Thread: The Marines

Why do you want to die????

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Why do you want to die????

that funny

Well, I don't want to die lol. If I joined after college, then I would be able to go into a specialized field and learn it, which would take time. They usually send soldiers with expertise in nothing first....I assume...

well all i have to say is when they have an ak-47 to ya, all u can do is bendover and kiss ur ass goodbye

well all jokes aside i have no idea about the marines or w/e it is

Originally Posted by FranktheTank

Well, I don't want to die lol. If I joined after college, then I would be able to go into a specialized field and learn it, which would take time. They usually send soldiers with expertise in nothing first....I assume...

I can think of safer and more lucrative job options.

Originally Posted by FranktheTank

Well, I don't want to die lol. If I joined after college, then I would be able to go into a specialized field and learn it, which would take time. They usually send soldiers with expertise in nothing first....I assume...

Is that what they told you? Unless getting shot at and shooting back are specialized fields, I would be 100% sure you won't be going over to you-know-where.

Not that there is anything wrong with that. If someone gets their jollies off fighting for this country, hats off to them. I would just hate to see someone go in as a computer tech only to learn they will be teching computers in Iraq in a war zone when they could easily work for the Geek Squad at Best Buy and only get shot at on a semi-daily basis.

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Why do you want to die????

Foreman is always so optomistic........

Listen, you're exposure to danger in the Marine Corps is relative to the MOS you choose. You're in college so I'm assuming you plan on going in as an officer?

If you go in as a Branch Infantry Officer I can assure you that you will see combat. If you go in a specialty field then your odds of getting shot at change.

Now, set all that aside for now and stop and think about what YOU want to do. Are you wanting to serve out of some deep-seeded patriotic motivation? Are you looking for a means to achieve your higher education goals?

Are you dead-set on the marines? Would you consider the Army, Navy or Airforce? Different branches have different options and career paths available for you. Consider these options wisely.

Over-all you're looking at a good decision. The "nay-sayers" will criticize you and call you otherwise but pay them no nevermind.

Semper Fi

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

I can think of safer and more lucrative job options.

trashman

Originally Posted by kenwood

well all i have to say is when they have an ak-47 to ya, all u can do is bendover and kiss ur ass goodbye

well all jokes aside i have no idea about the marines or w/e it is

You need to study Gen. George Patton.

"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country."

"May God mave mercy on my enimies because i won't"

Originally Posted by Witmaster

You need to study Gen. George Patton.

"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country."

"May God mave mercy on my enimies because i won't"

i dont get it ..ahh u mean for example: if someone throw a gernade at u, u shove some dumb bastard in the way of it? now i get ya

Well... If you're determined to get killed then I suppose there's not much I could do for you than use you as a shield... so.. yea. That's exactly what I'm talking about.

Originally Posted by Witmaster

You need to study Gen. George Patton.

"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country."

"May God mave mercy on my enimies because i won't"

Live by the sword, die by the sword.

Originally Posted by Witmaster

Well... If you're determined to get killed then I suppose there's not much I could do for you than use you as a shield... so.. yea. That's exactly what I'm talking about.

good thinking bro 1,000reps to u man

Originally Posted by Witmaster

You need to study Gen. George Patton.

"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country."

"May God mave mercy on my enimies because i won't"

Live by the 22, die by the 22

I prefer to call it 5.56

Originally Posted by Witmaster

Foreman is always so optomistic........

Listen, you're exposure to danger in the Marine Corps is relative to the MOS you choose. You're in college so I'm assuming you plan on going in as an officer?

If you go in as a Branch Infantry Officer I can assure you that you will see combat. If you go in a specialty field then your odds of getting shot at change.

Now, set all that aside for now and stop and think about what YOU want to do. Are you wanting to serve out of some deep-seeded patriotic motivation? Are you looking for a means to achieve your higher education goals?

Are you dead-set on the marines? Would you consider the Army, Navy or Airforce? Different branches have different options and career paths available for you. Consider these options wisely.

Over-all you're looking at a good decision. The "nay-sayers" will criticize you and call you otherwise but pay them no nevermind.

Semper Fi

This may sound pretty damn dumb, but haven't you guys always wanted to do something ''important'' with your life? I know, doctors, officers, etc are all important and everything and would be a much safer alternative, but I've always seen the military as a place to accomplish this....maybe I've just been sucked in by govt. propaganda to serve or maybe not, but I know I'll never be a doc and I know I don't want to be some cop giving tickets to people for speeding I want something more important and meaningful.

I've considered other possibilities such as the Airforce, but my eyesight isn't the best, so I think that is out of the question.

Originally Posted by Witmaster

I prefer to call it 5.56

5.56? wtf is that?

Originally Posted by FranktheTank

This may sound pretty damn dumb, but haven't you guys always wanted to do something ''important'' with your life? I know, doctors, officers, etc are all important and everything and would be a much safer alternative, but I've always seen the military as a place to accomplish this....maybe I've just been sucked in by govt. propaganda to serve or maybe not, but I know I'll never be a doc and I know I don't want to be some cop giving tickets to people for speeding I want something more important and meaningful.

