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04-29-10, 07:50 PM
Thread: Every MOS besides 03xx??
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You need to make a decision. If you want to do...
You need to make a decision. If you want to do convoys and foot patrols go 03xx. If you want a technical job then do it and forget about about convoys and patrols. You cant be infantry admin.
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04-28-10, 12:29 PM
Thread: Every MOS besides 03xx??
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Can non 03 Marines hold their own, yes and no. A...
Can non 03 Marines hold their own, yes and no. A lot of non 03 do convoy security now. Can they hold their own on convoys yes. Can they hold their own if they need to dismount or run normal foot...
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04-07-10, 12:34 PM
Thread: Reserve deployment
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You can try to. Your current unit would have to...
You can try to. Your current unit would have to allow to switch to an other unit. Also a unit that is about to deploy has to accept you if they have the room.
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04-03-10, 04:47 PM
Thread: Colorblind Restrictions
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Yes it will restrict you from certain mos's....
Yes it will restrict you from certain mos's. Depends what mos you want. I was 0331 and mildly colorblind. The only mos I could not get due to my colorblindness was 0352. Try doing a search because im...
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03-30-10, 11:24 PM
Thread: Advice
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I would stay in the reserves and finish with...
I would stay in the reserves and finish with college then go active duty officer. It will be very difficult to go to college on active duty. Mecep program is very difficult to get and most will not...
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03-25-10, 12:48 PM
Thread: Assaultman MOS a dead end?
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When I was getrting out the rumor was they were...
When I was getrting out the rumor was they were doing away with the 0351 mos. We had several guys mos change from 0351 to 0352. Not sure since I am not a 0351. After your first enlistment you can lat...
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03-07-10, 07:58 PM
Thread: Reserves
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Reserves
Quick question about reserves. I was active duty and currently have 6 months left of IRR time. I have heard something about going to a reserve unit under non obligated conditions. If anyone has info...
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01-12-10, 08:21 PM
Thread: A question about Recon
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This has been covered before. But here we go. You...
This has been covered before. But here we go. You not guaranteed a try out unless your contract says you are. You graduate soi with your mos of 11,31,41,41,52. Then take the indoc. If you pass then...
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12-12-09, 06:25 PM
Thread: School of Infantry
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If you go into weapons plt/co. then halfway...
If you go into weapons plt/co. then halfway through you will make a wish list of a specific mos. If its a weapons mos you will break off and learn your specific weapon system. Its very basic
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12-05-09, 03:04 PM
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For sniper like said before you must shoot...
For sniper like said before you must shoot expert. You also need a first class pft, your chain of command must approve you going to the indoc. Most units require one deployment to prove yourself....
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12-05-09, 11:15 AM
Thread: How soon to deployment?
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Unless things have changed since I went to soi in...
Unless things have changed since I went to soi in 04 anywhere from graduation to a year. We had guys go to units that were are already in Iraq, after they checked into their unit they met their unit...
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11-21-09, 12:59 AM
Thread: Input please
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Only certain mos's qualify for the two year...
Only certain mos's qualify for the two year contract. I dont understand that you wanted to join so badly for years and you want to do the least amount half @ssed way possible. Maybe you should look...
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11-21-09, 12:56 AM
Thread: Physical fitness for Infantry
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No you do not need a first class pft to be...
No you do not need a first class pft to be infantry. Should you though, of course. You will not be promoted unless you have a first class pft. If you dont, especially being a boot your team leader...
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11-03-09, 11:51 AM
Thread: How long can someone keep their MOS?
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Yes and no. If you were 03xx and wanted to stay...
Yes and no. If you were 03xx and wanted to stay you could but your billet will change as you gain rank. As for D.I. no you cant. D.I. is a B billet. B billets are only three years then your last year...
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11-01-09, 06:42 PM
Thread: School while active
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You will not have any time to go to school in the...
You will not have any time to go to school in the 03 field. If you want to go to school pick another mos.
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11-01-09, 06:40 PM
Thread: Training after MOS split at SOI
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Most of the time weapons guys do gun drills and...
Most of the time weapons guys do gun drills and ranges. Doesnt really matter cuz once you hit fleet you will be told to forget everything you just learned in soi and tought the right way(unit way of...
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10-22-09, 12:21 PM
Thread: questions about being a grunt
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When you get to fleet they will tell to forget...
When you get to fleet they will tell to forget everything you learned at s.o.i. Every unit is different and it depends what your mos is. 11's arent going to do gun drills like weapons plt. guys will....
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08-23-09, 12:59 PM
Thread: In the Hospital with MRSA...
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If you still have it when your supposed to ship,...
If you still have it when your supposed to ship, no you will not be cleared medically, it is very easily passed and contagious. What you could do is put a bandage over it, and do push ups, sit ups,...
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08-13-09, 12:17 PM
Thread: A question for 0300 Marines...
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Also always have your uniforms squared away and...
Also always have your uniforms squared away and looking sharp. It does make a difference. Stay in shape, I knew a few guys who had first class pft's but were over weight, they were non rec'd for not...
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07-10-09, 08:14 PM
Thread: DEP without MOS
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My recruiter told me my bonus was to become a...
My recruiter told me my bonus was to become a Marine and gave me a moto shirt.
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07-07-09, 11:18 PM
Thread: Indecisive, need help!
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First Marines is always with a capital M. Second...
First Marines is always with a capital M. Second you want to be a Marine, not a Marines. Thirdly, go navy and become a hospital corpsman. If you want to be a nurse dont waste your time in a mos that...
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07-07-09, 10:48 PM
Thread: Homesick and pt
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Now my grammar and spelling is all jacked up. He...
Now my grammar and spelling is all jacked up. He is like cancer
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07-07-09, 10:33 PM
Thread: Homesick and pt
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Not to menion your favorite color is Iraqi blood?...
Not to menion your favorite color is Iraqi blood? How the hell would you know what Iraqi blood looks like. Plus you steal, your gonna broadcast to Marines that you steal. I suggest you pull your head...
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07-07-09, 01:52 PM
Thread: Itb
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Keep in mind they look at asvab scores, I believe...
Keep in mind they look at asvab scores, I believe gt scores, and must be colorblind free. But always have a backup or two and research now. I had no idea what I wanted to do when I was at itb. Picked...
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07-07-09, 01:46 PM
Thread: Question to the Infantry.
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I too loved being a grunt. Since your always in...
I too loved being a grunt. Since your always in the field and in crappy situations, you develope a great sense of humor. You also learn to just make do with what you have. However, it depends on you...
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