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12-17-08, 05:31 PM
Thread: Favorite Quote.....
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"He who knows others is wise. He who knows...
"He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened..." Lao Tzu
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12-04-08, 04:32 PM
Thread: Quick question involving artillery...
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Listen up Killer, SOI is for infantry and...
Listen up Killer,
SOI is for infantry and non-infantry Marines. Within SOI there are 2 battalions, ITB and MCT. Only Marines entering the 03XX field will recieve ITB training, all other MOS's,... -
12-03-08, 01:51 PM
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Suggestion: If you want education go to school....
Suggestion: If you want education go to school. If you want a laid back job, stay a civilian. If you want self-discipline, how can you expect someone else to give you that? It is SELF-discipline,...
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12-03-08, 01:31 PM
Thread: Daughter made it!
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Bonzack? Is she now attending MCT? If so, I...
Bonzack? Is she now attending MCT? If so, I believe I saw her yesterday picking up with Fox Company. She will do fine I am sure. 29 days and then she will be off to MOS school. I am a Combat...
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12-03-08, 01:23 PM
Thread: Lat move to Crew Chief
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Just a heads up, I believe this is one of the...
Just a heads up, I believe this is one of the MOS's that has been closed for reenlistment until next Fiscal Year. This may eliminate your option to pursue a lateral move there. And if you are...
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11-10-08, 05:06 PM
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There are 3 fields considered "Combat Arms"....
There are 3 fields considered "Combat Arms". Infantry, Armor, and Artillery.
Armor is your Tank and Amphibious Assault Crewman, and artillery is your cannoneers and fire support men, etc. Motor... -
11-10-08, 03:31 PM
Thread: Aircrew or Infantry?
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Don't listen to what people tell you about...
Don't listen to what people tell you about intelligence and MOS placement. There are smart grunts and there are not so smart POG's. It is your decision to pursue what you want to do. Ultimately...
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11-10-08, 02:18 PM
Thread: LatMov 'Feeler'
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LatMov 'Feeler'
First and foremost, happy birthday Marines! Semper Fi
I am a Marine Sergeant, Combat Instructor at SOI East, and am considering a lateral move into a combat arms MOS at the end of my tour. The one... -
08-24-08, 05:54 PM
Thread: New Combat Fitness Test
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I think the CFT is a better evaluation of overall...
I think the CFT is a better evaluation of overall fitness, and a good test of combat efficiency. What good is all the working out and staying in shape if you can't apply any of that on the...
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08-23-08, 11:24 AM
Thread: Combat Fitness Test
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This CFT is good to go. Personally, I think it's...
This CFT is good to go. Personally, I think it's a better evaluation of physical fitness than events such as running or pulling their body weight. And it's not as difficult as Marines are making it...
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07-20-08, 07:02 PM
Thread: New Marine Requesting knowledge
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When is your report date to MCT? You may find...
When is your report date to MCT? You may find yourself in my platoon. And no, cell phones are not allowed during the training evolution (29 days). As for your MOS, it is true, after 2 years at your...
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07-19-08, 01:19 PM
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No one's reading your book.
No one's reading your book.
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I have known a few METOC guys. Basically they...
I have known a few METOC guys.
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If you are given TAD Orders to Permissive...
If you are given TAD Orders to Permissive Recruiters Assistance Program upon graduation, and you are already a contract PFC out of recruit training, you can easily obtain Lance Corporal before you...
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07-12-08, 09:06 AM
Thread: Need Help with MOS choice
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Your overall ASVAB score (and GT score) is what...
Your overall ASVAB score (and GT score) is what is choosing an MOS is primarily based on. You should be offered a big booklet by your recruiter with every occupation and their breakdowns. If not,...
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07-12-08, 08:59 AM
Thread: Sleeve Rolling....
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Those look pretty good for having absolutely no...
Those look pretty good for having absolutely no formal instruction on how to do so. Believe it or not, there's Marines out there now who's sleeves don't look as good as that. However, you will want...
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06-09-08, 01:34 PM
Thread: Cant make up my mind
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I didn't know there was such a thing as Infantry...
I didn't know there was such a thing as Infantry Reserve. Sounds kind of oxymoronic really. At any rate, no matter what you decide or what you are 'volun-told' you are going to do in the Marine...
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11-04-06, 05:50 PM
Thread: Crucible test
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Haha, get used to it. Soon he will be using more...
Haha, get used to it. Soon he will be using more acronyms that you can keep up with. You'll just be nodding your head as he speaks! It may seem as if he has been brainwashed, and you may be right,...
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11-04-06, 05:46 PM
Thread: MCRDSD 1.08.07 ship date?
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You boys are gonna have a hell of a time, its...
You boys are gonna have a hell of a time, its right next to an airport and you cant even look at the planes!! Besides the fact that its going to be cold as ice, you've got them hills and mountains to...
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11-04-06, 05:37 PM
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MCRD Parris Island - 2nd Battallion, Echo...
MCRD Parris Island - 2nd Battallion, Echo Company, Platoon 2107.
Graduation date: December 3rd, 2004.
Senior DI: GySgt Newcomb, Roger
Tophat DI: SSgt Embry, Craig
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11-04-06, 05:29 PM
Thread: Question about USMC
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Nobody said it wasnt possible for you, like any...
Nobody said it wasnt possible for you, like any Marine, you have to earn the title. It's flattering that you admire the Marines and our history, but think about what it is that we do on a daily...
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