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Poser?
So I came across this member photo on another forum.
He says he was in the Corps from 2007 to 2010.
His MOS was 0317 (scout sniper) and 0323 (recon).
http://i.imgur.com/Jl4OO.jpg
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06-24-10, 06:50 AM
Thread: BAH in Boot Camp
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Yes, you do get BAH while in boot camp. As a...
Yes, you do get BAH while in boot camp. As a Private, i was banking over $1,100 per paycheck. You will be able to send money home to your family if needed. Not often but if your wife writes a letter...
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02-02-10, 08:49 AM
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We do have the best uniforms.
We do have the best uniforms.
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01-28-10, 08:07 AM
Thread: Receiving(hearing test)
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The only hearing test you take is at MEPS. I also...
The only hearing test you take is at MEPS. I also came in on a hearing waiver for high frequency hearing lost. It was just a pain in the ass i had to go to MEPS like 4 times. If you got your waiver...
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01-27-10, 01:24 PM
Thread: Active or Reserves
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One of our squadrons, MWSS-472, is out of...
One of our squadrons, MWSS-472, is out of Willowgrove, PA and the last wave of them is coming back from Iraq this week. It will be a while before they rotate back in.
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01-27-10, 01:16 PM
Thread: Signing up just a quick question
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I highly doubt you will get any bonus for...
I highly doubt you will get any bonus for infantry. I got $5,000 for a shipping bonus and to this day i still dont know why they gave it to me. I guess it was just extra money they needed to get rid...
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01-27-10, 07:42 AM
Thread: Communications
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They're going to put you in whatever MOS they...
They're going to put you in whatever MOS they need you the most in. I think the only thing set in stone is if you do end up with a 0600 job, enjoy your stay in 29 Palms, CA haha.
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01-26-10, 12:39 PM
Thread: Who is it?
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I read something about him before. He is Major...
I read something about him before. He is Major Cucella (sorry cant remember how it was spelled) and he recieved 2 Medals of Honor, Army and Navy. Also a Silver Star and tons of others. He started off...
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01-26-10, 07:25 AM
Thread: Should I wait or Sign
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I can say from my choices. I waited to see life...
I can say from my choices. I waited to see life like you are saying. Life was good. Life was boring. I wish I had joined earlier. But like WMarine said, this needs to be your decision.
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01-26-10, 07:21 AM
Thread: Navy Transfer
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Possible, yes. Probable, no idea.
Possible, yes. Probable, no idea.
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01-21-10, 07:48 AM
Thread: MCT (Marine Combat Training)
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When i went to MCT it was overflowing and i was...
When i went to MCT it was overflowing and i was one of the luck ones that got put in ITB to train with the grunts. It was basically the same, just a bit more in debt, and we had more things like...
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11-06-09, 09:41 AM
Thread: What is a fiancial statement?
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If for some reason you family needs money while...
If for some reason you family needs money while you are in boot camp, your Drill Instructor can take you to the bank to send the money.
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11-06-09, 09:37 AM
Thread: Characteristics of the M 16
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And you will scream this probably 5,000 times...
And you will scream this probably 5,000 times over the span of 2nd phase.. or is it 3rd phase? :scared:
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11-05-09, 01:29 PM
Thread: 99% mental/1% physical?
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You should really consider learning how to spell...
You should really consider learning how to spell and use proper punctuation.
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11-04-09, 08:55 AM
Thread: How about a Recipe Swap?!
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Melancon's Corn Gravy Stuff 1 - can of whole...
Melancon's Corn Gravy Stuff
1 - can of whole kernel corn
1 - can of brown gravy
Worcestershire Sauce
Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
Tobasco Sauce
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10-14-09, 10:53 AM
Thread: i have a problem
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Responsibility is learned in the Corps. If it...
Responsibility is learned in the Corps. If it wasn't then Privates would be held responsible for the same things as SNCO's. Would you expect a Private to be more responsible than a Gunny? I'm sure...
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10-14-09, 10:04 AM
Thread: i have a problem
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"In addition, the Army, Navy and Marine Corps...
"In addition, the Army, Navy and Marine Corps have met or exceeded cumulative retention goals for the Federal fiscal year that ends September 30."
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10-14-09, 09:31 AM
Thread: i have a problem
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And not meet the quota? That won't happen.
And not meet the quota? That won't happen.
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10-14-09, 08:08 AM
Thread: i have a problem
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Worse case scenario, your ship date will be...
Worse case scenario, your ship date will be pushed back a week or 2 until you get your SS card.
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10-02-09, 02:13 PM
Thread: Marine literature
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First to Fight is a great book and I believe its...
First to Fight is a great book and I believe its on the the CMC's reading list.
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09-28-09, 11:06 AM
Thread: Conditions of the M16A1 Service Rifle
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Condition 4 - Magazine Removed, chamber empty,...
Condition 4 - Magazine Removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed.
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09-28-09, 10:59 AM
Thread: Conditions of the M16A1 Service Rifle
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Condition 4 - Magazine Removed, chamber empty,...
Condition 4 - Magazine Removed, chamber empty, bolt forward, weapon on safe, ejection port cover closed.
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One of my buddies in boot camp had the same...
One of my buddies in boot camp had the same problem as you do, and he made it through just fine. If being a Marine is something you really want then this shouldn't be something to stop you. Good luck.
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09-21-09, 07:56 AM
Thread: Open Contract
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Just tell them you will wait til to leave until...
Just tell them you will wait til to leave until you get the job you want. You know you dont HAVE to leave on that date. If your scores are good and you qualify for the job you want, then I wouldnt...
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09-18-09, 02:33 PM
Thread: How is your CFT looking? They count now!
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And how many times in combat will you do crunches...
And how many times in combat will you do crunches for 2 mintes, 20 pull ups, and run 3 miles all in PT gear?
:thumbup: Personally, I like the CFT. I did my first one for score a couple weeks back...
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