Wannabes:What do you want to do in the Marine Corps?

[GavinL91]

Now that I see there are some out there,just wanna see your plans?

[DonoHAM]

Plan 1:

Graduate High School with a Associates Degree go to a local college and get a Bach. Degree and then become an Officer. And make a career out of the Marines

I would like to go 03xx Officer.

Plan 2: After High School enlist in the Marines and grad. Boot Camp and get into the field of 03xx and attempt to make a career out of the Marines.

[Drill for life]

I already enlisted as 03XX(11) I want to eventually be a drill instructor and teach MCJROTC or NJROTC when I retire.

[nrml1]

I want to Join.

[GavinL91]

For now graduate hs and dep by the end of the year,lose my weight,then enlist

[Bubba911]

Same boat as Gavin. Finish high school, lose weight working in the heat at a camp for the summer, dep, then enlist. Aiming for the 35XX(21) mos.

[SP00N]

For me ahhhhh, enlist by the end of the year,(0311)or(0341,mortar), im in good enough shape now, I need to cut down some muscle mass to help my long distance running (im sure boot will do that). I hear Recon is fun maybe pull for that, Battalion or Force, no matter im sure there both good times. Then maybe if I stick around for a while look in to the Warrant Officer Program.

[USMChopeful1178]

My dream is that once I finish high school I'll be able to join the Corps and get into the 0300 field. Right now I'm not really sure what I want to do or what I want out of life and I'm hoping that the Marines will help me do this while also becoming a man.

I have met only several Marines in my life but the way they conduct themselves even in everyday activity is what impresses me so much and I hope to be the same way. I'm not really sure what I will do once I get out of the Corps but if I like it enough I may consider making a career of it. If not I'm sure that I'll be able to find something and I will be happy knowing that I will be able to live life with no regrets:marine:

[Lisa 23]

USMChopeful1178, you may want to fill out all of your profile so the Marines who are going to answer any questions that you may have, know who they are talking to, and read the site rules in the poolee and the Ask A Marine forums also. :thumbup:

[NC from NC]

I want to be a mechanic or engineer. I still haven't decided if I want to go into the Marines or another branch yet. Thats the only reason I'm here, in order to find out if it would be best for me.

[cadet78]

Get NROTC scholarship or go "College Program",
then try and become the best 03XX Marine Officer I can be.
I don't know how long I will be in,
The way I want to judge my service length is by how good of an officer I am. If I am a poor officer while in the Corps I will do my best to get out ASAP. If I find that I am leading well then I guess I will stay in a while.

However, I will never really know how long until I am actually in with a commission and a few years in the fleet under my belt.

By the way I have been a wannabe for about five years know.

-C

[Topology]

First and foremost, I just want to be a Marine. However, if I could pick anything it would be 03XX or 0861.

[Rocky C]

I Wanna Be A Recon Ranger, I Wanna Live The Life of Danger !!!

[Munkwy]

I really want to be 0311 but I'm probably going to go with an 06xx MOS

[Lisa 23]

I really want to be 0311 but I'm probably going to go with an 06xx MOS
Well, if you've seen a recruiter yet, he/she would've told you that females aren't allowed to go infantry, and so would've your cousin that you say is in the Marine Corps.

[Munkwy]

yea i posted this before you told me that

[cadet78]

Get NROTC scholarship or go "College Program",
then try and become the best 03XX Marine Officer I can be.
I don't know how long I will be in,
The way I want to judge my service length is by how good of an officer I am. If I am a poor officer while in the Corps I will do my best to get out ASAP. If I find that I am leading well then I guess I will stay in a while.

However, I will never really know how long until I am actually in with a commission and a few years in the fleet under my belt.

By the way I have been a wannabe for about five years know.

-C

to add on to my last post if anyone has any good NROTC interview tips PLEASE let me know.
Thanks,
-C

[Socal2361]

Get NROTC scholarship or go "College Program",
then try and become the best 03XX Marine Officer I can be.
I don't know how long I will be in,
The way I want to judge my service length is by how good of an officer I am. If I am a poor officer while in the Corps I will do my best to get out ASAP. If I find that I am leading well then I guess I will stay in a while.

