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04-23-10, 10:52 AM
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On the west coast, everyone graduates in Dress...
On the west coast, everyone graduates in Dress Blue Charlies or Dress Blue Deltas. East coast graduates in one of the service uniforms from what my PI brothers have told me.
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I went to Pendleton for MCT. I didn't really like...
I went to Pendleton for MCT. I didn't really like the first couple weeks. I think I was just bummed about leaving home. After I got over that, MCT got better. You get liberty every weekend which is...
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03-30-10, 07:37 PM
Thread: Ears, open. Eyeballs, click.
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Cool thanks for the update. My J-hat was in...
Cool thanks for the update.
My J-hat was in the fleet with the kid that got hit in the head with the toilet paper roll. They called him "toilet paper boy" or something like that. -
03-30-10, 07:31 PM
Thread: Prescription Ballistic Sunglasses
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Just wear BCG's!
Just wear BCG's!
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03-30-10, 07:24 PM
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Are they planning on flying to Parris Island? Air...
Are they planning on flying to Parris Island? Air fare isn't cheap.
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03-30-10, 07:15 PM
Thread: Getting LCpl on PTAD
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Thanks again for all the advice Marines. Just...
Thanks again for all the advice Marines. Just curious, is there certain requirements for e-1 to e-3's? Do I need to get certain MCI's done before LCpl?
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03-28-10, 04:08 PM
Thread: Getting LCpl on PTAD
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Beltayn- I see what you're saying about free...
Beltayn- I see what you're saying about free leave and spending this time to study hard. But I see PTAD also as an opportunity to: get my stuff from home, talk to the poolees & younger brother about...
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03-28-10, 03:57 PM
Thread: Getting LCpl on PTAD
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Thanks for all the replies Marines. Like Moss...
Thanks for all the replies Marines. Like Moss said, I've been told by quite a few junior Marines and nco's that some of the classes weren't starting until October.
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03-27-10, 06:35 PM
Thread: Rifle Scores
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Ours was "cut the target in half with the front...
Ours was "cut the target in half with the front sight post." Worked very well for me.
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03-27-10, 06:34 PM
Thread: I need help
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I love the Marine Corps and am proud of my...
I love the Marine Corps and am proud of my decision. However there is times I'm jealous of my lazy friends who went to college. I'm not saying college students in general are lazy, but my friends...
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03-27-10, 06:29 PM
Thread: Transportation on and around Bases
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It just depends. If you have a car then YES bring...
It just depends. If you have a car then YES bring it to your first duty station as quick as possible. My MOS school is over a year long so I'm going to be bringing my car out here pretty soon.
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03-27-10, 06:27 PM
Thread: I want to be a Marine
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You need 15 college credits...that is not that...
You need 15 college credits...that is not that much. Community College is relatively inexpensive.
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03-27-10, 06:25 PM
Thread: Another USMC question.
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I never really understood how IRR worked. You're...
I never really understood how IRR worked. You're a civilian now, but you're expected to just hop back into battle?
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03-27-10, 06:22 PM
Thread: Shin Splints!!!
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I was in MRP for a month. The majority of...
I was in MRP for a month. The majority of injuries are from stress fractures which is kind of in a way extreme shin splints. I started to get shin splints while I was in MRP from being told I wasn't...
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03-27-10, 06:02 PM
Thread: Rifle Scores
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I thought shooting expert was pretty easy. Just...
I thought shooting expert was pretty easy. Just listen to your coaches/pmi. The most important thing is sight alignment/sight picture. Also POSITIVE MINDSET. In boot camp, the majority of recruits...
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03-27-10, 05:39 PM
Thread: Getting LCpl on PTAD
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Getting LCpl on PTAD
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I am seeking your advice/opinions about getting your crossed rifles from PTAD (recruiters assistance)? Is it a bad idea? Do you think any less of Marines who earn it that way rather... -
02-19-10, 02:51 PM
Thread: enlisting with a four year degree
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There are quite a few programs to go from...
There are quite a few programs to go from enlisted to officer route. But if you already have a degree, why not go straight to OCS?
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02-16-10, 01:51 AM
Thread: just graduated mcrdsd
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Ha I was in your platoon up until T-18 and then...
Ha I was in your platoon up until T-18 and then got dropped to MRP. Lima company was crazy I remember!
I really missed the SDI, he was awesome.
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02-16-10, 01:38 AM
Thread: Finally got the Call
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Congrats. Stay out of trouble. No drinking,...
Congrats. Stay out of trouble. No drinking, speeding, etc.
October? That sucks. Your ass is going to be cold. And you're from the east coast, enjoy PI. I used to live about 20 minutes from you... -
02-13-10, 01:45 AM
Thread: Graduated Today. Stop Stressing About Boot
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Graduated Today. Stop Stressing About Boot
Sup devil pups. I just graduated today India Company, Plt 3203 (Honor Platoon). Spent an extra month on depot for a rib fracture. It sucked, but I moved on.
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11-09-08, 12:28 AM
Thread: For those possibly going into the AAV field
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Hey pretty cool videos. Question, is this at Del...
Hey pretty cool videos. Question, is this at Del Mar Beach? I've seen tracker Marines training at Del Mar when I use to live in California and thought it was awesome when they entered the surf.
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20090525 Parris Island 1371/Reserves
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08-04-08, 11:29 PM
Thread: My Two Days at MEPS
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Hey Pinoytib- First, congrats on your weight...
Hey Pinoytib-
First, congrats on your weight loss. That's awesome you're worked so hard for your goal.
Second, I wouldn't worry too much about your surgery. I just dep'd in 7 days ago at the...
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