I guess my predicament is this, I am all set to join the Army and will be taking the ASVAB and getting my physical next week. I know what job I want and everything. Well I started talkin to my buddy who just got back from Iraq, he's a marine and just talkin to him makes me want to join the Marine Corps, I wanna be like him and I want to go take the challenge. But I'm not sure if that's a good idea.... I mean promotions come slower older equipment, more dangerous work, but somethin inside of me wants to join the Marines. What do you all think I should do?
2007-03-26 14:18:17 · 5 answers · asked by banner_man08 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The two most important benefits to becoming a Marine are the pride you will have at becoming a member of a true warrior class. Something that very few people on this earth can say. You will also gain the focus and discipline to succeed in any endeavor you set your mind to, now and in the future.
As far as slow promotions and outdated equipment, I made sergeant (E-5) in four years as a "peace-time" Marine and would have cared less if I had a bear-skin for a uniform and a club for a weapon.
Read the book "Marine, the Biography of LtGen Louis B. "Chesty" Puller" That will get your blood pumping.
Semper Fi
2007-03-27 04:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by rick m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former Marine officer, I would of course, be proud to see you join the USMC, but it is not for everyone. Here are a few things you need to know. The marines promote just as often as every other branch of service ONCE YOU ARE IN. your recruiter may offer you a higher rank when you leave boot camp, but that also incurs a longer enlistment. As far a equipment, I was in a tank company with M1A1 block 2 tanks,which was pretty modern(read best tank in the world), the communication equipment, aircraft (AV-8B,F/A-18, and now the most modern helicopter replacement, the Osprey) etc.. You get what you put into anything, and the USMC is that, as all the services are. Talk to active service men and women in ALL services, look at what they offer you, and how it fits into your life. Speak with recruiters, and define to them what you want, and can they give it to you (get any contract agreements in writing, verbal doesn't hold water when you leave the office). Good luck with whatever branch you choose
2007-03-26 21:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by gregva2001 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Benefits: pride, bragging rights, nice uniforms and haircuts. I think the marines are sharp and tough. I was in the army and i don't regret it, but the marines would have been cooler.
2007-03-26 21:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a proud branch of service and very tough. ask yourself if you are up to it. much more dangerous. your call.
2007-03-26 21:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tattoos are cooler.
2007-03-27 00:28:15 · answer #5 · answered by Deathbunny 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