Simple queston..no inbetween...does the US Marines prefer to have people who are bigger and buffer.....or smaller and skinnier?
2007-01-07 14:30:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I know several Marines and there doesn't seem to be a particular size, unless you're talking about heart and ego. Marines have lots of heart, in that they never give up, and they have no doubt that being a Marine makes them the ultimate in cool. I think they may be right. ;p
2007-01-07 14:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sloopy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to generalize because certain body types are more adept at different tasks.
It may not be great to have a tank crew of Marines that are all 6' plus and 200lbs plus. There is only so much space to maneuver inside a tank or aircraft or even exploring hiding holes or tunnels.
On the other hand having to hump long distances and carry supplies and weapons is much easier for a bigger guy than a smaller one.
2007-01-07 22:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by C B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
us maeines prefer bigger to smaller guys and buffer to smaller to skinnier.
2007-01-07 22:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by allen b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it was a former president or someone who said "marines are classified as a doberman and a rotweiler 1 is skinny and mean and the other is big and mean" so i dont know if this helps you but theyll take anyone who makes weight standards.
2007-01-07 23:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by lance h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the ones I know are lean and not super tall, very fit.
too tall would tend to be hit too often and its harder to sneak up on the enemy.
Whoa , Marines take the best toughest guys and make them better and tougher than any one in the world. and I don't think they like you!!!
2007-01-07 22:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by FOA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buff, height doesn't matter. I'm short and I can fight with the best.
Just show up healthy, fit, and motivated. They'll make you a tank with basic.
Good luck and hope you make it into the brother hood of the USMC.
Cheers.
2007-01-07 23:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by callum k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the skinner ones do better. They are usually faster runners and have less trouble with pulls than the bigger guys.
2007-01-08 00:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by usmcspouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got out of the Corps in March and they don't care as long as you're within their weight standards.
2007-01-07 23:01:16 · answer #8 · answered by tom p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is a Maeine?
Is that like a Marine?
Ya brickhead
2007-01-07 22:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Size doesn't make the man, nor the marine.It is the drive and determination of the individual.
2007-01-08 07:53:22 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