What's going on Devil Pups, i'm in my 4th week of SOI

[Accord]

What's going on devil pups, i'm now going into my 4th week of SOI, I can't even believe it. Seems like yesterday that I was just a poolee here on Leatherneck.

Well anyways, SOI blows. It is basically 4th phase boot camp and pretty demotivating. Your last 2 weeks of bootcamp are awesome and filled with moto, you receive your EGA and feel as if god himself handed you a set of brass testicles, you go home on your 10 days of leave and walk around all the old places you used to go in your dress blues and you feel like a celebrity, then you report in to SOI and you're immediately back in a boot camp atmosphere, the only differences is there is no quarterdeck, there is no sand pit, the instructors don't wear smokey bears however they yell just as much as a DI, and you get libbo on the weekends (if you're lucky and don't **** up during the week).

Being that we're Marines now and no longer recruits, we're not guaranteed 8 hours of sleep, we're not guaranteed chow 3 times a day, we're not guaranteed anything. Lights out is at 2200 and we wake up at 0400 everyday except for weekends where we sleep until like 0700 haha. Most nights you'll be lucky to hit the rack at 2200 because there is so much crap you have to get done at night. The days at SOI are very LONG and there is a lot of standing by to stand by.

Also, EVERYWHERE you go on Camp Geiger you are wearing your flak with sappi plates, kevlar, deuce gear, and day pack filled with crap along with your rifle on a 3 point sling always carried alert to the dirt. Which reminds me, you're issued brand spanking new M16A4's with ACOG's here at SOI on like your second day, they're nothing like the POS M16A2's you'll use at boot camp. Your platoon will also get about 12 SAW's, 12 M16A2's w/ M203's, and 5 AT4's. It's totally random on which one you'll get during the 3 week common skills portion of SOI.

The humps here are god awful, we had our 10k hump last Monday which was only supposed to be an easy 6 miles, right? Nope. We went 12 damn miles in flaks and kevlar, it sucked. This Tuesday is the 15k, but i'm sure it will be more like 25k, and god knows how long the actual 20k hump will really end up being. I am broke the hell off, my feet are like hamburger meat, my shins feel like they're going to explode, my legs are hell right now.

You do not want to do anything stupid at SOI, at boot camp you'll just get quarterdecked or get sent to the pit for a half an hour, here at SOI you'll have your liberty taken away for something like not having a clean shave in the morning.

Now this all sounds miserable right? Well, yep, it is miserable - however you need to have to mindset that this is all to prepare you for Iraq and when you get out of here you'll be on the tip of America's military spear.

I took the recon indoc yesterday, we were woken up at 0200 and formed up outside and 125 of us got on busses to go to Camp Lejeune to take the indoc. This is basically how the indoc went, everything was done in full cammies but no boots... 500m swim (300 breast stroke, 200 side stroke), after the 500m swim easily 70 Marines dropped right there, then we did a 25m underwater crossover where basically you just swim 25m underwater with 1 breath, I passed that no problem but we lost another like 20 Marines on that event. Then they dropped a rubber rifle to the bottom of the deep end which is ~15 feet or so and you have to go retrieve the rifle then hold it above your head while treading water for 5 seconds, sounds easy but we lost another like 10 guys there. Then we jumped off a 20 foot platform into the pool and we treaded water for 30 minutes, after 30 minutes we were instructed to take off our trousers while still treading water and then inflate the trousers and float for 5 minutes, we lost a couple more guys at this point and now only 12 Marines were left standing out of the 125 Marines who originally began the indoc - I was one of the 12. Then we simply went back into the locker room, quickly changed over into PT gear (while stuffing my face with 4 powerbars), and then we went outside and did a full PFT, and if you got a first class PFT score after all was said and done, you made it. First camp pullups, I did 14 which was about the average for the 12 of us who were still left, everyone got 100 stups, then we went and did the 3 mile run. I was so pumped up and motivated because I knew that all I had left was an easy 3 miles and I friggen made it. I was running the fastest pace i've ever ran 3 miles, at the 1.5 mile turnaround point I tried to cut close to the cone, rolled my ankle and hit the deck in excruciating pain, got back up and tried to run but I just couldn't and I was picked up by the safety vehicle. I was heart broken, angry, sad, made and every other emotion out there. The recon Gunnery Sergeant who was supervising the indoc came up and talked to me after the indoc was over and he told me that he wants to see me back at another indoc once i'm in the fleet and have a deployment under my belt, and you can be damned sure that i'll be there. Another note on recon, before the indoc they told us straight up that after graduating from RTP and ARS you will be going straight to Iraq, you will not be going to jump school, scuba, or any other schools - after you graduate from ARS you're going straight to Iraq and you'll get to go to the schools after you do a deployment or two, so for those of you wannabe's who want to be recon and go to all sorts of high speed schools, don't count on it.

