I would like to be a machine gunner, so would I just request that, or is it luck of the draw, I wouldnt wanna get stuck with being a radio man or a mortar man what should I do?
2006-10-18 08:54:12 · 11 answers · asked by josh h 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
sorry to tell you bro but you belon to the government now. Your choice is what they tell you your choice is. No turning back now, sorry.
2006-10-18 08:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by raylenejade 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You joined the Marines so if they needed you carry a radio on your back then that is your job. It is probably the most important jobs that way you can call for support or for extraction if your unit is in a tough situation. With the GWOT there isn't alot of use for mortarmen right now but riflemen. You will be crosstrained on all Marine infantry weapons in SOI.
2006-10-18 16:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by victoria w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband was a gunner when in Iraq for 18 months. I don't think thats the best job to have, but he liked it because all he had to do was watch out for himself and shoot. It isn't the safest job, not that any are, but isn't the gunner the worst spot? Good Luck, make it home safe!!
2006-10-18 21:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by katbeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in the USMC infantry.
You learn all the skills. That way you can do what ever is necessary in combat.
Machine gunner is nice but it puts you in weapons platoon. A regular grunt is a little better. Your more flexible, not tied down to a weapon that is not easy to move.
Go big Red Go
2006-10-18 16:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All marines are basically infantryman. The Corp will put you where they want, You really have no choice. You can request for certain duty, but like they say, the needs of the corp comes first.
2006-10-18 15:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Learn all of the grunt jobs. You will earn a faster promotion and be a better Marine for it.
I once saw a mortarman carrying a base plate fast rope out of my helo and "turtle" on the rope. He burned into the ground and trashed his back.
I would also look into how you can get into ROTC from the USMC and become an officer. Better pay and treatment.
2006-10-18 16:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by Jim from the Midwest 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put your request in to your 1st sgt., if he's acceptable to the idea he will put you on the list, if not, don't give up your day job!
Remember grunt, statistically, machine gunners don't have the longevity of ordinary riflemen.
2006-10-18 16:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really are in the Corps?
Then you would know that wherever the Corp puts you is where you belong!
Even if its Messkit Repairman thirdclass out in Barstow California.
2006-10-18 15:57:46 · answer #8 · answered by smitty031 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OH yeah, you just show up and tell them what you want. There is this lady in light blue, and she's got like a clipboard and when you get off the bus she takes your order. Be sure to order a nice beverage at the same time, along with setting your wake up time.
Yeah....sure....
2006-10-18 16:02:04 · answer #9 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the corps owns your butt now.do your best n learn how to use a machine gun.
2006-10-18 15:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by hector 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