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11-01-10, 11:50 PM
Thread: Boot camp battalions
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The only battalions that infantrymen don't go to...
The only battalions that infantrymen don't go to is 4th BN, but I'll let you figure that one out.
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10-26-10, 12:14 PM
Thread: Plans change all the time
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Actually ma'am, with all due respect, the Marine...
Actually ma'am, with all due respect, the Marine Corps knows exactly what its doing. They've been doing it for 235 years. There's a reason for everything the USMC does and if you don't know why, it's...
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10-07-10, 03:56 PM
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When the drill instructor says you can and what...
When the drill instructor says you can and what the drill instructor you can.
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09-09-10, 12:10 AM
Thread: Tattoo Question w/ MEPS
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Can you have a friend record it when you tell...
Can you have a friend record it when you tell your recruiter and post it on youtube?
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09-01-10, 11:11 PM
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Because if you are a sh!t bag Marine, why would...
Because if you are a sh!t bag Marine, why would the Corps allow you to command a $6 million dollar machine and be responsible for the lives of the three other crewman.
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09-01-10, 03:24 PM
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Some Marines never become a TC. Any guesses why?
Some Marines never become a TC. Any guesses why?
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08-31-10, 12:02 PM
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You will most likely start of as a loader. Then...
You will most likely start of as a loader. Then your TC will determine when you're ready to take on more responsibility.
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08-18-10, 10:35 PM
Thread: Dress blues for recruit graduation
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Short sleeve. Either service chucks or dress...
Short sleeve. Either service chucks or dress deltas according to that website.
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08-17-10, 11:57 AM
Thread: Shipping to MCRD SD
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I'm assuming you're out of RS Portland. Here's...
I'm assuming you're out of RS Portland. Here's the breakdown (unless things changed):
-You will walk from MEPS to the MAX station about 2 blocks away. Ride the train to PDX.
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08-16-10, 02:45 PM
Thread: Recording During Boot Camp
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Well there is a chance... Were any of your...
Well there is a chance...
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08-09-10, 12:24 AM
Thread: Boot Camp Before Grad
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That Marine graduated and obtained his diploma...
That Marine graduated and obtained his diploma early from high school, then wanted to walk with his class at the ceremony in his blues. I have never heard of any USMC recruit shipping out without a...
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06-28-10, 08:30 PM
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After MCT, I just zeroed my entire head. It was...
After MCT, I just zeroed my entire head. It was nice not having hair to get sand, mud, grease, etc. in.
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06-28-10, 07:28 PM
Thread: Any 21xx Marines out there?
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Most repairs were done out in the field because...
Most repairs were done out in the field because that's usually where they break. On a typical day (not on a field op) we did regular maintenance or teach new Marines i.e. take a road wheel off and on...
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06-27-10, 11:04 PM
Thread: Any 21xx Marines out there?
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As a 2141, I know you cannot be an AAV or tank...
As a 2141, I know you cannot be an AAV or tank mechanic if you're color blind.
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06-20-10, 11:10 PM
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Try it and see what happens. Drill Instructors'...
Try it and see what happens. Drill Instructors' are tasked with making Marines, they're not your fvckin' baby sitter or boy scout leader. You're better off going to summer camp if you're not gonna...
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06-17-10, 11:52 AM
Thread: Spotting a phony, wanabe Marine
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You can almost instantly spot a poser because...
You can almost instantly spot a poser because they're never just regular servicemen. They are "Special Forces" with purple hearts and a ribbon stack Chesty would be jealous of....
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06-16-10, 01:12 PM
Thread: Spotting a phony, wanabe Marine
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I spotted on the other day. He claimed to be an...
I spotted on the other day. He claimed to be an 0621 but later lat moved to scout snipers. I just smiled and told him I was an 01xx then walked away.
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06-10-10, 11:15 PM
Thread: Questions
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240,000 Active duty Marines and we are all...
240,000 Active duty Marines and we are all collecting welfare. Lol. The people who have financial trouble are the ones that don't know how to manage money.
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06-03-10, 06:40 PM
Thread: Rifle during Boot Camp?
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Well in that case have at it. I'd get the Ruger...
Well in that case have at it. I'd get the Ruger SR 556.
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06-03-10, 05:34 PM
Thread: Rifle during Boot Camp?
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Go to YouTube and search "Field Striping an M16"...
Go to YouTube and search "Field Striping an M16" It's cheaper then going out and buying a rifle. As stated before, you will have plenty of time to learn about the M16 in boot camp. A 3rd class PFT...
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06-02-10, 10:37 PM
Thread: Rifle during Boot Camp?
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It doesn't make sense to issue the A4's in boot....
It doesn't make sense to issue the A4's in boot. You only really fire the rifle one week. Drill would be kinda difficult with an RCO. Save your money, you'll have plenty of time to learn the in's and...
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05-19-10, 10:05 PM
Thread: Pullup Hand Position
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Yes. You can even max out one way and switch...
Yes. You can even max out one way and switch positions to get a few more in.
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05-19-10, 09:48 AM
Thread: Field Artillery or Tank?
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A good friend of mine is gunny with 1st tanks, in...
A good friend of mine is gunny with 1st tanks, in 2003 and 2005 he deployed with tanks. Then in 2008, his entire unit was converted to an MRAP unit and deployed.
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05-17-10, 03:32 PM
Thread: Another POS poser busted
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If we wanted to help kids so much, he should've...
If we wanted to help kids so much, he should've just been a mall Santa.
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05-11-10, 06:19 PM
Thread: Confused about another thread.
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Just do what works for you. Everyone has...
Just do what works for you. Everyone has different coping mechanisms. I think what they meant is do not distract yourself by focusing on anything else but the task in front of you. Listen to your...
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