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04-30-14, 05:47 PM
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Personally it all comes down to what side of the...
Personally it all comes down to what side of the line the person is standing on when you look at stolen valor. If the person is attempting to represent themselves falsely as a Marine, then I have an...
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04-30-14, 05:39 PM
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Where you are stationed is based on your MOS and...
Where you are stationed is based on your MOS and the current needs of the Marine Corps. I have found that even if you don't get stationed where you originally wanted to, you can still have a great...
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04-30-14, 05:35 PM
Thread: Opinion on these MOS's?
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I would personally prefer Motor-T. You should...
I would personally prefer Motor-T. You should also know that Motor-T is not just driving trucks, as they have to spend quite a bit of time maintaining those vehicles as well. I can only imagine an...
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04-30-14, 05:28 PM
Thread: Suggestions on the MOS for a female?
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Aircrew might be a cool gig if you like traveling.
Aircrew might be a cool gig if you like traveling.
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10-05-12, 06:04 AM
Thread: Enlisted Aircrew Questions
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Only happened a few times in Hawaii, Philippines,...
Only happened a few times in Hawaii, Philippines, Thailand, Portugal, Mongolia, and a few others I can't remember (alcohol has that effect).
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10-02-12, 01:21 AM
Thread: Contract confusion
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You should also consider that just because you...
You should also consider that just because you don't get the job that you want now, doesn't mean that you won't enjoy your job in the future. There are plenty of guys that were put into a job that...
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10-02-12, 01:17 AM
Thread: Why hello there, I am new
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Thread will be locked until you fill out your...
Thread will be locked until you fill out your profile. You can contact any Squad Leader to unlock the thread once your profile is completed. You should also try to use the search function on this...
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10-01-12, 10:46 PM
Thread: Enlisted Aircrew Questions
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7382 - Loadmaster/Aerial Refueling Observer/...
7382 - Loadmaster/Aerial Refueling Observer/ Airborne Radio Operator here.
I joined with the AG field, because I thought I would be a door gunner. I thought I would be like the guy from Full Metal... -
10-01-12, 10:30 PM
Thread: What to Do
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Some of them are. Some of them are not. I have...
Some of them are. Some of them are not. I have met some great corpsman, and I have met some dirtbags. I guess you could say the same about Marines too, though.
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09-27-12, 09:58 PM
Thread: Advice on the PFT Run
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There is really no "quick" way to improve your...
There is really no "quick" way to improve your run time so drastically in such a short amount of time. The best advice that I can give you, is to try to run the same event that you are trying to...
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09-08-12, 07:14 PM
Thread: Wannabe in need of advice.
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Thread has been re-opened, the profile has been...
Thread has been re-opened, the profile has been filled out.
My advice to you, is to sit down and talk to your significant other. Explain to her that you think that the Marine Corps is the only way... -
09-08-12, 07:10 PM
Thread: Drug Tests
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They also test for opiates, ie: Heroin . ...
They also test for opiates, ie: Heroin .
Steroid tests are quite expensive, and the will only test you for steroids if they suspect that you are using them. Steroid use can be dangerous, however.... -
09-08-12, 07:01 PM
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Your neighbors hating you will not disqualify you...
Your neighbors hating you will not disqualify you from the Marine Corps, or from a secret clearance. If you do not have any long term effects from your back injury, then the injury would not...
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09-08-12, 06:56 PM
Thread: Wannabe in need of advice.
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Topic closed until you have a complete profile...
Topic closed until you have a complete profile filled out besides a first and last name....site rules, which can be found in the poolee and Ask A Marine forums. When profile is complete, PM any...
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08-17-12, 07:23 PM
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I was a Marksmanship coach at MCRD Edson Range...
I was a Marksmanship coach at MCRD Edson Range (West Coast Boot Camp). If you go unqualified the first time you attempt to qualify, then you cannot get higher than marksman for that...
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08-10-12, 10:10 PM
Thread: Talk to a recruiter now or wait?
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If you are already 25, you should sign up as soon...
If you are already 25, you should sign up as soon as possible. While in the DEP program, you should have other people there to help you and motivate you to improve your run time.
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07-24-12, 03:12 AM
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My cousin went through something similar just a...
My cousin went through something similar just a few months ago. The real problem is that no matter what you do, it isn't right in boot camp. The best thing that your kid can do, is try to help out...
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07-23-12, 10:24 PM
Thread: Navy Federal CU before boot
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I would suggest getting the account that they...
I would suggest getting the account that they will give you by default in boot camp. If you wish to change banks after that, then do so after you are done with boot camp and MCT. The reason I say...
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07-23-12, 10:19 PM
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Pull ups are your money maker. 5 points per pull...
Pull ups are your money maker. 5 points per pull up will increase your PFT score drastically. I suggest doing a pyramid style workout, alternating between Pull ups and Push ups, or Pull ups and...
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07-23-12, 10:01 PM
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Tmckee94, If you were to pass each stage with...
Tmckee94,
If you were to pass each stage with the minimum requirement, you would not pass the PFT.
3 Pullups = 15 Points.
50 Sit ups = 50 Points
28.00 Minute 3 mile = 40 points
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07-23-12, 09:55 PM
Thread: Inquiries
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The 5900 MOS field has a very wide list of jobs,...
The 5900 MOS field has a very wide list of jobs, with very different types of responsibilities. Depending on the needs of the Marine Corps, and your personal test scores, you will be placed into one...
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07-23-12, 12:31 AM
Thread: MOS trouble
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Once you go to basic training with a specific...
Once you go to basic training with a specific contract, it will be nearly impossible for you to change it until you have been in the fleet for a specific amount of time. Did your recruiters tell you...
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07-22-12, 12:26 AM
Thread: Unit / Platoon designations
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josephd, There are 4th battalions other than...
josephd,
There are 4th battalions other than the female recruit training battalion. 4th battalion is most commonly a reserve unit, though.
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07-20-12, 09:06 PM
Thread: Unit / Platoon designations
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Josephd explained this perfectly. Any other...
Josephd explained this perfectly. Any other questions?
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07-20-12, 07:45 PM
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What is your ultimate goal? I assume your main...
What is your ultimate goal? I assume your main goal is to become a U.S. Marine. If that is the case, then you should do what is necessary to get into the Corps. You may not qualify for the job at the...
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