Posted on 02/12/2018 1:41:00 PM PST by MarvinStinson
Isn’t the test supposed to be punishing, in order to weed out those folks who might be more ideal for other parts of the corps? They say punishing as though it were a bad thing, I’m presuming.
And this is the infantry officer course, which calls for people even tougher than the other infantrymen. Sheesh.
(Can I still say infantrymen without being attacked by social justice jerks?)
#BoycottHollywood
Given that there are horror stories about female bosses in the civilian world, I understand your sentiment.
Reported to bootcamp end of July 1967. Since you mention So.Cal, can I assume you are a “Hollywood” Marine? I was living in Yuma at the time of my enlistment, so I definitely went to MCRD San Diego. First Battalion.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I got my postcard draft notice midway through bootcamp. When I asked one of the platoon DIs how to respond, he said (and I quote) “Just write ‘Presently on active duty with the United States Marine Corps.’ Add your service number and mail it back to them.”
Obviously, they had dealt with this issue before. What puzzles me is why can I remember his exact words 50+ years later?
By the way, can you still remember your service number? I can and I use it all the time. However, I must admit I cannot remember the serial number of my bootcamp M-14. Just a slacker, I guess.
Obviously, they had dealt with this issue before. What puzzles me is why can I remember his exact words 50+ years later?
When GOD speaks, one listens and remembers!
Remember the Tailhook Incident?
Women ready to defend the country but cannot defend themselves at a cocktail party.
Try reading the entire thread instead of just looking at pictures.
Girls from the suburbs get raped by hoods while in ‘National Service’. We get lots of abortions and bastard children. No thanks, I saw enough of that Fort Eustis and Devens. How about just having a robust military manned by volunteers and conscripts as needed. No reduced standards to accommodate the gals or deferments to accommodate Dick Cheney: the Romney boys have to serve too.
My comment was intended for a different post. Your comment # 18 makes perfect sense.
I’m having a tough day today. Please read my post #90, which should have been addressed to your attention.
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