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73. If he goes for any of it, tell him to take 3 months and get in superb physical shape beforehand.

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Fri Aug 11, 2023, 12:54 PM

Aug 2023

Get to point 60lbs on his back marching 5 miles is NOTHING and he is then ready.

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My son is considering joining the Marines next year. What should we be asking recruiters? [View all] RandySF Aug 2023 OP

Discuss A Twenty-Year Career Effort Instead Of Just Four Years (n/t). kabi knit Aug 2023 #1

"What was the last justified use of force by the US military?" Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #2

That's all on the politicians who want the wars Victor_c3 Aug 2023 #23

His son should know that he very well Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #82

There are more than a few vets on DU sarisataka Aug 2023 #87

Are you're saying U.S. military members haven't been put in those positions? Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #94

I did not say that sarisataka Aug 2023 #98

Well, what about Shock and Awe in Iraq? Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #99

I have always said about Iraq sarisataka Aug 2023 #101

The right thing?! Are you fucking kidding?! Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #126

The right thing sarisataka Aug 2023 #130

Funny how we only take out murderous dictators when Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #147

Lame Calculating Aug 2023 #150

Nice answer. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #40

His son should know the implications and possible consequences Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #133

A) World War II - though Clinton's Kosovo intervention could count too peppertree Aug 2023 #45

OF, by and for the people. How many people refuse to vote or to Hortensis Aug 2023 #49

such bs JI7 Aug 2023 #58

I don't know a thing about it but thought this might be of interest diva77 Aug 2023 #3

Why not the Air Force or Navy? TeamProg Aug 2023 #4

I agree. Randy - don't just go "leg" get a real world applicable real world skill underpants Aug 2023 #10

Very true underpants Duncanpup Aug 2023 #17

😆 muscle memory underpants Aug 2023 #24

The Marines offer a wide variety of job descriptions, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #42

I didn't mean that as anti-Marines underpants Aug 2023 #88

And, quite truthfully, I jumped to a false conclusion that you did take it that way, my bad MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #102

No problem underpants Aug 2023 #105

Army? MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #108

I was a tanker. I wouldn't have given that up for anything in the world. Aristus Aug 2023 #47

Oh I get that. It was a crazy adventure underpants Aug 2023 #50

A recipe for disaster 😆 underpants Aug 2023 #96

Oh, I don't know. Aristus Aug 2023 #97

Oh, snap!!! MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #104

I'm glad you said that. underpants Aug 2023 #106

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2023 #144

You should ask questions which you already know the answers to, but whose answers are RockRaven Aug 2023 #5

recruiters lie. discussion is just blowing smoke nt msongs Aug 2023 #7

Yeah, well, I saw trying to be gentle... RockRaven Aug 2023 #11

That was what people who knew told me. Nt scipan Aug 2023 #140

The point of no return when dealing with recruiters is when you actually take the oath of enlistment Victor_c3 Aug 2023 #25

War Is a Racket Celerity Aug 2023 #6

YES. THAT. MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #38

i know 2 good midlevel officers of the USMC Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #8

Take a trip around the world first Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #9

Has he considered the US Coast Guard? LT Barclay Aug 2023 #12

USCG, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #52

They have 2 issues in my opinion that cause this: LT Barclay Aug 2023 #149

Know your worth! This is important bottomofthehill Aug 2023 #13

I could not emphasize this enough maxrandb Aug 2023 #26

Ahh jeez, you Navy squids. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #43

Coast Guard, Navy, or Air Force instead? Also, when I worked with the Vets for Peace after 9-11... Hekate Aug 2023 #14

If your son really wants to enlist, nothing anyone says on this board will change his mind. So... Solly Mack Aug 2023 #15

Very nice 👍 Tickle Aug 2023 #22

+1 Kaleva Aug 2023 #30

Why not ask marine active duty and veterans instead? usonian Aug 2023 #16

You need to be asking your son some questions too. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #18

If he wants three good meals a day, clean dry bunk every night and want to see the world, Emile Aug 2023 #19

My father-in-law joined the Navy. They trained him as a corpsman and sent him off with the Marines. hunter Aug 2023 #141

First question musclecar6 Aug 2023 #20

I would ask... Takket Aug 2023 #21

Two important things Horse with no Name Aug 2023 #27

Written promises made by recruiters have no validity Kaleva Aug 2023 #32

How are his grades? Johnny2X2X Aug 2023 #28

Not academically inclined but excels when he decides to focus. RandySF Aug 2023 #29

I think the military is a good option for him Johnny2X2X Aug 2023 #31

Thanks! RandySF Aug 2023 #34

Sounds like great information. I'll be passing it along also. Hortensis Aug 2023 #53

