FAQ: frequently asked questions.

Q: “I have this medical condition…will this
disqualify me?”
A: Ask your Recruiter and MEPS medical
personnel. Not us. See Forum rules above.

Q: “I have a felony conviction, will this
disqualify me”
A: Not Always, taken on a case by case basis.
Contact a recruiter for your specific case.

Q: “My G/F or B/F doesn’t want me to join,
what should I do”
A: Call Dr. Phil

Q: Why can’t I have “Marine” in my user name?”
A: Because you are not one.

Q: I’m under 18 and my parents refuse to sign
for me, what should I do?”
A: Wait till you’re 18 and sign for yourself.

Q: I don’t believe what my Recruiter is telling
me, is he/she lying to me?”
A: Do some research other than on this forum,
and/or contact another Recruiter”

Q: “I can’t ship till next year, is there
anything I can do about it?”
A: Be patient.

Q: “Should I go to college first, or enlist
first?”
A: What ever YOU feel is in your own best
interest.

Q: “If I come on here and act childish, throw a
tantrum and am disrespectful, what will
happen to me?”
A: Your posting privileges will be suspended or
you’ll be banned. [Official version]
LINK [Barracks version]

Q: i really wanna B in the marine corp what
the barrack like and can I keep my cell
fone at basic traneing. thanks, BFF.
A:LINK

Q: “Why are you being mean to me?”
A: Because we are trying to help you, you’re
not listening, and we are Marines.
LINK

I'm NOT a MOD. This is NOT an official posting of the rules. Just my observations of recent posts by wannabe's and some general attitudes. It is also satire.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: BMGILLEY,

Maybe it will eventually sink into them.

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Q: “I have a felony conviction, will this
disqualify me”
A: Yes

Not Always, taken on a case by case basis. Contact a recruiter for your specific case.

Thanks, ABV. I stand corrected.

You know..I am not trying to be rude in any way. But we come here for help. And some of the questions you listed, I dont think are that off topic...I dont know..Thats just me.. But I will keep all these in mind. Thank you

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Originally posted by wannabe_Marinegirl08:
You know..I am not trying to be rude in any way. But we come here for help. And some of the questions you listed, I dont think are that off topic...I dont know..Thats just me.. But I will keep all these in mind. Thank you

You have been one of the more civil wannabes to come in here. Yes, some of those questions are not off topic, but they have been discussed ad nauseum. Did you read the Safety Standdown thread?

And we do help. However, unlike you, a lot of wannabe's won't/can't accept the answers because it's not what they want to hear. You at least say thank you, and don't seem to keep harping on the same question.

You have a good attitude. And you're post above, wasn't rude or disrespectful.

There's been a rash of tantrums thrown lately by wannabe's. Its not personal.

No... I did not. I guess I have been raised to be decent and polite. I have seen some of the more rude threads. And I dont agree with the way they act. But also, I think sometimes you can make people afriad to ask questions, because they read threads like this one, saying that they are dumb. Im sorry if this is rude, but I guess i have always been told theres no such thing as a dumb question...

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Originally posted by wannabe_Marinegirl08:
No... I did not. I guess I have been raised to be decent and polite. I have seen some of the more rude threads. And I dont agree with the way they act. But also, I think sometimes you can make people afriad to ask questions, because they read threads like this one, saying that they are dumb. Im sorry if this is rude, but I guess i have always been told theres no such thing as a dumb question...

True...Sometimes we do get gruff. And I learn too, of changes in Marine Corps recruiting since my era, from some of the responses.

The search function is a great feature which should be utilized more. Reading the endless medical questions leads me to believe new members routinely skip over the rules section or disregard them all together.

Keep asking the questions you have, Courtney.

Okay Thank you for explaining futher into what you were trying to say. I understand now. I will ask my future questions, and I am glad that I have your permission

Also, Thanks for refering to me by my name

....a good sense of humor, too. You'll need that as well. Carry on.

Thanks, whats life without a little humor in it?

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Originally posted by wannabe_Marinegirl08:
Thanks, whats life without a little humor in it?

The first month at MCRD.

MCRD...whats that?

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Originally posted by wannabe_Marinegirl08:
MCRD...whats that?

"Marine Corps Recruit Depot"......thrash your self

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Originally posted by BMGILLEY:

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Originally posted by wannabe_Marinegirl08:
Thanks, whats life without a little humor in it?

The first month at MCRD.

Oh come on now...there is PLENTY of humor in the first month of MCRD...

...for the DI's that is...

True SgtC. (I looked for your first name on your prof., and your last name...well, My keyboard doesn't have that many letters on it)

See, some good came out of my rant. This young lady now knows what MCRD stands for.

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True SgtC. (I looked for your first name on your prof., and your last name...well, My keyboard doesn't have that many letters on it)

Please, just call me Cyn~.

You've posted some very helpful threads here; I understand your frustration as it is a repetitive situation with new members on a regular basis.

If only more would learn how to use the "search" function at the top of the threads, they would be much less repeat questions being asked.

Semper Fidelis Brent,
Cyn~