Best rank in the Marine Corps?
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, 12-06-09 at 08:43 AM (10245 Views)
Being a Pvt sucks. Need I say more?
PFC? Not as bad as Pvt, but just as grueling.
I loved being a LCpl because of the camaraderie with all the other reckless 19-21 yr olds running amuck during "hurricane parties" at the barracks in Camp Lejeune, but still a rough rank.
Cpl was gratifying as it is the first step to leading younger Marines (although at any rank we lead younger Marines).
Sgt was my favorite rank. Although I got out as a Sgt and didn't experience any higher rank, it was nice to have some weight on my collar. I lead Marines from all my ranks, but the rank of Sgt helped with having more pull with my leadership. SNCO's, sit back and let the young Sgt's run the Corps. We are developed leaders without the fogged thoughts of our career goals. This helps us lead more affectively as we lead for our Marines, not our leadership.
Any input on higher ranks?