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Oohrah Devildog
03-04-10, 04:52 PM
Good Evening Marines,
I am a current pooliee out of New York i have my current MOS of infantry special forces. Im looking for a job with non stop action and danger. I love to skydive and do pretty much anything extreme. Do any of you Marines have suggestions as to which MOS is most exhilarating and fun I don't want to be a pencil pusher or a lab rat no offense. I want to be in the field, sky, ect ...
Thank you Marines
Pooliee Giordano
Rocky C
03-04-10, 04:59 PM
I wannabee A Recon Ranger, I waana Live the Life of Danger.......
OR
MARSOC.........
Lisa 23
03-04-10, 05:01 PM
Slow down there Devil Pup. Worry about getting through boot camp first.
'Action packed'...the Marine Corps isn't some video game that you play. It's real life situations with real life dangers.
Oohrah Devildog
03-04-10, 05:14 PM
I totally agree WMarine just looking ahead to figure out what would fit my lifestyle there are so many different options that Im just doing research ahead of time. I am totally ready for bootcamp been training for it for the past 3 years Im ready. Just don't want to get there and not have a clue of what I want or what I can and cannot do thats all. Ive heard or Recon and FAST but am confused about MARSOC? what is it ?
Rocky C
03-04-10, 05:30 PM
Ive heard of Recon and FAST but am confused about MARSOC? what is it ?
Here you go..........
http://www.marines.mil/unit/marsoc/Pages/default.aspx
If you want plenty of action, packing. Try MOS 3052-Packing Specialist.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/3052.htm
Old Marine
03-04-10, 05:48 PM
Well we used to have Pearl Divers in the Corps, but they now have civilians doing that very exciting job which you might have relished. Maybe you can find something exciting and dangerous after you complete Boot Camp.
Join the band. They are hardcore.
Th3 Maelstr0m
03-05-10, 07:13 AM
Good Evening Marines,
I am a current pooliee out of New York i have my current MOS of infantry special forces. Im looking for a job with non stop action and danger. I love to skydive and do pretty much anything extreme. Do any of you Marines have suggestions as to which MOS is most exhilarating and fun I don't want to be a pencil pusher or a lab rat no offense. I want to be in the field, sky, ect ...
Thank you Marines
Pooliee Giordano
I didnt know the USMC had special forces (they are in the Army). I know we have Special Operation Forces (SOF) aka MARSOC. then theres Battalion Recon, & Force Recon. I also know there is no "infantry special forces" contract (unless you mean you have the Recon option in your contract). So dont go around like king-ding-a-ling saying you are going into Marine Special Forces. You are not.
Heres a little info: there are lots & lots of hours of boredom wherever you go. you wont be martin sheen in apocalypse now, or John Cena from "Marine." You dont just walk into Recon or MARSOC & say "hey guys, i jumped out of a plane before. I can hang." like WMarine said, slow down & focus on the 10m target.
Silentwarrior17
03-05-10, 07:41 AM
For every wanna be out there...Recon is not as action packed as you think. They might have had their hand in the fight a lot more in Iraq, but they have since been moving toward their main objective during OEF. The purpose of a Recon/Marsoc Marine is to provide intell as well as perform specialized missions for either a Battalion CO, Regimental CO, or a MEF or Task Force CO. Their main purpose is not to be seen but rather collect info for follow on missions. Now every once in a while they will get into pretty heated fights, but not as common as your regular infantry unit. If you want 'Action Packed' then maybe it's just a Grunt life you are seeking. Be careful what you wish for, you might get exactly what you want.
sully0331
03-05-10, 07:56 AM
Well said Sgt...be very f*cking careful what you wish for...also most action packed job is def band, cook and supply there slingshoting 50 cals all day man!
