Comments on: Can someone give me details on enlisting in the USMC and Boot Camp? http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:53:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: quietflight_22 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-152 quietflight_22 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:31:40 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-152 Top 3 things before going into recruiter's office: do your research and come up with questions you want answers to; go at the beginning of the month because there isn't the same pressure for quotas, and that's when the list of jobs (MOSs) that are available for the contract that month come out so you will have a better selection; know that ultimately recruiters work for you, so if you feel pressured or don't understand something, you need to ask and don't give up certain benefits (i.e. GI Bill, etc.) because you don't think you want them now. (You can always choose not to use the benefits, but DO NOT sign them away.) Also, there are bad recruiters, but there are a few things most people not military don't realize...recruiters are often "voluntold" that is the "b billet" they are needed to fill and most would rather be back in the fleet working in their MOS. Next, besides Marines in combat, drill instructors and recruiters work the longest hours in the Corps averaging between 100 and 120 hours a week...not an excuse for the ones that outright lie, but ultimately, this is your life and you need to take the responsibility for checking out as much as what you are told before leaving for boot. Next suggestion is to get into the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) at that recruiting station. You get a glimpse of Marine life and maybe a better feel for whether that is the life you want. Important thing to remember, you are easily able to get out of your contract until you leave for boot. Once you are there, it is not an easy thing to do and usually doesn't end up that great for you. As far as an MOS, Marine Snipers come from infantry (0311) and I'm attaching a link below so you can see the requirements to be selected to the program. (Gunny Carlos Hathcock is a great person to learn about because he is a legendary Marine sniper.) So basically, after boot, you head to SOI (school of infantry) then would attach to an infantry unit. Once you reach a certain rank, you can be eligible to see if you meet the rest of the qualifications. As far as specific boot camp stories, there are too many to tell but if you have any specific questions, feel free to email me. I'm actually a female Marine (enlisted then OCS..both after I finished law school) but the experiences are very much the same...SOI is different, but I have known many grunts and can answer from what I know from them and working with them. Earning the title is one of the most incredible experiences I will never be able to completely explain to anyone that is not a Marine...when you finally receive your eagle, globe and anchor, it's emotional for males and females. Top 3 things before going into recruiter’s office: do your research and come up with questions you want answers to; go at the beginning of the month because there isn’t the same pressure for quotas, and that’s when the list of jobs (MOSs) that are available for the contract that month come out so you will have a better selection; know that ultimately recruiters work for you, so if you feel pressured or don’t understand something, you need to ask and don’t give up certain benefits (i.e. GI Bill, etc.) because you don’t think you want them now. (You can always choose not to use the benefits, but DO NOT sign them away.)

Also, there are bad recruiters, but there are a few things most people not military don’t realize…recruiters are often “voluntold” that is the “b billet” they are needed to fill and most would rather be back in the fleet working in their MOS. Next, besides Marines in combat, drill instructors and recruiters work the longest hours in the Corps averaging between 100 and 120 hours a week…not an excuse for the ones that outright lie, but ultimately, this is your life and you need to take the responsibility for checking out as much as what you are told before leaving for boot.

Next suggestion is to get into the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) at that recruiting station. You get a glimpse of Marine life and maybe a better feel for whether that is the life you want. Important thing to remember, you are easily able to get out of your contract until you leave for boot. Once you are there, it is not an easy thing to do and usually doesn’t end up that great for you.

As far as an MOS, Marine Snipers come from infantry (0311) and I’m attaching a link below so you can see the requirements to be selected to the program. (Gunny Carlos Hathcock is a great person to learn about because he is a legendary Marine sniper.) So basically, after boot, you head to SOI (school of infantry) then would attach to an infantry unit. Once you reach a certain rank, you can be eligible to see if you meet the rest of the qualifications.

As far as specific boot camp stories, there are too many to tell but if you have any specific questions, feel free to email me. I’m actually a female Marine (enlisted then OCS..both after I finished law school) but the experiences are very much the same…SOI is different, but I have known many grunts and can answer from what I know from them and working with them. Earning the title is one of the most incredible experiences I will never be able to completely explain to anyone that is not a Marine…when you finally receive your eagle, globe and anchor, it’s emotional for males and females.

]]> By: double h http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-151 double h Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:40:36 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-151 Alright here it goes. Step 1) you sign the papers and then g to MEPS take the tests then one day you fly out to San Diego, CA when you get there you leave the air port at night (just for the scary effects) you get on a bus and head the base. OR Parris island depending on where you live but still the same place. Then the first week you get shots and do paper work then that friday (black friday) you hit your platoon and meet your DI's . From there the tough part starts you Pt and dril ever day and soon you just get used to it and start jugding time by chow and sundays. Phase 2 you do rifle range and more combat related stuff as for a grunt you will love that stuff. phase 3 they treat you like a marine get you used to what it will b elike start teaching you rules and stuff. after boot you hit SOI (school of infantry) there its 6 weeks i think and all you do is train for combat. anything else just e-mail me good luck Alright here it goes.

Step 1) you sign the papers and then g to MEPS take the tests then one day you fly out to San Diego, CA when you get there you leave the air port at night (just for the scary effects) you get on a bus and head the base. OR Parris island depending on where you live but still the same place.

Then the first week you get shots and do paper work then that friday (black friday) you hit your platoon and meet your DI’s . From there the tough part starts you Pt and dril ever day and soon you just get used to it and start jugding time by chow and sundays.

Phase 2 you do rifle range and more combat related stuff as for a grunt you will love that stuff.

phase 3 they treat you like a marine get you used to what it will b elike start teaching you rules and stuff.

after boot you hit SOI (school of infantry) there its 6 weeks i think and all you do is train for combat.

anything else just e-mail me

good luck

]]> By: sappy http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-150 sappy Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:56:59 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-150 watch JARHEAD watch JARHEAD

]]> By: flea http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-149 flea Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:23:15 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-149 yep just call 1 800 marines and talk to the person who answers the phone and tell him or her that you're a good boy yep just call 1 800 marines and talk to the person who answers the phone and tell him or her that you’re a good boy

]]> By: hannah http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-148 hannah Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:27:14 +0000 http://www.makingmarines.com/bootcampblog/can-someone-give-me-details-on-enlisting-in-the-usmc-and-boot-camp/#comment-148 I can't see why anyone would want to be a Marine, however, you could ask your recruiter BUT sometimes they lie. About.com is a very great site for just about everything, including surviving basic training. Look it up some time (: I can’t see why anyone would want to be a Marine, however, you could ask your recruiter BUT sometimes they lie.

About.com is a very great site for just about everything, including surviving basic training. Look it up some time (:

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