Ok I have seen the videos, read the websites, talked to friends that are Marines and are going to/have been to Marine Corps OCS, but all of them are male. I want to know what it is like for a female at Quantico. If anyone has any insight on that, (ie personal experience, what to prepare for?, how they prepared...etc), I would greatly appreciate it.
BTW: I am in the PLC program (two, 6-week sessions)
2007-01-16 08:25:34 · 5 answers · asked by Lauren 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am not a female, but I have been to OCS and can tell you that sex doesn't matter. When you get to OCS, all you need to remember is this: Don't Quit. The CO of OCS will try to scare you, but it isn't that hard. Juniors is a joke, just work hard on your PT. I personally saw a lot of women who couldn't complete the program due to inadequate preperation. Just be loud, pay attention to directions, show your leadership, and ask questions. If there are any "priors" there, they will help you. Just DON'T QUIT! Before you go, know your general orders and rank structure.
This experience may be a bit of a culture shock, but just remember that the fleet isn't anything like this. This is going to just build you into a Marine, the real challenge comes after OCS. This is just your interview.
Good luck, and hope to see you there.
2007-01-16 12:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by h00flungdung 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its gonna be rough for you kiddo no doubt about it. but considering how far woman have come in the military in the past hundred years alone. youll ahve it easier then your predecessors would have ever dreamed.
The key is forget your gender and focus on one simple thing. Dedication to duty. period end of statement. in the end all the sons " AND DAUGHTERS" that wear the marine corp uniform are just that they are marines. and theirfore a rough and tumble family.
that being said dont let yourself be intimidated by naysayers or doubters. also DO NOT allow your gender to be used against you. dont let some one take advantage of you because your a woman either. you are a soldier in the USMC and therefore accorded a due amount of respect.
I wish you the best of luck in your training and thank you for serving. =^_^=
2007-01-16 08:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by catsi563 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-08 00:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by siegers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not in the Marines, but you go girl! Prove to the guys that chicks kick butt!
There will be descrimination and stuff.
Be aware that in all branches of the military, there have been reports of sexual abuse and even rape.
Good Luck To YOU!!
2007-01-16 08:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by ARMY Babe 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I saw something on Dateline - it looked scary.
2007-01-16 08:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