Harnu 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Well, if you notice that I am suddenly not locking a lot of threads soon, it's because I'm leaving to San Diego to begin my enlistment with the United States Marine Corps. I leave Sunday afternoon and fly to the Recruit Depot Monday evening. I figured I'd make a thread so when I get back I can tell you about the thoroughly unpleasant thirteen weeks of Marine Corps Boot Camp, and of course gloat that I'll be a U.S. Marine . Also to let you know that upon my temporary departure from the forums, 50 active members will be selected at random and IP banned from the board. And of course to adhere to forum standards. Feel free to ask or discuss anything about Military training, any stories some of you who have already trained and served in a branch of your countries military. Pereferably first hand knowledge, try not to tell stories about your friends friend, who had a third cousin, twice removed, who had some really outlandish story to tell about training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironsight 1 Posted October 21, 2005 Well good luck on your basics, hope I am not one of the 50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophion-Black 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Semper Fi! do or die! Don't forget to tell about The Crucible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hellfish6 7 Posted October 21, 2005 I hope you suffer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Also to let you know that upon my temporary departure from the forums, 50 active members will be selected at random and IP banned from the board. Â <span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'>For those who don't know, 50 people in Harlandish means Frenchman. Good luck, Jarhead. Â </span> <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>Army is better</span> <span id='ME'><center>The Frenchman flees</center></span> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattxr 9 Posted October 21, 2005 lol i think he will crack before he completes his training Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crassus 0 Posted October 21, 2005 You have been PT-ing, right? More than 3 miles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canukausiuka 1 Posted October 21, 2005 Good luck man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bikecop 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Have fun there.... How long you goin in the marine corps? 4 years? 12 years? 20? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stgn 39 Posted October 21, 2005 You are so lucky I whish I was fysicaly fit to join the army(DenmarK) good luck. And an advise, now i don't know how they do in the US Marines, but if you are out "camping" try to place your sleeping place in the center of your group that way you have a lesser chance of having a training granade thrown close to you while you sleep- I can tell you from my limited expirence that it is not an especialy nice expirence. STGN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bordoy 0 Posted October 21, 2005 You are so lucky I whish I was fysicaly fit to join the army(DenmarK) good luck. And an advise, now i don't know how they do in the US Marines, but if you are out "camping" try to place your sleeping place in the center of your group that way you have a lesser chance of having a training granade thrown close to you while you sleep- I can tell you from my limited expirence that it is not an especialy nice expirence. STGN Go gym Good luck Harnu, sure you'll like the mud, cold, rain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Matt Rochelle - I'll try to crack is as a comedic way as possible for you Crassus - Yes, I've been PT'ing more than three miles, quite a bit more. Bikecop - Current contract is four years as a Combat Engineer. Might go longer depending on a few things, but right now just going to do the four, and maybe go reserves afterward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoOB 0 Posted October 22, 2005 A sound choice I think! It wouldn't be mine, but I reckon it'll turn out to be a good experience for you! Good luck in basic by the way! Oh, and don't hide donuts in your footlocker, you'll piss gunny off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Death 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Good luck Harnu Just incase my Chris Death would be zombified in Urban Dead, would you mind if i'd use your pausing character for supplies j/k ~S~ CD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatseeker 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Good luck Harnu! I dont know how it is over there but you will burn alot of fat, some hidden snacks might come in handy at night if they make you eat on the run or the food sucks. It will be hard but you will laugh about and even miss those days, im sure you will do fine. Hey and you'll get to play the "real" VBS1 too . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted October 22, 2005 Hey and you'll get to play the "real" VBS1 too  . That's what I'm thinking. When Harnu wants to play VBS, he can claim it as training. Have fun at Camp Pendleton. Ironsite Sophion-Black billybob2002 The Frenchman Crassus Matt Rochelle MSMS_KDXer Bikecop STGN Bordoy GoOB =========== 11 so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stgn 39 Posted October 22, 2005 Go gym  Unfortunetly I am prity sure that no amount of traning will cure my astma. And even if I could win the tour de france with astma the army wouldn't take me I had to go a year with out medication which I am afraid of so maby I can join the Hjemmevćrnet(national guard) one day prity sure they don't minde me having astma. STGN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stgn 39 Posted October 22, 2005 IronsiteSophion-Black billybob2002 The Frenchman Crassus Matt Rochelle MSMS_KDXer Bikecop STGN Bordoy GoOB =========== 11 so far. Way great we got ambushed by the moderator comandos/force recon they lure us out in the open and take us out  STGN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 22, 2005 @STGN... Asma doesnt mean you cant join the army mate For almost 2 years i dont take medication and/or have a crisis :P And now I am definetly training to be a Portuguese Ranger (like Delta Force ). But being medicated is a bit harder. It all depends in the units requirements. Just dont give up and think: "I cant beat asma"... if i did, and more 3 people I know did, you can too It's just a question of time and commitment. @Topic Well Harnu, good luck Enjoy your stay in the school of braves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozza 24 Posted October 22, 2005 good luck Harnu. Can I have ya Mod job while ya gone  Pretty soon I'll be heading to boot camp. Aussie boot camp. Infantry all the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4 IN 1 0 Posted October 22, 2005 i'd more interested in "Jordan has come, not the male one" part j/k good luck m8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donnervogel 0 Posted October 22, 2005 I don't get why someone would do such a thing to himself based on free will but if it is what you want... well good luck. I am doing my "school of recruit" in the swiss army at the moment. 21 weeks of senslessness, boredom and incompetence. Unfortunatly I am required to do my service (unless I want to pay lot's of extra taxes to compensate). I hope you will have more fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soul_assassin 1750 Posted October 22, 2005 Quote[/b] ] Hey and you'll get to play the "real" VBS1 too haha and you were wondering why he joined in the first place well man good luck man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
