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Wild did not mention that you have either fixed wing or rotory wing. In other words Air Planes or Helo's. The basic schools are for all aircraft types, he will either get his choice of the two or it will have aready been made based on the needs of the Marine Corps. When he gets to either his East Coast or West Coast location they may or may not ask him what aircraft he would like to work on. Once again this is based on the needs of the Marine Corps and may not get a choice......
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Oop's, Sorry Tom, forgot to find some Fixed wing types or mention them. No disrespect intended. Lack of sleep caught up this morning.  Although for some reason, us rotor types, hang out here way too much.  |
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Once your son completes MCT, he will attend MOS school in Pensacola, FL. Depending on which school he attends, he could be there for as little as two weeks up to 6-9 months. You say he will be attending an aviation school with a 5 year contract so that would leave out some of the administrative schools. Airframes, avaition electrician, aircraft engine mechanics, communications and navigation, aircraft safety and survival systems, and aircrew are just a few of the occupations that I can think of off the top of my head. A lot depends on how he scored on the ASVAB, security clearance eligibility and swim qualification (aircrew). Unfortunately, it is hard to say exactly which platform he will end up with. The Marine Corps owns the following fixed wing aircraft: AV-8B Harrier, F/A-18 Hornet, EA-6B Prowler, KC-130 Hercules. Helicopters are as follows: AH-1 Cobra, UH-1 Huey, CH-46 Sea Knight, CH-53 Super Stallion, and MV-22 Osprey (which also has wings). All of these aircraft, with the exception of the EA-6B and KC-130, can operate on the ship. Good luck to your son with boot camp. Semper Fi!
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| Posts: 12 | Registered: Fri 29 September 2006 |  |
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I am shocked that everyone failed to mention those all important janitorial skills that we all acquired, while we were in.  |
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Dang Ron, thats funny!
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After your son completes MCT (Marine Combat Training) He will get an MOS. If it starts with 60XX it is fixed wing (Planes) if it is a 61XX it will be rotor wing (Helos).
For Helicopters if he gets Skids (Hueys and Cobras) he will most likely end up in Camp Pendleton, CA for MOS school. If he is a 46 or 53 guy, he may end up on the east coast for school.
Hope that helps.
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Thank you for your responses, including the ones that were "light-hearted"  I am pleased to know that he will be learning and "polishing up" on important "life-skills" that are familiar to him and will remind him of "home", indeed. I have also spoken to his recruiter after I told him that now that my son is at bootcamp, he can tell me generally what my son will be as a Marine, once he completes his training. I am proud to be his Mom as he will be a part of the elite and I support all the things the USMC does for our country. Thank you and God Bless. |
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| Posts: 5 | Registered: Tue 03 April 2007 | |
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You will be proud......
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quote: Originally posted by blaguanaborja:
My son recently left for bootcamp in California. I don't have too much information about his MOS, but he did say that he was going into Aviation after he completes bootcamp. He also said he would be in Marine Combat Training. His recruiter said that he would eventually be working on a base or on a ship, that is all I know. I am anxious to know if what recruiters tell you is a fact. My son also said he signed a contract for five years and that he would be in Aviation. I am his Mom and don't know much about the USMC. Can you give me some insight?
I joined with an Air Wing guarantee for a four year enlistment. That was over 40 years ago. What my recruiter told me was fact. With the greater need for recruits, you never know. It is very possible he has an Aviation guarantee. What his MOS is will probably be determined by test scores. |
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Once again, I appreciate this response. As for his ASVAB, he scored an 89. He studied advance college math, algebra, statistics, and trig., but because jobs here were scarce and the pay was minimum, he only finished 3 semesters and then decided to join the USMC. He also was in the university Army ROTC program for the same period. At the same time, he took 3 semesters of Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking) while working full-time as a scuba assistant in a dive tour company. He studied Latin in high school as well.
He completed lifeguard/water safety training and is a certified advance scuba diver. Of course, he realizes that the USMC is going to be absolutely different, and expects it to be because of the obvious nature of the Corps/military.
I pray that his performance at training will land him just where he hopes. As his mother, I only wish him the best and that he will lead a healthy and long life as an adult and if God wills, as a U.S. Marine.
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| Posts: 5 | Registered: Tue 03 April 2007 | |
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Amen.
So Mote It Be...
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One of the problems young Marines get into especially those going to a school where there is some brain power needed is that some like to party - a lot. Not drugs but drinking, some will end up doing it every night, some will only do it on the weekends. The point being is that your only promised the school not the job. You have to pass the school to get the job. Many who fail do it by over doing it or partying too much. If you fail the school then it's up to the Marine Corps on what they want to do with you. Some get another chance in another Aviation School, some head for gruntville. I had a guy from my platoon going to Seat School when I was in Hydrualics School who bombed out with a few weeks left. He as sent to Pendeltion to be a 0311. It does happen....Look how well Ron Mann turned out after all the fun he had......
