Female Marine Recruits

[CBRN5711Tech]

I got a real dumb question, alright so most of my questions have been dumb irregardless, what does gunny mean? I kept seeing it in some of the stickies.

Irregardless isn't a word. I just thought I'd point that out.

[PaidinBlood]

No it isn't, but I'm going to go with Gonzo's evaluation of this young lady. Couldn't have picked a better name but I think she'll do fine. I mean she fvcks up here and there but she doesn't get all butt-hurt when someone corrects her. Those were the most successful Marines that I can remember. You'll go far, Beth, just keep studying and remember who you are.

I might have missed this, but what's your status with a contract?

[Petz]

let's just leave it alone... I've seen maybe one female posting in this thread... how many of you "men" have gone through female recruit training??? none of you could even serve any role in it except MAYBE at the Bn level administrative roles.... but I doubt there are many males.

[WrkInPrgres21]

Irregardless isn't a word. I just thought I'd point that out.

dictionary.com

irregardless

adverb

regardless; a combination of irrespective and regardless sometimes used humorously

With all due respect, not trying to be a bunghole but it is.

[WrkInPrgres21]

No it isn't, but I'm going to go with Gonzo's evaluation of this young lady. Couldn't have picked a better name but I think she'll do fine. I mean she fvcks up here and there but she doesn't get all butt-hurt when someone corrects her. Those were the most successful Marines that I can remember. You'll go far, Beth, just keep studying and remember who you are.

I might have missed this, but what's your status with a contract?

eleven lbs over the max for recruits cause honestly i got big knockers cant help it so i gotta drop that and then sign so i gave myself til feb 24th to lose that in the meantime im a guest poolee with my recruit office -- and thanks a lot for the support I didnt claim to know anything going into this thats why I ask a lot of questions I work hard i keep my head down and I'm determined, its slow going but I'll get there and thats all that matters. Afterall if being a Marine was easy, anyone could do it.

***Butt-hurt hahahaha

[WrkInPrgres21]

I cannot think of another poolee or Marine friend who chose a more appropriate handle for themselves....but I got faith in you.....

I picked the name because it is completely accurate I don't claim to know anything about the service and I'm here to work hard to make the most out of my life and hopefully become one of the few and the proud!
Thanks for the support any helpful advice would be much appreciated!

[WrkInPrgres21]

Haven't you looked at our rank structures, Gunny is short for GySgt?

Haven't gotten that far yet, admittedly I have a lot to learn.

[KawiGunny]

Amazing, no questions like, "How can I get faster/stronger?" no "Where can I get knowledge for boot camp?" no "I'm ready to do whatever it takes" just a bunch of can I shave my legs, I hate panty hose, can I wear high thighs? and are female Marines nasty...

What an outstanding thread.

Sometimes I feel like I'm losing hope in the poolees. Maybe I'm becoming an irritable salt dog like some of the other Marines on here. Maybe Iraq is getting to me. Maybe the lack of showers and shaving with ice water has gotten to me. I don't know what it is but if these are the crop of people that are joining the ranks of my Corps that are eventually going to replace me in a combat zone, just don't even bother.

I'll stay here and carry on the fight with my LCpls and PFCs that actually want to do **** beneficial for their country, that worry about whether or not their M2 is timed correctly and their NVGs have fresh batteries. Not the ones that worry about high thighs and panty hose and ****.

You still in country? What unit and MOS?

[KawiGunny]

honestly i got big knockers

Words ain't sh!t without pictures.

Just kidding. Keep asking your questions. Shows you have a great deal of concern for becoming a Marine and doing the right thing.

[WrkInPrgres21]

Words ain't sh!t without pictures.

Just kidding. Keep asking your questions. Shows you have a great deal of concern for becoming a Marine and doing the right thing.

Haha thanks, I'll load pictures eventually. In the meantime as far as questions... How does one earn a bloodstripe my recruiter is very proud of his and I have no idea how he earned it or what it means I'm too new for my own good I think sometimes heh.

[KawiGunny]

Haha thanks, I'll load pictures eventually. In the meantime as far as questions... How does one earn a bloodstripe my recruiter is very proud of his and I have no idea how he earned it or what it means I'm too new for my own good I think sometimes heh.

First... another way to loose weight is get rid of that looser you live with. Pretty bad he can't make weekend drill with the Army. As mentioned in your other thread.

Second..... The blood strip is something you earn by becoming an NCO (Cpl).

[Enigmatic]

Haha thanks, I'll load pictures eventually. In the meantime as far as questions... How does one earn a bloodstripe my recruiter is very proud of his and I have no idea how he earned it or what it means I'm too new for my own good I think sometimes heh.

The new school way is, you pick up Corporal, NCO, Non-Commissioned Officer. The old school way was....well, we wont get into that. Do you read? Maybe we could recommend some books that could help you out...

[WrkInPrgres21]

The new school way is, you pick up Corporal, NCO, Non-Commissioned Officer. The old school way was....well, we wont get into that. Do you read? Maybe we could recommend some books that could help you out...

Yes I do and I would greatly appreciate it!

[Bonzack]

i know in other branches during basic theres a lot of animosity(sp?) with the women in the barracks... Ive heard personal testimonies from other military branches of how the women are nasty to eachother and get in fights at night when no ones around... I hope thats not true of the marines with all i hear about the brotherhood and the bond between the men and women is that its strong and they always look out for eachother i hope that holds true as far as not having to worry that the woman next to me in basic will want to beat my butt for no apparent reason cause they have some kind of complex instead of working towards completing basic together as a team... any thoughts comments personal experiences??

on a side not... men get to shave their beards... do women get to do their legs... prob a dumb question (although we are required to bring pantyhose... can we actually have thigh highs i hate pantyhose) but my recruiter is a guy and admits to not knowing the details of what goes on with female details of the women marine recruites.... anyone with help on that would be greatly appreciated... im enlisting on 24feb2009 then doing delayed entry for roughly 3 months based off the date i get from meps when i go

O and final thought here recruiter said our tours are for 7 months and sometimes less depending on need unlike the army which is 18 months is that true or a line of crap... ive had part in dealing with recruiters with my fiance' he's in the army reserves and did not have a good experience at all...

It all depends on your platoon. A lot of the time we fought...A LOT. When it comes down to it though, they're your sisters and MOST of them will always help you out when you need it. Don't worry about that.

As far as shaving your legs...the only guys you'll be seeing really are your PMI's and coaches on the ranges..the other male recruits..you dont see them, nor do you want to. They're just as nasty as you are.
So dont worry about it.

Every special privilage that you will get, such as shaving and washing your hair, you WILL earn it. They dont care if your doing a company commanders inspection, they'll pit you. They did it to me. I still passed to. (i was in the damn pit almost everyday so I knew how to get straightened up fast)


Just do what they tell you. Everything goes a lot better when you dont know what your doing, and you just do it.

Remember! Hurry up and wait!

[commdog7]

I got a Blood Stripe question for all you Motivators out there. We know that the blood stripe is awarded to NCOs for bravery at Chapultepec, but why are officers allowed to wear it? [Jeopardy music...]