military. Their boot camp is harder and being a Marine is harder. They have the most stringent PT requirements of any branch. Ever seen an out of shape Marine?
Marines probably have the most comeraderie because they have the toughest time.
Only join the Marines if you are a glutton for punishment and really want to be something for yourself. Also you should be patriotic as hell.
I have the UTMOST respect for Marines, as well as anyone who serves in our armed forces. Just beware what you're going to be getting into. It's gonna be harder than being in the Army.
Marines probably have the most comeraderie because they have the toughest time.
Only join the Marines if you are a glutton for punishment and really want to be something for yourself. Also you should be patriotic as hell.
I have the UTMOST respect for Marines, as well as anyone who serves in our armed forces. Just beware what you're going to be getting into. It's gonna be harder than being in the Army.
javaguru
Banned
If you're looking for advancement in the ranks the Army will offer more opportunities. I made E-5 in a little under two years serving in the army while friends of mine ended their Marine enlistments as lance corporals. Combat arms MOS's also offer more advancement opportunities but since the ASVAB scores are so low the people under you will be less "intellectually developed." If you ever have a family, the long deployments and low pay will definitely weigh on you and your relationship. Likewise, in combat arms you spend a lot of time in the field away from social activities/family( months at a time). Learn to not be uptight about bureacracy and bullshit because there will be plenty of both.
Keep in mind the army still probably has a much better college program than the Marine Corps. Right now you're eighteen and entertaining the idea of a career in the service but you may change your mind in a couple years and end up behind the game if you do want to go to college, keep your options open.
I would also like to add that many have said the Marine Corps is much tougher than the Army, which is true IMO at the "average soldier" level. However, there many opportunities in the army to challenge yourself and go above and beyond. Just because the APFT minimum and maximum is x doesn't mean that should be your standard or will it be your unit standard. Our platoon sgt considered anything under a 275 a "failure" and you would be doing remedial PT out the ass. I never scored less than a 285 and usually maxed it because I set a higher standard for myself, which is what it really comes down too. Likewise, you can also opt for ranger school or the Q course if you want to seperate yourself from the pack.
Finally, whatever you're expecting out of each branch will not be the reality of the situation.
Keep in mind the army still probably has a much better college program than the Marine Corps. Right now you're eighteen and entertaining the idea of a career in the service but you may change your mind in a couple years and end up behind the game if you do want to go to college, keep your options open.
I would also like to add that many have said the Marine Corps is much tougher than the Army, which is true IMO at the "average soldier" level. However, there many opportunities in the army to challenge yourself and go above and beyond. Just because the APFT minimum and maximum is x doesn't mean that should be your standard or will it be your unit standard. Our platoon sgt considered anything under a 275 a "failure" and you would be doing remedial PT out the ass. I never scored less than a 285 and usually maxed it because I set a higher standard for myself, which is what it really comes down too. Likewise, you can also opt for ranger school or the Q course if you want to seperate yourself from the pack.
Finally, whatever you're expecting out of each branch will not be the reality of the situation.
C
Code
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If you're joining the Marines to be a lifer or to get discipline, go for it.
If you're joining to get something out of it you can use in the civilian world (skills), DO NOT JOIN.
If you're joining to get something out of it you can use in the civilian world (skills), DO NOT JOIN.
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