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Iowamarinehopef
12-01-09, 06:08 PM
Hay fellas, i am thinking of joining the marines because my pops is an ex-marine. I was thinking that I would like to be a cook in the marines because I enjoy cooking. could you fellas tell me what a cook in the marines does. I know they cook but what else does they do.
Thanks marines
Lisa 23
12-01-09, 06:45 PM
First....it's hey Marines, not hey fellas.
Second.....when using the words Marine or Marine Corps, it will be capitalized at all times.
United States Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions and Qualification Factors
FIELD 33 - FOOD SERVICE
The food service OccFld includes the acquisition of food, supplies, and equipment; menu and recipe planning; meal preparation and serving; sanitation; operation and management of facilities and personnel; training; and accounting and reporting functions for garrison and field operations. Qualifications required include basic skills in math and reading, ability to follow recipes, and the ability to work closely with others. The duties involve technical, administrative, and managerial skills. Food service personnel will be required to learn garrison and field food preparation and serving procedures, recipe conversion, preparation and use of food service administrative forms, quality assurance surveillance procedures for food processing, mess hall operations, and storage facilities, and methods of cooking food and preparing desserts and beverages by using recipes/formulas. Formal schooling is provided to Marines entering the food service field. Types of entry-level jobs available include work as a food service specialist, and baker. The opportunity to participate in a formal apprenticeship program leading to receipt of a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion may be available within OccFld 33. Specific information concerning this program can be obtained from local education offices. Billets available in the OccFld range from duty with operating forces and supporting establishment. Marines entering this OccFld will receive MOS 3300, Basic Food Service Marine. They will participate in routine food service functions while training for MOS 3381, Food Service specialist.
Below are the Marine Corps Enlisted Military Occupation Specialties which are organized under this occupational field:
3372 (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/%20http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/3372.htm) -- Marine Aide
3381 (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/3381.htm) -- Food Service, Specialist
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/33.htm
Iowamarinehopef
12-01-09, 07:04 PM
Sir, thank you for the insightfull information about the cook job. I am sorry for any disrespect I showed you or any other Marine on this site. I will not do it again.
Sir, thank you for your service
Lisa 23
12-01-09, 07:18 PM
Do I look like a Sir to you? :mad:
Iowamarinehopef
12-01-09, 07:37 PM
Oh dang, I guess I should have worn my mint flavored boots today, It is a good thing I scraped the cow crap off of the ones I do have on. I once again am sorry for disrespecting you. After looking at your profile I now have a question about length of contracts. As a cook can I get a one year contract or is this just reservided for supply jobs? I was thinking that if I could get a one year contract I could see if I liked being a Marine and if i didn't then I would not have tied up a long time in the Corps.
Thank You
PS. That sure is a good looking dog you have. I had one just like it but I had to shoot it because it was killing my ma's chickens
Lisa 23
12-01-09, 07:54 PM
My contract wasn't for a year. I put a year and a half in. When I was in Okinawa I fell and broke my ankle and had problems from it. Eventually, it led to me getting out.
In my opinion, if you're having doubts about how many years you want to give the Marine Corps, then being a Marine isn't something you want to do.
Oh dang, I guess I should have worn my mint flavored boots today, It is a good thing I scraped the cow crap off of the ones I do have on. I once again am sorry for disrespecting you. After looking at your profile I now have a question about length of contracts. As a cook can I get a one year contract or is this just reservided for supply jobs? I was thinking that if I could get a one year contract I could see if I liked being a Marine and if i didn't then I would not have tied up a long time in the Corps.
Thank You
PS. That sure is a good looking dog you have. I had one just like it but I had to shoot it because it was killing my ma's chickens
lol
Iowamarinehopef
12-01-09, 08:32 PM
I was just exploring my options when I asked about the one year contract. I think that i would stay in the Corps for a long time if i was able to complete basic training. I do have another question though. If I was lucky enough to become a cook, would I get to jump out of airplanes? I have always wanted to do that. I have never been in a plane but hope to get to one day.
Thank you
PS. That is to bad you career was cut short by an injury
Lisa 23
12-01-09, 09:06 PM
The Marine Corps has boot camp, not basic training.
sparkie
12-01-09, 09:25 PM
This is got to be one of the funniest posers I've seen in years. An airplane jumpin cook? LMFAO,
Seriously WMarine, If I mistook you for other than female,,,, you would have my azz stapled on a barn door.