Very sound advice. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #57

As I said in the other thread... and to re-emphasize... Happy Hoosier Aug 2023 #33

Thanks! RandySF Aug 2023 #35

I work in aerospace Johnny2X2X Aug 2023 #36

Pilots SomewhereInTheMiddle Aug 2023 #62

That's my point of contact.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2023 #68

Wish I could help, but I'm clueless here DFW Aug 2023 #37

I'm a retired Marine, (Enlisted), MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #39

+1 Kaleva Aug 2023 #41

:) More spot on advice, and from a retired Marine! Hortensis Aug 2023 #55

I can't thank you enough for this, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #61

I confess, I wondered what was a proper term. I almost Hortensis Aug 2023 #64

Former is also very appropriate. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #67

Good to know, thanks. Like your name, btw. Hortensis Aug 2023 #78

Go Army ! DashOneBravo Aug 2023 #44

I dont have any suggestions except that I do think its a good career move for many kids. honest.abe Aug 2023 #46

Have him read The Charge of the Light Brigade. Sanity Claws Aug 2023 #48

Well, nothing wrong with recommending reading Tennyson, Hortensis Aug 2023 #59

The Movie Is The Deer HUNTER, Not Killer (nt) ProfessorGAC Aug 2023 #70

Deer Killer? MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #74

First congratulations on having a child sarisataka Aug 2023 #51

A huge +100. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #56

Semper Fi brother sarisataka Aug 2023 #66

Get him ready fo basic training with a book Bobstandard Aug 2023 #54

A book will help. Get a big book from a library sale or garage sale. It should weigh 5-8 pounds. JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2023 #113

Good point. Make that two books. Nt Bobstandard Aug 2023 #120

Ask if he goes to college before enlisting mercuryblues Aug 2023 #60

A recruiter is not going to lie sarisataka Aug 2023 #63

Excellent. & the post above, "Recruiters lie." That was the first topic in Boot Camp. UTUSN Aug 2023 #65

My oldest brother mercuryblues Aug 2023 #95

No, never got past calling it a "Lifer" kind of thing. And have not overcome the anti-VA either. UTUSN Aug 2023 #100

Look for an MOS that has a real world application - haele Aug 2023 #69

I believe he wants to be an ex-Marine. He wants the ... albacore Aug 2023 #71

and this... albacore Aug 2023 #72

My FIL joined the Marines because it just happened to be the recruiter that was available that day! LeftInTX Aug 2023 #134

Ummm, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #75

Read the post again. Clean out your headgear. nt albacore Aug 2023 #119

...and "former" isn't right, either. nt albacore Aug 2023 #121

Ummm... yes it is. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #122

Not a correct term... albacore Aug 2023 #124

And... again... from my post. albacore Aug 2023 #125

Well, at least you got part right. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #127

Have you actually read my posts. That "former" thing isn't something I made up. Nt albacore Aug 2023 #128

Ok, I confess that I read your post wrong and i apologize for my wrong headedness MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #129

Now THAT is not a response I would expect from a Marine... albacore Aug 2023 #132

LOL. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #139

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If he goes for any of it, tell him to take 3 months and get in superb physical shape beforehand. Brainfodder Aug 2023 #73

100+. nt MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #76

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A career with the US Marine Corps is highly rewarding, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #79

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Thank you for your service! Polybius Aug 2023 #83

It wasn't as rare as people think, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #138

I guess what I'm saying is that if one is considering changing careers, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2023 #137

I don't see how the 13th Amendment would apply sarisataka Aug 2023 #81

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I asked several questions sarisataka Aug 2023 #86

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No need to fear sarisataka Aug 2023 #90

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I'm not recruiting anyone sarisataka Aug 2023 #92

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You won't see any questions I asked sarisataka Aug 2023 #111

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Because it is a discussion board? sarisataka Aug 2023 #115

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Lmao at this exchange. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #131

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Well inthewind21 Aug 2023 #84

BTW Randy. It's an 8 year contract. At least it was. underpants Aug 2023 #107

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Should my son being able to run 10 miles with a 50 lb pack or 75 lb pack? SYFROYH Aug 2023 #110

If he's looking for adventure... llmart Aug 2023 #112

+1 MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #136

don't sign anything without taking it to a lawyer...they promise much make sure they will deliver. Demsrule86 Aug 2023 #135

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My cousin is about to finish his service MistakenLamb Aug 2023 #151

I'm gonna tell a story of the sort I don't usually tell here 'cause it's not mine. hunter Aug 2023 #152