the reason im asking is i think USMC force recon training does that,I want to try out,not that bad,or NO FEAR?
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well you have to make it to scuba training first.  you wont drown, your closely monitored and i believe your body naturally gives you about 4 mins. before you start to swallow water after blacking out. just don't panic that what kills most people in water.  oh yeah, its called shallow water blackout. you have to experience it so you know when its happening to you.
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Economically, it makes great sense.  You'll have to go to Basic Training (not a big deal) and then AIT (even easier, where you learn your job).  All you have to do is apply to a college and you'll be able to do them simultaneously.  You could try an ROTC scholorship and skip the Guard, but you can do both!  My buddy did that and had enough extra money during college to buy a car, I still had a bike.  The National Guard is cool because it's not just "go to Iraq and die" like uneducated people think, you get to help out your local community in times of crisis.  If you're willing to spend a couple of months learning to be a team player and shoot a rifle, it's worth it.
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I went to basic in fort jackson....i went on june 2nd 2004. Dont bring a damn thing.....When you get there...they give you a 'smart card' and they make you buy shoes...clothes..socks..etc. Keep in mind everything you bring you will be holding with your arms straight out for atleast an hour... so dont buy anything. Try to be what we call'high speed' dont kiss ass..and DONT ASSUME THE DRILL SERGEANTS LIKE YOU..BUT do everything your told to the best of your ability and as fast as possible. Try to become the bay leader or the platoon leader. Work your ass off in pt and dont cry or whine. Whether you like the training..(rifle,landnav,bayonette courses..etc) or not have fun with it but dont smile. Say YES DRILL SEARGEANT , NO DRILL SERGEANT as loud as possible. Keep your area clean and learn how to do hospital corners on your bed BEFORE you go to basic. Start drinking plenty of water now....youll have what is called force hydration where you have to drink 2 qts so you might as well start now so you dont get sick. Make sure your 'battle buddies' dont fuck up...stay on them even if they hate you tellin them what to do itll look good on your part and youll have a smoother ride. Be aware that theyre will be some 'crazies' when you get there...people will try to pull some bullsh it and kill themselves, run away, talk back....just ignore them and do what your supposed to do. The red phase is the worst. Oh and once you get to the blue phase ( last phase) youll be right back to red phase...they like to mind fu ck you like that. Dont stress it though. Youlll learn to like the chow...no soda or dessert but youll be alright...umm if you have anymore questions you can message me on im whatever496@yahoo.com
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It's gonna be tough no matter where you do basic. I did my basic and advanced training at Ft. Wood. The summers are hot n muggy, and the winters are COLD. Other than that, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other. The major factor on how intense your basic training will be is your M.O.S.There'll usually be companies full of engineers, infantry, etc. These bieng ombat related are going to be made tougher by the drill sargeants (usually also of the same specialty of their inductees). The more relaxed occupations, like supply, admin, etc don't require as tough a conditioning. There being no point to making their lives miserable, Basic companies of these students are going to be alot more relaxed.
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I myself am a US Army Ranger. I have worked with the Navy SEALS unit before, and I must say, they are among some of the most lethal and highly trained military men in the whole world. \n\nThere is no "supreme" fighting force though, I'm afraid to say. it's all a matter of opinion of course, but you choose the right tool for the right job. Now I wouldn't want to be involved in a mainly amphibious operation due to my semi-low level of experience in that field, I would rather have a person (meaning a SEAL) who is mroe qualified than me to do the job, than myself. Now if it were a land or air operation. Call me in. They don't call us the "Army Airborne Rangers" for nothing! lol and plus...SEALS don't belong on land.\n\nOf course...there is Delta Force and the Marines new SOCOM units...\n\nIt's all a matter of the job my friend. Join the military then come back and ask yourself that question again.\n\nSua Sponte\n\nRANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
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HI JOSH,  \n              YOU ARE RIGHT, GO FOR THE MARINES AS THEY ARE THE WELL BEST TRAINED IN OUR MILITARY, I WAS IN \nTHE NAVY DURING THE VIETMAN ERA, BUT I ALWAYS FELT\nTHAT THE MARINE CORP GIVES THE BEST PHYSICAL AND\nINFANTRY TRAINING TO IT'S NEW RECRUITS. LETS FACE IT\nTHE MARINES ARE NOT OUT ON A PICNIC, THEY MEAN WAR\nAND WAR IS THEIR BUSINESS!!!  GO FOR IT!!! HOORAH!!!