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quote: Originally posted by blaguanaborja:
Once again, I appreciate this response. As for his ASVAB, he scored an 89. He studied advance college math, algebra, statistics, and trig., but because jobs here were scarce and the pay was minimum, he only finished 3 semesters and then decided to join the USMC. He also was in the university Army ROTC program for the same period. At the same time, he took 3 semesters of Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking) while working full-time as a scuba assistant in a dive tour company. He studied Latin in high school as well.
He completed lifeguard/water safety training and is a certified advance scuba diver. Of course, he realizes that the USMC is going to be absolutely different, and expects it to be because of the obvious nature of the Corps/military.
I pray that his performance at training will land him just where he hopes. As his mother, I only wish him the best and that he will lead a healthy and long life as an adult and if God wills, as a U.S. Marine.
Make sure once he gets to his main/primary unit after his schools are done, that he aks about being tested for his fluency in Japanese. The Marine Corps give extra pay for people who are fluent in foreign languages. Might as well amke some of the schooling pay off. |
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I feel that bootcamp and forward training will help him to grow and appreciate the opportunities that the Marine Corps offers.
More and more, I become comfortable, confident, and assured that the serious step he has taken will definitely not be regrettable based on what my son has assured me of before he left, and of course, everything that I have learned and read in this forum as well as the material I recently acquired from his recruiter and the positve words of other individuals with military experience.
His life here at home, although happy with us, was not allowing him to "spread his wings". He knew, though unspoken, that I was insecure about his decision, but again, like he said, "I love you Mom, but please remember that this is about me, and not about you." I was immediately reminded that my son, was all grown up, and that it was time for him to move on... I can't wait to hear from him. It has been 4 days now since he left for bootcamp.
I am confident in him as he has been there for me when he was here at home. He matured quickly as he became the protector and man of the house for me and his little sister.
I have been blessed to have him for a son. I miss him so much and pray everyday that, through the doors of the Marine Corps, he will succeed so that he can one day have a family of his own and live the happy life that we all strive for.
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| Posts: 5 | Registered: Tue 03 April 2007 | |
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I recently read a news article about "hazing" at bootcamp. Any takers on this issue?
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| Posts: 5 | Registered: Tue 03 April 2007 | |
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Two things happen at MCT for aviation Marines. First the senior man/woman will find out what PEF your son belongs to and send a request to the initial accession monitor at Pensacoal,Fl. At which time the Marine in charge of your son's PEF code will determine which MOS he is qualified for. Depending on that info the monitor will either have your son go straight to his MOS school which or have them send him to NAS Pensaola for School. Once at pensacola the monitor will get with the school house and determine when your son will be put in class. Depending on when your son will graduate from his class the monitor will assign him to an MOS school within his PEF code. A PEF code tells the monitor which avaition jobs he qualifies for. You have the following: Aircrew, Airframes, Aviaition Ordenance, Avionics, Aviation Support, Aircraft Mechs. Each of these have different MOS's your son can qualify for. Unless your son has something in his contract stating he is going to be in certain MOS. It is needs of the Marine Corps. As long as your son does what he is suppose to and does not get into trouble he will remain in the avaition field, but if he does get into trouble he will be reclassed. Which means he could be put into the ground side of the Marine Corps. Your son needs to keep his part of the deal and the Marine Corps will keep theirs. It's a 50/50 parternship. Good luck to you and your son. I sure hope your are proud of him.
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| Posts: 2 | Registered: Sat 14 April 2007 | |
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In concerns to your question about hazing in the Marine Corps. Whether bootcamp or any where else. Once you enter the doors of Marine trainging you fall under the UCMJ and so does every other Marine. HAZING IS NOT TOLERATED in the Marine Corps. The only why for this to stop is by it being reported. Families send thier sons and daughter to fight for this country and protect it against our enimies. Our enimies should not be the ones they are going to help in battle one day. I do not tolerate it where I work and don't expect for it to be tolerated any place else. Your son made a hard choice in his life. It will be tough to become a Marine, but the rewards are limitless. He is his only obstacle. Only he can decide if the can do it or not. Being a Marine is hard even after you complete bootcamp. You have to be a leader from day one and know when to follow and when not too. Be proud not scared. Semper Fi
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| Posts: 2 | Registered: Sat 14 April 2007 | |
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blaguanaborja
I wouldn't worry too much about what Aviation job that your son will have, it sounds like he enlisted on an open contract so it would only be a guess as to what MOS he would get.
I hope that you get the opportunity to attend his graduation from Boot Camp, this is an awesome ceremony to watch, and I'm sure that your son would enjoy showing you around the base.
And yes, he will become an expert at cleaning,
Mike
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