I've other possibilities such as the Airforce, but my eyesight isn't the best, so I think that is out of the question.

they got u too....damn them

Originally Posted by FranktheTank

This may sound pretty damn dumb, but haven't you guys always wanted to do something ''important'' with your life? I know, doctors, officers, etc are all important and everything and would be a much safer alternative, but I've always seen the military as a place to accomplish this....maybe I've just been sucked in by govt. propaganda to serve or maybe not, but I know I'll never be a doc and I know I don't want to be some cop giving tickets to people for speeding I want something more important and meaningful.

I've considered other possibilities such as the Airforce, but my eyesight isn't the best, so I think that is out of the question.

Killing or dying for the top 1% of American rich is not "important"

well since were talking about what we want to be i might aswell say what i wanna be -----> within the next 30years a want to be Mr.O

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Killing or dying for the top 1% of American rich is not "important"

if i had to choose to die in some other country or in the gym 5blocks down i would choose the gym(benchpressing 800lbs raw )

Originally Posted by FranktheTank

This may sound pretty damn dumb, but haven't you guys always wanted to do something ''important'' with your life? I know, doctors, officers, etc are all important and everything and would be a much safer alternative, but I've always seen the military as a place to accomplish this....maybe I've just been sucked in by govt. propaganda to serve or maybe not, but I know I'll never be a doc and I know I don't want to be some cop giving tickets to people for speeding I want something more important and meaningful.

I've considered other possibilities such as the Airforce, but my eyesight isn't the best, so I think that is out of the question.

Ok "Air Force" doesn't necessarily mean "Pilot". There are hundreds of options available to you here.

Now I know exactly what you mean about "wanting to do something important" Don't sell yourself short. There are endless possibilities here.

Example: If you graduate college and go in as an officer you can (based upon your GPA and other variables) choose the officer branch you wish to pursue. Say you want to be a dentist? Well the military will pay for your medical school and provide you with the proper environment to pursue that career. Typically, this type of commision requires a 2 for 1 commitment: i.e. 2 years service for every 1 year of school) In adition, specialized (medical) fields pay HUGE bonuses for retention plus several other perks.

You wanna be a Doctor? Pretty much the same thing. Lawyers get specialized deals as well.

Bottom line is you are in an ideal position to begin planning for this. Start talking to ome military career counselors (you school should have a rep). Get your facts straight about what options are available to you before you rush in and make a decision.

Originally Posted by Witmaster

Ok "Air Force" doesn't necessarily mean "Pilot". There are hundreds of options available to you here.

Now I know exactly what you mean about "wanting to do something important" Don't sell yourself short. There are endless possibilities here.

Example: If you graduate college and go in as an officer you can (based upon your GPA and other variables) choose the officer branch you wish to pursue. Say you want to be a dentist? Well the military will pay for your medical school and provide you with the proper environment to pursue that career. Typically, this type of commision requires a 2 for 1 commitment: i.e. 2 years service for every 1 year of school) In adition, specialized (medical) fields pay HUGE bonuses for retention plus several other perks.

You wanna be a Doctor? Pretty much the same thing. Lawyers get specialized deals as well.

Bottom line is you are in an ideal position to begin planning for this. Start talking to ome military career counselors (you school should have a rep). Get your facts straight about what options are available to you before you rush in and make a decision.

exactly..the navy or w/e comto our school all the time talking to us(i not really pay attention cuz their not going to get me!)..well anyway whay dont u start asking the ppl?

Originally Posted by kenwood

5.56? wtf is that?

5.56mm
It is the equivilant to the "22" caliber you referenced...

Originally Posted by kenwood

Live by the 22, die by the 22

Originally Posted by Witmaster

5.56mm
It is the equivilant to the "22" caliber you referenced...

how about a 9mm or sawed off shotgun

Originally Posted by Witmaster

Ok "Air Force" doesn't necessarily mean "Pilot". There are hundreds of options available to you here.

Now I know exactly what you mean about "wanting to do something important" Don't sell yourself short. There are endless possibilities here.

Example: If you graduate college and go in as an officer you can (based upon your GPA and other variables) choose the officer branch you wish to pursue. Say you want to be a dentist? Well the military will pay for your medical school and provide you with the proper environment to pursue that career. Typically, this type of commision requires a 2 for 1 commitment: i.e. 2 years service for every 1 year of school) In adition, specialized (medical) fields pay HUGE bonuses for retention plus several other perks.

You wanna be a Doctor? Pretty much the same thing. Lawyers get specialized deals as well.

Bottom line is you are in an ideal position to begin planning for this. Start talking to ome military career counselors (you school should have a rep). Get your facts straight about what options are available to you before you rush in and make a decision.

Appreciate all the info Wit thanks ....one question though....am I in it for life?

No. Not at all. For example... If you already have your 4-year degree, Dental School is 4 years. That will leave you with an 8 year obligation in the military. Now... if you factor in the fact that you'll be saving about 160k (or more) in Student Loans this isn't all that bad a deal.

Edit: You will find that many officers in specialized fields are in for the full 20 years so they can reap the full benifits of retirement and still pursue a full-time career in the civillian world when they comlpete thier military service.

Originally Posted by FranktheTank

Appreciate all the info Wit thanks ....one question though....am I in it for life?

Yes....but in the core your life will only be a few years