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I have never seen a Marine get put up for a board that was not the complete (or close to it) package. At least the way it was in my BN, the shop had to recommend you up to company and from there you...

Ill echo what others have said. It is a great sense of self pride and (most) others respect what you have earned. For the ones that could never be nominated for a board they will call you a "board"...

It is a VERY big deal. If you were meritorious Lance and find yourself on a Cpl board it already gives you an edge on the board because you have proven yourself once. There are other instances as...

I may have lost some of our conversation over the years as to whether he was a "hog" or a "pig". He was not school trained and told me that his sniper platoon really had no intentions to hurry him...

I was a DM. Typically Marines were picked who they knew were dependable and level headed.

I went to MCIWS school with a "sniper". He was trained under OJT and told me that it was very difficult...

Did not like any of my DIs at any moment during the experience. I respected their job and the mission they had to do. When I received my EGA none of that changed..made my life living hell for 3...

12's no longer climb poles. That job has gone to construction wireman which is an 0613.

I had some friends that were 12's who went right back overseas as civi contractors and made pretty...

I would recommend going in as enlisted if college is not for you. The best deal in the Corps is the MECEP program (search it). You will apply for it and essentially be cut "free" from the Corps while...

You dont want any part of the Pork Chop Platoon.

My brother in law is on the rotary wing side of the CG on the Dolphin going on 9 years now. Combined total time away from home (not counting training) is less than 7 months I believe. He is working...

Sounds like a good plan. Any flying questions you may have feel free to send me a message. I used my GI bill to get all my ratings while I was still in. I got a flight instructing job right out of...

I was given 0612 but due to performance (I think they took the top ten in class or so) went on to the follow on school of 0618 which was switch operator.

I did the training of an 0612 and worked...

Unfortunately I can not tell you anything about the "new" levels but if you have any swim qual specific questions fire away and ill be glad to answer what I can remember.

I am a MCIWS (Marine...

Are you referring to a ribbon? Which uniform, cammies or any variant other than cammies?

I dont recall a tab on any of my uniforms, maybe I didnt try hard enough to be awarded one.

I miss the Corps. It was the one job I can truly say I was great at and recognized and rewarded hard work. I still run and stay in shape and shave daily. Haircuts have cut down to biweekly and are...

HA..good memories. Is there a Marine on this planet who has not raked or organized rocks at some point in their career?

Many Marines have received their PHD of rock organizing at the Harvard of...

I think the basic saying also stems from the fact that you are a "rifleman" first and foremost. Just because you are in the band or a cook or comm does not mean you will not find yourself in a combat...

If you own a pistol is it equipped with this upgrade?
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What in the hell? Is the heater propane or electric? How many BTUs? A duce..do you mean Deuce as in 1932 Ford?

Ahh, SKS, I know what that is. Its a rifle.

The way it worked when I was in school was that they had a list of units that needed Marines for your class that came down from the monitor. You made your wish list and then got your choice based on...

Im on a roll replying to you today...third thread in a row.

It is easy as an outsider to not see the inevitable. If you carry even 1/10th of this attitude to boot your DI will be able to smell it...

...You again. Your DI's and Sgts will enjoy "fixing" you.

You CAN own any personal weapon youd like in the Corps provided it is legal to own. For a barracks Marine, unit policy is typically that...

Ill bite (a little).

The Corps has a dress code at ALL times. You are ALWAYS a Marine and as such should always strive to represent yourself and your Corps to the highest level possible. This...

The Marine Corps doesnt ruin relationships. Weak relationships fail because they are weak relationships. I heard the old adage regarding the divorce rate and I have been with the same women I was...

One of my DI's was stone cold. He hated all of us and did everything he could to prove it. Met him in the fleet about 3 years later and after quite a talk....it was not an act. He personally hated...