The physical aspects are tough, but I'm not built. I look pretty much the way I did when I went in in my eyes, but yea its tough. the Crucible is the hardest. The Reaper will eat you alive. But that Eagle Globe and Anchor was more than worth the sweat, blood, and tears.
Sleep is ok, 8 hours a day except the Crucible. you gotta get up 1 hour a night though for Fire Watch, so that kinda sucks. Friends, you make some and you also find people you hate either because their so stupid or slow and screw the platoon over or because they're so annoying/hypocritical/constantly angry. I made a couple really good friends I could talk to without retardedness coming into the conversation so I had a good time. Especially when it gets tough, because everyone is different and has different weaknesses, we're there for each other and help each other up.
I'm honestly tired after 3 months, physically I mean. I'm resting and catching up on sleep and rest, but I'm getting ready for the next stages of my training. Being reserve, I'll be back to civilian world after the training. But I'm definately proud of what I've become, what I'll be doing, and how it's affected my life. I've got 6 years of reserves left, and I'll do it willingly and proudly because no matter what I do or where I'm sent, The Marines have done so much for me already.
It's a very difficulty feeling to explain, being a Marine. We learn of the legacy of courage and honor, the feats of amazing men who did unimaginable things. The storming of Tarawa, Japanese island stronghold that the japanese commander boasted could not be taken by a million men in a hundred years. Marines took it in 72 hours. The raising of our flag on Iwo Jima, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq. You really do feel the pride of having earned the title, and becoming one among those few. And the responsibilities of defending the constitution, representing everything good in this country, it gives a feeling I can't really put into words.
And when I talked to the Marine recruiter, he seemed like an ass. >.>
Idk, just seemed to burn into my mind as the marine way. The way you talk though, it seems otherwise.
I don't know what the terms you said were.
I'm going to MCT after my ten days, Military (or is it Marine?) Combat Training. I do that for 3-4 weeks, then I go to my MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) School. That will take 6 weeks. Then as a reservist I'll be back in civilian world.
Marine Recruiters are always different, some are asses, some are real cool, some may sugar coat things, some are straight to the point, so don't take one's attitude and use it as a standard for the rest. Same for Marines. Everyone learns or rather practices different things that they learn in the Marines. Some turn into cocky asses, others realize its a prestigious title that others look up to and honor. I'd like to think I'm the latter. Yea I'm proud, but I don't let it get to my head.
Yea, I was going to go to the airforce when I was going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach Florida, but they wouldn't let me join because I have ADD and take meds for that. Oh well.
I'm going to MCT after my ten days, Military (or is it Marine?) Combat Training. I do that for 3-4 weeks, then I go to my MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) School. That will take 6 weeks. Then as a reservist I'll be back in civilian world.
Marine Recruiters are always different, some are asses, some are real cool, some may sugar coat things, some are straight to the point, so don't take one's attitude and use it as a standard for the rest. Same for Marines. Everyone learns or rather practices different things that they learn in the Marines. Some turn into cocky asses, others realize its a prestigious title that others look up to and honor. I'd like to think I'm the latter. Yea I'm proud, but I don't let it get to my head.
Officer Candidate/Training School and Advanced Individual Training. o.O
Yea, you have a point there. There's no other recruiters around here though. :/ Idk, I always liked the idea of joining the military, even if it was reservist or guard... Damn it, now you piqued my interest again...
I'm going to MCT after my ten days, Military (or is it Marine?) Combat Training. I do that for 3-4 weeks, then I go to my MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) School. That will take 6 weeks. Then as a reservist I'll be back in civilian world.
So, after you become a reservist, you'll be living more or less in normal scenarios, like, you'll be able to check back here more often than the last couple... months was it? Weeks? It's all mushing together.
Officer Candidate/Training School and Advanced Individual Training. o.O
Yea, you have a point there. There's no other recruiters around here though. :/ Idk, I always liked the idea of joining the military, even if it was reservist or guard... Damn it, now you piqued my interest again...
Ahh, ok. Yea I was thinking of going for Officer School, but AIT I doubt I'll do. It'll all depend on how I like the Marine Corps as I progress in my training.
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So, after you become a reservist, you'll be living more or less in normal scenarios, like, you'll be able to check back here more often than the last couple... months was it? Weeks? It's all mushing together.
No, as a reservist I'm basically a civilian ready if they need more men. So I'll be just like I was before I left, just checking in a weekend a month. But again, thats after the training.
I almost went to airforce...but then medical mumbo jumbo stopped me.
