Combat Engineer

[poleegriffith]

I am a polee about to be shiped off in june to san deigo. My mos is currently combat engineer but my recruiter hasn't really told me much about it. I was wondering if any one could help me out. I want to know how dangerous it is and whats it like.

[rvillac2]

Read the rules:
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59447

[SGT7477]

Get-r-done.

[Phantom Blooper]

FILL OUT A PROFILE!

And if you blow shiat up like you type and spell....God help us...each and everyone! dude du u like talk dis way 2 ? like i m totalllyy shocked! :evilgrin:

[davblay]

I am a polee about to be shiped off in june to san deigo. My mos is currently combat engineer but my recruiter hasn't really told me much about it. I was wondering if any one could help me out. I want to know how dangerous it is and whats it like.
My GOD...now it's sniper, RECON, MP, and now Combat Engineer, plus DEAR CHILLI! With no profile!

This is the second one in 5 days to ask this question!

Dave

[Covey_Rider]

Everyone wants to be like me hahahahaha.....

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

FILL OUT A PROFILE!

And if you blow shiat up like you type and spell....God help us...each and everyone! dude du u like talk dis way 2 ? like i m totalllyy shocked! :evilgrin:

This is humor in the purest columbian form you can find.

[poleegriffith]

Umm...I talk like every other educated person in America. I am sorry if this question is bothering you all, all i wanted to do is to learn more about this MOS. Like I said i haven't heard much about it other than you blow **** up. Thats what i want to do, i just want to know from a personal experience what it is like and what to expect.

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

I do not recommend being a smartazz, as being the fastest way to obtain this knowledge.

[rvillac2]

Read the rules:
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59447

What part of this didn't you understand, polee?

[poleegriffith]

Ok sorry about that, i just filled out my profile. And i also apologize if that last post made me seem like a smartazz.

[davblay]

Ok sorry about that, i just filled out my profile. And i also apologize if that last post made me seem like a smartazz.

Thank you! Now use the search engine and see what is there. If you can't find your answewre there than ask again!

Try this lick: http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/search.php?searchid=266412

that took me a bout 3 seconds.

Dave

[rvillac2]

I am a polee about to be shiped off in june to san deigo. My mos is currently combat engineer but my recruiter hasn't really told me much about it. I was wondering if any one could help me out. I want to know how dangerous it is and whats it like.

Now we can answer your question. There are several hits if you do a search on combat engineer on this site or even google.

Covey_Rider is our resident expert, so you can look at his posts, too.

Basically, a combat engineer is involved with most everything having to do with troops moving on the ground or staying in a defensive position. If it's in the way, they'll dig under it, build a bridge over it, or blow it the heck up.

Just being a Marine is dangerous.

[rvillac2]

Thank you! Now use the search engine and see what is there. If you can't find your answewre there than ask again!

Try this lick: http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/search.php?searchid=266412

that took me a bout 3 seconds.

Dave

Yup #10 in the Read This Before Posting.

[bigalholmes165]

Somewhere on this site, we have a mottoo or mooto or motto poolee and now we have one who 'talks like every other educated person in America', that has the name tag or user name or some such shiz of poleegriffith.

It's getting so that most of this sheeit ain't even funny!!

[poleegriffith]

All i have heard is that a combat engineer just blows stuff up i haven't heard about building anything. I am more interested in blowing stuff rather than building it. What would you recommend?

[davblay]

All i have heard is that a combat engineer just blows stuff up i haven't heard about building anything. I am more interested in blowing stuff rather than building it. What would you recommend?

Now it ain't been that long since my last post, now did you use the search engine and read the posts there before you asked this question? Be honest!

Dave

[poleegriffith]

Ok well thanks for your help.

[davblay]

I guess not!:(

[bigalholmes165]

Ok well thanks for your help.


Mommy!!! Those terrible Marines won't do my work for me!! Bwwaaaaah!!

:sick:

[poleegriffith]

Yeah i read a little of what was posted but i'll have to find more time later to really read it. i just want to thank you for helping me out.

[davblay]

Mommy!!! Those terrible Marines won't do my work for me!! Bwwaaaaah!!

:sick:

I knew bigal was lurking around somewhere! LMAO!

What is it Poolee? Do you not undertsand how to use the search? Or do you just want us to do your job for you? If you don't understand, we will explain it to ya, but we will not do your work for ya! This is Marines your asking here, not your friends on myspace or your text message buddies!

Dave

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

I knew bigal was lurking around somewhere! LMAO!

What is it Poolee? Do you not undertsand how to use the search? Or do you just want us to do your job for you? If you don't understand, we will explain it to ya, but we will not do your work for ya! This is Marines your asking here, not your friends on myspace or your text message buddies!

Dave

Dave i bow to your awesomeness.
;)

[davblay]

Dave i bow to your awesomeness.
;)

No it is you that deserves my respect, you are one hell of a Marine and will go far in my beloved Corps! Semper Fi!

