Any Marines in here

[MaddFool]

To anyone who's being in the Marine Corps how was bootcamp and you got any advice to keep the DIs from singling you out cus I've heard stories from retired Marines saying that sometimes a DI would single them out and give them hell. Was it hard for you, or did you have trouble keeping up with things, and how was The Crucible? f*ck it I'll take experiences from any branch of the military or if there's no military men in the forums I want to hear what you think about joining up and if you would ever do it. I ship out to boot camp in 2 months and I want to hear some stories.

[theadmiral]

You should PM GunWrath immediately

[TEoS]

I would recommend getting the biggest Eagle Globe and Anchor tattoo you can possibly get directly in the middle of your chest, like Superman's symbol. It's sort of a secret code for drill instructors to leave you alone because you are obviously in the know.

[K^2]

I was considering their officers' program, mostly to go through their flight training, so I've looked into it in the past. From talking to friends and friends of friends, I've gathered that enlisted basic training is hell, where they beat anything human out of you. But officers' is not as bad. Which path are you considering?

[universetwisters]

A Marine recruiter tried to call me tonight at dinner to sign me up and I told him to go f*ck himself.

 

 

But really though, the Marines aren't really the best if you want to go into the armed forces. The Marines are always the first to arrive on the scene, first to get shot at, and so forth. And that's coming from my brother, who used to be a Marine. You could always look into the Army if you wanna do the same thing and more without getting on the front lines first. My dad was a paratrooper after Vietnam and my grandad was in the signal corps during WW2, both army divisions.

[GunWrath]

Contrary to what theadmiral said,I wouldn't advise PM'ing me, I may try and get nudes from you.

 

But more than welcome to share some advice.

[MaddFool]

@TEoS

haha yeh I would've if I didn't have to already get a waiver for my current tattoo

 

@K^2

I want to do infantry carnal preferably MOS 0331 you know carry that bigass machine gun

 

@Universetwisters

Damn how come you never thought of joining up since it seems it would run in the family?

 

@GunWrath

You were a Marine mad Respect

[universetwisters]

@Universetwisters

Damn how come you never thought of joining up since it seems it would run in the family?

 

I'd love to be a Paratrooper but I'm not cut out for military stuff like that, what with my sh*tty eye and piss poor reflexes. Plus, if I become a Pathfinder like my dad was when he was in the army, I'll probably end up dropping a tank onto an orphanage.

 

 

 

@shootpeoplenotdope - Wow, you're quite the edgy one.

Edited August 12, 2014 by universetwisters

[t3h PeNgU1N oF d00m]

You know he's edgy because he has the word "anarchy" in his member title and listens to punk music.

[universetwisters]

Well that's sure vague. We try to counter your points, you completely ignore them. Of course, this is your typical behavior coming from your Hot Topic-branded teen.

 

@MaddFool - Good luck in the Marines and stuff. I'm not sure if boot camp'll be too different than Army boot camp, seeing as they're basically the same thing, other than the Army having extra stuff like Airborne school, etc.

[MaddFool]

 

@Universetwisters

Damn how come you never thought of joining up since it seems it would run in the family?

 

I'd love to be a Paratrooper but I'm not cut out for military stuff like that, what with my sh*tty eye and piss poor reflexes. Plus, if I become a Pathfinder like my dad was when he was in the army, I'll probably end up dropping a tank onto an orphanage.

 

 

 

@shootpeoplenotdope - Wow, you're quite the edgy one.

Same here I wanted to become a sniper but my eyesight is kinda f*cked up and that's badass carnal having a military father. How old are you if you don't mind me asking

 

@Shootpeoplenotdope

Damn wat you got against the military

[universetwisters]

 

 

@Universetwisters

Damn how come you never thought of joining up since it seems it would run in the family?

I'd love to be a Paratrooper but I'm not cut out for military stuff like that, what with my sh*tty eye and piss poor reflexes. Plus, if I become a Pathfinder like my dad was when he was in the army, I'll probably end up dropping a tank onto an orphanage.

 

 

 

@shootpeoplenotdope - Wow, you're quite the edgy one.