*coughgoairforcecough*
Are you not able to get a waiver? My recruiter was joining at 19, then screwed up his hand on a gutter and waited til he was 23 before he realized he could get a waiver
Congrats Carloseus, you should be proud as hell to be a Marine. What will you be doing as a reservist? I mean do you just go in once a month for PT or something?
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It's good to see you back, and I'm glad you survived the training. I'm not sure I could at this low point in my life. Hopefully there are no more wars, but considering the state that this country is in I wouldn't be surprised. Just stay fit and perhaps go to the shooting range every so often, just in case.
Ahh, ok. Yea I was thinking of going for Officer School, but AIT I doubt I'll do. It'll all depend on how I like the Marine Corps as I progress in my training.
You should go to AIT as much as possible. My dad became a certified medic and cook in the military. And they paid him. It's really a pretty good deal.
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Are you not able to get a waiver? My recruiter was joining at 19, then screwed up his hand on a gutter and waited til he was 23 before he realized he could get a waiver
Waiver?...
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It's good to see you back, and I'm glad you survived the training. I'm not sure I could at this low point in my life. Hopefully there are no more wars, but considering the state that this country is in I wouldn't be surprised. Just stay fit and perhaps go to the shooting range every so often, just in case.
Well, Obama will probably talk to Iran, rather then how Bush just went in and invaded Iraq without a second thought. As for North Korea, they are the most evil people on earth. Ever see the black and white film from North Korea? It's not the film, they are so evil they are black and white. Yup, they have no color. In fact, the monkeys from the Wizard of Oz came from North Korea!
*Ends the politcal talk, as it's getting off topic.*
EDIT!! Do you keep your M-16A2 with you in the Civilian world as a reservist or is it kept at an armory?
Yeah you can appeal for a waiver to get in. How serious was the medical stuff holding you back? If you can prove that whatever it is won't stop you from doing your job, you have a shot.
My recruiter cut the hell out of his hand on a gutter while in the DEP, severing tendons...real bad. His recruiter was pissed and told him "good luck ever joining now." His hand heals up and a few years later, he randomly meets a master sergeant who tells him "have you tried getting a waiver?" Turns out all he had to do was go to MEPS and prove to the doc that his hand functioned. 5 minutes.
Talk to a recruiter about getting a waiver for whatever it is. I don't know exactly what you'll have to do, but it's definitely worth a shot.
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Walk tall, kick ass, learn to speak Arabic, love music and never forget you come from a long line of truth seekers, lovers and warriors.
-Hunter S. Thompson
With 3 months of (Im guessing, pretty intense) training, what kind of fitness levels do you reach?
Do they make you run marathon-esque distances?
The most I ran at one time was 3 miles, and I run my three miles in 20min 40sec. Physically I'm in the best shape I've ever been in, and yeh its intense.
Oh I also forgot to mention, I'm an Expert Marksman.
Hey man its been so long since ive seen you on here. Good to hear from you. Sounds like you are enjoying the marines, so congrats on that. Thanks for your pride in our great nation and defending me Hope everything works out for the best.
Why the hell didnt i notice this?
I was just randomly going through General Discussion, looking for a thread.
Anyway... Welcome back.
Do you actually know me? When did you leave again?
Edit: Oh and congrats i guess.
Edit 2: How about you pay a visit to the 1 million thread?
Its in the spam forum. Exact name is "Lets Post To 1 Million!!!".
Or just click the link in my sig. LOL
Your post made me LMAO. Thanks for that :thumbsup:
And Twilight, thanks and your welcome. Though I haven't really done anything yet really, just done boot camp. Thanks though, I'm happy there are still people that honor their military (however new to the military they may be :O)
Sleep is ok, 8 hours a day except the Crucible. you gotta get up 1 hour a night though for Fire Watch, so that kinda sucks. Friends, you make some and you also find people you hate either because their so stupid or slow and screw the platoon over or because they're so annoying/hypocritical/constantly angry. I made a couple really good friends I could talk to without retardedness coming into the conversation so I had a good time. Especially when it gets tough, because everyone is different and has different weaknesses, we're there for each other and help each other up.
I'm honestly tired after 3 months, physically I mean. I'm resting and catching up on sleep and rest, but I'm getting ready for the next stages of my training. Being reserve, I'll be back to civilian world after the training. But I'm definately proud of what I've become, what I'll be doing, and how it's affected my life. I've got 6 years of reserves left, and I'll do it willingly and proudly because no matter what I do or where I'm sent, The Marines have done so much for me already.
