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07-08-10, 11:57 PM
Thread: Saluting folded flag?
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Another thing to add to the argument of you do...
Another thing to add to the argument of you do salute: in a retirement ceremony and the folded flag is passed through the ranks, they all salute the flag before and after holding it.
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06-05-10, 01:02 AM
Thread: Pull up question.
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If you want to weight lift... do a few max sets,...
If you want to weight lift... do a few max sets, and see what muscle hurts. Wait 2 days, then go to the gym and work on that muscle. The next week try it again and the muscle that hurts will...
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06-03-10, 09:42 PM
Thread: America's Got Talent
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I saw it gunny, pretty awesome.
I saw it gunny, pretty awesome.
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06-01-10, 10:46 PM
Thread: Shipping in 21 Days...Some advice?
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They will a little on the plane, but it gets real...
They will a little on the plane, but it gets real when you are on that bus, and someone else gets on with you. From there on, have fun, get a billet, show the Marine Corps who you are and maybe...
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05-24-10, 02:48 PM
Thread: Bootcamp leave
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Well assuming they would allow you to take 20...
Well assuming they would allow you to take 20 days of leave may not be the best either. If they do, most units will allow you to go in the hole to a certain extent assuming you have enough time on...
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05-23-10, 08:20 PM
Thread: Bootcamp leave
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I agree with everyone else, take leave! However...
I agree with everyone else, take leave! However if you don't you will just be on a bunch of working parties with ridiculous tasks. If you are lucky there is a chance you could pick up with the...
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05-23-10, 04:12 AM
Thread: Appropriate moto for fellow poolees
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Sergeant is spelled as such. And why don't you...
Sergeant is spelled as such. And why don't you give us some examples of what you consider cruel motivation.
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05-23-10, 04:09 AM
Thread: Perception is Reality
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I think in a Marine Corps way, what you found...
I think in a Marine Corps way, what you found seems to be correct. For example, a military court judging on whether you should have shot someone for some reason. The fact that their weapon had no...
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05-20-10, 09:45 PM
Thread: background checks
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If you used drugs you will need a waiver... to...
If you used drugs you will need a waiver... to the extent of the drugs used will determine what waiver and how far up the chain of command it must be approved. Only a recruiter can help guide you...
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05-17-10, 11:36 PM
Thread: A Few Questions, Ship date? MOS?
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Obviously your recruiter is the one who can tell...
Obviously your recruiter is the one who can tell you if the job is available, but remember you must qualify first with a high enough ASVAB and also take the DLAB and pass that. Chances are there are...
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05-11-10, 05:34 PM
Thread: My recruiter hasn't/won't contact me
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Did he mention anything about how you must hit a...
Did he mention anything about how you must hit a certain date before you can go to MEPs as a Junior in high school... if I remember it is June 1 or so. He probably isn't trying to rush you because...
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05-09-10, 10:21 PM
Thread: Advice for MCT
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Just wear your boot camp ones for MCT because it...
Just wear your boot camp ones for MCT because it will just be another thrash session on your boots, after MCT switch to the others. And if you are lucky you fit everything in one seabag. Don't...
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05-09-10, 09:41 PM
Thread: Advice for MCT
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My advice related to your specific questions... ...
My advice related to your specific questions...
Pack one sea bag not two. Make sure you have cammies with rolled sleeves, skivvie roll, and boots at the top for easy access. Be ready to strip to... -
04-28-10, 11:06 PM
Thread: girlfriends
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Please mods, please send me his IP... we could...
Please mods, please send me his IP... we could find out what town he is from and figure out who is recruiter is. Easy to figure out who he is after that because of the time references he gave. Just...
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04-28-10, 10:55 PM
Thread: Cryptology
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I don't know if it works the same as like people...
I don't know if it works the same as like people coming out of boot and MCT where their **** just says 2671 because everyone does and then they get reclasses... but I would assume someone reenlisting...
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04-28-10, 07:02 PM
Thread: Mct
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I think the reason inherently has to do with West...
I think the reason inherently has to do with West coast is all Males and East coast is not..
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04-25-10, 07:04 PM
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WMarine is right, you will find out for sure upon...
WMarine is right, you will find out for sure upon reaching MOS school and nearing graduation. Sometimes while in MOS school you can reach out to the lance corporal underground to see what units a...
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04-22-10, 08:56 PM
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I believe it started not more than 2 years ago.
I believe it started not more than 2 years ago.
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04-22-10, 08:53 PM
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I would tend to say it's up to the Company...
I would tend to say it's up to the Company Commander because what if Lead series wanted blues and follow wanted service... :scared:
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04-22-10, 08:48 PM
Thread: Cryptology
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For the record, and it may be important for you...
For the record, and it may be important for you to know... 2671 is Middle East Cryptologic Linguist... Persian-Farsi is 2676 European II (East) Cryptologic Linguist. Don't get a contract for 2671...
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04-10-10, 01:00 AM
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I would say also before you go calling SNCOs and...
I would say also before you go calling SNCOs and such, ask him again respectfully for a copy of your contract. If he says he can't get it, then say well can (SSgt or GySgt) Name get it for me? ...
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04-10-10, 12:50 AM
Thread: Cryptology
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I'm going to take a guess and say you won't be a...
I'm going to take a guess and say you won't be a cryptologist you will be a cryptologic linguist. You language depends on many things such as scores, family history, school slots, your name, and...
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03-30-10, 07:21 PM
Thread: Getting LCpl on PTAD
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No it is time in grade alone or by recruiting 2...
No it is time in grade alone or by recruiting 2 for LCpl (additional). From LCpl to Cpl it is run on cutting scores, check out MOL under the tools and try your composite score and changing values to...
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03-28-10, 07:53 PM
Thread: Getting LCpl on PTAD
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I went on PTAD and brought my car back in the...
I went on PTAD and brought my car back in the process, it was worthwhile in that way.
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03-28-10, 03:17 PM
Thread: Getting LCpl on PTAD
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No disrespect but unless you are pretty lucky 3-4...
No disrespect but unless you are pretty lucky 3-4 months is the minimum time for picking up class. I waited October-April. DLI has changed since the last year or two. The amount of Marines here is...
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