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  • Glanni's Girl
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    Level 35 - Rockin' Poster
    • Jan 2010
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    #31
    Re: Military

    Originally posted by Master Of Disguise
    Originally posted by Stingy
    Phone conversation
    lol, that was quick and kind of rude ^^
    Not really, no point going through all that rigmarole when the answer was going to be no.
    Getur einhver annar verið Glanni ? það bara passar ekki
    Stefan Karl Stefansson, það er enginn eins og þú!

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    • PrivateBrain
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      Level 12 - Lazy Scout
      • Dec 2011
      • 205

      #32
      Re: Military

      Okay, here's a good excerpt from The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook by Sgt. Michael Volkin.

      For all intents and purposes, Marines are considered riflemen first. In basic training, they receive more marksmanship training than any other branch of service. Also, Marine basic training is longer than the other branches. The Marines have an incredible ability to convert their dollar power into combat power, as they do not have a big budget like the Air Force. If you're joining the military to be in on the action, the Marines might be the best choice for you.

      The Army has the second-most intense basic training regimen. Three of the ten weeks of basic training are devoted to marksmanship. Soldiers in the Army have the ability to lead or defend against an assault. In the Army, a soldier can pick from literally hundreds of Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). The training that you receive from your MOS often transfers well into civilian jobs.

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      • LazyTownWW
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        • Jun 2009
        • 1993

        #33
        Re: Military

        Originally posted by PrivateBrain
        Okay, here's a good excerpt from The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook by Sgt. Michael Volkin.

        For all intents and purposes, Marines are considered riflemen first. In basic training, they receive more marksmanship training than any other branch of service. Also, Marine basic training is longer than the other branches. The Marines have an incredible ability to convert their dollar power into combat power, as they do not have a big budget like the Air Force. If you're joining the military to be in on the action, the Marines might be the best choice for you.

        The Army has the second-most intense basic training regimen. Three of the ten weeks of basic training are devoted to marksmanship. Soldiers in the Army have the ability to lead or defend against an assault. In the Army, a soldier can pick from literally hundreds of Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). The training that you receive from your MOS often transfers well into civilian jobs.
        Cool, thanks :)
        Sportacus crystal

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        • Master Of Disguise
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          • Oct 2011
          • 402

          #34
          Re: Military

          How is it going with the military thing btw ? officially in ? waiting for some kind of approval ? or still thinking about it ? :)

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          • PrivateBrain
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            • Dec 2011
            • 205

            #35
            Re: Military

            Originally posted by Master Of Disguise
            How is it going with the military thing btw ? officially in ? waiting for some kind of approval ? or still thinking about it ? :)
            Toward the end of August, I had known that a high school friend of mine joined the National Guard, and what he was saying about it inspired me to want to join as well.

            My parents wanted me to look into other branches, and I ended up going on active duty in the Army.

            The enlistment process was long and boring, but it was all worth it when my recruiter said that I'm officially on the team and shook my hand.

            On March 13, 2012, I ship out to Fort Jackson for Basic Combat Training.

            In the meantime, I'm doing a lot of planning and preparation and doing what I can to make myself happy.

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            • Master Of Disguise
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              • Oct 2011
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              #36
              Re: Military

              Originally posted by PrivateBrain
              On March 13, 2012, I ship out to Fort Jackson for Basic Combat Training
              Good luck :)

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              • PrivateBrain
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                • Dec 2011
                • 205

                #37
                Re: Military

                Originally posted by Master Of Disguise
                Good luck :)
                Thanks. Occasionally, I get nervous just thinking about BCT, but then I remind myself that I've just got to tough it out the best I can.

                My recruiter said that he thought it was fun, and that the drill sergeants aren't quite like Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, so it shouldn't be so bad.

                Oh, and he said that I can't wear on any dog tags with pictures of my favorite actress. I can do things like that after my training, though. :)

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                • Master Of Disguise
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                  • Oct 2011
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                  #38
                  Re: Military

                  Originally posted by PrivateBrain
                  Oh, and he said that I can't wear on any dog tags with pictures of my favorite actress. I can do things like that after my training, though. :)
                  Took me a while to realise what you meant lol too bad ^^

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                  • PrivateBrain
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                    • Dec 2011
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                    #39
                    Re: Military

                    Is it true that women like a man in a uniform?

                    I know that I like it whenever I see a woman in the new ACU with digital camo.

                    I just don't think that women get enough representation in the military.

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                    • StingX
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                      • Mar 2009
                      • 5496

                      #40
                      Re: Military

                      I was working the box office yesterday and was feeling particularly generous considering it was Christmas and all.
                      I was letting minors in to movies, passing people in for questionable reasons, all that good stuff. We don't have a military discount, but when a woman asked if we did, I told her that no we didn't, but I'd charge her a senior rate, which is 3 dollars less. She was quite happy and tipped me the 3 dollar difference. GG.

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                      • PrivateBrain
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                        • Dec 2011
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                        #41
                        Re: Military

                        Originally posted by Stingy
                        I was working the box office yesterday and was feeling particularly generous considering it was Christmas and all.

                        I was letting minors in to movies, passing people in for questionable reasons, all that good stuff. We don't have a military discount, but when a woman asked if we did, I told her that no we didn't, but I'd charge her a senior rate, which is 3 dollars less. She was quite happy and tipped me the 3 dollar difference. GG.
                        That really is a cool story, bro.

                        So far, I just remember walking into the Army recruiting office, seeing a woman in an ACU sitting in one of the chairs, saying "Hello," and shaking her hand.

                        More recently, there was another time when I was walking in the mall when I saw a redheaded woman in an ACU walking with who I'd think was a friend or family member. The mall was packed, so I couldn't do anything but marvel while I was walking.

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                        • PrivateBrain
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                          #42
                          Re: Military

                          I forgot to address this.

                          Originally posted by Lazycus
                          Drill Sergeant, yes, Drill Sergeant! ...?
                          The instructors in Army Basic wouldn't want their recruits to begin and end with the way they're addressed.

                          You just say what you have to say and end with "Drill Sergeant!"

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                          • Lazycus
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                            • Nov 2007
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                            #43
                            Re: Military

                            Actually, I'm wondering: Your country is stuck in two - äh... - not-so-blitzy campaigns and is prepearing to raid on yet another country. Is this really a good time to join the Army?
                            Ceterum censeo puellam roseam fraudulentam esse exstirpandam

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                            • PrivateBrain
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                              • Dec 2011
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                              #44
                              Re: Military

                              Originally posted by Lazycus
                              Actually, I'm wondering: Your country is stuck in two - äh... - not-so-blitzy campaigns and is prepearing to raid on yet another country. Is this really a good time to join the Army?
                              Here's a video of two angry camels in a tiny car. Your argument is invalid.

                              [youtube]brdkeccSJPw[/youtube]

                              Edit:

                              I really don't want to discuss religion or politics, because those are contentious topics.

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                              • Lazycus
                                Master of Shoops
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                                • Nov 2007
                                • 825

                                #45
                                Re: Military

                                That was no argument, it was a question. I apologize for the lack of euphemisms.
                                You must do what you feel is right, of course.
                                Ceterum censeo puellam roseam fraudulentam esse exstirpandam

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