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To: real saxophonist
on the plane, from induction to MCRD -San Diego, I asked the guy next me: enlisted or drafted? He said: enlisted. I asked why he enlisted. He said: “The judge said....”

In boot camp, it wasn't a good idea to let the Drill Instructor(s) know you had a degree or any college.

Semper Fi...

16 posted on 08/05/2013 6:57:56 AM PDT by stylin19a (Obama -> Fredo smart)
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To: stylin19a
In boot camp, it wasn't a good idea to let the Drill Instructor(s) know you had a degree or any college.

DI's had your records they knew the educational level of their recruits. Also, which was of interest to them, was your GCT score. That was the Marine Corps equivalent of an IQ test.

31 posted on 08/05/2013 12:33:14 PM PDT by BluH2o
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