A few questions

[Lisa 23]

You know, I see to many young men and women coming here and worrying about what they can do after a days work is done with instead of worrying about becoming a Marine. Yeah, it's nice to ask those things, but EARN the title first.
First and foremost, you're a Marine 24/7. You may have an MOS that might not leave time to enjoy things that you would like to do.
Instead of worrying about where you can surf, talk with a recruiter first. After you meet with a recruiter, you'll have to take the ASVAB if you already haven't. It's not like you take the ASVAB, sign papers and your off to boot camp. There's a process to go through first. Do you have any medical or criminal problems that might require a waiver? Be honest and DO NOT lie. If you do lie, it will only catch up with you and you'll be in big doo-doo for fraudulent enlistment.
Take it one step at a time.

[QuasiMofo]

You know, I see to many young men and women coming here and worrying about what they can do after a days work is done with instead of worrying about becoming a Marine. Yeah, it's nice to ask those things, but EARN the title first.
First and foremost, you're a Marine 24/7. You may have an MOS that might not leave time to enjoy things that you would like to do.
Instead of worrying about where you can surf, talk with a recruiter first. After you meet with a recruiter, you'll have to take the ASVAB if you already haven't. It's not like you take the ASVAB, sign papers and your off to boot camp. There's a process to go through first. Do you have any medical or criminal problems that might require a waiver? Be honest and DO NOT lie. If you do lie, it will only catch up with you and you'll be in big doo-doo for fraudulent enlistment.
Take it one step at a time.

I understand where you're coming from Ma'am.

The way I see it, this is four years of my life that I will be living, and just wanted a general idea of how it will be(deployments, barracks life, weekends, etc). Hundreds of thousands of people have gone through Recruit Training, i'm not too worried about it. I've done my fair share of research on it, and have a basic understanding of whats going to happen. The biggest thing I'm worried about right now is securing an Infantry contract.

I see other poolees asking about Scout Snipers, MARSOC, and other stupid sh*t that they see in video games, and get hard-ons for, so I see why you would think i'm getting ahead of myself.


I got an 89 on the ASVAB, and have no history of any medical, or criminal problems.

Thanks again for the replies.

[SGT7477]

Hello Marines,


I had a few questions about life in the Fleet.

I love surfing, and it is a big part of my life. I'm hoping to get Infantry in my contract when I enlist in a few days, and was wondering if there are any Surfing clubs, or a good amount of Marines that enjoy surfing on the West Coast/Hawaii. I was also informed that Infantry Marines are not stationed overseas. Is this true? A buddy of mine said I'd have a better chance of being stationed in Okinawa if I went recon. I'd also love to pick up diving.

Is it generally easy to enjoy your other hobbies on weekend liberty, or is it training/being stuck on base most of the time.

I'd be heartbroken if I was stationed at Lejeune, as I've been told that you dont spend much time around the ocean there. I understand the needs of the corps blah blah.

Thanks

Well shoot you are only 16, does hurry up and wait apply to you?

[Lisa 23]

Well shoot you are only 16, does hurry up and wait apply to you?

Ahhh man, I missed that one.
Well, it looks like you'll be waiting a couple years before you can join the Marine Corps.

[QuasiMofo]

I'll be 17 in a couple weeks, and graduating(early) in a few months.

Too young?

[Lisa 23]

How do your parents feel about you joining the Marine Corps?
And will you have a high school diploma when you graduate?

By federal law (10 U.S.C., 505), the minimum age for enlistment in the United States Military is 17 (with parental consent) and 18 (without parental consent).

[QuasiMofo]

How do your parents feel about you joining the Marine Corps?
And will you have a high school diploma when you graduate?

By federal law (10 U.S.C., 505), the minimum age for enlistment in the United States Military is 17 (with parental consent) and 18 (without parental consent).

Took a while but my parents are willing to sign. I will be taking the 2 classes I have left to graduate this year, so yes I should have a High School Diploma sometime during the summer.

[Phantom Blooper]

I'd be heartbroken if I was stationed at Lejeune, as I've been told that you dont spend much time around the ocean there.

Recon Marines at Courthouse Bay at Camp Lejeune are as close to the water as you can get without following into to Onslow Beach.....