Silentwarrior17
03-05-10, 08:21 AM
The band is scary....never fvck with the band.
sully0331
03-05-10, 08:22 AM
The biggest motards arent even in the Corps yet ha
Silentwarrior17
03-05-10, 08:27 AM
That's because they are all "I'm gonna save the world and shoot people and do bad azz things and win medals...and yeah save the world!" Then they get there and I say "Hey Cpl Sully have the Pvt Smith go clean the sh*tter's and then get him over to the Company office because the XO spilled coffee on the floor and needs it cleaned up." LOL
sully0331
03-05-10, 08:31 AM
hahaha so true Sgt these clowns think its so glorious wait till they do gun drills all day long on no sleep in 40 degree weather pouring rain in the swamps of camp lejeune
Silentwarrior17
03-05-10, 08:49 AM
They'll learn soon enough haha. It's not what people make it out to be. But on the other hand the Marine Corps is what you make of it. I always loved seeing Guns running up and down a field yelling and just looking like they were about to die. I would usually go over to their section leader and say "What is this all about?" to which he usually replied "Oh nothing." Haha I always love getting more training in...my guys usually hated me for it. But I see nothing wrong with libo for the weekend being determined by running a 1st class PFT on a friday...just good training. I'm cruel I know.
Oohrah Devildog
03-05-10, 08:58 AM
thanks guys loll
Lisa 23
03-05-10, 09:00 AM
thanks guys loll
How about thanks Marines, not thank guys. :evilgrin:
Old Marine
03-05-10, 09:18 AM
hahaha so true Sgt these clowns think its so glorious wait till they do gun drills all day long on no sleep in 40 degree weather pouring rain in the swamps of camp lejeune
Must have been having a heat wave at Lejeune on that night.:evilgrin:
sully0331
03-05-10, 09:30 AM
Sgt well said very true...Btw I love the PT idea haha that is amazing...weed out the fatbodies!
Silentwarrior17
03-05-10, 10:26 AM
Yeah it weeds 'em out fast. I hate running a PFT more than anything. I don't know why I hate it so much but it is the last thing I ever want to do. Now that being said, I ran it with them just to...
polizei
03-05-10, 10:49 AM
I have to ask, have you ever talked to Marines in the MOS or read books/researched what it's all about? If you haven't, I HIGHLY suggest picking up some books. I'm currently reading "We Were One" by Patrick K. O'Donnell. So far it's a great read, it's over 3/1's assault on Fallujah in 2004. There are some gruesome details that you should read.
Remember, this isn't a video game, it's real life.
Oohrah Devildog
03-05-10, 02:43 PM
I have talked to Marines who are deployed and home who served there time and retired all and all good and bad they wouldn't give it up for the world and that makes me want it even more to be honest. I will definitely look up the book thanks Marines for the info didn't mean to disrespect if I did.
ameriken
03-05-10, 02:57 PM
Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it and find yourself in AG on the receiving end of an IED or AK round.
TazMatt
03-05-10, 06:14 PM
What people need to realize about certain MOS is that they can be assigned anywhere because they are always needed and one of them is supply which I am partial to because if you don't have your gear you aren't going anywhere so pick supply you will always be doing something and you will always be needed.
brian0351
03-05-10, 11:58 PM
And you also have to be aware of..how many Marine infantry units DIDN'T make it to either of the wars?
Since you are so moto, I can only assume that you can score a 300 on the PFT? If not, well you may need to look at other options.
Get in, do your job and quit trying to impress people.
HOWARDROARK3043
03-06-10, 01:05 AM
I am on leave and I cant stand civilians,,,,,i have been home for 4 days and have chewed out civilians -------whats worse then a recruit ---a civilian...............i might just stay in 30 years
blackup
03-06-10, 11:34 AM
I am on leave and I cant stand civilians,,,,,i have been home for 4 days and have chewed out civilians -------whats worse then a recruit ---a civilian...............i might just stay in 30 years
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *gasp* HAHAHAHAHA
Also, do you go by a different name? There's nobody named Howard Roark on MOL.
polizei
03-06-10, 08:23 PM
I smell poser, his profile makes no sense at all.
Lisa 23
03-06-10, 08:26 PM
I smell poser, his profile makes no sense at all.
No it doesn't, and I believe someone called him out on it about a month or so ago.
Socal2361
03-06-10, 10:47 PM
Trust me kid, after you get your "action" your gonna be wishing you never had it.
Sgt Leprechaun
03-07-10, 01:11 AM
PM sent to ROARK for clarification.
And listen to SoCal kid. And the rest. You *think* you want to see the elephant, and that's all fine and good. But real life ain't 'World of Warcraft'. I don't care how much you read, or how many times you watch stuff on TV.....
Well, you'll learn. It ain't glory and bands playin.
Late at night when the demons arrive, there ain't no martial music.
Socal2361
03-07-10, 10:16 AM
Late at night when the demons arrive, there ain't no martial music.
Very true.