Ask U.S Marines Part 2 (SERIOUS Questions)

[FrostyMarine]

Most Marines flush all the Corps history they learned in boot as soon as they walked off the Parade Deck at Graduation!

Do your job, be mentally tough enough to put us with the BS you'll get from most Marines, have enough sack to put those Marines in their place when needed, be in good physical shape to keep up with the riggers of training. If you get attached to a grunt unit, pay extra attention during combat training so you don't do something stupid that would kill yourself or someone else.

uhhh, speak for yourself.

[TheDukeUSMC]

LOL.That makes sense bro! Didnt think of that.

I meant more along the lines of marine knowledge/history?

You'll learn all that in boot. What matters most is "Do you want to be a Marine" Period.

[FrostyMarine]

You'll learn all that in boot. What matters most is "Do you want to be a Marine" Period.

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[5G]

Yes. You can break any bone any number of ways. If your worried about breaking something, may as well wrap yourself in bubble wrap 24/7
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falling off the A-frame will change your life

[Hatebreed13]

1)What sort of exercises do you do that make Marine Corps bootcamp harder than all the other military branches? Is there more running Involved or just more demanding than the others?


2)(TO ANY RESERVISTS) How is the reserves? Like will i be able to do other things in my life easily or is it going to be a B*tch?



3)During Bootcamp (I have a Wierd question and i will explain why) Is there a great possibility of breaking your nose? like do you engage in movements that could break bones? Especially the nose? The reason why is becuase about 8 months ago i had to get surgery on my nose becuase it was severely deviated and crooked, and underwent a 4 hour surgery that came out a success, my nose is much straighter and i can actually breath out of it! So It would suck a lot if marine bootcamp was just like asking to rebreak my nose and cause it to be crooked again But whats your input on this? I also heard they took out the boxing part in bootcamp as too many poeple were getting hurt from it


4)How does it feel to be a marine? Do you feel any different?

Thanks in advise, i really appreciate it

Like someone said earlier, it's not the exercises, it's constantly getting hazed and messed with. You can't say "I" anymore, you can't say "he". You can't scratch your face, you can't MOVE in any way unless told not to. Think about that for a second. Think about all the things you may do that you don't even think about. Scratching your leg, moving in your seat, rolling off your heels after standing for 10 minutes and shifting your legs a little bit. None of that.

I have friends who are/were reservists and they would constantly complain about going to drill. I always told them to quit their freakin' whining, they signed up for it and it's only a weekend.

If you break your nose again in boot and it's crooked, you'll simply get the surgery again to have it straightened for free. Don't worry about that crap.

How did it feel? To be honest? It sucked a lot of the time. But there were plenty of moments that made it all the worthwhile. You'll never make better friends or brother anywhere. You'll never meet more interesting people. You'll never have such interesting experiences when you're out. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Absolutely.

[Deadbob]

You'll learn all that in boot. What matters most is "Do you want to be a Marine" Period.

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Way to read the tread... Dude is Joining the Navy to become a Motrin & Moleskin dispenser (corpsman), and hopes to get assigned to a Marine unit

[FrostyMarine]

Way to read the tread... Dude is Joining the Navy to become a Motrin & Moleskin dispenser (corpsman), and hopes to get assigned to a Marine unit

Corpsmen do alot more then dispense moltrin. He will need to learn everything about the US Marines history, especially for FMF. Im coming to the conclusion that you are a reservist? You think we drop marine corps history right after boot? you might, i and most of the marines in active units don't, im pretty proud in the fact that i know where and who i came from.

[Hatebreed13]

Way to read the tread... Dude is Joining the Navy to become a Motrin & Moleskin dispenser (corpsman), and hopes to get assigned to a Marine unit

Corpsmen do alot more then dispense moltrin. He will need to learn everything about the US Marines history, especially for FMF. Im coming to the conclusion that you are a reservist? You think we drop marine corps history right after boot? you might, i and most of the marines in active units don't, im pretty proud in the fact that i know where and who i came from.