As far as MOS selection at SOI goes, there are no more wishlists. Instead, out in the courtyard there are simply lines for each MOS and you get into the line of the MOS that you want, the instructor will then talk to you, etc. and decide if he wants you for that MOS. There are 27 total slots for each weapons MOS (0331, 0341, 0351). Those 27 slots include reservists, so if you've got 10 reservists who are guaranteed 0331's then that means there are only 17 slots for the other 250+ Marines in the company so there is a LOT of competition for the weapons MOS'. Anyone who wants to be an 0311 can be an 11, simply get into the 0311 line and you'll be an 11. Don't worry about being voluntold to be a weapons MOS because they fill up very quickly.

0351 Assaultman/Demolitions was my #1 choice (besides recon obviously). The 0351 instructor gave everyone who wanted to be a 51 a screening exam which was basically just an intense math test because you have to be damn good at math to be a 51, about 60 Marines took it, 30 or so passed the exam, and 19 guys got picked to be a 51. I got selected to be a 51 and i'm so happy, get to blow **** up, launch rockets at haji's, good times. We go out to the field one week and build plywood shaks and just blow the **** out of them for an entire week, can't friggen wait.

The instructors at SOI will be dicks to you and many times treat you like you're still a recruit, however every single instructor here (at least in my company) is a decorated combat veteran with at least 3 tours in Iraq, 90% of them have purple hearts and i'm thankful to have experienced BTDT combat hardened Marines as my instructors, the things they will teach you here are invaluable. Act like a man and you'll get treated like a man, it's that simple when you're at SOI.

Semper Fi to my fellow Marines and soon to be Marines, i'm on the computer at the Geiger rec center and won't be able to check or reply to this post until next weekend, so ask any questions you may have and i'll be glad to answer them next weekend.

Oh yeah, Chiefallo AKA The Chief AKA MC88 on Leatherneck is my rackmate at SOI, it is a SMALL WORLD.

[Marine84]

WOW! No wonder we haven't heard from you!

That's COOL as hell! And just think, most of your friends at home WISH they could be doing something like this. How's the ankle anyway? I guess you learned with this try though so you already know you can do it - just don't mess up at that cone next time. Good job! And have WAY fun blowing $h!t up - you'll like that!

[Chrisbrv]

What about 0352 and 0313? how was the competition for it?

Also what if you don't get in line early enough for the job you want? Do you just get put in 0311?

Thanks for all this info! :thumbup:

[HurricaneRJ]

Great to hear from yah. Kinda sucked on the PFT part. I know you must have been ****ed.

Keep us updated.

[Achped]

John called me today but I couldn't answer as I was at the gun range (ironic!) he left me a voicemail and told me about his new MOS.

Dude...that sounds freaking awesome.

I may consider it over an 11...

[Motorola07]

So what he is saying is, an 11 there are unlimited spots. and rest there are a few spots?

[Bulkyker]

Great Job Devil Dog .... sounds like you took the easy indoc ;) I'm sure you can pass the fleet indoc as well. You might bone up on call for fire and take the STA indoc when you hit the fleet. Semper Fi Marine

[bigdog43701]

accord,

glad to hear from you. you are one motivated Marine. with what you said about the Gunny from Recon i think i understand why he wants you back...you are highly motivated and will not quit. that is what we need. hardcharging Marines that don't know the word quit.

you, son, are an inspiration to all poolees.

god luck and SEMPER FI MARINE

[jinelson]

Good to hear from you John continue to update us with SITREP's of your progress.