However, I will never really know how long until I am actually in with a commission and a few years in the fleet under my belt.

By the way I have been a wannabe for about five years know.

-C
In case you didn't know you don't get to pick your MOS as an officer, you get a wish list while in TBS, which is the school you go to right after OCS. Depending on how well you do against your peers determines if you get what you want or not. Also officers can give up their commission at any time they want.

[cadet78]

In case you didn't know you don't get to pick your MOS as an officer, you get a wish list while in TBS, which is the school you go to right after OCS. Depending on how well you do against your peers determines if you get what you want or not. Also officers can give up their commission at any time they want.


I understand that, I just want infantry. It is at the top of my list.

[Meagan92]

My plan is to enlist here at the end of march, go to boot camp in october, and be on active duty for about 4 years, then when thats all done go to college to become a general surgeon!:D

[Zurmi]

Well, after these last three months of High School, I plan on going to a local community college for 2 years to earn my Associates in Criminal Justice.

I'll be 18 in December, so I want to discuss the training options whilst in College whether I can go to Boot Camp and SOI during the summers, or if that is only an option for Reservists.

Anyways, once I do sign up, i'm hoping for a Uniform Zulu (UZ) contract which will guarantee a spot to try out for Recon. If I make it, then woohoo I can join the CIA and become part of the Special Activities Division. If not, then no big deal, i'll be an 03 Marine.

[GavinL91]

Well, after these last three months of High School, I plan on going to a local community college for 2 years to earn my Associates in Criminal Justice.

I'll be 18 in December, so I want to discuss the training options whilst in College whether I can go to Boot Camp and SOI during the summers, or if that is only an option for Reservists.

Anyways, once I do sign up, i'm hoping for a Uniform Zulu (UZ) contract which will guarantee a spot to try out for Recon. If I make it, then woohoo I can join the CIA and become part of the Special Activities Division. If not, then no big deal, i'll be an 03 Marine.

I hope your parents aren't forcing you to go to school.My moms trying to get me to go into the 2 yr college deal.A friend of mine who is a recruiter says parents do that to try and stall you from joining and get you caught up in school.I'm 18 and my only setback is my weight,and I don't have the balls to remind her(I told her 2 summers ago)

Just hope this is your decision bro:thumbup:

[BulletFedWrrior]

Go on my two year LDS full time mission, PT and Study for ASVAB. Enlist right after mission or Get an associates degree, join reserves, finish Bachelors. 0311/0313/0321/1833

PFT
Pull ups 15
Crunches 50?
1.5 Mile 13:00ish

pre-ASVAB 45

[Joshjames1234]

Musician. I'm already guaranteed a spot in the First Marine Division Band at Camp Pendleton for early 2011, after I finish the School of Music. Can't wait!

[Mtnman]

Already got a Bach. degree in Residential Construction Masonry Management. Enlisted last June and I'm set for 1300 or 3500(vehicle repair). I'm thinking on going career but we'll see how I like it before I make that decision. If I do then I'll go officer and see what happens

[Yonkers]

Graduate PI -> aircraft mechanic -> flight crew chief -> make career somehow

[Cruz92]

Graduate High School in June 3'rd 2010. <br />
Go to bootcamp (parris island) June 14'th 2010. <br />
Graduate Bootcamp September 10'th 2010 <br />
After MOS School (0431), try and attend college on offduty <br />
Or online...

[BulletFedWrrior]

I talked to an Army Colonel today for a few hours. He said that the guys he knew/knows took 15 years to get their Assosiates Degree. I was determined to be enlisted and go to college, but after our...

[Poolee Redding]

i will be going in 6 months to boot camp and after my 8 year contract of 6 active and 2 reserve is up i will hopefully re-enlist and try and get that full 20 years. That is if i make it out alright which i have no fears of because im sure i will be AOK

[MarinesFTW]

i will be going in 6 months to boot camp and after my 8 year contract of 6 active and 2 reserve is up i will hopefully re-enlist and try and get that full 20 years. That is if i make it out alright which i have no fears of because im sure i will be AOK

You have a contract of 6 years Active and 2 years in the IRR. You dont have to wait to reenlist. I dont know how long it will be for you to reenlist but you do not have to wait until your IRR is up to do it, you can do it while your still active.