I was going to say that judging by his signature he was just joking but...at the same time I don't know anyone that has been in combat even throw out a statement like that about a Corpsman/medic of any kind.

[bluemarlinO4]

so I take it you have to reinlist or extend your contract as well?

I think each service has EOD, what's the difference between them?

Navy EOD is the only branch where the EOD techs are considered SPEC OPS. They are dive and jump qual'd and the only ones who deal with sea mine disposals. They do a lot of harbor clearing and the likes. They also get attached to RECON and SF teams. But other than that it's all pretty much the same.

[FrostyMarine]

Navy EOD is the only branch where the EOD techs are considered SPEC OPS. They are dive and jump qual'd and the only ones who deal with sea mine disposals. They do a lot of harbor clearing and the likes. They also get attached to RECON and SF teams. But other than that it's all pretty much the same.

we had navy eod attached to us for a while, pretty sure they had ****ing beards lol

[Deadbob]

Yes the Flushing Marine history and the Motrin dispenser were jokes. Sorry for trying to have a little fun. No disrespect was intended.

Yes, I was a Reservist, but Marine Corps History was not taken lightly. We had it drilled into us at EVERY turn. At my first unit (Tucson), we had to memorize EVERY Marine that won the MoH and what they did to earn it plus memorize every Marine Corps Commandant. At my second unit (Phoenix), we had to turn in a book report each drill on a book from the Commandant's Reading List. Over the years, I ran into a few Marines I knew from Tucson, and they were talking about having to watch documentaries on Marine Corps Battles and History, or recalling casualty figures from things like Belleau Boods, or the Inchon landing. The Phoenix unit just did classroom lectures oh history.

On a side note, I knew Corpsman went through Combat Training, but I had no clue they they also studies Marine Corps History.

[FrankyDiesel]

Thanks for the knowledge guys!

I appreciate it.

Honestly,I WANT to be a marine...But I want medical expertise as well.I am fine with joining the Navy and being a sailor technically.That is fine.

I know I can hang with Marines physically and mentally too.I am not worried about that.

[reynaldooo]

Results are better w/ PRK (I've had it)

You should consult on ophtamologist (sp?)

A buddy of mine who's Army got it done and it did not look like a cake walk. He was "technically blind" for like a week and had blurry vision for a few more weeks. I have an appointment for a specialist in a couple weeks so I guess I'll get that expert opinion. Thanks.

Neither is a blanket disqualifier. For Navy, LASIK will DQ from pilot, and maybe some other jobs (the rule as of three years ago, when I had my LASIK performed by the Navy, with a mix of LASIK and PRK being performed on various service members at Bethesda Naval Medical Center).

From what info I acquired, LASIK will not DQ as long as not one is not intending on an MOS in Combat or Combat Support. Army buddy told me this is why he got PRK rather than LASIK because he's combat engineer and his recruiter told him so. Still, I will get the info from both a specialist and recruiter. Thanks.

Side note:
There is a documentary call The Battle for Marjah showing on 2/17 on HBO. Its about "the Surge" in early 2010 if I'm not mistaken.

[Hatebreed13]

A buddy of mine who's Army got it done and it did not look like a cake walk. He was "technically blind" for like a week and had blurry vision for a few more weeks. I have an appointment for a specialist in a couple weeks so I guess I'll get that expert opinion. Thanks.



From what info I acquired, LASIK will not DQ as long as not one is not intending on an MOS in Combat or Combat Support. Army buddy told me this is why he got PRK rather than LASIK because he's combat engineer and his recruiter told him so. Still, I will get the info from both a specialist and recruiter. Thanks.

Side note:
There is a documentary call The Battle for Marjah showing on 2/17 on HBO. Its about "the Surge" in early 2010 if I'm not mistaken.

I've had plenty of friends who got PRK, they wear sunglasses for a while. But after that...their vision is great. Well worth it it seems.

[e-bay]

Should I make good gains on pull-ups without a program like recon ron, or the Armstrong program?

