I got a 97 on the ASVAB and I wanted to join the corps but everyone told me that most marines were stupid.
do you think I won't fit in?
2007-03-22 04:01:57 · 18 answers · asked by banner_man08 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The ones who say that Marines are not smart are the ones who couldn't make it.
Marines are very smart. Don't listen to John Kerry
2007-03-22 04:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by twinmomm 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It stems from the fact that during boot camp, marines are taught to forget what they think and know, and respond to commands from those over them. That way, they will be able to carry on their mission, without thinking it through. The old addage, "when told to jump", a marine says, "yes sir" the other branches of the services would say, "how high", for "how long", etc.
2007-03-22 04:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by auditor4u2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know a couple of marines, but the marines I know are not stupid at all. Very smart men and women. According to a couple people who have been in both the marines are suppose to be the hardest (physically.) They never said anything about the mental part. But who are "they" who have been telling you this anyway?
2007-03-22 04:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by summer love 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you will possibly desire to verify out it as what you fairly need to do. If prefer spec ops then i could be interior the army or army for that. I did 5 years interior the army and it replaced into the final time ever. i comprehend alot of marines and that i under no circumstances heard solid stuff from them. in case you prefer a job that can assist you to outdoors the militia i might connect the air tension or army or military. stay way from the marines.
2016-10-19 08:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just a stereotype because the Marines main thing is infantry which does not require a high asvab score.
2007-03-22 04:12:22 · answer #5 · answered by Curt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think this a myth, especially from the times when judges gave people the choice of service or jail( did this really happen?). I have never been in the military, but the people I know in all branches are not dumb at all. I would say it is a very good career choice. Good luck to you
2007-03-22 04:08:39 · answer #6 · answered by biscuitperifrank 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
back when i went in in the 70s the marines took alot of people as did the army,, we got better training in the corps,, guess the rep stuck after all these years,, the marines were the toughest back then,, cant speak of todays marine
2007-03-22 04:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
People who say that are ignorant. The Marines have pretty high standards...
2007-03-22 05:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by jonah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've partied with marines many nights at old Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN. These guys are fun to hang out with and they party, drink and whore chase like no other.
They're good ole boys, that doesn't make them so bright but man, when it comes to a fight, these are the guys you want in your corner. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to bayonet the enemy to death.
2007-03-22 04:22:12 · answer #9 · answered by huckleberry1 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well as far as ASVB scores, you don't have to score as high as some of the other branches. I have been stationed with Marines before, when it comes to their job... the ones I know, have been efficent. You will fit in. All branches are good, they just give each other slack. In the end they all really need each other.
2007-03-22 04:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by Brandy 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