Jim

[RuffNight2007]

You make Recon Indoc sound easy...It seems like anyone who is a decent swimmer with a first class pft can pass it.

[davblay]

Accord, you are the most motivated Marine I have ever had the pleasure of knowing! I still think the Corps should have your picture, before and after, as a recruiting poster! It gives me great pleasure to tell your story to my friends and family! I know this set back will not burst your bubble as I know your motivation, and your heart, is right! Do us proud Marine! :usmc::thumbup:

[bigdog43701]

ruff...you miss his point (your assignment..go back and COMPLETELY re-read his comments). the reason it may sound "easy" for him is that he has a positive "can do" attitude. i have seen Accord slim down to a mean, green fighting machine. he is totally dedicated to the Marines. he would not take "no" for an answer. he is like a lot of "hardcharging" Marines. Marines like SGTMAJ Dan DAILEY, SGTMAG Brad KASAL, MSGT WHORSLEY and Chesty PULLER. these Marines refused to quit and became outstanding Marines.

think before you speak.

[davblay]

You make Recon Indoc sound easy...It seems like anyone who is a decent swimmer with a first class pft can pass it.
In the wee hours of July 17, 2007, when you are standing on the yellow foot prints and wishing you had stayed at home, remember Accord! Let his Marine inspire and motivate you throughout your stay on the Island! He is living proof that goals are attainable! I suggest all Poolees print a picture of him and carry it in thier wallet to look at when they feel like they are slipping away from reality!

Make us proud, Poolee! ;)

[outlaw3179]

Good sh*t Marine.

[TheBiggness]

Good to hear from you.
And thanks for another great post to read when I need some motivation.

[ianmusto]

I'v been thinking about switching my MOS from Combat support to infantry, this has sealed the deal. I called my Recuriter last night. Thank you for the testimonial Accord.

[USMC90]

Great post Marine. I guess I can't be an 0351.. I suck at math.

:D

Thanks for taking the time to post that.

[jakegpoolee]

I really want to become a recon Marine, that is my goal, so I am very glad you posted this Accord. I do have a question....what is the max time for a run in order to score a first calss PFT?...at the recon indoc.

[Achped]

Jake, the run time isn't a big deal, the crunches arent a big deal, pullups are not a big deal.

I can't believe a poolee from my RSS just asked that Jake. You know how it works!

You can get 20 pullups, 100 crunches, and 28 minutes running circles around people in the 3 mile run and stil have a first class PFT.

Or, you can do an 18 minute 3 mile, 100 crunches, and 10 pullups. Or, you can do an 18 minute 3 mile, 50 crunches, and 15 pullups.

Come on now, we literally JUST talked about this at the beach today. Like, it JUST went through your brain ahaha.

[Accord]

What about 0352 and 0313? how was the competition for it?

Also what if you don't get in line early enough for the job you want? Do you just get put in 0311?

Thanks for all this info! :thumbup:
You cannot become an 0313 at SOI on the east coast because the 0313 course is only offered at SOI on the west coast. So basically you have zero chance of getting that MOS unless you go to SOI west. As far as 0352 goes, there were 0 slots for it so nobody got to become one or choose that MOS, every so often a class may have a couple slots for 0352's every few months, but don't count on it.

[Accord]

So what he is saying is, an 11 there are unlimited spots. and rest there are a few spots?
Yes.

If you fall out of any humps or if you fail any of the phase 1, phase 2, or phase 3 exams that you will be taking during the common skills portion of SOI during the first 3 weeks, then you will automatically become an 0311. There are 27 total slots for 0331, 0341, and 0351, everyone else becomes an 11.

[Accord]

Great Job Devil Dog .... sounds like you took the easy indoc ;) I'm sure you can pass the fleet indoc as well. You might bone up on call for fire and take the STA indoc when you hit the fleet. Semper Fi Marine
During the indoc there were actually 4 Marines from the fleet who were taking it along with all of us from SOI, the recon bubba's running the indoc were a lot tougher on the fleet Marines during the various events. I'd definitely like to take the STA indoc, however i've heard you need a few deployments under your belt before you're even eligible to take it.