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When I was in it i was in NJROTC which is the navy version. We had classes learning about the navy and we also had a day atleast once a week when we went outside to play or practice drills, u also get called out of class before a pep rally or event to prepare. I was in it for 2 years and really liked it. We also had to wear our uniform once a week.
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Do you want to try out? why are you not comfortable...with the trying out or being a cheerleader in general. If she wants you to try out, maybe it's cuz they think you  have what it takes, if they dont know you well, maybe it's some kind of joke?? If your not comfortable, dont do it. Only you know what's best.
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It is not lack of training at all! It is fear that you may not perform as well as you would like. If you use this fear to your advantage you can use it to fire you up, before playing football (soccer) i try and use music to both calm me and fire me up (if that makes sense)
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Don't know why a Marine would want to be a Seal, if he joined the Corps instead of the Navy.  Recon has the same mission, but more opportunities to use it.
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Once you are running those streets  and grinder of MCRD, and eating that Marine Corps chow, it shouldn't take you long to trim down to fightin weight.  In the beginning it will be tough, but if you start right now, you should be able to drop 20#'s or so, if you really put your mind to it.  Putting your mind to it is what the Marine Corps is all about, so go for it!\n\nTell your DI to say Hi! to Sgt/Mjr Woods  from the clock man, when you get there, he'll know who you're talking about.
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You can't really compare Marine Recon and Army SF to Navy SEALs.  First off, they do completely different things.  Second, anyone who's actually  seen some of the things the SEALs do know that they're crap.  All I'll say is that there are quite often some major problems with target acquisition...\n\nI have no envy issues, actually.  I've just seen the way that SEALs handle things and I wasn't impressed.  Maybe, I'm just looking at things from isolated incidents but I was only voicing my opinion.  I deffinetly hold the utmost respect for Long-tabbers, I've spent a good deal of my career working with them.  My personal preference will be Rangers over any of them, though.
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I just jump a bit. I don't generally scream at all. (Don't hold me to that in case something really really bad happens though!) I have friends that were in Viet Nam and Iraq and they are definitely Combat Ready....even when it has been a long time. I think that is very normal!
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I don't know the official answer to your question, but I do know that since we pride ourselves on "leadership by example" be prepared for it to be more mentally challenging than the 12 weeks I spent on Parris Island in enlisted boot camp. You should also realize, however, that there comes a point where it can't possibly get too much more strenuous...we're all physiologically about the same, so peak conditioning for me would be roughly peak conditioning for you. What's required of officers is different, though, and therein lies the challenge. But I suspect you'll do just fine. By the way, having served with ROTC officers as well as Mustangers, it's been my experience (as an NCO) that Mustangers make the better officers in terms of their grasp of the overall military objectives and their ability to relate to their Marines. Good luck in all your future endeavors. Semper Fidelis.
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Everyone wants to jump in on this question, don't they? over 20 responses within 25 minutes, and who knows how many more by the time I finish typing this!!! \n\nMy answer:\nHell yea you should be afraid if someone is pressuring you to do something you are unsure of. It'll probably most likely hurt in more ways than one. \n\nSounds like you are a potential rape victim, either that or a cop trying to catch perverts.
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Have done a bit in several countries.\n\nBasically listen to EVERYTHING,\nIf you have a question ASK\nIf you want to prat about DON'T\nYou are NOT the only one who is scared\nEVERYTHING you are told to do is for a reason - don't 2nd guess the instructor!\n\nYour 1st jump (or first few) will be stressful ... it is always going to be an unnatural act - just remember your training and relax as much as possible.  I have never been on  a drop zone which wasn't full of friendly people ... everyone was a beginner once.\n\nBest advice I can give is JUST DO IT!  Whether a static line jump, tandem or accelerated free fall it is a blast.  Just remember the ride isn't over when the chute opens - listen to your radio as you still have to land it!\n\nOnce down watch for jumpers and planes landing, get back to the hangar (or where ever u supposed to be) then pat yourself on the back ... you have done a special (although not difficult) thing.\n\nBlue Skies =8-)
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Good trying to join the MCorps, Marine Corps vet here.  Just keep studying and applying yourself.  Have someone call out questions to you till you get it right.  You can always take the test again for another bootcamp class.  Dont give up, because if that what you want to be, a Marine, they dont give up!  Keep excercising also, lots of physical endurance as well.  Good Luck!!!