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I started a new blog on hubspace that is meant as sort of a guide to making it through Marine Corps basic training. Please take a look and let me know what you think of it. Can you recall some...

I don't know if we have anyone here that can answer that question. The Naval medical examiner will have the last word. You may just have to wait and see. I know reading that doesn't help but...

Freaking moto...I will get a pic of mine up...nothin special

I remember when I got busted down. I was made to wait for two hours outside the battalion commanders door. I stood at parade rest in his hallway staring an 8x11 portrait of my BC and he had the...

I checked hoping my name would be on there. I knew it wouldn't be. We scared the crap out of the Taliban when we landed in 2001. Nobody wanted to fight us. We watched with jealousy as the Cobra...

Your a "good" Marine in my book Sergeant.

Its already been said but go with an infantry MOS. Shoot expert on the rifle range and take the Sniper indoctrination. If you pass the indoc, you can expect months of field training and stress...

I have stood before the man. You don't see a Good Conduct Medal in my fruit salad. It was a very humbling experience.

What an intelligent and well written young man you are. I think you will make an outstanding U.S. Marine.

Good luck in your endeavor.

-Backblast-

You have to realize that this becoming a Marine process is mainly a mental one. Your confidence will be built, you will have increased discipline and Es Spirit de Corps.

Get yourself mentally...

You cannot be completely ready for boot camp. If you were already in peak shape there would be no need to train you. Drill Instructors transform recruits into Marines physically, mentally, and...

Don't let this bump in the road discourage you. There are many resources for studying at your local library. I found a great book by Arco called "Master the ASVAB." It is about as thick as the...

My recruiter says they return in August or September. Your input was very helpful. Thanks for the reply.

I am sure you can understand my concern about reserve infantry. I just don't know what...

Solid advice.:flag:

Thanks Marines...these were the answers that I was looking for.

ooh-freakin-RAH:flag:

Probably not too late. I say rub some sand on your head and scream Semper Fi real loud. That usually cures my ailments.:flag:

These days I think there aren't that many poolees that haven't had some sort of head trouble in the past. Don't let it stop you from trying again. Be prepared to document your visit to the shrink...

Muscles
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Intelligence
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I am looking at your work Marine. Keep it up. I like what I see.

Semper Fi

Marines,

Has anyone deployed or is anyone currently deployed with 24th Marines? They are a reserve Infantry unit that is in Iraq. I am looking to hear of their performance from active duty units...

As far as the fear of bootcamp goes, just remember the Drill Instructors do not have the power to stop time. Its 90 days long and the days will pass. You will pass too if you put in the effort and...

You motivate me Poolee. Go get em.

They are very nice indeed. I am learning Photoshop so I am trying out my own. My signature will get better with practice. Thanks for the service that provides signatures. That is really moto.

I am surprised to hear 0300s are a closed billet. I figured if anything there would be a demand for them. I am trying to get back in as a 8513 (Marine Combat Instructor). From what I hear there is...