Love ya, Sis.
Lisa 23
12-01-09, 09:29 PM
Sparkie, I'm beginning to wonder about this person.
And I think I've been called Sir 3 times today.....:evilgrin:
Love ya too, bro!
Iowamarinehopef
12-02-09, 06:39 AM
Good Grief I just can't seem to get out of my own way! I understand Boot Camp and not basic training. So I guess my dream of jumpimg out of an airplane is not going to happen. I guess those Marines that jump out of airplanes just don't get feed. I think I will go to town and talk to a recruiter this afternoon once I get done with my chores. wish me luck!
PS Mr. Spankie I am not a poser, but I am glade i could ad some humor (unintended I asure you) to your day!!!!
Zulu 36
12-02-09, 07:13 AM
Sparkie, I'm beginning to wonder about this person.
And I think I've been called Sir 3 times today.....:evilgrin:
Love ya too, bro!
You have to admit the look you have on your face is a "Come closer so I can stick a knife in your eye" kind of look. :D
temarti
12-02-09, 08:07 AM
LOL, WMarine, you have to see that everything you police in the post, whether it is capitalization, sir, basic training he has hit on. I believe you were walked into the trap.
Lisa 23
12-02-09, 08:40 AM
You have to admit the look you have on your face is a "Come closer so I can stick a knife in your eye" kind of look. :D
LOL....
Meserole08orah
12-02-09, 09:06 AM
IS it really a need to be so rude to the guy? i mean he!! he"s just a poolie> im pretty sure most Marines who didnt have family in the Corps dont know its boot camp and not basic training give him a break and he doesnt know that a sir/ma'am is for officer only.
now
Iowamarinehopef (http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/member.php?u=68960)
do what ever MOS you want. Do not let any Marines tell you it is stupid because they do not know you. My old Gunny is a cook and he loves it. If you want to be a Marine jumping out of planes with food go for it. Now, you can call Marines guys or gals when you know them and they tell you that you can. Its just a sign of respect to Higher Ranking Marines. you will learn all of this stuff in boot camp. Semper Fi and have a great day and sign them papers Devil.
Lisa 23
12-02-09, 09:18 AM
If you read the young mans original post, you would've seen that he said his father is a former Marine, so he should know the difference between boot camp and basic training.
No one was being rude to the young man, just correcting him on a few things.
As for the Sir/Ma'am thing...I never said it had anything to do with calling Officers Sir/Ma'am. I was called Sir at least 3 times yesterday, so yes, I will correct someone on that. It only takes someone a few seconds of their time to look at someones profile.
The guys and gals thing....these wannabes and poolees aren't Marines yet, so they should show respect to the Marines on this site by calling them as such.
temarti
12-02-09, 10:07 AM
Instead of making a two cent assumption that there were rude comments directed towards the one that started the thread, take a few seconds to read each thread line by line then determine with common sense if this person is for real or having fun.
Iowamarinehopef
12-02-09, 05:24 PM
I went and talked to a recruiter today and will be going to take a test next Saturday. The recruiter tokd me that as a cook I most likely would not get to jump out of planes. He did tell me about a job called 0451 air delivery specialist that would give me the chance to not only fly in planes but also to jump out of them. So this is a win win for me. I get to learn a new job and jump!!!
WMarine. I would have loved to ask my Pop's advice about the Marines however I could not. He died about 9 years ago so our father son talks are a litle onesided.
Meserole08ohra, thank ou for the encouragment! It sure is good to know that not all Marines will give me a rash of crap or call me a poser because I am not a knowable as they are. I do find it interesting that all the formentioned Marines are no longer in the Marines (according to their profile).
Supersquishy
12-02-09, 05:31 PM
I went and talked to a recruiter today and will be going to take a test next Saturday. The recruiter tokd me that as a cook I most likely would not get to jump out of planes. He did tell me about a job called 0451 air delivery specialist that would give me the chance to not only fly in planes but also to jump out of them. So this is a win win for me. I get to learn a new job and jump!!!
WMarine. I would have loved to ask my Pop's advice about the Marines however I could not. He died about 9 years ago so our father son talks are a litle onesided.
Meserole08ohra, thank ou for the encouragment! It sure is good to know that not all Marines will give me a rash of crap or call me a poser because I am not a knowable as they are. I do find it interesting that all the formentioned Marines are no longer in the Marines (according to their profile).
