Marines,

I've recently been looking into LAR. From the little that I know, the idea of mechanized infantry sounds really interesting (no, I'm not thinking Star Ship Troopers ).

In doing some reasearch, both on Google and on the boards here, all I've really been able to find is the direct mission of LAR:

"...to conduct reconnaissance, security, limited offensive and defensive operations as directed by the division or supported commander."

Some questions I have are:

What type of recon is this, as opposed to that performed by Force Recon / MARSOC types? How does it vary? (Other than the obvious - using LAV's.)

What chance would someone within the infantry MOS (as an officer - which is what I'm planning on) have at getting assigned to a LAR Bn?

IIRC, I've seen one or two members of this forum who are in the LAR community - I can't remember the names, though. If any of you LAR Marines see this - here's a personal question for you:

What are your typical garrison days like? (In general... As opposed to a regular infantry unit, etc.)

Any info would be appreciated!

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Originally posted by CALcadet144:
Any info would be appreciated!

Did you look on here under 0313?

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What chance would someone within the infantry MOS (as an officer - which is what I'm planning on) have at getting assigned to a LAR Bn?

It varies. For previous IOC classes, LAR went to the honor graduates of that IOC class if they wanted it. Based on rumors (which means don't take this as gospel), for my class that is picking up June 27th, It will likely go to whoever wants it so long as we don't have some ridiculous amount of lieutenants requesting it.

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Originally posted by oohrah68:
Based on rumors.

Shit sir, I didn't know you guys had a Lance Corporal underground. And BTW, if you recieve orders to v18, you have my sympathies.

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**** sir, I didn't know you guys had a Lance Corporal underground.

You obviously haven't spent that much time around a bunch of boot lieut's.

I would venture to say that we're probably worse than the LCpl underground.

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Originally posted by oohrah68:

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**** sir, I didn't know you guys had a Lance Corporal underground.

You obviously haven't spent that much time around a bunch of boot lieut's.

I would venture to say that we're probably worse than the LCpl underground.

I would have to agree.

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Originally posted by oohrah68:
You obviously haven't spent that much time around a bunch of boot lieut's.

I try not sir.

When they say "I learned this at OCS" I run, far far away.

Well, in my experience...

I had a 2nd LT tell me the best way to silence a SAW drum was to fill it up with sand.

Now why wouldn't that surprise me.

That's just downright retarded...mud works waaay better than sand.

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What are your typical garrison days like? (In general... As opposed to a regular infantry unit, etc.)

Outside of any training, if you're an 0311, you spend your garrison time cleaning and maintaining your assigned weapon and personal gear and trying to avoid being drafted for any working parties .

If you're an LAV (or LAR) scout, you spend your time doing that stuff PLUS assisting with maintaining the vehicle, which takes up a lot of time and can really, really suck. That's the way it was when I was in LAV's, though it was the reserves and not AD.

That's the trade-off for riding versus humping. The more equipment you're associated with, the more time you get to spend cleaning it.

I was with 1st LAR from 1997-2001 great unit