[Accord]

You make Recon Indoc sound easy...It seems like anyone who is a decent swimmer with a first class pft can pass it.
That's definitely what it seems like, but out of 120+ Marines who took it only single digit numbers actually passed, so I guess it's harder than I make it sound, but it wasn't bad for me at all except when I got stupid on the run. You need to be far more than a decent swimmer though.

[Accord]

ruff...you miss his point (your assignment..go back and COMPLETELY re-read his comments). the reason it may sound "easy" for him is that he has a positive "can do" attitude. i have seen Accord slim down to a mean, green fighting machine. he is totally dedicated to the Marines. he would not take "no" for an answer. he is like a lot of "hardcharging" Marines. Marines like SGTMAJ Dan DAILEY, SGTMAG Brad KASAL, MSGT WHORSLEY and Chesty PULLER. these Marines refused to quit and became outstanding Marines.

think before you speak.
Wow Sgt., I definitely don't deserve to be mentioned in the same sentence next to some of the Marines you just mentioned, but I certainly appreciate the sentiment. uhhrah!

[Accord]

I really want to become a recon Marine, that is my goal, so I am very glad you posted this Accord. I do have a question....what is the max time for a run in order to score a first calss PFT?...at the recon indoc.
Not to be a jackass, but that is the goal is the other million poolees out there. Out of the 120, 130, 140+ Marines who take the indoc every week at SOI they only need to fill like 1 or 2 slots, so to be selected you cannot just shoot for the requirements, you need to greatly exceed them.

You either have it in you or you don't, however anything over a 21:00 run time during the indoc is unsat. 21:00 is a crappy 3 mile run time, however obtaining a run time like that after spending 8 hours doing intense events in the pool is incredibly difficult.

[Accord]

This past week has been crazy. On Monday we had our phase 3 exam and then a practical applications exam on taking down and searching enemy POW's, then we went to the ISMT (indoor simulation marksmanship trainer) which is basically a billion dollar video game where they put you in scenarios in places like Iraq, well we were doing shoot/don't shoot drills where basically there was a huge crowd of protesters and there would be a random gunshot in the background then the protesters would charge at us and they looked very aggressive, looked like they had weapons and were about to attack us, and then at the last second you saw that they were actually unarmed and they ran PAST you screaming scared as hell, so and we just did a lot of scenarios like that where you had to make split second decisions on what to do, it was pretty fun. This one Marine f***ed up and shot this unarmed woman and the our instructor chewed his ass out and all I remember from the ass chewing was him yelling "try explaining that one to CNN" hahaha. We've had so many classes on ethics, the law of war, etc. etc.

Then that night we hiked 15 miles with heavy ass MOLLE packs on top of a full flak jacket, sappi plates, helmets, deuce gear, M16A4's, and since my MOS is 0351 Assaultman/Demolitions I also had to carry the SMAW rocket launcher. Humps/hikes in the Marine Corps will break you down, and test you physically and mentally, when you go 15 miles at a 4mph pace with all sorts of gear on your body it turns into a mind f***. You will literally cry you'll be in so much pain, your cammies will be soaking wet as if you just got out of a swimming pool, but when you finish the hump it's an awesome feeling. We slept overnight in the field and then for the rest of the week we had classes for 18 hours a day on nothing but the SMAW (should fired multipurpose assault weapon) rocket launcher which fires 83mm high explosive dual purpose rockets. On Friday we had an exam on nomenclature, characteristics, ballistics on the various types of rockets we use, and all sorts of things. We've got liberty today and tomorrow and then on Monday we're going out to the K-305 range and we're going to get to shoot 5 live fire HEDP rockets out of the SMAW, one rocket costs the U.S. government $7,000 and I get to shoot 5 of them... OOOORAH. We're going to be doing day and night firing, we'll fire 3 during the day and 2 at night, it's going to be awesome. I cannot even explain how large the explosion is on these rockets, it is spectacular.

