Marine Corps Community for USMC Marine Veterans http://www.leatherneck.com/forums Marine Corps Community for USMC Marine Veterans. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:33:11 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/images_ln/misc/rss.jpg Marine Corps Community for USMC Marine Veterans http://www.leatherneck.com/forums MOS Aircraft Maintenance info http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98668&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:57:52 GMT Hello Leatherneck Community, Wondering if anyone can tell me what the process is for specifying a specialty in the aircraft maintenance MOS? I want... Hello Leatherneck Community,
Wondering if anyone can tell me what the process is for specifying a specialty in the aircraft maintenance MOS? I want to do something along the lines of fixed-wing. I would particularly love to work on the V-22 Osprey if available, but I'll be cool with whatever I get.

Any information is appreciated. Thanks.
-Poolee Mitchell ]]> Ask A Marine Poolee Mitchell http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98668 Quick Question http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98665&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:54:51 GMT This is probably the wrong place to post this, but apparently the one area where this would be appropriate is locked to me. I apologize to the mods... This is probably the wrong place to post this, but apparently the one area where this would be appropriate is locked to me. I apologize to the mods now.

Mainly, my question is this:
I have my blousing straps as well as my BDU pants, but for the life of me I can't seem to figure out how to make a decent blouse without going Army or that fugly peg-leg look.

I am wearing the boots issued to me (I will be starting in the Marine ROTC in the next two weeks. I can't count all the red tape I had to go through) as well as digital cammies. I have heard stories about a few of the instructors and I wanted to be well prepared.

Needless to say, my boots make it very clear that tucking anything besides my laces in there will create footcramps from heck.

I think my main problem is the fact that I'm 5'3 and the ends of the trousers flop over the ends of my feet.

Could anyone give me a step-by-step guide on how to [i]properly[i] blouse your trousers? Please keep in mind since I have stubby legs, I will have to deal with a lot of excess material.

Thank you for your time, ]]> Open Discussion WildCard606 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98665 I am in NROTC; not sure if officer route is for me http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98664&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:51:33 GMT Before I ask my question I am going to give a little background information. Ever sense I was in 2nd grade my dream has been to become a United... Before I ask my question I am going to give a little background information. Ever sense I was in 2nd grade my dream has been to become a United States Marine. That being said my whole life I have dreamt of the moment this dream comes true. Once i got into high school my parents and I looked at the different options available and the NROTC route seemed the best, but after going to PT at my local recruiting office my mind changed. After a few months I enlisted and got the MOS to go straight to the Recon school or INDOC [sorry i can't remember exactly what i got, but i just know i was going to have a spot in some kind of class to get into Recon]. You see within my dream of being a Marine, I also have had the desire to become a Force Recon Marine, or to get into MARSOC. Eventually during my time at the recruiter station, my recruiter, the Gunnery Sergeant, the Sergeant Major from the head RS, and also the XO and CO from the head RS began talking to me about applying for the NROTC scholarship and taking the officer route. I took their advice and applied and received the scholarship and am now at Ole Miss. As of late i have been very conflicted about what path to take because half of me wants to be enlisted, the other half officer. I without a doubt want to lead Marines into combat, but my main desire is to get into Force Recon. I have heard different answers as to what a officers role in Recon is, and some i haven't liked because i want to be in the middle of it all with the enlisted guys leading, not in the back just planing the mission.
So if anyone could help me with what a officer does in Recon and how to get into it as a officer or if i should just go enlisted i would be very appreciative. Also I am planning on minoring in Arabic hoping that increases my chances. ]]> Ask A Marine RebelNrotc39 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98664 do i need to get into shape before I sign up? http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98662&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:43:46 GMT I just got out of school a few months ago and I want to sign up as soon as I can because I want to go infantry and i am aware the spots fill... I just got out of school a few months ago and I want to sign up as soon as I can because I want to go infantry and i am aware the spots fill quickly.
Im in pretty bad shape, I can do probably 6 pullups, 50 situps in the time, and I can't even run the 3 miles.

So my main question for you Marines is do I need to get into shape before I sign up or is it okay?

im also afraid I won't be able to keep up with the RS PT sessions right now, but I started running yesterday. ]]> Ask A Marine superstack http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98662 Leg Tattoos on a Female Marine http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98661&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:41:10 GMT I'm planning on making the Marine jump by next summer. I just read the dress regulations, since I'm planning on getting my next tattoo in a few weeks and I was wondering if a medium/large tattoo on my lower leg would disqualify me for enlistment.

