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For starters NEVER Call a Marine A soldier. As far as what they do day to day, it varies depending on where they are in the training cycle and what unit you are with.

Sgtdbg is right, you need to make it throught boot camp first. As far as day to day things it's going to vary, do like he said go by an infantry Bn, and ask them what they do.

I'd like to add a note to What mudwalker said. Once they began to phase out the Campaign cover the only Marines that were authorized to wear it were the Marine Corps shooting team. Somewhere along...

First let me appologize for not sending any replies recently. I am currently going through Small Arms Weapons Instructors Course in Quantico VA.
Cpl Rapoza.
If you want to be a PMI for recruit...

Problems with Marksmanship can always be traced back to fundamentals. The number one fundamental that is an absolute must in shooting for qualification is PMA Positive Mental Attitude. You will...

03infantry seems to have a pretty good grasp on what boot camp is all about. It's all pretty simple gents, if you listen, and ask questions you will learn. If you just pretend to listen, you will...

There are only two things that will cause someone to fail to qualify.
1. Not paying attention to what you are taught
2. Not applying what you are taught

As long as you listen, and apply you...

Something else Millrat:
The information on one of your websights about Marksmanship intstruction.
Some of the information is good, but the methods you used to teach, are very much outdated. I hope...

Two quick things Millrat.
1. You want to avoid stacking bones on bones you want to stack bone on muscle.
EG: In the sitting position the foreward elbow should be placed in the pocket of the...

Caesar,First: No you will not fire any foriegn weapons in MCT
Omega: I don't think it would be a good idea for you to shoot with a civilian instructor. The fact of the matter is, most people have...

The M-249 SAW has about the same recoil as the M-16 because it fires the same round, however, because it fires on full auto, it feels a little stronger. The M-203 is a little like a 20 guage shot...

Gentelmen,
I apologize for the delay I was out of town at a family funeral.
There's nothing wrong with your question Caesar. Teaching someone how to shoot left handed is no different than...

I have to put some agreement in with Lock-n-load. The fact is, with your experience in the Air Force, and the amount of time you have spent out of any military enviroment, the fact is the Marine...

I truly enjoyed reading that bear. Thank you for sharing it with us.
You know, even in the Marine Corps, it never hurts for us to be reminded of what we're here for. If you spend enough time away...

The range that you fire your Zeroing exersize on will be the same range that you fire on for qualification. Your zeroing exersize will be fired monday morning of your "firing week" This exersize...

As a current and active Marksmanship instructor for Recruit Training, let me just say first of all, every Marine is a rifleman. We all know this of course, but what does it have to do with the...

Top,
Sgt Maj Roundtree is a good Marine and a good Man. I'm glad to hear that he allowed you to stay in those barracks. I live in Oceanside and I know just how expensive it is. As far as the...

Bear,
You really do thirst for knowledge don't you? That's ok though. That's what I, and any other intstructor likes best. Someone who asks questions.
Qualification in the Marine Corps is very...

1st Sgt Mike has a valid point for all of you poolees. The Marine Corps is a brotherhood, and no matter where you go, even Marines you never met will take care of you. Remember this when things...

Top
2 things. 1st. I was talking to my range officer today and he said that the diameter of the .22 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the 5.56mm and that just changing the bolt, or bolt...

Crazy brave
Not a problem. I just take things seriously. It's my style. You are right about it not being adopted as the combat rifle for the Marine Corps.
Don't call me sir. It's Sergeant. :)

Well I can only tell you this. I'm an 0311 and I know some 0311's that are color blind

Well you got me on that one Top. I knew that the 5.56mm and the .223 were the same but I did not realize that the diameter was the same as the .22. So there you all have it. But I'm sure you would...

Seeley
A 5.56 mm nato ball round IS NOTHING LIKE A .22. That honestly has to be the most ass nine comment I've ever heard. But due to your lack of experience, I'll let that one go. There is no...

One more peice of advise for all of you poolees. Get used to acting like Marines now. You will be required to act accordingly. Your not Marines yet, so I can't make you do anything, but common...