On Tuesday we begin demolitions, i've been looking over the material and a lot of the math is the same crap I learned in AP calc and AP chemistry, but to the extreme. We're going to be playing around with some awesome stuff such as C4, det cord, military grade TNT, etc. but we don't actually get to touch the stuff for 2 weeks, we have to spend 18 hours a day in a classroom first so we know what we're doing, learn all the fundamentals and all that good stuff so by the time we graduate we'll be experts in the field. We're going to make shape charges, our instructors said you're only limited by your imagination on what you can do with these explosives. There is demolitions week, breaching week, improvised explosives week where they teach us how to make powerful improvised explosives out of common things like a Folgers coffee can and make it more destructive than an M67 fragmentation grenade, then there is MOUT week where we spend a week in this mock MOUT town blowing open doors, blowing up buildings, blowing entry points in buildings like huge holes in walls, etc. You could lay det cord from the east coast to the west coast and it would split the country in half in just 13 minutes, we get to play with some insane stuff.

The U.S. government is actually PAYING ME to go to a shooting range and shooting a rocket launcher all day and blow up sh*t with C4, and I get to live my dream of being a U.S. Marine all at the same time. Life is good, haha.

I've got liberty tomorrow as well so hopefully i'll be able to get on a computer and check any responses tomorrow.

[Marine84]

You go boy!

(imagine Eddie Murphy clapping his hands going "Hercules Hurcules"!)

[USMC90]

Jesus Marine that sounds like a sh*t load of fun.

Is being an 0351 the only MOS that requires you to be really good at math? Let's say after I earn my EGA, I made it to SOI and I wanted 0331 would I be given a crazy math test to become a Machine gunner?

[Zulu 36]

Explosive are fun - when used safely (not a pun).

I had a friend who was a real magician with explosives. One of his specialties was making explosive door breachers for SWAT teams. He only needed two pieces of info to make the right model: What is the door made of, and do you want it to fall in or fall out? And the door would drop exactly where you wanted it to.

I'm glad he was on our side (a deputy sheriff).

[Echo_Four_Bravo]

USMC90, the screening process is probably up to the instructor. But, 31s can use their weapons as indirect fire weapons as well, so being good at math would help.

Accord, I am totally shocked you're not going to be an 11. I don't know why, but I am. Sounds like you're having a pretty good SOI though.

I doubt you'll have to wait for a deployment to get another shot at the indoc, unless you all get sent to a unit that is leaving quickly. I would really consider taking the next indoc that comes up if you're around for it. If you made it 1.5 miles into the PFT at the end and quit only because of an ankle injury, you are what they're looking for.

[quillhill]

I don't have any questions, I'm just really enjoying reading all this detailed information about what your life is like in this phase of training. For someone who will never see the Marine Corps from the inside, it's extremely educational to get your perspective, Accord.

I am sure it is also motivating for the Poolees and satisfying for the Marines here to see your progress after all the work you've put into achieving your goal.

Thank you for your service and I appreciate having this glimpse into your life as a Marine at this moment.

[USMC90]

USMC90, the screening process is probably up to the instructor. But, 31s can use their weapons as indirect fire weapons as well, so being good at math would help.

Thanks.

I don't mind math so long as it isn't like the math I'm learning at school. If it has to do with Machine Guns I'm all ears though.
:thumbup:

[Echo_Four_Bravo]

You might be surprised how much the stuff they teach you in school can help you later.

[Accord]

Jesus Marine that sounds like a sh*t load of fun.

Is being an 0351 the only MOS that requires you to be really good at math? Let's say after I earn my EGA, I made it to SOI and I wanted 0331 would I be given a crazy math test to become a Machine gunner?
Yes, 0351 is the MOS which requires you to be good at math.

If you want to be an 0331, the instructor won't care about your math skills, he'll look at your PFT score and find out how you did on the first two humps at SOI to see if you struggled or not, because if you struggled on the first two humps there's no way you're going to make the 15k (which is actually 15 miles) with a 240G over your shoulders.

[Accord]

USMC90, the screening process is probably up to the instructor. But, 31s can use their weapons as indirect fire weapons as well, so being good at math would help.