Same here I wanted to become a sniper but my eyesight is kinda f*cked up and that's badass carnal having a military father. How old are you if you don't mind me asking

 

I'm eighteen and stuff. I can imagine had my dad still been alive, I might've been more keen into going into the army, even if it would be a desk job. It'd make sense though, seeing as we lived around the Pentagon at the time. But even then, I'd want to be a pathfinder in the 82nd airborne division just like my dad was.

[Mr. House]

God forbid someone doesn't find respect in the idea of regimented obedience and taking orders to kill foreign men without question. THAT'S JUST EDGY.

[MaddFool]

I'm eighteen and stuff. I can imagine had my dad still been alive, I might've been more keen into going into the army, even if it would be a desk job. It'd make sense though, seeing as we lived around the Pentagon at the time. But even then, I'd want to be a pathfinder in the 82nd airborne division just like my dad was.

Oh Rest In Peace to your old man. I just turned 18 too 2 months ago.

Just out of curiosity, do you own a Guy Fawkes mask and/or a gas mask?

Umm naw man I don't own any masks

[universetwisters]

 

I'm eighteen and stuff. I can imagine had my dad still been alive, I might've been more keen into going into the army, even if it would be a desk job. It'd make sense though, seeing as we lived around the Pentagon at the time. But even then, I'd want to be a pathfinder in the 82nd airborne division just like my dad was.

Oh Rest In Peace to your old man. I just turned 18 too 2 months ago.

 

That's true. But yeah, bummer you ship out to boot camp with the marines and stuff. I'd do the army if I were you because you can be more than infantry, like a paratrooper, tanker, and so forth. I think in the Marines though, you can be one of those guys who guard the tomb of the unknown soldier out in Arlington. Don't count me on that though.

[theadmiral]

God forbid someone doesn't find respect in the idea of regimented obedience and taking orders to kill foreign men without question. THAT'S JUST EDGY.

I'm a huge, big deal librarian so I believe you can do whatever you want as long as it doesnt hurt anyone who is non foreign.

[MaddFool]

 

 

I'm eighteen and stuff. I can imagine had my dad still been alive, I might've been more keen into going into the army, even if it would be a desk job. It'd make sense though, seeing as we lived around the Pentagon at the time. But even then, I'd want to be a pathfinder in the 82nd airborne division just like my dad was.

 

Oh Rest In Peace to your old man. I just turned 18 too 2 months ago.

 

That's true. But yeah, bummer you ship out to boot camp with the marines and stuff. I'd do the army if I were you because you can be more than infantry, like a paratrooper, tanker, and so forth. I think in the Marines though, you can be one of those guys who guard the tomb of the unknown soldier out in Arlington. Don't count me on that though.

If you don't mind me asking did your pops die in combat but if you find that subject touchy I understand I'm just curious cus from the stories I've been told it's hard for soldiers and family losing someone out in the battlefield rather than them passing away with loved ones. Guarding that tomb would make my job hella easier so sh*t I'm going to look forward to that and honestly I'm choosing infantry because I've found being in the front lines to be sort of like a hard adrenaline rush although I'm prolly gonna be having second thoughts when I'm actually out there.

[universetwisters]

 

 

 

I'm eighteen and stuff. I can imagine had my dad still been alive, I might've been more keen into going into the army, even if it would be a desk job. It'd make sense though, seeing as we lived around the Pentagon at the time. But even then, I'd want to be a pathfinder in the 82nd airborne division just like my dad was.

Oh Rest In Peace to your old man. I just turned 18 too 2 months ago.

That's true. But yeah, bummer you ship out to boot camp with the marines and stuff. I'd do the army if I were you because you can be more than infantry, like a paratrooper, tanker, and so forth. I think in the Marines though, you can be one of those guys who guard the tomb of the unknown soldier out in Arlington. Don't count me on that though.

If you don't mind me asking did your pops die in combat but if you find that subject touchy I understand I'm just curious cus from the stories I've been told it's hard for soldiers and family losing someone out in the battlefield rather than them passing away with loved ones. Guarding that tomb would make my job hella easier so sh*t I'm going to look forward to that and honestly I'm choosing infantry because I've found being in the front lines to be sort of like a hard adrenaline rush although I'm prolly gonna be having second thoughts when I'm actually out there.

