Recently asked about 2 year lat and college, forgot to mention also I'm Curious on how does one join the infamous silent drill? I'm hearing they are selected at ITB? If so, can u still attempt to "apply" in the fleet? I was in weapons (delta) so I don't think we even got offered anything since they really need us to fill up our job positions. Rifle platoons were offered all types of stuff. I'm 6ft kinda pushing 6ft 1, and weigh 160. I enjoyed it back in boot most of the times, my drill was always sharp to. I'd love to pop some sticks, I heard you learn to hate it though. Once again I'm sure a lot of people ask this but I can't really find a clear answer. Thanks!
Semper Fidelis :usmc:
Tennessee Top
03-24-16, 05:27 PM
As far as I know. It's out of ITB and their screening team is there to hand-pick who they want. Never heard of a grunt being accepted from the fleet. 95% of them are PVT's, PFC's, and LCPL's.
Check the similar threads beneath your question.
Rocky C
03-24-16, 06:25 PM
Marines are selected from students at the two Schools of Infantry, located at Camp Pendleton, California, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from interviews conducted by barracks personnel. Once selected, Marines are assigned to Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to serve a two-year ceremonial tour. Beyond their ceremonial duties, the Marines collaterally train in the field as infantrymen. Throughout the year, these Marines hone their infantry skills at the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia and other bases. The Marines selected must be male and must be between 5'11" and 6'1" tall and be in the median of their weight requirements for their height. Uniformity is a key asset.
Experienced members of the Silent Drill Platoon, usually non-commissioned officers, have the opportunity to audition to become rifle inspectors. They must go through inspection tryouts graded by rifle inspectors of the previous year. Only two Marines who audition will become rifle inspectors.
Once the year's Silent Drill Platoon members are selected, they begin their training in Washington, and continue to train at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, perfecting their routine year-round. Throughout the year, they perform at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., and at numerous events across the United States, and also represent the Marine Corps abroad.
Hope that helps.
MunkyVsRobot
03-25-16, 04:02 PM
Why anyone would actively seek to be in the silent drill platoon is beyond me. I am by no means infantry but the friends i do have who were infantry hated people from the Silent drill platoon they are like any grunt who is in the fast company they see them as boots. you get promoted and still know little to nothing about being in the infantry.