I find it too tempting to just do them pretty much everytime I enter my room, and just at intervals throughout my whole day... not sure if this is very beneficial though.

[fevr]

A buddy of mine who's Army got it done and it did not look like a cake walk. He was "technically blind" for like a week and had blurry vision for a few more weeks. I have an appointment for a specialist in a couple weeks so I guess I'll get that expert opinion. Thanks.

So?

Do you want better results at the cost of having to stay home for 2-3 days, or get LASIK just because it'll be good a few hours earlier.

[nutsy54]

Should I make good gains on pull-ups without a program like recon ron, or the Armstrong program?

I find it too tempting to just do them pretty much everytime I enter my room, and just at intervals throughout my whole day... not sure if this is very beneficial though.

Pretty much any of those options will lead to making steady gains... Do whichever feels better for you.

[reynaldooo]

So?

Do you want better results at the cost of having to stay home for 2-3 days, or get LASIK just because it'll be good a few hours earlier.

lol, I'm just saying I'm a bit paranoid with not seeing for a while.

[TheDukeUSMC]

I've had plenty of friends who got PRK, they wear sunglasses for a while. But after that...their vision is great. Well worth it it seems.

That's dumb if you get PRK and you're DQed from a combat MOS

[Hatebreed13]

That's dumb if you get PRK and you're DQed from a combat MOS

They didn't care, they weren't in combat MOS' to begin with. They were getting out and wanted that surgery! hahaah

[Virten]

Looking to join the Marines as an officer but still thinking about other officer programs of other branches. How are officers looked upon - those who has never gone through Marine enlisted?

[TheDukeUSMC]

They didn't care, they weren't in combat MOS' to begin with. They were getting out and wanted that surgery! hahaah

Oh I see.

Looking to join the Marines as an officer but still thinking about other officer programs of other branches. How are officers looked upon - those who has never gone through Marine enlisted?

You have to figure out what branch you want first.

Marine officers who are not prior enlisted are judge on how they take care of their people and how good they are at there job. That's how I judged them.

If you're a moron, or someone who doesn't take care of your Marines you will be figured out early on.

[nutsy54]

Looking to join the Marines as an officer but still thinking about other officer programs of other branches. How are officers looked upon - those who has never gone through Marine enlisted?

You're judged by what you DO, not by your previous job.

[FrostyMarine]

Looking to join the Marines as an officer but still thinking about other officer programs of other branches. How are officers looked upon - those who has never gone through Marine enlisted?

That is completely nothing to worry about bro.

[Hatebreed13]

That is completely nothing to worry about bro.

Agreed. It shouldn't matter how others look upon them.
How do YOU look up to them? If you're considering joining, it should be something you aspire to be, something you know you will have to work hard and really push yourself to obtain. In which case, Marine OCS is going to be a definite challenge for 99% of the candidates.

[ICurlLOL]

I understand it ultimately is up to the needs of the Corps, but what are my chances of getting stationed in Japan if I pick it? Is it more likely than any of the other choices? Thanks in advance.

[e-bay]

I passed my DLAB today, so I should get my intel contract. Are there any Marines on the MISC with an Intel MOS I could PM?

[Khronos]

I understand it ultimately is up to the needs of the Corps, but what are my chances of getting stationed in Japan if I pick it? Is it more likely than any of the other choices? Thanks in advance.

Why the hell would you want to go to Okinawa, especially as a junior Marine. LOL

I'm telling you right now, unless you like having a midnight curfew on an island where most the locals hate you - don't bother.

[ICurlLOL]

Why the hell would you want to go to Okinawa, especially as a junior Marine. LOL

I'm telling you right now, unless you like having a midnight curfew on an island where most the locals hate you - don't bother.

Oh sht. I guess I just liked the idea of living in Japan. I take it they're more strict over there?

[tyler1775]

hey i wanted to know if i could specifically get MOS 1371

the requiter wants me to sign under a 1300 blanket contract