But such an emphasis is put on there training that you hardly ever here what its really like after boot. So whats an average day in the Corps like? im enlisted as infantry.
2006-10-13 07:45:31 · 12 answers · asked by josh h 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
ur just another useless body going off to fight another useless war
see u in hell
2006-10-13 07:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
Yes sir! I was 19 when I signed on the line and full of piss and vinegar. I was 6'8" tall and weighed 250 lbs. Athletic, strong, and smart, until I met Master Sergeant McNeil, our senior Drill Instructor. Big as I was I stood out as you can imagine. I was at least six inches taller than the rest of the hopefuls and I was made an example of promptly. Walking to the barracks one day I passed by the Master Sergeant and said good morning sir. He wasn't a big man, maybe 6 foot, 200 lbs, but he managed to pin me up against the wall, off the ground. He asked what my problem was. I said I didn't have a problem. He said that now he was my ******* problem because he was going to burn my *** every day for thirteen weeks until I got it straight. I asked what I needed to get straight. He said that he was the one asking the ******* questions and that was what I needed to get straight. I don't think he liked me talking out of turn. This was done in front of, oh fifty people or so. Many were in my troop. All the intimidation I presented was immediately sucked dry by a man with a hat and thick, round glasses. Scariest man I have ever met.
2016-05-21 23:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oh my, are you ever in for a treat! All those stories are true, maggot! Welcome to the Island. Get off my bus now! And remember - ain't no such of a thing as an ex-marine! See, t he change really is forever. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Do as you're told, keep your mouth shut and you'll do just fine. And if your DI don't make you cry at least once, you ain't ready for the title of United States Marine!
2006-10-13 07:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
My son is a Marine, currently posted to Okinawa, Japan. He went through recruit Basic Training in San Diego in Feb-May of this year.
Basic Training is tough, no doubt. He said that everything you thought you knew about yourself will be tested, and you will either steel yourself and become a better man or you will crumble and be washed out.
The Crucible is not the most difficult part of Basic Training. It is lengthy, and tiring and you will be sleep deprived, but it is more mentally challenging than physically challenging.
You are very well taken care of in BT. They want to make men into Marines, yes, but only those in whom they see the potential. If you're overweight, they'll work with you until you're fit and strong. If you're injured (as my son was) you are put on light duty until you're able to join another platoon and complete BT.
Here is the official Marine Corps website for Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. I am sure Parris Island has one just like it. http://mcrdsd.usmc.mil/ The daily schedule is posted. We used it to pray for our son every day. Parents and friends are encouraged to write and keep recruits' morale high, and all sorts of IM chats, websites, and information is there for family to help their Marine recruit make it through BT.
All Marine recruits train through BT the same, following the same schedule, whether they intend to join the Fleet as Infantry, or follow a technical MOS (Military Occupational Specialty). After BT you are either sent for more weapons and martial arts training or to a technical school as was my son.
You are NOT a Marine until you are awarded the Eagle, Globe and Anchor pin at your graduation from BT. However, the experience will change your life and you will always be a Marine.
Thank you for being willing to serve your country and President.
Semper Fi!
2006-10-13 08:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Thank you for you future service, don't pay attention to the first post or to no count, they wouldn't know the first thing about honor or being a man. They would run and leave their friends when you would run to yours to help. People don't respect what they don't understand because they don't have what it takes. As for them not going to hell only God will decide their fate. My guess is they are a couple of porn addicted fat slobs picking Cheetos out of their fat roles as they put off looking through the help wanted ads for another day while their wife is at work supporting them. Semper Fi
2006-10-13 09:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by pcb4sale 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How your days are depend on your MOS. I was aviation ordnance. Go to work at 645 (sometimes 545 depending on what we were doing), do FOD walk at about 0700 (that means pick up sticks on the flight line), go back to the shop and get the plan, which bombs go where and when. Load the planes, arm them, wait for them to come back, de-arm them, then unload them. We also had to clean the bomb racks (what the bomb hooks into). Usually leave work around 1730 (sometimes 1830). As infantry your days will seem a lot like boot camp. You exercise, go on hikes, take class on military knowledge, go on mock patrols, practice firing your weapon (which everyone you are going to carry), clean your weapon and clean some more. Everything to get you ready to do your job, fight a war.
Good Luck and Semper Fi!
2006-10-15 06:33:34 · answer #6 · answered by fin 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I concur with "bisma a" except for the see you in hell part. I know I won't be there, but you will! 'Cus you'll be forced to kill Innocent people! What a waste of life! Once a Marine, always a broke bum on the streets after war! Good luck, bud. Don't buy into all that manly tough guy propaganda! I'll take on any Marine anytime!
2006-10-13 08:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My daughter was a marine, and if she can make it through boot camp anyone can. It is hard, long, and strenuous, but you will come out the better for it, I know she did. Wake up early, get screamed at, do some running, more running and physical training then run some more.
2006-10-13 07:54:35 · answer #8 · answered by flip103158 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Be where your supposed to be 15 min prior and do what your told youll be fine. Everything else falls in to place
2006-10-13 22:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by Muff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not in the militray, but i'd assume its a lot of working out and training in different things.
i bet what they learn is enough to keep one interested-but the physical aspect is tiring. However, exciting as well.
and i'd like to say i'm not in favor of the war-i'm not a republican, and I THINK THAT THE FIRST POSTER IS A DAMN IDIOT.
2006-10-13 07:55:29 · answer #10 · answered by NONAME 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blind obedience-awesome physical conditioning and combat skills-pretty motivating-drill is boring
2006-10-13 18:25:15 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