What have you heard about Marine Security Guards, or more commonly know as embassy marines?

Question

Is it a tough job? whats the training like?

Answer 1

Marine Security Guards, MSGs, are selected from all areas of the Marine Corps. After an extensive screening process, and background check these Marines go through a rigerous training program taxing their brains more than there physical prowess. Many do not graduate and those that do are provided one of the most gratifying experiences of their lives, with the responsibility of securing US Embassies and Consulates around the world as part the 4th MEB's new Marine Corps Embassy Security Command. Formally the Marine Security Guard Bn.

For more information and historical info go to
http://www.embassymarine.org
or
http://www.msg-history.com

Answer 2

I had a friend that went through MSG (Marine Security Guard) training, he was an avionics technician. He described the training to me as something like the special forces would go through. They recieved extensive training in surveillance as well as body guard training. They also learned how to operate small arms weapons from all over the world, since there was really no telling what they might need to put their hands on.

ALso included was a great deal of terrorism awareness training, NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) warfare training.

All in all the training would be a mix of military boot camp, law enforcement and secret service all rolled into one.

Answer 3

The Marines you are talking about are what they call Security Forces. It is a seperate MOS, however has a prerequisite of 0300 ( Infantry ). It is a bit tougher, but more so, it has certain regulations. No visible tattoos in certain areas, no Page 11's ( write-ups ) and basically, good-conduct. Other duties of Security Forces other than Embassy Guards include: Presidential Security, Barracks Security, and Naval Security.

Answer 4

they aren't toy soldiers dude, thats for sure