 

 

 

Nah, he didn't die in combat. He was in the army from 1974 to 1978. But yeah, if you wanna join the armed forces to do interesting stuff, you should've done the army because you can do all kinds of stuff like that. I dunno if it's too late to change though

[I cucked Alex Jones]

If you feel the need to ask anonymous strangers over the internet - with no military experience - which branch of the military to join, then the Marines are the perfect fit for you.

[TEoS]

 

 

 

tell them teos sent you so i can get dem referral points

[MaddFool]

If you feel the need to ask anonymous strangers over the internet - with no military experience - which branch of the military to join, then the Marines are the perfect fit for you.

 

Perfect example that motherf*ckers on this forum don't bother reading the original post. I never asked what military branch to join I'm asking to hear people's military experiences, if they have had any, or just plain opinions if you had bothered reading you would see that I'm not too far from being already shipped out but that's the internet for you.

 

@universetwisters

Naw I'm all set to join them already but I don't think I would've been cut out for airborne missions or other sh*t like that I'm better on my feet.

 

@TEoS

Hahah oh sh*t wtf that video's hella random

[I cucked Alex Jones]

Yeah, this guy will be the perfect Marine.

[MaddFool]

Yeah, this guy will be the perfect Marine.

Thanks I'll take any support even sarcastic bullsh*t.

[I cucked Alex Jones]

I'm not being sarcastic. You're just what the Marines are looking for.

[MaddFool]

I'm not being sarcastic. You're just what the Marines are looking for.

 

I'll try to take that as a compliment.

[RoadRunner71]

I served two years with the Marines in the Battlefield online. That sh*t was tough, son.

[K^2]

Guys, if you don't want to take it seriously, don't post. I already had to remove half a page of posts. I'm about to start handing out temps here.

[GunWrath]

 

 

 

 

I'm eighteen and stuff. I can imagine had my dad still been alive, I might've been more keen into going into the army, even if it would be a desk job. It'd make sense though, seeing as we lived around the Pentagon at the time. But even then, I'd want to be a pathfinder in the 82nd airborne division just like my dad was.

Oh Rest In Peace to your old man. I just turned 18 too 2 months ago.

That's true. But yeah, bummer you ship out to boot camp with the marines and stuff. I'd do the army if I were you because you can be more than infantry, like a paratrooper, tanker, and so forth. I think in the Marines though, you can be one of those guys who guard the tomb of the unknown soldier out in Arlington. Don't count me on that though.

If you don't mind me asking did your pops die in combat but if you find that subject touchy I understand I'm just curious cus from the stories I've been told it's hard for soldiers and family losing someone out in the battlefield rather than them passing away with loved ones. Guarding that tomb would make my job hella easier so sh*t I'm going to look forward to that and honestly I'm choosing infantry because I've found being in the front lines to be sort of like a hard adrenaline rush although I'm prolly gonna be having second thoughts when I'm actually out there.

 

 

 

Nah, he didn't die in combat. He was in the army from 1974 to 1978. But yeah, if you wanna join the armed forces to do interesting stuff, you should've done the army because you can do all kinds of stuff like that. I dunno if it's too late to change though

 

Marines have pretty much the same jobs as any branch.

 

Personnel and Admin

Intelligence

Infantry

Logistics

MAGTF

MARSOC

 

list goes on.. though you really can't decide what MOS you want.. you can sign for a certain MOS field, such as 03xx but after SOI, you may or may not be allowed to pick your desired job within that field. This only relates to Active Duty.. though Reservists can choose their exact jobs.

[SolidSnails]

I dont know if wtfthisisntwii is on deployment or stopped visiting these forums but if i were you i'd try sending him a private message.

[Smith John]

You know he's edgy because he has the word "anarchy" in his member title and listens to punk music.

Yeah man, like, totally f*ck the system, man!

 

Anyway, closest military experience I have was a three-day induction course for a summer challenge thing with the Territorial Army back in '09. To sum it up; we'd get sh*t-faced in the barracks' bar at night (fun), then get up at 6am for a 2-mile-run (not so fun). So yeah, wasn't really for me. But I do have huge respect for the men and women whose job it is to put their lives on the line.