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Also, I know its important to focus on the 50m target and not 300m target, but I would just like to have a general idea of how to steer my life. Thanks again!

Hello All!

Been a while since I posted. Hope the Leatherneck family has been doing well and fine.

If I may, I would like to ask a question about MARSOC, and The Corps in general.

With our...

Thanks everybody so far. Really enlightening posts!

In the movie Jarhead (bear with me), I saw that Swofford's DI was aware that his father served in 'Nam.

How would that be the case? Do Marine DI's review profiles on all incoming Recruits? Is...

Josephd, you've really been doing me solids with all this wisdom of yours. Cant say how much I appreciate it!!:)

What I am curious though is to how dropping out of BRC will get you into a random...

Thank you,Honestly, I want to serve my country, and I would also like to deploy in one facet or another. That is why I am contemplating the US Army Special Forces (I know, I know, waaaaaay easier...

Thanks Josephd,

That really cleared up some answers for me.

If I may ask, what exactly is a 'float'? I know that it consists of being on a ship for six months, but if you have any idea, would...

Thanks Josephd for the reply,

so assuming you gent sent to a unit that is set to deploy in the near future, would there be some sort of pre deployment trainings with them. The reason I ask, is...

Hi all, and Happy Holidays to everyone

As I sit awake and typing on Christmas day, I can't help but feel gratitude and appreciation for all our Servicemen and women overseas serving our great...

Thank you '63,


your points are very valid and very true.

And yes, Ive always been known as a self starter and initiator in many of my endeavors.

And thanks for the tips. I know that one...

Thanks for the response,

what I mean is that I set my goals so high that I strive for the best and dont stop working towards them, shoot for the stars, land on the moon kind of mentality....hence...

Thanks everyone for the posts. Yeah, there is always room for improvement. My goal is to have it to 300, easily. without huffing and puffing. My goal is to raise my score by 3 points
(kinda hard to...

Thanks everyone. Your posts are really helpful.

I'm not talking about college/degrees/certs., I just mean topics/subjects.....I buy alot of used books of amazon, and just like to learn.

And I understand that its more important and first...

Assuming your PFT score is just over 220, you have great trial ASVAB scores, need no wiavers, are of good moral standing, and you want to enlist, what are subjects that would be useful to a...

aw, then LMAO + ROFL, good joke! :thumbup::thumbup: (some cliche for my approval, in homage to your signature:)

yes. yes. yes. yes.

I love hearing tid bits like that. I live for learning nuances and meaning behind things like that.

Is that really were the term derives, in the Marine sense, 63?

really...

appreciate it 63. I figured as much, I just thought it may have a different meaning in the military. Thank you, Sir!!

I beg your pardon; what's a skeleton crew?

Thanks to all for enlightining a naive civilian, such as myself on these matters. That's really awesome, TheWookie, on how you served in FAST, and with the Brits.

And that's awesome how many...

aw, I see. Thank you very much!

And thanks for the friend add!!

Both are awesome things, but which would you say is better, and why?

I hear one requires 1200 dollars, and the other doesnt. Does one offer more aid for college or they both the same?

Can you...

thanks for the response

talked to recruiters, no waivers, not a fat body,


already discussed those things.....just need 60 more credits, and im good to go, God willing

Thanks for the answer. Yes, I'm looking to save on things that aren't crucial to operating.

I would never want to put the lives of fellow Marines or myself at risk, just so I can save a few...

Thank you Josephd, and to m14ed earlier, for the answer. That really cleared my concerns

I would love for the privelage of serving as a 0311 Marine, and I don't mind for one bit spending on extra...