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    As MJB stated you won't be able to receive a seat...

    As MJB stated you won't be able to receive a seat at SS school until you hit the fleet, however security forces does send Marines through DM school, so that is a possibility.
  2. In the hide you're pooping in bags and peeing in...

    In the hide you're pooping in bags and peeing in bottles, then packing it all out. To your second question, yeah a more tame and watered down version.
  3. I've got experience with the last 2 you listed. ...

    I've got experience with the last 2 you listed.

    1. While slightly elevated for the MOS's you're inquiring about, especially in country, there is a inherant risk in everything you do in life. I've...
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    Was trying to figure why I hadn't heard about...

    Was trying to figure why I hadn't heard about this on base, then realized this article was from November, 2013. Tragic none the less. RIP.
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    Happy Birthday Marines, "No better friend, No...

    Happy Birthday Marines, "No better friend, No worse enemy".
  6. Worked a good amount with Combat Camera it is...

    Worked a good amount with Combat Camera it is pretty legit. The Marine Corps is big into documenting every aspect of the Corps so Combat Camera is always busy. Everything from Combat Patrols, to VBSS...
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    So let me get this straight, "fewer than one in...

    So let me get this straight, "fewer than one in five Marines has a single deployment under their belt and the number of Marines who have deployed twice is now less than one in ten according to Marine...
  8. Thread: Metoc

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    Met only one in the Marine Corps. From what he...

    Met only one in the Marine Corps. From what he told me it is a very small group and the school requires a lot of study. Never seen one deploy with me though. I have worked with the Air Force Special...
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    If you are interested in maritime ops don't rule...

    If you are interested in maritime ops don't rule out the Coast Guard. Their Law Enforcement Detachments do more VBSS than any unit I know of. You could become a Marine and then go 18X in the army. Or...
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    Yep. Everywhere you go in the Marine Corps you...

    Yep. Everywhere you go in the Marine Corps you will do classwork. Whether it's Lcpl Course, Cpl's Course, or Sgt's Course if you want to get promoted you will be doing some sort of non- resident...
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    Depends on where the unit is in the workup, your...

    Depends on where the unit is in the workup, your platoon, and how good your chain of command is at taking care of their work. Typical day in garrison with no white space training is as follows.
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  12. Thread: Anglico

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    ANGLICO is pretty good to go, worked closely with...

    ANGLICO is pretty good to go, worked closely with them on last deployment. Operate in small teams, comprised of JFO's, JTAC's, and RO's. Main job is to act as a liaison between foreign forces and the...
  13. Recon almost always accepts volunteers for INDOC...

    Recon almost always accepts volunteers for INDOC out of SOI. However, I'm fairly sure Security Forces won't be accepted though, as you require follow on school. Won't hurt to try though.

    As for...
  14. Thread: HZ Contract

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    Pay close attention in land nav, be very...

    Pay close attention in land nav, be very comfortable in the water, learn extreme discipline. Stay motivated, stay hungry.

    I think you're on the right track Rocky, not in DEP yet. Has has not sworn...
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    Basically you will do what is listed above with...

    Basically you will do what is listed above with added duties as an area guard. You might end up waiting on QRF when you are not out Roving and patrolling your assigned area. You will guard ammo...
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    Avionics will set you up with great skills that...

    Avionics will set you up with great skills that translate directly into the civilian workforce. I have family who worked in Avionics (then became a crew chief) and has been able to use his Marine...
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    Love my current job but don't get into the...

    Love my current job but don't get into the mindset of thinking you will hate every job but one. I used to have my head wrapped around the idea that I will only like the 03 field but after working...
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    It really depends on the unit you go to and where...

    It really depends on the unit you go to and where they are in their work up. If they are getting ready to deploy then you will be training a lot. If they just got back from a deployment, expect a lot...
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    If you go Recon even as a reservist, expect to...

    If you go Recon even as a reservist, expect to spend at least a year going through the pipeline followed by a deployment. It's a big commitment. What about recon besides the challenge is appealing to...
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    As far as I know there are two SF contracts, UV...

    As far as I know there are two SF contracts, UV and UW. UV is for FAST and PRP while UW is FAST, PRP, and presidential support if selected. Note the" if selected". Out of the hundred or so security...
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    The first 4 days are receiving to get all the...

    The first 4 days are receiving to get all the admin stuff out of the way. Expect not to sleep very much if at all. Thursday night you will get to go to sleep early before you run your IST that friday...
  22. Thread: Intel or Recon

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    Good to go. If you like the high speed stuff I'd...

    Good to go. If you like the high speed stuff I'd say go recon. Intel will in fact set a great foundation for careers outside the Marines and open doors to the civilian world. However, recon will...
  23. Thread: Intel or Recon

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    I work with Both MOS's and each has its pros and...

    I work with Both MOS's and each has its pros and cons. So in order to best help you I ask, why did you choose each of those as your desired MOS?
  24. Tragic he took his own life but the actions were...

    Tragic he took his own life but the actions were not "hazing". More like saving lives, falling asleep on post once in country is almost unforgivable, let alone multiple times...
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    There is no way to answer this so early....

    There is no way to answer this so early. Regardless the Marines will still be here in two years. Enjoy your youth while it lasts, stay in school, and listen to those in authority and you'll be...
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