Interested in Marine boot camp?
551114
a good question! well i will try to answer it as best as i could, the army and the marine corps has two different philosophies in training recruits. the army, their philosophy is, to train recruits in almost all aspects of infantry, from firing rifles, pistols, machine guns, even touch on some artillery to give them a general knowledge of combat in order to adjust in a combat environment. the marine corps, as other former marines can attest to my statement, you will only learn how to fire an M-16, a pistol, and a hand grenade. Marines don't stress much knowledge about infantry equipment, they will stress infantry tactics, but the main thing in training marine corps recruits is not the abundance of weapon training, it is to teach them how to become KILLERS, and to follow orders no matter the consequences.
817278
Yes! if you think it's worth being there then you should be on the frontline with the Marines!
1122935
What do you want to know? I am in the Marine Corps, send me a note and I will try to answer well.
762818
There are search and rescue operations, leaders of navy seals and underwater demolitions, there are tons of officer positions in the navy for qualified rescue personnel.  Its all about how much training you are willing to ut into your career.  Have you thought about specialized sub rescue that is operating and commanding deep sea rescue vehicles which might have saved sailors on the kursk?  I am a licensed respiratory therapist and paramedic from the army back from desert storm, I don't practice anymore but I still use my skills and I'll never forget my war time experiences, don't worry about getting your hands dirty, right now we need men like you to save lives.  The Navy has good benefits and good training. I just moved from a house right next to sub-base Bangor.  Everyone was a submariner or on an aircraft carrier out of Bremerton.  Look into it and join up.  The service years were the best years of my life.
825002
Ask a Marine recruiter.  They'll pump you full of information.
666416
No. Marines are very prestigious, plus I have a brother that joined pretty much to do the same thing. Not to suck up to you or anything, but that method of thinking protects our country.
841840
Yeah! HAPPY BIRTH DAY! I just posted the samething. GO MARINES!
67682
As a former Marine recruiter I must say yes. I support all branches and their recruiters. I myself was straight forward, to the point about business. I wanted people to join the Marines to be a part of the team and become successfull. Unfortunately recruiters have a bad reputation of deceiving applicants. That's what makes recruiters look bad. The things is that those recruiters that did those kind of things don't represent the others like myself and others who wanted to make a difference in young peoples lives. Their moral standards diminshed what the rest of us stand for. If we could just keep the honest recruiters like myself in the offices then there would be no problems. All I have to say to keep anyone safe from mistakes is to do their research.
125489
http://marinecorpssingles.com
338851
I really like your attitude.  First of all, you are going to start with a recruiter, re-apply, see a civilian Orthopedic Surgeon, get X-Rays and a letter stating the degree of scoliosis.  This along with the BU MED Standard (get copy from recruiter) attach both \n, along with a request for waver.  Most likely you will be required to re-start boot camp but perhaps they will give you credit for what you have gone thru , but most likely not.  Team building is one of the objectives of boot camp, and you are not a member of that team.  Call the recruiter, get the ball rolling.  Good Luck.
288180
Up until you get on the bus or plane to boot camp you can change your mind. Check my link...
166131
i am a sea cadet from Munro Division in Cape May, NJ.  If you have been in the program for a least two years, if you attend boot camp you will graduate at a higher pay grade.  If you plan on being an officer, it helps alot with the selection process if you choose an academy or NROTC.  I have applied for NROTC and have been accepted to The Citadel, VMI, and Penn State.  All are NROTC schools.
554909
HAHAAAHAHHA! OH man u are in some deep shit. The Marines are the best. U better start pumping up on some steriods or something, Otherwise hit the gym
181405
see your local Navy recruiting officer
1023259
The more you can prepare in advance, the better off you will be. \n\nIt's important that you get into some semblance of physical shape. Concentrate on running three miles and long marches (up to 10 miles). Sit-ups and pull-ups are also important. If you are unable to perform basic exercises, you may spend a significant amount of time in PCP (the Physical Conditioning Platoon). PCP is tough: PCP's objective is physical fitness, and that's what you'll be conentrating in while in the program. Individual remain in PCP until they can While it is normally a 21 day program, once you're in, you don't get out until you can do 3 pull ups, 40 sit ups in 2 minutes, and run 3 miles in 28:00 minutes. \n\nIf you arrive overweight, your DI will put you on a "Diet Tray" for your meals. \n\nIn boot camp, you'll start drill almost immediately. A few hours studying basic drill and ceremony will help immensely. As with the other services, you should memorize USMC Rank. \n\nAdditionally, you should memorize the 11 General Orders for a Sentry. While not mandatory, the Marine RlFLE Creed is nice to know. You should also memorize the Marine's Hymn, all of it, if possible, but at least the first verse. \n\nWait -- that's not all (I told you it was tough). You'll need to memorize the USMC Core Values, study Marine Corps history, and commit the characteristics of the M16 to memory. Round all of this out by memorizing the Code of Conduct. \n\nIf you don't know how to swim, try to learn before you leave for boot camp. Before you graduate, you'll have to demonstrate basic swimming skills. \n\nThe other services have lists of what you should or should not bring with you. The Marines make it simple: Don't bring anything except your important papers (such as driver's license, social security card, and banking information), except the clothes on your back. Everything you need will be issued to you. For non-issue items, it will be issued, and the cost taken out of your pay. \n\nGood Luck!
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Hope this helps\n\nhttp://www.tamug.edu/seacamp/
247363
Try bootcamp first and see if you can survive that