Accord, I am totally shocked you're not going to be an 11. I don't know why, but I am. Sounds like you're having a pretty good SOI though.

I doubt you'll have to wait for a deployment to get another shot at the indoc, unless you all get sent to a unit that is leaving quickly. I would really consider taking the next indoc that comes up if you're around for it. If you made it 1.5 miles into the PFT at the end and quit only because of an ankle injury, you are what they're looking for.
I was planning on being an 11 if the whole recon thing didn't work out, but the more and more I looked into 51's the more and more I loved what I saw and how they operate and are integrated in the fleet. Unlike 31's and 41's, despite all of the explosives and the SMAW our primary weapon is still the M16A4 and we'll be heading to rifle plt's as opposed to a weapons co. unlike the 31's and 41's, we'll be right there with the 11's out on patrol doing the same things, except we'll have some extra toys that go bang. Here at SOI we train right alongside the 11's at MOUT town doing room clearing and all that good stuff.

The only downside to being a 51 is the cutting scores for Cpl and Sgt are a lot higher than any other MOS within the infantry so promotions will come slow, but if you're a **** hot Marine then you're a **** hot Marine and the promotions will come regardless.

I'll take the next indoc when I can, but in the mean time I love being a 51. I get paid to shoot rocket launchers and blow **** up -- life is good. And I REALLY want to go to Iraq and get a deployment under my belt, if I go the recon route i'll be in training and schools for another 6 months at least and with the democrats and all the crap going on politically who know's what's going to happen and I definitely do not want to miss out on Iraq, so taking the indoc after I get back sounds like a better idea to me, and i'll be better prepared for RIP and ARS anyways.

And regardless of everything I said about SOI being a miserable horrible place in my previous posts, after MOS breakdown things get a million times better.

[Accord]

Thanks.

I don't mind math so long as it isn't like the math I'm learning at school. If it has to do with Machine Guns I'm all ears though.
:thumbup:
It's EXACTLY like the math you do in high school. On the 51 screening exam they made me take, it was the same stuff I was doing 3-4 years ago in AP calculas. Today on libbo I was required to go out and buy a TI-83 graphing calculator, you will be doing a lot of serious math and being good at math is not a matter of getting an answer wrong or not getting an A+ on a test, it's a matter of life and death. If you mess up a math problem in high school, you just simply get the problem wrong and your teacher reviews it. If you **** up a math problem here, Marines die. You'll be playing around with some extremely volitile stuff and being good at math is not a choice.

In high school I hated math and thought I would never have any use for that trash later on in my life, boy was I wrong haha.

[USMC90]

Yes, 0351 is the MOS which requires you to be good at math.

If you want to be an 0331, the instructor won't care about your math skills, he'll look at your PFT score and find out how you did on the first two humps at SOI to see if you struggled or not, because if you struggled on the first two humps there's no way you're going to make the 15k (which is actually 15 miles) with a 240G over your shoulders.

Can you prepare for that? I know it's nowhere near what you Marines go through down there but I go up north to my friends cabin a lot which requires about a 15-20 minute hike up some crazy hills, then you have to walk another 10 minutes down a path to get to the actual cabin. I bring a backpack and haul bricks in it just to get the feel of humping gear. Like I said though that's nowhere near humpin' up hills with a flak vest, Kevlar helmet (which must make you sweat like mad), Rife (for you the SMAW), packs, and god knows what else.


You might be surprised how much the stuff they teach you in school can help you later.


I guess in the end you're right. It seems as if my math teacher is teaching a bunch of kids that are going to be future rocket scientists which is far form the truth.


It's EXACTLY like the math you do in high school. On the 51 screening exam they made me take, it was the same stuff I was doing 3-4 years ago in AP calculas. Today on libbo I was required to go out and buy a TI-83 graphing calculator, you will be doing a lot of serious math and being good at math is not a matter of getting an answer wrong or not getting an A+ on a test, it's a matter of life and death. If you mess up a math problem in high school, you just simply get the problem wrong and your teacher reviews it. If you **** up a math problem here, Marines die. You'll be playing around with some extremely volitile stuff and being good at math is not a choice.