Granted the NC waves are not as high and fun to ride as the North Shore of Hawaii or Okinawa but they are passable depending on the surf conditions....

Plenty of surfers at the beach when I stay at the RV park at Onslow Beach....

Although time has taken its toll on my body so I now just use the boogie board when I do get up there.

I agree with the others....you evidently already know how to surf....so surf this site and the internet....and learn all you can about the Marine Corps....

Make sure that your education criteria is all in order since you are graduating early and that your diploma is from an accredited high school.

Until you get to your permanent duty station and established in the fleet after boot camp and schools you will not know where you will be stationed....so unless you watch the travel channel you are subject to life of land and very limited liberty.....until you are in the Marines for at least a year or depending on your MOS and the instructors and the different schools SOP.

I see other poolees asking about Scout Snipers, MARSOC, and other stupid sh*t that they see in video games, and get hard-ons for, so I see why you would think i'm getting ahead of myself.

Worry about yourself...not others....at sixteen years old you haven't had too many years of being treated to hard ons either.

[QuasiMofo]

Thank you.

[Sgt Leprechaun]

I don't neccessarily have issues with this question overall. I'm remembering a recruiting pamphlet from MY era that actually talked about 'off duty' recreation, surfing, etc.

I know what we want our 'Ask a Marine' questions to focus on certain things and not be stoopid, I actually thought this question was 'legit'. Hey, I checked out the stables at Lejeune and the off duty Rec. opportunities everywhere else I could, before this site existed. LOL.

Sometimes I think we tend to forget that liberty is VITALLY important to US, so why wouldn't it (as a question, generally) be important to a kid, too?

I'm not trying to lecture but rather enlighten, Marines.

I know, 'Who is this typing for Sgt Leprechaun' ? LOL.

[Lisa 23]

I don't neccessarily have issues with this question overall. I'm remembering a recruiting pamphlet from MY era that actually talked about 'off duty' recreation, surfing, etc.

I know what we want our 'Ask a Marine' questions to focus on certain things and not be stoopid, I actually thought this question was 'legit'. Hey, I checked out the stables at Lejeune and the off duty Rec. opportunities everywhere else I could, before this site existed. LOL.

Sometimes I think we tend to forget that liberty is VITALLY important to US, so why wouldn't it (as a question, generally) be important to a kid, too?

I'm not trying to lecture but rather enlighten, Marines.

I know, 'Who is this typing for Sgt Leprechaun' ? LOL.

I do agree with you Sgt Leprechaun, and maybe it's just me, but I was never worried about some of the things that are being asked today as to what you can do when your day at shop is done. I was more focused on EARNING the title and getting through my MOS school. I figured I find out all that other stuff out once I reached my duty station.
Oh well....

[Phantom Blooper]

I was more concerned with my hard on...before I joined!

[Sgt Leprechaun]

WM, I suppose thanks to the powers of the internet, and a 'smaller world', these kids have a broader idea of what's out there and available, (or not) than we did. If I think about it I'll dig out that brochure though. TRAVEL! ADVENTURE! OFF DUTY OPPORTUNITIES! LOL.

[HereandThere]

You know, I see to many young men and women coming here and worrying about what they can do after a days work is done with instead of worrying about becoming a Marine. Yeah, it's nice to ask those things, but EARN the title first.
First and foremost, you're a Marine 24/7. You may have an MOS that might not leave time to enjoy things that you would like to do.
Instead of worrying about where you can surf, talk with a recruiter first. After you meet with a recruiter, you'll have to take the ASVAB if you already haven't. It's not like you take the ASVAB, sign papers and your off to boot camp. There's a process to go through first. Do you have any medical or criminal problems that might require a waiver? Be honest and DO NOT lie. If you do lie, it will only catch up with you and you'll be in big doo-doo for fraudulent enlistment.
Take it one step at a time.

Damn kids!

[Lisa 23]

WM, I suppose thanks to the powers of the internet, and a 'smaller world', these kids have a broader idea of what's out there and available, (or not) than we did. If I think about it I'll dig out that brochure though. TRAVEL! ADVENTURE! OFF DUTY OPPORTUNITIES! LOL.

Very true....