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Military.com Forums Marine Corps Discussions Wannabe Forum Poolee Question: The pro's/con's of being a Marine.|
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My name is Carlos. I am 18,going to Boot Camp in Oct and this is my question: how do I explain to my family and girlfriend the pro's/con's (but mostly Pro's) of becoming a Marine? Because they all assume that I am going to get shot
 Also, I would like some more information on the following things so I can explain it to them: -House Loans -How the Corps can help me with College -How my spouse (not married) can benefit from me becoming a Marine. |
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That's Mr. HollywoodMarine to you. |
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Senior Marine Moderator Air Wing tom.hansen8.18@gmail.com  |
Man, thought this would be jumped on by our members. Lets just say Mr Wannabe, the Marines are your best choice. No Need to explain it or sell it to you, that's the job of a Recruiter. Piece of advice, Young Marine + Marriage = 60% chance of divorce. Stupid is what Stupid does.
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Home Loans- While on AD and EAS. College- While on AD Marriage- In a few years from now. I have tried to ask my Recruiter these questions but they seem kind of vague. TomHansen: I do not need someone to explain why I should join because my mind was already made up a Year ago. I just want the people around me to understand that becoming a Marine doesn't mean I am a " cold-blooded killer " who is brain-washed by the government to kill women and children. I do not mean to sound rude in any way but I am just tired of hearing that from the same people who tell me to go after my dream ever since I was younger. And about the Marriage deal: I am not planning on getting married any time soon. |
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If you want to join, you don't have to explain your decision to anyone...Man Up and tell them to stick it...
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That's Mr. HollywoodMarine to you. |
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Thanks for the additional info. The reason why I asked about home loans and college is so I can tell them not to worry about being screwed over when I go to college or living in my own house. I am actually thinking of showing them is thread and any more information I can find about the Montgomery G.I Bill: Home Loan and Education. GT6238: Lol, I should "man up" and tell them to stick it. My dad is coming around yet he continuely tells me he is going to be worried about me when I go to Boot Camp! I can understand because he raised my brother and I when my mom left a couple of years ago but I am trying to put his mind at ease. But I will tell my anti-military friend to stick it in her arse. |
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Of course your father will worry about you...That's a parent's job...you'll find that out yourself..
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Senior Marine Moderator Air Wing tom.hansen8.18@gmail.com |
Carlos, a word of warning. 1st read my title, and yes I can. You are in our House asking us questions because we have been there done that, YOU have not. You have not learned the ways of the Marines, we have. We (Marines) have a tendincy to be upfront an very blunt, if you dont like our answers to bad. Once again your in our house. Jodee and Suzie are there to trap you and mess you up as like all young men your young and stupid. Or in other words watch the fark you say or you will get abused around here....Have I made myself very clear, Son? If you can't take it here you will not make it in Boot Camp....UNDERSTAND?
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I am sorry if I sound rude in anyway. I am actually grateful for receiving replies by you guys. I am not her to sound like a know-it-all. I am a Wanna-Be. I have not learned what it is to be a Marine. I am here to get more information about the Marine Corps. Some of the threads I have read, I learned not to talk back to those who know what they are talking about. I am one of the few who actually go through most of the threads in Military.com to gain more info on nearly anything that has to deal with the Marine Corps.
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If you are man enough to make this decision and are man enough to accomplish this goal, why do you feel the need to explain yourself? |
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CarlosVee, You may be getting somewhat ahead of yourself. Upper most in your agenda could be getting mentally and physically fit for Boot Camp. In 25 words of less; why are you joining the Marines? Tell us! What you tell us can and may be used as an explanation to those that care about you. See how this fits........"Mom, Dad, I have made a decision to join the Marines. I understand your concerns for my safety and well being. The Marines will train me so that I can face those dangers. When the time arrives I will probably want to go to college and serving in the military will help me do that. Additionally, I may choose to get married and If I do while I am on active duty I want to wait until I have some time in and find out if I can handle being a Marine, away from home and possibly in combat, and be married. etc., etc.," What do you feel are the pro's and con's and how will they affect you? Nothing is certain except that you are leaving for Boot Camp and some things may change within you. What you thought, as an 18 year old civilian wannabe, may change when and if you accept the challenge of becoming a United States Marine. Semper Fidelis. Blackcoat. |
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Thats what I have been thinking ever since I started getting replies by some of the guys in here. I have decided that I want to become a Marine because I want to protect the people in this country. Every night ,before I sleep, I spend sometime wondering if I should go through with this and I start thinking of the fallen soldiers in the past,present, and the future what did for this country of ours. So I want to offically say that mentally,phyiscally,spiritualy ready for the road ahead. I am no longer going to try and explain why I want to become a Marine. If people want to know why I became a Marine than I want those people to come down and watch as I earn my Anchor,Globe,and Eagle. Blackcoat: Why I want to join the Marine Corps? I want to become a Marine (and I know the following sounds a bit childish) so I can become a 5-star General. I want to be known as a General who understand the needs of the men and women in the Corps. I know there may be times where I have to make a tough call and I also know I cannot meet the needs of everyone but I want to see if I can make the world a better place.....sounds a bit chessy and wannabe-ish but thats what I believe in. |
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I hate to burst your bubble, but we don't have 5-star Generals. I remained in the Marine Corps not for God, Country or Corps... but for my Marine brothers who were to my left and right.
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Maybe someday I can make a difference by doing something for this country and for the men and women in the Military in general.
Excuse the smilies in my other post. I meant to say " Maybe I can become president. Here's to wishful thinking ". |
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If you want to be a Marine then be a Marine. Part of being a Marine is being your own man and not answering up to your parents any more.
About the girl friend you won't have a girl by the time you get out of boot camp. if you do it will be done by the end of your first deployment. Nature of the beast. |
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What's your mos gonna be?
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Either MP or Security Forces. |
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Carlosvee USMCBYZANTINE is right when he says you wont have one... sad at first but so so true.... happened to me, I graduated and it was like the lubby dubby girl i knew forgot me. look, its gonna happen. DO NOT LET ANY OF IT WORRY YOU AT ALL, and you have no showing to do. your people will worry, but truth be told you have a bigger chance of dying in a car accident than you do here. becoming a Marine or Soldier is bigger than anything you will experience. to make this short just do what YOU feel is right, because in the end whatever choice you make YOU have to live with it, not daddy, not your girl. the Marine Corps is a prideful branch, built by the men and woman who shed their blood for fellow Marines, AND even those who curse the name. Have courage and pride in what you do, death comes to us all one day, in the meantime keep fighting the good fight and when you've earned the title, wear the uniform with honor, pride, and commitment. your father will worry, but deep down inside he'll be so proud of you.... and just to add i've not yet earned the title Marine...... but in my 4 years of service with them in the Navy... those are MEN of men. take your step, and don't look back,
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