Advice for a brand new Marine?

[Fuzz2113]

This is my first post here, so I apologize if I posted this thread in the wrong place. Anyway, I just graduated boot camp Friday and, since I'm a 92 day reservist, I am supposed to report in to my reserve station tomorrow morning. I'm a little anxious about, primarily because I'm not sure what to expect. Could anyone shed some light on it or give me advice? Are there any specific protocols or special customs/courtesies I should know about pertaining to reporting in?

[Wyoming]

Welcome aboard Fuzz, and Semper Fidelis.

[Nick Valdez]

Remember, you are the low man on the pole. Remember what your DI's told you. Be polite and don't act like a know it all. You will be fine. Welcome aboard Marine and good luck.

[outlaw3179]

Just show up squared away your frist drill. Good haircut , good shave, be respectful and volunteer for every single working party. Youll be noticed for the right reasons.

[Travbabble]

Fill out your profile!

[tenyearsgone28]

I second the volunteering for every working party;) But at the same time show that you're a man capable of wearing that uniform.

[UsmcMotorT]

Dont become like many reservists and get caught up in the civilian world; those that do bring their civilian personality into drill with a "I dont care" attitude. Stay motivated and you'll do fine.

[Fuzz2113]

Can anyone tell me what you usually do during a drill weekend?

[Travbabble]

It depends on your job, being infantry, we do mout alot (military operations in urban terrain) When we can get the ammo we do mortar shoots. But mainly we train, and hike, alot.

[AL49BGN]

Welcome Aboard Marine!

[Chumley]

Congratulations Marine!

You'll do fine! Introduce yourself and they'll take care of you.
Don't act too much like a boot and watch out for the "you need your ID-10T" type gags!
Stay away from the turd 'birds. Set the example always!

SFi
C

[Fuzz2113]

Can I ask what an "ID-10T" gag is?

[Petz]

wow!!! hahaha ID10T

look really hard at it.

what is your MOS supposed to be???

[Zulu 36]

wow!!! hahaha ID10T

look really hard at it.

what is your MOS supposed to be???

Send him out for ten-feet of flight line too. Watch for the B-1-RDs. Also, he has rocket watch from 0001 until dawn.

[Petz]

never heard the rocket watch..... that's new to me.

[ecfree]

And pick up a bucket of zero beats.....:banana:

[Zulu 36]

never heard the rocket watch..... that's new to me.

You sit on top of a bunker keeping a lookout for incoming rockets or mortar rounds. Better stay awake on watch!

:marine:

[UsmcMotorT]

I need the keys to the HMMV Marine; Hurry up we're waiting on you!

[Chumley]

Can I ask what an "ID-10T" gag is?

It is usually part of your welcome aboard package.
SFi
C

[outlaw3179]

The keys are right next to the chem light batteries.

[DevilDogJAL]

Never go into the company gunny's office and tell him your platoon sergeant is looking for a "prickee seven".

[Old Marine]

Can anyone tell me what you usually do during a drill weekend?

"DRILL"

[Big Jim]

Don't forget about all that "prop wash" thats needed around the shop...hey, boot...go get some of that prop wash...ask the Gunny where it is...he had it last!!!

[outlaw3179]

Thats the time when you ask the Gunny where he can check out a PRC-E7

[Old Marine]

The "Prop Wash" is right next to the "Key to the Bn. Clock." Ask the Bn. SgtMaj. where the key is. Should be wound every hour on the hour.

[Big Jim]

The "Prop Wash" is right next to the "Key to the Bn. Clock." Ask the Bn. SgtMaj. where the key is. Should be wound every hour on the hour.


Thats too funny...we "ax-qualed" a boot one time....actually we had to use a machete...we didn't have an ax...I think thats what this boot needs too...he needs to be "ax-qualified"...

[Fuzz2113]

what is your MOS supposed to be???

An 0331.

[DevilDogJAL]

You could always send him out to get a bottle of frequency grease.