Will it help?

[jeremybug2]

I am new to this website, and I will be enlisting in the Marine Corps when I turn 17 in the DEP.

I was wondering if joining an Army ROTC would help me at all with preparing for Marine Recruit Camp. My school does not have a Marine ROTC.

Any opinions will be helpful.

Just some information about myself-- I am only 14, I will be 15 in July 09, so I have a good while to get into good shape before Recruit Training.

I am currently 5'8'' and 169 lbs. (Max for enlisting at my height is 203 lbs. Min. is 115 lbs.) I consider that a bit overweight but I can workout and fix that.

[PaidinBlood]

Ask this guy =====>

http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/member.php?u=54304

He seems to think it makes a world of difference..

[sparkie]

Yes,,,,, Join and take it serious. It won't make you a Marine,,,, But will give you some military bearing,,,,,,

[jeremybug2]

Alright I'll have to start as a private while everyone else in my class is a corporal, but I guess overcoming challenges is part of it.

[PaidinBlood]

You will surpass them in no time simply by doing what is expected of you. Put forth effort and you will blow them out of the water! Like the man said, it won't make you a Marine but every experience you bring to the Depot with you can help. (well, almost every experience...)

[kash]

Im in my JROTC at my school. Its Air Force though. I dont see it helping much except some military bearing, shinning shoes, and drill some(Air Force does drill way different im told). PT is horrible. Im sure if I brought a pull-up bar to school only 10 cadets could do a pull-up or two...
Then again our unit is really small. I think like 44 cadets.

[Wyoming]

You are 14.

Get one of those door pull-up thingys I see advertised on TV.

Use it.

Join the ROTC. It CAN teach discipline and bearing.

Forget about the private bit. Chesty started as one.


While you are at it there Bug, who the hell is Chesty?

[jeremybug2]

"Chesty" or Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller was a Lieutenant General in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is the most decorated Marine ever. He fought in WW2 and the Korean War.

Here is a list of his medals.

http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-medals/usa2.htm

Is this sufficient Corporal?

[Wyoming]

"Chesty" or Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller was a Lieutenant General in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is the most decorated Marine ever. He fought in WW2 and the Korean War.

Here is a list of his medals.

http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-medals/usa2.htm

Is this sufficient Corporal?

Great Google.

Now, this shows you can SEARCH.

Do so.



Now, why the phrase, 'Good Night Chesty, Wherever you are!'?

[jeremybug2]

The Phrase "Good night Chesty wherever you are." is used as a sign of respect to LtGen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. It is said that he showed contempt to magnificent grunts especially the junior enlisted.

[jeremybug2]

This phrase is also a common incantation to end a day at Boot Camp.

[PaidinBlood]

The Phrase "Good night Chesty wherever you are." is used as a sign of respect to LtGen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. It is said that he showed contempt to magnificent grunts especially the junior enlisted.

Not sure if that is the word you were looking for. Relax and try to remember your native tongue...

[Enigmatic]

Not sure if that is the word you were looking for. Relax and try to remember your native tongue...

Sadly, these days more kids turn to urbandictionary.com than to actual dictionaries. But this kid's got potential. I already like him more than his 19 year old counterparts.

[PaidinBlood]

Sadly, these days more kids turn to urbandictionary.com than to actual dictionaries. But this kid's got potential. I already like him more than his 19 year old counterparts.

Without a doubt. Does his own research and is polite and eager. Must Promote.

[Marine84]

Yes, it will help. I took it all four years in high school and loved it (just didn't like it that it was Army).