Since joining the Marines is more important than a tattoo, I'd like to know if I should reconsider.

Thanks in Advance!

C ]]> Ask A Marine Catie5448 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98661 41 years http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98659&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:04:50 GMT 41 years ago today I stepped on the yellow footprints at the wonderful Island and then I thought what the hell have I done,lost my mind.And then the... 41 years ago today I stepped on the yellow footprints at the wonderful Island and then I thought what the hell have I done,lost my mind.And then the Drill Instructor began to let me know that he would tell me everything to say and do and that I was his for the next13 weeks.Thus started my wonderful 6 years in the Marine Corps.:evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin: ]]> Open Squad Bay TazMatt http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98659 Dress up Suspenders !!! http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98657&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:55:11 GMT For the guys who might like to dress up and keep the Marine Corps look, but not look under dress I have come up with My own idea and hope you might... For the guys who might like to dress up and keep the Marine Corps look, but not look under dress I have come up with My own idea and hope you might like it too. it not cheap but looks great. I have had people say that it looks cool so here they are.
Do you like them or not ???
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]]> Uniform U marine1955 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98657 <![CDATA[Tonite's NFL Action and other sports and tv shows]]> http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98652&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:30:14 GMT http://atdhe.net/index.html http://atdhe.net/index.html ]]> Open Squad Bay jetdawgg http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98652 Basic shipping weight http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98649&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:55:25 GMT Hello,
I'm leaving on Tuesday for basic. I was wondering if anyone on here had a website to a chart or new what the weight/height ratios were in order to ship without getting a waiver or losing your job? I can find the DEP weight chart and the chart for when you are already in the fleet but not the chart for the weight you must be at right before you ship for basic. I was measured at 72.5 and I am pretty sure my recruiter told me that it would be rounded up to 73 inches and I had to weigh under 219. Does this sound right? Thanks for the responses in advance! ]]> Ask A Marine IowaBoy171 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98649 Is infantry the way to go? http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98648&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18:40 GMT Well I'm pretty adamant on my MOS being infantry ; but can anyone tell me pros and cons of being in infantry?






Thanks! ]]> Ask A Marine OzzyD http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98648 Honor grad http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98647&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:17:59 GMT What does it take to become and Honor grad? What are the specifics or are thier any? I am shooting high to become the honor grad of my class and i... What does it take to become and Honor grad? What are the specifics or are thier any? I am shooting high to become the honor grad of my class and i would just like any tips or advice anyone has to offer.

thanks in advance ]]> Ask A Marine zz8t http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98647 Does having to wear glasses limit what MOS you can do? (Aircraft) http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98645&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:55:23 GMT Hello Marines,

I wear glasses, my vision is around 20/300 in both eyes and my glasses make my vision 20/20. I'm looking at a wide array of MOS's in Aircraft MOS's. I'm especially interested in obtaining a AG Contract, But i have heard that if your vision is past 20/100 You can only acquire the C-130 Aircraft as a Loadmaster which kind of is a bummer compared along side with other huey's etc..

Is this true? I have been talking with my recruiter about Aircraft MOS's in the Marines for quite some time now and would be very dissapointed if i could only qualify for C-130.

I have also asked about laser eye surgery to correct my problem but unfortunately, being a 18 year old is too young and the minimum is 21 over here.

If any Marine has any info on the subject that they can offer me it would be greatly appreciated, Thank you. ]]> Ask A Marine CharlyMurphy http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98645 Open Contract Question http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98644&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:27:26 GMT I'm a poolee on an open contract with my ship date, and ive researched into contracts and talked to other Marines about it but, how do you get something written in your contract? i understand there are certain things that can't be written in your contract. thanks for any help. ]]> Ask A Marine smarks91 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98644 What are you looking forward to? http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98643&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:25:22 GMT Ok, so besides the obvious (becoming a Marine), what are you guys looking forward to in the Marine Corps? Anything from seeing the world to wearing... Ok, so besides the obvious (becoming a Marine), what are you guys looking forward to in the Marine Corps? Anything from seeing the world to wearing those Dress Blues. I know there are a TON of things, but choose something that sticks out. ]]> POOL (ee) HALL Steve018 http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98643 can you wear glasses and try to become a recon marine http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98642&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:08:40 GMT title says it all my question is that i wear glasses and i am interested in trying out for recon. i wanted to know if i am eligable if i wear glasses. title says it all my question is that i wear glasses and i am interested in trying out for recon. i wanted to know if i am eligable if i wear glasses. ]]> Ask A Marine bnadio http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98642