That and Recon, and ANGLICO are jump billets. I see nothing wrong with being a cook. Sheit if thats what you want to do you can use your GI bill and go to culinary school. Chefs in high class restaraunts make pretty good darn money. But I have never seen a cook with jump wings though.
Lisa 23
12-02-09, 05:54 PM
I went and talked to a recruiter today and will be going to take a test next Saturday. The recruiter tokd me that as a cook I most likely would not get to jump out of planes. He did tell me about a job called 0451 air delivery specialist that would give me the chance to not only fly in planes but also to jump out of them. So this is a win win for me. I get to learn a new job and jump!!!
WMarine. I would have loved to ask my Pop's advice about the Marines however I could not. He died about 9 years ago so our father son talks are a litle onesided.
Meserole08ohra, thank ou for the encouragment! It sure is good to know that not all Marines will give me a rash of crap or call me a poser because I am not a knowable as they are. I do find it interesting that all the formentioned Marines are no longer in the Marines (according to their profile).
My apologies about your father.
And why do you find it interesting that some of us Marines are no longer in the Marine Corps?
This is a Marine Corps site for Marines. You don't have to be active duty or reserves to be a member here......and as the saying goes..."Once A Marine, Always A Marine".
Marine84
12-02-09, 06:20 PM
IS it really a need to be so rude to the guy?
Is it really a need for you to be so disrespectful to your elders AND Marines that blazed the path for you? You'll learn Lil Miss that it's not a good thing to "take up" for folks sometimes. If you read the Poolee Rules (which I think you should as the rest of us have), you'll see that you have been telling some Poolees to just ignore things.
polizei
12-02-09, 08:41 PM
Oh man I'm late for the show but now I have my popcorn! http://www.wineberserkers.com/images/smilies/1974_eating_popcorn.gif
temarti
12-02-09, 08:48 PM
I will stick to my point, Iowa is trying a little too hard. By the way, what do you know about the definition of "poser"
sparkie
12-02-09, 08:49 PM
Never did like that 'MySpace' picture anyway. Sorry little girl Marine, but you can earn respect when you show respect. I have nuthin to loose, and you have gained nuthin.
Oh damn, he brought out the sex card.
Sgt Leprechaun
12-03-09, 03:23 AM
BTW, the Army does, in fact, have cooks that are 'Airborne'. Just helping the thread along.
As a cook in the Marine Corps, you'll be able to go just about anywhere. In the old days, not sure if it's still that way today, the cooks worked different shifts, and had different days off. Since the Chow Hall is/was a 24/7 operation, they worked all the time. Most of them I knew (I did LOTS of Mess duty dammmmit) seemed to like their job.
Meserole08orah
12-03-09, 07:19 AM
Sparkie... I didnt ask for your opinion on my picture nor do i really care. Stick to the thread.
Marines, I understand what the rules are and what we know and what he should know as a Marine's Son, But how many times have you all honestly listened to details when your father or mother said "well back in my day" My whole point is that there is really a need to be rude about correcting someone? If he was a Marine I wouldn't say anything at all, But he is not a Marine yet and he needs to learn at Boot Camp the right and wrong of the Marine Corps. We should all be answering his quesitons and "informing" him if you will that we are not a Sir or a Ma'am and the Marines is always spelt as a name because that is what we are. So instead of being all rude about it be Marines and help the guy out. Because are you honestly going to put people on blast on public at a Mall or Store when they accidently call you Sir/Ma'am, call Boot Camp Basic Training or call a Marine a Sailor because they do not now any better? This thread is not about me or my picture it is about a Civilian realizing he is nasty and needs to be come one of the few. And as Marines you should be motivating him and teaching him things you wish you knew before you left Boot Camp so he doesn't get eatin alive by Marines in the fleet.
As for "earning" respect... that is not even how that works. As for being a "little Girl Marine" OK pretty sure I do everything any Male I am stationed with can do, and I do it. I dont do pansy @ss flex arm hang I max out the same as every male. So unless you want some Marine calling you and little boy Marine, you just might want to watch what you say to Marines. After all... if you want respect I guess you just got to earn it.