In high school I hated math and thought I would never have any use for that trash later on in my life, boy was I wrong haha.


Damn, two against one... I lose. I guess I'll shut up and learn what they teach me.

[Echo_Four_Bravo]

Accord, from your excitement it is clear you made the right choice. I'm thrilled you're having such a good time and are excited about your job. Don't worry about political BS, you're going to get your chance. So soak up what they're teaching you now and learn all you can. When you hit the fleet, keep trying to do the same thing.

[devildoghopeful]

This thread is SO moto!

[christine_06]

Well i hope you're training is going good and all. I'm stationed in miramar but i'm always in the SOI area at pendleton. Good luck.

[bigdog43701]

accord,

you said that you don't feel that you belong in the company of Marines that i named. keep this point in mind...at one time they too were PFC's just starting a career in the Corps. look at what they became...you have it you to be just as great.

[firebrick]

Hey Accord, were there any reserves testing for recon with you? Are they even eligible to do so? If yes, did any pass? Thanks.

[Echo_Four_Bravo]

If you want to be a reservist recon guy, the process is a bit different. You have to find the slot and then go. They won't train you to be a recon Marine and then have you drill somewhere that doesn't have a recon unit.

You will be locked into the MOS you have. You are filling that role.

[firebrick]

Thanks E4B. I didnt figure you could test unless you had a slot. But it would be nice to try, just to see how you could do.

[chrisray88]

what's the difference between the recon indoc you took and the STA indoc?

[thedrifter]

Accord when You get a chance send me a PM...that we can meet soon..

I live closer to Camp Lejeune, but have Marines from all bases...;)

I was at Camp Gieger yesterday, and for the evening we did get to see The Charlie Daniels Band...

I hope You got a little time to see the free concert...;)

Maybe I'll put up the pix's that Mark(fontman) took from the evening later...

Ellie

[Accord]

Hey Accord, were there any reserves testing for recon with you? Are they even eligible to do so? If yes, did any pass? Thanks.
No. Reservists are not eligible to take the recon indoc.

[Accord]

Accord when You get a chance send me a PM...that we can meet soon..

I live closer to Camp Lejeune, but have Marines from all bases...;)

I was at Camp Gieger yesterday, and for the evening we did get to see The Charlie Daniels Band...

I hope You got a little time to see the free concert...;)

Maybe I'll put up the pix's that Mark(fontman) took from the evening later...

Ellie
I've seen the posters for the concert all over base but didn't get a chance to go since we didn't have libbo.

I graduate June 8th and will most likely be going to 1/9 the Walking Dead at Camp Lejeune so i'd definitely love to meet up once i'm in the fleet.

[Achped]

Accord, thanks for the call. And please...ONLY THE PICTURE WITH THE TWINS!! Haha

[bgsuwoody]

I think this thread needs bumped!

[poolee124]

Great Job Devil Dog .... sounds like you took the easy indoc ;) I'm sure you can pass the fleet indoc as well. You might bone up on call for fire and take the STA indoc when you hit the fleet. Semper Fi Marine

Are there different indocs?

[Covey_Rider]

Hell if I knew you were at Geiger I would've come and given you sh*t. Oh well...So ITB is fun for you huh? lol. Request Okinawa!!! I'm tellin you man... Don't let anyone tell you otherwise...I'll show you how to have fun here. It's sweet. I'll show you how we do it in the fleet.

[SeanWicks07]

hey accord if you were able to do the humps no problem at boot will you still have a problem at SOI? also, do you know about if SOI is backed up and if you get area 52 duty?

[Echo_Four_Bravo]

There is no way to tell how backed up SOI may be until the week people are checking in. But, there will always be some doing area guard and the like- because those things have to be done. They would leave classes less than full before they would fail to get all of those positions taken care of.

[marinepooly1361]

this thread has more Moto in it that anyone can possible imagine


good ****:banana:

[Sous3313]

I leave for SOI Monday

[Dinked]

Thanks for posting this Marine, It motivates me even more into being a 11 ;)

Oh and if you got your Recon MOS you should be going to iraq soon have fun!!!