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10-21-11, 08:27 PM
Thread: Reserves Question
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Check with the unit you want to join, they have...
Check with the unit you want to join, they have the ultimate say. From Dc to Colorado, I'm going to say no i bet. It is just too far away, that would only be acceptable for people like officers,...
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08-12-10, 02:25 PM
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I could say a few words about myself but since...
I could say a few words about myself but since i'm not a grunt they would fall on def ears. Here are few more rounds for ya, i'm also a lat mover who was has moved from active duty to the reserves. ...
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08-12-10, 11:53 AM
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I just finished school at Court House bay so i...
I just finished school at Court House bay so i guess i can give you a recent answer. Here is what we studied at school:
Tools
Woodframe construction
Concrete
Concrete Block
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08-08-10, 07:07 PM
Thread: Question about Combat Engineer
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It is random, most people right now are going...
It is random, most people right now are going division with a very few going wing. You can't move between the 3 without changing units/duty stations.
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08-08-10, 06:51 PM
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Per the wiki:...
Per the wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Recruit_Depot_San_Diego
Possibility of closure
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07-30-10, 05:52 PM
Thread: Nicknames given by your Marines.
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Currently: Cpl. J, a combo of my rank and last...
Currently: Cpl. J, a combo of my rank and last name.
In the past:
"Sniper J", due to a rifle range incident
"The walrus", a beatles reference i guess, i never understood why -
07-10-10, 04:12 PM
Thread: Getting a permanent duty station?
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When we say East coast, West coast or overseas,...
When we say East coast, West coast or overseas, we aren't joking. Those are your three choices, that's it. You don't get to pick the exact duty station you want the first time round.
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07-02-10, 10:15 PM
Thread: Promotion as an Infantry Marine
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If you plan on doing 20, then why does it matter...
If you plan on doing 20, then why does it matter what your rank is? I'm pretty sure you won't make E-9 within 20 years anyway.
How about this as a plan:
Join the Marines as an 03 dumb-dumb.... -
07-02-10, 10:08 PM
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nobawdy, it is simple. If you hate your family...
nobawdy, it is simple. If you hate your family so much that you don't want them to know that you are safe then don't call them. Call your recruiter and let him know.
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06-12-10, 07:37 PM
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AFAIK, you can't request a specific base. When...
AFAIK, you can't request a specific base. When you get a little more beef on your collar and you get to know the monitors, and maybe then you can get specific assignments but as a boot, you get...
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06-11-10, 07:34 PM
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I'm feeling a little froggy so i'll answer your...
I'm feeling a little froggy so i'll answer your questions three:
1: There are many Marines who do college and the corps at the same time, active or reserve. It depends on how well YOU can handle... -
05-27-10, 07:38 AM
Thread: Pets and Living Quarters...
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Unless the regulations have changed, we were...
Unless the regulations have changed, we were allowed to have a fish tank, with fish. Nothing else. And God help you if that fish tank was dirty on friday morning....
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05-19-10, 07:46 AM
Thread: Lawful/unlawful order...?
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What has been explained to me the difference...
What has been explained to me the difference between lawful and unlawful orders is this, could you defend yourself at a Court Martial hearing?
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05-18-10, 02:45 PM
Thread: Thinking of Going AR....
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I'm currently in the reserves, but i used to be...
I'm currently in the reserves, but i used to be active duty. I'm not sure if he has a billet, i think he is still on his IRR time.
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05-18-10, 07:42 AM
Thread: And the Doors Are Closed Gents!!
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The regular recruiter i met up with was a one man...
The regular recruiter i met up with was a one man operation in an area that covered several towns so he was a bit too busy to help me out, but he pointed me in the prior service's direction, which is...
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05-18-10, 07:37 AM
Thread: Reserve or Active Duty
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1: From what i hear, since i've never tried to...
1: From what i hear, since i've never tried to do it, it can be very difficult. It can take a long time with lots of paperwork.
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05-18-10, 07:30 AM
Thread: Thinking of Going AR....
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BJM0481: Here are a few links for you: ...
BJM0481: Here are a few links for you:
https://www.marines.usmc.mil/RS/PSR/PSR-RecCmd.html
http://www.marforres.usmc.mil/units/index.asp
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05-18-10, 07:20 AM
Thread: And the Doors Are Closed Gents!!
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gungygal: NP, when i was trying to get back in i...
gungygal: NP, when i was trying to get back in i went to a regular recruiter first but somehow i found out about the prior service recruiters and got hold of him myself.
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05-17-10, 03:00 PM
Thread: And the Doors Are Closed Gents!!
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That's not completely true gungygal, prior...
That's not completely true gungygal, prior service does not go through regular recruiters but special prior service recruiters who's job are nothing but getting prior service people back in. They...
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05-17-10, 08:57 AM
Thread: Usmcr Gear
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Well, i guess i'm lucky on that account. While i...
Well, i guess i'm lucky on that account. While i don't have all the gear, the gear i do have is in really good shape.
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05-17-10, 08:23 AM
Thread: And the Doors Are Closed Gents!!
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Meistro...
Meistro, here is a little info on me, and maybe i can provide some info.
I was active duty from 1995 till 1999, i went to boot camp before the Crucible FYI. I got out for several reason, none of... -
05-14-10, 07:56 AM
Thread: Usmcr Gear
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That depends on the unit, i've been with my unit...
That depends on the unit, i've been with my unit for the last six months and i still don't have half that equipment. Some of my missing equipment i've purchased myself just to have. My platoon is...
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05-13-10, 07:37 AM
Thread: Marine Corps Museum, Quantico, VA
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The wife and I went there last fall and it was...
The wife and I went there last fall and it was great; the Iwo Jima exhibit really put things into perspective.
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05-07-10, 07:50 AM
Thread: Fear of heights?
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By this time in bootcamp, i was more afraid of...
By this time in bootcamp, i was more afraid of the Drill Instructors than anything else. I wouldn't worry about rappelling too much if i was you. Now, when you do the Australian, or inverse,...
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05-04-10, 08:37 AM
Thread: Enlistment after college question...
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I'm not certain about the Citadel but they can't...
I'm not certain about the Citadel but they can't force you to become an officer. In my reserve unit over half the guys already have college degrees and many of the others are working on it.
Don't...
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