Dave

[poleegriffith]

I have done some research but i thought i would get better answers if i asked actual Marines. Sorry if i am just bothering you.

[davblay]

I have done some research but i thought i would get better answers if i asked actual Marines. Sorry if i am just bothering you.

You are not a BOTHER to us, but figure how many time we get asked the same questions! It's like kindergarden around here sometimes. The rules are in place for a reason, just like everything else in the Corps! Never feel like you are a bother, just listen to what we say and don't post any reply that might sound like you are being lazy or trying to debate or argue with us. We have answered your question, you just have to find it, that's all!

Welcome to the site,

Dave

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

No it is you that deserves my respect, you are one hell of a Marine and will go far in my beloved Corps! Semper Fi!

Dave

I appreciate that Dave, but i cannot except such a comment from such an outfrigginstanding NCO such as your self. Semper Fi Cpl!

Pup, you are not a bother, you just need to watch your attitude, watch what you say and who you say it to, and make sure you have taken all the appropriate measures to obtain the information. If you find it and can still not adequately answer the question, that is what we are here for! Just know that we do not want to answer the same question 20 times a week! Carry on pup!

:flag:

[poleegriffith]

Yeah i understand that it is frusterating to all of you. so again sorry about that. My recruiter is always busy and i don't always have access to the internet. so that is why i jumped in and asked before looking in the fourms. so sorry about that and thanks for your help.

[SGT7477]

Yeah i understand that it is frusterating to all of you. so again sorry about that. My recruiter is always busy and i don't always have access to the internet. so that is why i jumped in and asked before looking in the fourms. so sorry about that and thanks for your help.
Pushups, READY BEGIN, until us Marines get tired.:evilgrin: :flag: :evilgrin:

[Covey_Rider]

You should read the "poolees...listen up" thread. You need it.

[poleegriffith]

I have another question, when i turn 19 can i transfer from combat engineer to MP? Or how does that work?

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

What does your age have to do with it? You make a Lat move when you re-enlist. Not based on your birthdays!

[rvillac2]

Transferring into another primary MOS:
Does not happen often
If it happens, it's after your first enlistment contract is up
Is entirely based on the needs of the Corps.

There have been cases where Marines are temporarily assigned to the PMO. This is usually to serve as post security. You would receive hasty training or on the job training and then put on duty. The times that I've heard or read about this happening was during other wars and not this one.

Another MP duty is convoy security, which actually can be done with any set of Marines. Once again, you might be loaned to another unit as extra manpower and do this type of mission.

As far as doing actual law enforcement/investigations full time, you would have to get the primary MOS at some point.

[poleegriffith]

My recruiter said that i have to be 19 to make my MOS MP. And then he said i can put in a transfer request when i am 19 to be a MP and more than likely i would get the job.

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

For that to happen, your recruiter wasn't entirely correct. First of all, you have to have two years time on station where ever you are stationed at. Secondly, your MOS monitor has to release you from your MOS and not to mention your package has to be approved by HQMC. If your MOS is critical, you will not be released.

[poleegriffith]

So i cant just enlist as a MP?

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

You can! I would try to talk to another recruiter, just to find out. I'll check on it as well for you.

[rvillac2]

So i cant just enlist as a MP?

You have to be well over 18 to enlist as MP. You MUST be 19 before you complete your MOS school.

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

If MP is what you really want, tell your recruiter that. Also tell him that you will postpone your ship date in order to get that MOS seat. Be firm, he CAN make it happen. Ask him to talk to other districts to see if they have any extra seats.

[poleegriffith]

Thanks alot for the help. But I have heard that everyone hates MPs. Is that true? And also what is it like?

[MotivatorOfTheGuard]

Thanks alot for the help. But I have heard that everyone hates MPs. Is that true? And also what is it like?

I worked as an MP for 6 months. If you have the wrong attitude. Everything sucks. However, if you remember why you do it, do it right, and have fun doing it, it is truly a blast! There aint no rush like running code 3 baby.

[poleegriffith]

Its not like sitting in a patrol car all day? I have heard that there are two types of MP one is basically infantry and that other stays on base. what is the on base MP like?

[Covey_Rider]

To be honest I don't like MP's at all. To me most of them power trip and are always out to burn Marines. Now if they actually took their power to aid Marines and correct them when needed instead of going overboard all the time then I wouldn't mind them. For instance...last night one of my Marines almost got into a fight at the palms so we were taking him home and some guy came up behind him and grabbed him...well my Marine out of instinct turned and hit him. Now my Marine got taken down by 6 MPs and they started going ballistic on him. Now PMO is going to be getting a phone call because they cracked open my Marines head and he had to get staples. They not only took him down but they went completely overboard once he was on the ground. He was taken down face down but it was the back of his head that needed staples....

[SgtHopperUSMC]

Thanks alot for the help. But I have heard that everyone hates MPs. Is that true? And also what is it like?Just so you know. Combat Engineers do much more than blow things up. I hope you check it out.