View Full Version : Cant wait to be a MARINE
JayFromBk
04-20-11, 11:00 AM
Hello everyone, i am brand new to this website and have been reading the forums since 6:30am this morning. For a while now i wanted to be a MARINE, and by the looks of it i will enlist soon enough. Just watched Ears Open, Eyeballs Click.. and not only did it freak me out, but it hyped me up as well. The years keep passing by, and im 23 years old now. Im working full time now doing heating and air conditioning work, and every morning i wake up doing something that i dont want to, and it is killing me. Im in the best shape of my life, i just lost a bit more than 20 pounds by doing calestetics and dieiting properly. In addition, doing some brazilian jiu jitsu which i have come to love. Im pretty short, standing at 5 foot 6 155lbs .. i hope that wont be a problem when i enlist. Something i am worried about though is that, i have a star of david tattoo on my upper left arm.. it is not visable in short sleeves though. Im just worried about what others would say when they see it at boot camp. Either way within the next few days i will be visiting a US MARINES recruiter to discuss this further. If possible, it would be great to hear some feedback.. Thank you!
Lisa 23
04-20-11, 11:52 AM
As far as your weight for your height is concerned, you're fine.....as for the tattoo, you'll have to discuss that with a recruiter. He/she will be able to give you the most up-to-date info on that.
Good luck to you. :thumbup:
JayFromBk
04-20-11, 12:15 PM
Thank you very much for your input, much appreciated.
Cpl Heglar
04-20-11, 12:48 PM
Im working full time now doing heating and air conditioning work, and every morning i wake up doing something that i dont want to, and it is killing me.
Welcome to life my friend. My wife asked me why don't you stop complaining about your job and find something you enjoy doing. I replied because drinking beer won't pay the bills.
Salute!
:iwo:
crazymjb
04-20-11, 06:41 PM
I wouldn't worry about that tattoo. Plenty of guys have all sorts of religious and just plane stupid tattoos. Heck, a kid in my plt has the order of the Jedi tattoo on his shoulder. I doubt anyone will give you crap for it.
Mike
Sgt Leprechaun
04-20-11, 07:06 PM
It depends, tat wise. If it's not visible below a short sleeve, and it's just what you say it is, shouldn't be an issue, although it will likely still require a waiver. Don't see any other problems, good luck with the recruiter~!
And welcome to the site!
A google search led me to the MCO on Tattoos: http://www.marines.mil/news/messages/Pages/MARADMIN029-10.aspx
Your height and weight will not be a problem, either: http://www.*************/military-fitness/marine-corps-fitness-requirements/usmc-weight-charts
You'll find that if you look the right way, google will answer a lot of questions and save you a lot of time. Aside from that, good luck with joining the Marine Corps.
Sgt Leprechaun
04-20-11, 07:36 PM
AJ is correct. One note though, while google is great, make sure you are looking at the most 'current' MCO or document, i.e. the one with the latest date on it. Google will sometimes pull up historical docs that have since been changed.
JayFromBk
04-20-11, 09:37 PM
Thank you everyone, the community on this website is great!
Sgt Leprechaun
04-20-11, 10:00 PM
It's actually easy when the person follows the site rules, runs a search, and is polite and respectful...
Jus' sayin...
Good luck!
JayFromBk
04-21-11, 10:33 PM
Went to the recruiter today, and scheduled my asvab.. might as well keep you guys up to date!
AL49BGN
04-21-11, 11:23 PM
:thumbup:Good Luck
JayFromBk
04-22-11, 04:49 PM
had to reschedule my asvab due to personal reasons, but spoke to my recruiter about an aprox bootcamp date. If i leave around october il have infantry available to me which is what i want over anything else. I was looking at Rifleman/mortar man for infantry units.. in addition i was also looking at field artillery. Most definitley would like some feedback Marines :)
Tennessee Top
04-22-11, 06:06 PM
Be more specific...feedback on what exactly (can't read your mind).
JayFromBk
04-22-11, 06:09 PM
Haha yea my statement was surely vague.. well on those particular mos's.. what's involved, what u prefer, etc .. thank you.
Lisa 23
04-22-11, 06:16 PM
had to reschedule my asvab due to personal reasons, but spoke to my recruiter about an aprox bootcamp date. If i leave around october il have infantry available to me which is what i want over anything else. I was looking at Rifleman/mortar man for infantry units.. in addition i was also looking at field artillery. Most definitley would like some feedback Marines :)
Not to come across like a smart azz, but show some initiative and do a search on the site. The MOS's you want feedback on have been covered before.
JayFromBk
04-22-11, 07:42 PM
You're right.
USNAviator
04-22-11, 07:59 PM
Not to come across like a smart azz, but show some initiative and do a search on the site. The MOS's you want feedback on have been covered before.
Not going to happen Lisa, you're one of the best on here to give advice. What you try to do is point them in a direction that will teach all that self initiative will serve you well in the military. You encounter a problem, over come it yourself
JayFromBk
04-22-11, 08:07 PM
Already took care of it, thank you .. I'll continue to post when i have updates on my situation.
SGT7477
04-22-11, 09:42 PM
Not going to happen Lisa, you're one of the best on here to give advice. What you try to do is point them in a direction that will teach all that self initiative will serve you well in the military. You encounter a problem, over come it yourself
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome, Semper Fidelis.:flag:
SGT7477
04-22-11, 09:46 PM
Hello everyone, i am brand new to this website and have been reading the forums since 6:30am this morning. For a while now i wanted to be a MARINE, and by the looks of it i will enlist soon enough. Just watched Ears Open, Eyeballs Click.. and not only did it freak me out, but it hyped me up as well. The years keep passing by, and im 23 years old now. Im working full time now doing heating and air conditioning work, and every morning i wake up doing something that i dont want to, and it is killing me. Im in the best shape of my life, i just lost a bit more than 20 pounds by doing calestetics and dieiting properly. In addition, doing some brazilian jiu jitsu which i have come to love. Im pretty short, standing at 5 foot 6 155lbs .. i hope that wont be a problem when i enlist. Something i am worried about though is that, i have a star of david tattoo on my upper left arm.. it is not visable in short sleeves though. Im just worried about what others would say when they see it at boot camp. Either way within the next few days i will be visiting a US MARINES recruiter to discuss this further. If possible, it would be great to hear some feedback.. Thank you! Good Luck with your journey young man, Semper Fidelis.
Tennessee Top
04-23-11, 12:00 AM
Recruit platoons are physically put together with the tallest recruits towards the front. Like me, you will be on the "short end" at the rear. You will notice, on forced marches, you will practically be running to keep up with the platoon which always sucked for me. Also, some of the taller stations on the obstacle course can be extra-challenging for us "short rounds" but it's all good.
Good luck to you.
SGT7477
04-23-11, 08:19 AM
Recruit platoons are physically put together with the tallest recruits towards the front. Like me, you will be on the "short end" at the rear. You will notice, on forced marches, you will practically be running to keep up with the platoon which always sucked for me. Also, some of the taller stations on the obstacle course can be extra-challenging for us "short rounds" but it's all good.
Good luck to you.
I was on the short end too Top, but someone has to bring up the rear, Semper Fidelis.:D