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    I wasn't a controller, but I maintained their...

    I wasn't a controller, but I maintained their radios and got to hang out with them on a daily basis. I'll take your questions one at a time.

    1. ATC is one of the jobs that applies almost directly...
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    There are two kinds of people who hate on POGs -...

    There are two kinds of people who hate on POGs - boots and morons. Everyone else realizes that there are jobs that need to be done in a military fashion and don't involve shooting people. Everything...
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    Everyone becomes an idiot in boot camp. You...

    Everyone becomes an idiot in boot camp. You expect a grown man to be able to tie his shoes, put his socks on correctly, count numbers... It all goes out the window when you're stressed out and...
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    Just wanted to say that it's a really big pain to...

    Just wanted to say that it's a really big pain to switch from reserve to active. A lot of people find out the hard way that the reserve life isn't for them, (You're held to military discipline, but...
  5. ATC comm tech here (Not a controller, but I work...

    ATC comm tech here (Not a controller, but I work with them every day).

    You're going to have to talk to the career planner about that. My guess is that yes you can; ATC needs a lot of bodies,...
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    As said by Joseph, there aren't any guarantees....

    As said by Joseph, there aren't any guarantees. Basically, you sign a Ground Infantry Option, which includes Rifleman, Machinegunner, Mortarman, SMAW gunner, and a few others. However, when you get...
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    They do, but it's not open to people on student...

    They do, but it's not open to people on student status.

    Schoolhouse commands (especially AMS-2, the one that you're going to) are really, really anal. When I was in Pensacola, you had to check out...
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    My suggestion - finish your schooling and then...

    My suggestion - finish your schooling and then make your decision. You'll have a lot more options, (for example, becoming an officer) and it'll help you down the road.

    You're not a fraud for not...
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    Honestly, it doesn't really matter. I sincerely...

    Honestly, it doesn't really matter. I sincerely doubt that someone is going to Devil Dawg you for wearing your cover during the presentation. However, it's technically not allowed. What I'd suggest...
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    Food at the chow hall is actually the same thing...

    Food at the chow hall is actually the same thing as what they serve in other chow halls in the Marine Corps. It's actually better because it's fresher; there's massive amounts of recruits going...
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    Yes, it is possible to move your ship date. If...

    Yes, it is possible to move your ship date. If you don't want the job you're offered, don't sign and tell the recruiter that you'd rather wait for more job opportunities to show up.

    Do NOT take a...
  12. Damn, I was hoping for a China-made USMC knife....

    Damn, I was hoping for a China-made USMC knife. So close.

    Personally, I think the EGA looks a little too moto, but it'd be pretty cool to get a more subtle engraving. Something that doesn't stand...
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    You use the gear that is issued to you. Period....

    You use the gear that is issued to you. Period. The armory gives you your rifle, and you use it. You don't get a loadout screen where you get to say, "I want the M14, and a couple frag grenades, and...
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    I do know a guy who got kicked out of three...

    I do know a guy who got kicked out of three different MOS schools (Linguist, avionics, airframes) He was a complete dirtbag and got out as a lance.

    If a Marine fails twice, they're going to put...
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    You WILL have to do MCMAP when you go through...

    You WILL have to do MCMAP when you go through boot camp. That's not an option.

    However, once you get to MOS school or the Fleet, you should be able to give your S3 (training admin) the paperwork...
  16. Oh God, that'd suck. The barracks is my home....

    Oh God, that'd suck.

    The barracks is my home. The base is my neighborhood. I'd be really, really frustrated if I needed to check out with a libo buddy to go to freaking Walmart like I did when I...
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    This is a valid concern; greater efficiency for...

    This is a valid concern; greater efficiency for collecting, organizing, and interpreting data also means better efficiency for unscrupulous people to collect data for their own purposes. All you need...
  18. Early 2000s; there was a string of rapes and...

    Early 2000s; there was a string of rapes and assorted Marines being complete scumbags out in town (mugging, robbery, etc). The Japanese government got involved, and the CG instituted a policy so that...
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    It has nothing to do with environmentalism;...

    It has nothing to do with environmentalism; electronic filing saves a massive amount of money.

    If you have a large amount of patients, filing papers is expensive. You need to employ someone to...
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    Here's some information for you - it is close to...

    Here's some information for you - it is close to impossible to lat move into another MOS unless you're re-upping. And even then, it's only to fields that are high in demand. Lat-moving to air traffic...
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    I got a couple guys who PCS'd from Oki to here.

    Liberty is a privilege, not a right. Normally, it's a privilege that's given to everyone except for people on restriction. However, in Okinawa,...
  22. This is correct. However, remember that you are...

    This is correct. However, remember that you are officially living in your barracks room. You don't get BAH, and, depending on the command, you may be required to show up to field day and other...
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    I was never one for the moto cadences. I love...

    I was never one for the moto cadences.

    I love eatin' at Taco Bell
    And if you don't like it you can go to hell
    Ate too many tacos, failed a PFT
    The master sergeant stuck me on BCP

    Chorus:...
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    Plyometrics. You need them. I'm pretty sure that...

    Plyometrics. You need them. I'm pretty sure that the bar is about six and a half feet off the ground; you should be able to get a foot and a half of height, even in boots. There are exercises to...
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    It won't help with grammar, but Firefox comes...

    It won't help with grammar, but Firefox comes with a built-in spellchecker. If you see a red squiggle underneath, chances are that you spelled it wrong.
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