It's a very difficulty feeling to explain, being a Marine. We learn of the legacy of courage and honor, the feats of amazing men who did unimaginable things. The storming of Tarawa, Japanese island stronghold that the japanese commander boasted could not be taken by a million men in a hundred years. Marines took it in 72 hours. The raising of our flag on Iwo Jima, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq. You really do feel the pride of having earned the title, and becoming one among those few. And the responsibilities of defending the constitution, representing everything good in this country, it gives a feeling I can't really put into words.
And when I talked to the Marine recruiter, he seemed like an ass. >.>
Idk, just seemed to burn into my mind as the marine way. The way you talk though, it seems otherwise.
I don't know what the terms you said were.
I'm going to MCT after my ten days, Military (or is it Marine?) Combat Training. I do that for 3-4 weeks, then I go to my MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) School. That will take 6 weeks. Then as a reservist I'll be back in civilian world.
Marine Recruiters are always different, some are asses, some are real cool, some may sugar coat things, some are straight to the point, so don't take one's attitude and use it as a standard for the rest. Same for Marines. Everyone learns or rather practices different things that they learn in the Marines. Some turn into cocky asses, others realize its a prestigious title that others look up to and honor. I'd like to think I'm the latter. Yea I'm proud, but I don't let it get to my head.
Officer Candidate/Training School and Advanced Individual Training. o.O
Yea, you have a point there. There's no other recruiters around here though. :/ Idk, I always liked the idea of joining the military, even if it was reservist or guard... Damn it, now you piqued my interest again...
nice to hear from ya agian. and hope things get better as days go on.
So, after you become a reservist, you'll be living more or less in normal scenarios, like, you'll be able to check back here more often than the last couple... months was it? Weeks? It's all mushing together.
Ahh, ok. Yea I was thinking of going for Officer School, but AIT I doubt I'll do. It'll all depend on how I like the Marine Corps as I progress in my training.
No, as a reservist I'm basically a civilian ready if they need more men. So I'll be just like I was before I left, just checking in a weekend a month. But again, thats after the training.
Are you not able to get a waiver? My recruiter was joining at 19, then screwed up his hand on a gutter and waited til he was 23 before he realized he could get a waiver
Congrats Carloseus, you should be proud as hell to be a Marine. What will you be doing as a reservist? I mean do you just go in once a month for PT or something?
-Hunter S. Thompson
TED . LEAP . Woot . MF
Fuck you, I'm a dragon.
You should go to AIT as much as possible. My dad became a certified medic and cook in the military. And they paid him. It's really a pretty good deal.
Waiver?...
Well, Obama will probably talk to Iran, rather then how Bush just went in and invaded Iraq without a second thought. As for North Korea, they are the most evil people on earth. Ever see the black and white film from North Korea? It's not the film, they are so evil they are black and white. Yup, they have no color. In fact, the monkeys from the Wizard of Oz came from North Korea!
*Ends the politcal talk, as it's getting off topic.*
EDIT!! Do you keep your M-16A2 with you in the Civilian world as a reservist or is it kept at an armory?
Yeah you can appeal for a waiver to get in. How serious was the medical stuff holding you back? If you can prove that whatever it is won't stop you from doing your job, you have a shot.
My recruiter cut the hell out of his hand on a gutter while in the DEP, severing tendons...real bad. His recruiter was pissed and told him "good luck ever joining now." His hand heals up and a few years later, he randomly meets a master sergeant who tells him "have you tried getting a waiver?" Turns out all he had to do was go to MEPS and prove to the doc that his hand functioned. 5 minutes.
Talk to a recruiter about getting a waiver for whatever it is. I don't know exactly what you'll have to do, but it's definitely worth a shot.
-Hunter S. Thompson
TED . LEAP . Woot . MF
It wasn't anything serious, I had taken prescriptions a few months prior to trying to enlist and whatever.
Do they make you run marathon-esque distances?
The most I ran at one time was 3 miles, and I run my three miles in 20min 40sec. Physically I'm in the best shape I've ever been in, and yeh its intense.
Oh I also forgot to mention, I'm an Expert Marksman.
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Your post made me LMAO. Thanks for that :thumbsup:
And Twilight, thanks and your welcome. Though I haven't really done anything yet really, just done boot camp. Thanks though, I'm happy there are still people that honor their military (however new to the military they may be :O)
Did you get to fire a Barrett sniper rifle? God... those things make me moist
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