This isn't ment to offend anyone, but why do so many people want to become a super secret James Bond guy in the FBI. Cruz's post brought it to mind, and its not just him, its many people who always want to try and become one. I dont know if it really is your dream or if its because of James Bond but I can tell you this right now, its not. I dont know if it's just me or what.. Carry on fellow Poolee's

[MarinesFTW]

Go on my two year LDS full time mission, PT and Study for ASVAB. Enlist right after mission or Get an associates degree, join reserves, finish Bachelors. 0311/0313/0321/1833

PFT
Pull ups 15
Crunches 50?
1.5 Mile 13:00ish

pre-ASVAB 45

You claim to be a Poolee in the DEP but you stated you have not enlisted and you do not have a ship date, there for you are still a wannabe and are not a Poolee, please contact a Mod and have account changed to the correct status.

[Cruz92]

I talked to an Army Colonel today for a few hours. He said that the guys he knew/knows took 15 years to get their Assosiates Degree. I was determined to be enlisted and go to college, but after our conversation I've decided to go to school and do the ROTC or PLC program. Also, instead of infantry/recon I'm leaning more toward EOD and POG jobs. Every Marine's a Rifleman, so why not be a trained killer, and also be trained in other things as well?


:usmc:


yeh, but he probably was not really motivated to get his degree. I will.
Say we wake up at 0600 for PT
dont start work until 0800, let's say I have a 10 hour day, i get off at 1800
so I have 12 hours to spare right?
everyday I will use 8 of those hours for sleep, then 4 for school.
Going to be a no-fun stressfull 4 years. But it'll be worth it.

[pooleeDavis]

I Want to graduate june 4th 2010
Got to PI June 28th 2010
Becom a 1371
Volunteer for DI after A Few years
and try to get as much out of the Corps as I can

[nicka495]

well I am going in as a 0651-Information Systems Specialist/Data Network Specialist and once i get my degree, i will work to become an Officer and try to get into a 03XX contract

[NinjaMerdman]

I'm shipping off to MCRDPI on April 5th (a week and a half) and am going as 8152 Security Force Guard. Once that two year billet is up, I'm going to try out for Recon. If I don't make it, then I am going to apply for the MECEP program and hopefully get my commission after I finish school. I'm going to try for flight school!

-Duke!

[richshaver]

My plans are to finish high school, enlist and graduate and hoping I can get 0321 mos.

[legioXvance]

i want to be a mustang officer, so naturally, i must serve enlisted first, make corporal and then apply for MECEP or the Officer Boost program to get to get to MECEP if i can't get their directly. I hope to be a ground officer, but i'll do whatever the Corps wants me to do. :flag:

[Poolee Minick]

0311 al the ****ing way!!!!:iwo:

[Oohrah Devildog]

0311 - Security Forces I leave for Boot camp in a month

[Tenpoops]

i wanna be John Basilione. but i'll settle for field radio operator.

[SteveWiese]

i have yet to take the asvab, (i know:(. im just waiting till i graduate till i take it, i can't get out of school to take it)

but i want to be a 5812 MP Working Dog Handler in the Marines. or 7051 fire crash and Rescue,

i should get running more, although i can run a 10-11 minute 1.5 mile easy

[Nate2004]

How are you a poolee/dep if you haven't even taken the ASVAB?

[Private Brown]

Notice under his name.

[Nate2004]

It just changed then, since when i posted it said "Poolee/Dep"

[Private Brown]

He may have just got jumpy. Good luck on your ASVAB. I'm sure you will do fine. I made an 88 and had 10+ unanswered questions. I'm not happy with that score at all though. I qualify for any job I want in the Marine Corps (or at least that is what my recruiter says).

[scubadiveFWB]

im going in a a b6 ground ops. i go to basic june 28th 2010. i want to go E.O.D. but you cant enlist straight into that. so i plan on doing 4 years wherever the corps wants me then crosstraining.