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  1. Thanks very much for your encouragement and...

    Thanks very much for your encouragement and supportive words, Marines! :thumbup:

    It means a lot to my son when I let him know that fellow Marines and NCO's are supporting him!
  2. Good News update! A Navy Commander who...

    Good News update!

    A Navy Commander who physically examined my son's knee last Tuesday diagnosed it as severe tendonitis.....no torn ligaments or meniscus, thankfully......so the Corpsman was...
  3. Thanks J Cooper and usmcdanno for your comments...

    Thanks J Cooper and usmcdanno for your comments and encouragement!

    I'll pass that info along to my son! :thumbup:
  4. Possible knee meniscus/ligament tear...what next?

    A question for any/all Marines,

    According to a Corpsman who examined my son a couple days ago at SOI / Infantry Training Battalion, he may have a torn meniscus or ligament in his knee.....
    ...
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    AustinK, If your real desire is Recon, you...

    AustinK,

    If your real desire is Recon, you should consider a UZ/0321 contract with your recruiter. These are limited availability contracts. Is your PFT score 250 or higher? Recruiters I have...
  6. Thread: MOS Questions

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    ltown, that's a tough situation.....recruits...

    ltown, that's a tough situation.....recruits typically have no contact with any recruiter's while in Boot Camp (unless he gets injured and is set-back in training), and Drill Instructor's have no...
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    Happy to help you guys out, JWG! Are you...

    Happy to help you guys out, JWG!

    Are you interested in Recon yourself?

    My son is over 1/2 way thru Boot Camp right now.....he has already ran a 286 PFT and swims like a fish! He has a UZ /...
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    MODERATOR'S! A suggestion if I may....

    To all Moderator's:

    There is an EXCELLENT, very detailed and informative recent thread in the "Former Poolee Advice" Forum that is titled "Basic Recon Course".....the author, DomForce24, is (now)...
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    Prayers sent and time will speed by.....he'll do...

    Prayers sent and time will speed by.....he'll do just fine! :thumbup:

    MotoDad
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    ATTENTION!! Parents of son's wanting Recon!!!

    Effective 30 Sept 2009, all UZ contracts (0321 Recon) will be for a five (5) year enlistment ONLY, with a $7,500 bonus if the individual completes BRC and is awarded the PMOS 0321....

    Currently...
  11. New requirements for Recon / UZ contracts.....

    Just found this:

    www.marines.mil/news/messages/Pages/MARADMIN0285-09.aspx


    In summary, it requires all recruits with a 0321 UZ recon-contract to serve (5) years active duty (only 4 years is...
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    Hi Dono, A big "Congrats" on your son's...

    Hi Dono,

    A big "Congrats" on your son's recent meritorious promotion to Lance Corporal! :thumbup:

    My son is currently at the point in MCRD where your son was when you started this thread WAY...
  13. Excellent video! I have no doubt that the...

    Excellent video!

    I have no doubt that the Foreign Legion has some of the toughest soldiers and training in the world....I've heard stories of tough, battle-hardened former Marines who joined the...
  14. Thanks DevsDad! My son trained pretty hard...

    Thanks DevsDad!

    My son trained pretty hard for 3-4 months before he shipped-out for boot camp.....he didn't think he would have too hard of a time PHYSICALLY in boot camp (and hasn't so far...
  15. Question for all Marines out there: I have...

    Question for all Marines out there:

    I have received the second set of letters from my son in Boot Camp.....he just completed first (3) full weeks.....

    His "standard" PFT score was...
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    Thank you all for your comments...... My...

    Thank you all for your comments......

    My son's a tough cookie and if anyone has a chance to keep SL all the way through Boot, I would put my money on him (but I guess all Dad's think that about...
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    Squad Leader and PFC Promotion question....

    Question for all you Marines out there:

    My son had a very high IST / PFT score when he reported to Processing at MCRD a few weeks ago.....he was immediately appointed as one the Squad Leaders for...
  18. Thread: Son's Return

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    I know this is an "old" thread and I've read all...

    I know this is an "old" thread and I've read all the posts.....great comments and advice.....

    However, I would imagine that much of "how" it will feel when he gets back from deployment.....or...
  19. Hi jcarter73! Sounds like your Nephew is...

    Hi jcarter73!

    Sounds like your Nephew is tearin' it up as a new Recon Marine! Heck, I figured a newly-minted Recon Marine would have to serve at least a couple years in Battalion Recon before...
  20. Parents whose son has Recon contract / in MART or BRC?

    Hi folks,

    I'm trying to connect-up with other parents with a son who has enlisted in the Marine Corps with a UZ contract / 0321 Reconaissance Man....

    That is the situation with my son....he...
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    damnproud, Well, you have a good point there,...

    damnproud,

    Well, you have a good point there, my friend.....I must admit I researched every piece of internet info available about Reconnaissance there was!

    I know exactly what you mean...
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    Thank you VERY much, MasterGuns! Just what I...

    Thank you VERY much, MasterGuns!

    Just what I was looking for (and more!)

    MotoDad out
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    Anyone experienced with USMC MECEPS program?

    From researching the Internet, it sure looks like the Corps' MECEP program is the hottest thing since sliced bread!

    Here is what I have discovered so far:

    1) The selected Marines continue to...
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    Rocky, That is very kind of you to show...

    Rocky,

    That is very kind of you to show interest in my son's progress to becoming an 0321......

    I'll be sure to update as time goes on....

    Unfortunately, I failed to "fill-out my profile"...
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    Hi Rocky, Yes, he has been at Boot for 11...

    Hi Rocky,

    Yes, he has been at Boot for 11 days.....his Mom just got her first letter from him..... (we've been divorced for many years)....she will be fax'ing it to me so I can read it....all is...
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