And I have read his profile and what he did say just like you said, and I'm not trying to stick up for him because if you read what I wrote, I did agree. But what I was saying is there is other ways of saying it and instead of changing the thread from an MOS related topic to a "Rules of Posting on Leatherneck.com" police thread. Im not saying he was right for calling you a Sir because last time I looked you were not shining at all (Officer wise) But from someone who has been on RA for 2 months and has put in 10 people, there is no reason to be rude because God knows it will scare almost any pansy @ss wannabe. But anywho, Have a Good day Marines.
Semper Fi
sparkie
12-03-09, 07:36 AM
I apoligise, I was wrong. Have a good day, Marine.
Meserole08orah
12-03-09, 07:46 AM
as was I for taking offense to small things. Semper FI.
BlknGld0311
12-03-09, 08:32 AM
Certain CG's in different command have an enlisted aide that is a cook. They cook for all of the receptions and executive parties, but not just any cook can get in from what I've been told.
My knowledge of this isn't very deep, but I know a few of the enlisted aides for CG's in my area (I'm a driver, so I've witnessed quite a few of these receptions). Just a consideration. Good luck
Marine84
12-03-09, 09:28 AM
Sparkie - you're gettin' old - LOL!
sparkie
12-03-09, 01:43 PM
Yep, I should be old enough to know better. Maybe some day.
Lisa 23
12-03-09, 02:10 PM
My name is Lisa, not Larry, Leo, Lenny, Lester or whatever other male name that begins with the letter "L". I am a former female Marine, and I don't appreciate being called Sir. That's why I corrected the young man about him calling me a Sir.
Sparkie, to me, you shouldn't have to apologize to a younger Marine just because you commented on her picture. You're entitled to your opinion just like she is, and if you want to get off topic, you're entitled to do that also.
Meserole08orah
12-03-09, 02:43 PM
as should I sparkie
temarti
12-03-09, 02:48 PM
Lisa, Lawrence is another one
NoRemorse
12-03-09, 02:58 PM
What about Luis?
Lisa 23
12-03-09, 03:42 PM
Thank You temarti and NoRemorse.......:)
Marine84
12-03-09, 08:36 PM
Yep, I should be old enough to know better. Maybe some day.
naaaaaaaah
sparkie
12-03-09, 09:16 PM
naaaaaaaah
Little Miss Bomb Droper,,,,,,, I still have potential,,,,,,,:beer:
IS it really a need to be so rude to the guy? i mean he!! he"s just a poolie> im pretty sure most Marines who didnt have family in the Corps dont know its boot camp and not basic training give him a break and he doesnt know that a sir/ma'am is for officer only.
now
Iowamarinehopef (http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/member.php?u=68960)
do what ever MOS you want. Do not let any Marines tell you it is stupid because they do not know you. My old Gunny is a cook and he loves it. If you want to be a Marine jumping out of planes with food go for it. Now, you can call Marines guys or gals when you know them and they tell you that you can. Its just a sign of respect to Higher Ranking Marines. you will learn all of this stuff in boot camp. Semper Fi and have a great day and sign them papers Devil.
You're either retarded, blind, or have the worse comprehension skills of anyone on this forum.
3 choices. Take your pick.
*edit* and you even "Devil"'d him. LMFAO!
Marine84
12-04-09, 11:29 AM
LMAO at BR!
karen8857
12-04-09, 09:48 PM
Hay buddy your dad is not a X-Marine. He graduate from Boot camp. He a Marine. There is no such thing as a X Marine for your info. If you want to cook ask the recuiter if you can go in that field. But do not sign if that is not what you want. Once you sign you most likely be in that field..
boomer56328
12-05-09, 02:58 AM
Ok. I'm not computer literate I guess. Would somebody please tell me what the heck LMAO and LMFAO means. While your at it if you can think of any others I probably need to know them to. I know LOL means laughing, other than that i'm lost and it's making me feel like I missed something important.
Marine84
12-05-09, 04:44 AM
LOL! It's OK boomer, it took some of us a while too.
LMAO - laughing my ass off
LMFAO - laughing my fking ass off
boomer56328
12-05-09, 05:34 AM
LOL! It's OK boomer, it took some of us a while too.
LMAO - laughing my ass off
LMFAO - laughing my fking ass off
THANK YOU!!!
Hay buddy your dad is not a X-Marine. He graduate from Boot camp. He a Marine. There is no such thing as a X Marine for your info. If you want to cook ask the recuiter if you can go in that field. But do not sign if that is not what you want. Once you sign you most likely be in that field..
This isn't a real post. The original poster is a undercover Marine just having some fun.