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12-29-11, 10:44 PM
Thread: MARSOC Amphibious Operations?
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Their missions are direct action, counter...
Their missions are direct action, counter terrorism, special recon (done in support of SOCOM) foreign internal defense, unconventional warfare and other special operations. A good amount of their...
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12-29-11, 10:24 PM
Thread: How to out military posers?
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The trick I learn in dealing with posers is to...
The trick I learn in dealing with posers is to embarrass them in public with your buddies. Ask them questions and watch them fumble. This happened at a bar where the poser was trying to using his...
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11-29-11, 10:41 PM
Thread: Billet Over Rank
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Yes, in this case it does. Instructors are NCOs...
Yes, in this case it does. Instructors are NCOs or SNCOs delegate authority to the class through billet leadership. This way junior Marines can manage themselves and learn about leadership. NCO's...
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I've worked with a couple of intel specialists...
I've worked with a couple of intel specialists (0231's) at my unit. Most of them sit in the Command Operations Center collecting information on the battle space, briefing the CO and other sections,...
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11-29-11, 10:11 PM
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Your GT score has to be at least 100. For the...
Your GT score has to be at least 100. For the MOS's they go by the line scores (in the asvab) not the asvab score. In the USMC for job availability and promotions- it is all a numbers game given you...
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11-29-11, 09:59 PM
Thread: Good classes to take to reach my 15 credits
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What classes do you like? Chose them based on...
What classes do you like? Chose them based on your ability and do them. If you have a particular education goal, then the classes should reflect on that.
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11-21-11, 09:17 PM
Thread: Poolee getting married...need advice
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Yes for both, BUT for MCT there are limitations...
Yes for both, BUT for MCT there are limitations set forth by instructors where and when he can use his cell phone and laptop (I went in 2006). While in the field he is not allowed to have them. MOS...
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11-21-11, 09:11 PM
Thread: Infantry to MP
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MP's carry the duties of military law enforcement...
MP's carry the duties of military law enforcement and base security. At times overseas, they will conduct armed convoys. Some Marine dislike MP's for personal reasons.
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11-21-11, 08:58 PM
Thread: BOOT CAMP: Companies
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Zulu is right on. There are 'claims' that certain...
Zulu is right on. There are 'claims' that certain companies are harder than others despite all of them having the same training requirements. However, each company is different in terms of managing...
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11-21-11, 08:47 PM
Thread: Cant't swim and leave for boot in 21 days?
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I went through boot in 2006. For those that 'have...
I went through boot in 2006. For those that 'have trouble' swimming. The swim instructor will spend some time with you to help you. However, in boot camp, there is only a limited time to 'teach' you....
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11-20-11, 07:38 AM
Thread: Getting IT'd/PT'd in bootcamp
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My senior DI looked at incentive training as just...
My senior DI looked at incentive training as just pt- just more intense. He actually encouraged recruits to 'volunteer' to get IT'ed (w/out screwing up. If I were you, I'd keep a low profile. From...
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11-20-11, 07:15 AM
Thread: DEP Discharge Question
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In theory, yes. In reality, a DEP discharge (will...
In theory, yes. In reality, a DEP discharge (will be uncharacterized discharge) can make it harder to enlist again (in any branch not just the USMC). If you haven't signed anything yet, don't. Get it...
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11-20-11, 06:53 AM
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Chances are the Marines (other branches) will...
Chances are the Marines (other branches) will view you as a liability unless you can prove to the MEPS medical staff otherwise. Of course, since the history of this condition in itself is not an...
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11-19-11, 12:25 PM
Thread: Another question about swimming
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Now a days, if they are panicking, it's better to...
Now a days, if they are panicking, it's better to either through a line in for them or let them go unconscious in the water. That's how one of the USMC swim instructors taught us.
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11-19-11, 12:19 PM
Thread: A Couple Questions
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No problem. Yes. However, more than likely,...
No problem. Yes. However, more than likely, you'll be at the COC on base. There is a slight chance you may go out on patrol/convoys. If you're in HUMINT (you have to be an NCO) you will likely go out...
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11-18-11, 11:56 PM
Thread: A Couple Questions
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You're gonna have to lose that. The USMC now is...
You're gonna have to lose that. The USMC now is very anal about height and weight standards. Back in 2006, they didn't care as long as you get a first class pft. Now, that doesn't matter- I've seen...
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11-18-11, 11:29 PM
Thread: The Oldest meets the youngest !!!
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11-18-11, 11:10 PM
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MarinesFTW is pretty much right on. Boot camp...
MarinesFTW is pretty much right on. Boot camp schedules and ship dates are pretty set. If the USMC needs someone to ship early, they ask recruiters for volunteers to change their dates. Now a days,...
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11-18-11, 05:48 PM
Thread: Another question about swimming
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The key is being relaxed and using steady...
The key is being relaxed and using steady movements. People fail because they don't do these things and become fatigue, which leads to panic in the water- something that probably screwed that recruit...
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