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12-02-11, 01:27 PM
Thread: Reserve MP or combat engineer help
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Combat engineer here. You're not really...
Combat engineer here.
You're not really looking for mines as much as you're looking for IEDs nowadays. But engineers do everything - mine-sweeping, bridging, breaching, fortifications,... -
12-02-11, 01:17 PM
Thread: MOS Questions! leave in one month!
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1371, combat engineer, here. What do you wanna...
1371, combat engineer, here. What do you wanna know?
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12-02-11, 01:12 PM
Thread: Unique question about enlisting
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I'm almost positive that there is a specific...
I'm almost positive that there is a specific contract for the 18XX field, but I'm not 100% sure. However, I can call up my recruiter and get you a definite answer, or I'll let you know when I start...
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12-02-11, 01:00 PM
Thread: Leaving to bootcamp!
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13XX means, more than likely, you'll either be an...
13XX means, more than likely, you'll either be an engineer or a heavy equipment operator. However, if you signed the CM contract, you might also end up in the Utilities field (11XX) which could put...
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07-18-11, 06:01 PM
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Yep, can't forget about utilities. Electricians...
Yep, can't forget about utilities. Electricians and water dogs.
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06-09-11, 12:05 AM
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Thank you for the feedback, Sergeant. But, to...
Thank you for the feedback, Sergeant. But, to clarify, I'm not really concerned with the movement from here to Camp Pendleton; I realize I do not rate to have belongings moved from here to there....
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06-08-11, 11:47 PM
Thread: ?'s about female marines
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Well, just to answer the immediate question; you...
Well, just to answer the immediate question; you can go into any MOS except those in the 03XX, 08XX and 18XX fields. Those are all infantry, field artillery, and tanks/AAVs. However, don't let...
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06-08-11, 11:35 PM
Thread: Graduated Bootcamp!!
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About time, Scar. I remember we shipped around...
About time, Scar. I remember we shipped around the same time, and we used to tear the Poolee forum up! Congrats.
You made it.
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06-08-11, 11:23 PM
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PCS, Overseas Shipping, Marine Corps Orders and Regs?
Good evening, Marines!
I'm a newly-minted 1371 out here at Courthouse Bay, and I have a few questions to ask. My permanent duty station is set to be Camp Pendleton, and from what I've been told by... -
04-19-11, 04:18 PM
Thread: Current in demand MOS
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I couldn't tell you about tanks, but I can tell...
I couldn't tell you about tanks, but I can tell you that the Marine Corps Engineer School is currently backed-up, however that doesn't necessarily reflect on the needs of the Fleet. Combat Engineers...
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01-29-11, 01:49 PM
Thread: To those that've tried P90X,
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Preparing physically will help you get through...
Preparing physically will help you get through boot camp but recruits quickly find out that it's all mental and emotional. I'm sure you've heard that before, but you really wont believe it until...
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01-28-11, 07:14 PM
Thread: To those that've tried P90X,
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P90X is a great program, and if you stick with it...
P90X is a great program, and if you stick with it you WILL lose weight and get in shape. Don't worry about what boot camp PT or Marine PT will be like right now, just do your best to get in shape and...
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01-24-11, 04:30 AM
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To be honest, if you've got a general idea of...
To be honest, if you've got a general idea of what they are before you leave, you'll be fine... Your drill instructors will have ditties for you to scream at the top of your lungs on a regular basis...
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01-24-11, 04:24 AM
Thread: I earned my EGA
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Tell me about it. I felt like I had to look over...
Tell me about it. I felt like I had to look over my shoulder everywhere I went once I was in Savannah.
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01-23-11, 12:46 PM
Thread: I earned my EGA
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Mangiapane! It's too bad we didn't end up in the...
Mangiapane! It's too bad we didn't end up in the same platoon but we made it anyhow! Feels good to be off the Island, huh?
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01-23-11, 12:41 PM
Thread: Guess who's back!
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I just typed up all the addresses I needed on a...
I just typed up all the addresses I needed on a sheet of paper and kept it folded up but I knew plenty of people who got away with taking a small address book. I'd just go with the address sheet...
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01-23-11, 12:33 PM
Thread: Guess who's back!
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Guess who's back!
It's been a long 13 weeks but I made it; I earned the Title of United States Marine on 14 Jan 2011 and graduated 21 Jan 2011. If you have any questions I'd be more than happy to answer them or just...
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10-22-10, 02:13 PM
Thread: hello my fellow poolees
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Good luck, poolee! :thumbup: Get some!
Good luck, poolee! :thumbup: Get some!
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10-21-10, 03:50 PM
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Well, one, you should stop running on in and take...
Well, one, you should stop running on in and take it easy for a little bit. Two, you should have it checked out. Three, yes, tell your recruiter. You won't get discharged, but your ship date MAY be...
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10-21-10, 02:49 PM
Thread: Facebook-Marine Connect
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I just got on this too! I'm the only poolee from...
I just got on this too! I'm the only poolee from Anchorage, AK if anyone wants to add me or anything.
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10-21-10, 02:18 PM
Thread: Letters to Recruits
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10-21-10, 02:05 AM
Thread: accepting thanks
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I usually tell people straight, "I'm not a Marine...
I usually tell people straight, "I'm not a Marine yet; I haven't earned it, but thank you." I've had quite a few Marines and Marine family members come up to me when I'm at the pull-up booth with the...
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10-20-10, 10:47 PM
Thread: i have a weight dilemma help me!
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Haha, you and me both. I'm down to 138, but I'm...
Haha, you and me both. I'm down to 138, but I'm ready to get lean and defined!
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10-20-10, 09:27 PM
Thread: i have a weight dilemma help me!
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You know your sh!t, I'll give you that much....
You know your sh!t, I'll give you that much. :thumbup: And if anything, I'm more into BF% rather than weight.
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10-20-10, 04:55 PM
Thread: i have a weight dilemma help me!
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There's actually a study that shows the number of...
There's actually a study that shows the number of meals and their spacing throughout the day don't actually have a significant impact on your metabolism, but moreso on curbing cravings and keeping...
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