[QUOTE=SKEEA;36830385]The knife hand is the primary tool of the Drill Sergeant for bringing attention to things. Whenever they point, they point with a knife hand. What you really need to be worried about is if they have their arms straight down at their sides with their fists clenched while yelling at you. Truth be told, if this ever happens you might not get to see it because you are probably getting a lovely view of the ground.[/QUOTE]
So the villain from Terminator 2 was a drill sergeant?
Brilliant.
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[QUOTE=Disotrtion;36832624]Thinking of being an FMF Corpsman, but I want to be attached to the USMC as a corpsman. Any USMC corpsmen around here?[/QUOTE]
corpse man
Is it true Navy Corpsmen have to go through the same training as the marines do since they're the marines medics?
[QUOTE=SKEEA;36823494]It ups the intimidation factor, and it is actually an effective way to point at something. If you point with your whole arm and hand like that, it brings way more attention to whatever you are pointing at than a single finger.[/QUOTE]
We're told to do it "because it's less threatening".
I once told my sergeant that i found the knife-hands too intimidating, he began pointing with his feet, until the WO told him off.
that sergeant was cool.
amazing
[QUOTE=W0w00t;36836810]amazing[/QUOTE]
i know right
you know i just realized
my dad was an e8 in the airforce (hes 72 now) but acts 50 years younger. its almost like he didn't age a bit since he enlisted!!
[QUOTE=Disotrtion;36832624]Thinking of being an FMF Corpsman, but I want to be attached to the USMC as a corpsman. Any USMC corpsmen around here?[/QUOTE]
You can for sure do that. Go to recruiter, get Hospital Corps rate. Once you're done with A school you can choose FMF. The Navy is always hurting for FMF Corpsman. It's almost starting to be a requirement for Corpsman. Take it from me, I'm an active duty Corpsman (non-FMF). I'll be going to FMTB (field medical training battalion). After my current duty station. Also, they're not USMC corpsman, once you're a sailor you're always a sailor. That's what sets us apart from the Marines.
[QUOTE=Coppermoss;36832304]Are Air Force MTIs as hard core as Marine DIs?[/QUOTE]
They're tough, but Imma go with that they don't do as much as Marine DIs. Lots of rules.
So, loads of cardio and weight lifting, supplemented with eating a lot of meat and fish along with the usual fruits and veggies to keep it balanced, this sound right to you guys?
[QUOTE=DamagePoint;36827719]Not if you don't tell them that you have it. I mean as long as you don't have to use an inhaler regularly, as long as they don't find out about your asthma then I don't see how it's going to stop you from joining.
If you have serious asthma issues though, don't even bother.[/QUOTE]
You're fucked if you go into the NBC chamber
So, does the Canadian Army have an equivalent to "marine" ie when you're speaking to someone?
Sorry if it's been posted before, but is there a "general guide" to selecting a branch?
The past few years the desire to go to USAFA, or at the very least enlist in the Air Force out of high school, has built within me, but I'm not so sure if it'd be the right branch so to speak.
I'm not necessarily physically inclined, but I am able, and in the past have proven myself able, to get into shape pretty quickly. I'm not sure if I'd be eligible for any piloting programs, although I think piloting a helicopter would be awesome, hence the indecision.
I know there are various jobs to do in all branches, which is why I'm asking.
[QUOTE=GoldenDargon;36921343]So, does the Canadian Army have an equivalent to "marine" ie when you're speaking to someone?[/QUOTE]
No, but I hear they have dedicated coffee makers. Not sure what you mean by the question though, because Canadian equivalent to American Marines would probably be in your Navy.
[QUOTE=GoldenDargon;36921343]So, does the Canadian Army have an equivalent to "marine" ie when you're speaking to someone?[/QUOTE]
Our equivalent would be the army regular forces infantry regiments i assume (RCR,PPCLI,R22E). We don't need a Marine force when we got the Royal Marines and the USMC on our side. Plus, maintaining a marine force would cost too much.
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[QUOTE=Amerigo;36828790]I love Terminal Lance.
Relevant:
[img]http://terminallance.com/comics/2010-08-27-Strip_59_Knife_Hands_web.gif[/img]
Also relevant:
[img]http://terminallance.com/comics/2011-03-04-Strip_110_The_Swarm_web.gif[/img]
Two of my favorites.
I actually found out about the site pretty early on, emailed the dude asking for advice when I was first considering enlisting, he was very friendly, had some sage things to say.[/QUOTE]
Oh god, the horror of that happening. When one gets on you, you kind of freeze. When 3 or 4 get on you...you... well there's not much you can do.
When I was doing some training with my unit, we went to Ft. Lenard Wood (Ft. Lost in the Woods), MI. They do BCT there and while we were at the DFAC (dining facility), we saw this one private get his ass chewed by 4 DS because he went the wrong way in the serving line.
[QUOTE=PC_Paul;36923580]Our equivalent would be the army regular forces regiments (RCR,PPCLI,R22E). We don't need a Marine force when we got the [B]Royal Marines[/B] and the USMC on our side. Plus, maintaining a marine force would cost too much.[/QUOTE]
That is what I thought it would be, the USMC (from a German perspective) seems to be a cross between a fast reaction force of soldiers that are affiliated but not part of the Navy. And of course they seem to have their own traditions and such, enough to warrant them remaining a separate branch.
[QUOTE=G3rman;36923606]That is what I thought it would be, the USMC (from a German perspective) seems to be a cross between a fast reaction force of soldiers that are affiliated but not part of the Navy. And of course they seem to have their own traditions and such, enough to warrant them remaining a separate branch.[/QUOTE]
To put it simply, the Marines are the Navy's land force. The Navy does not fight on land, unless you're a SEAL or some other elite special ops unit. They send in the Marines. Funny enough, the medics (what I am, Army medic), rather "Corpsman" are all Navy. They follow the Marines wherever and provide the medical treatments.
[QUOTE=Master Kief-117;36923652]To put it simply, the Marines are the Navy's land force. The Navy does not fight on land, unless you're a SEAL or some other elite special ops unit. They send in the Marines. Funny enough, the medics (what I am, Army medic), rather "Corpsman" are all Navy. They follow the Marines wherever and provide the medical treatments.[/QUOTE]
RP's. (religious personnel). Will also fight on land, and will also get into some pretty spec-ops shit such as the riverine squadron. Also Corpsman are part of the Navy because it's our heritage. It started out as pharmacists mate who would assist the deck surgeon in medical matters, during the days of wooden ships and iron men.
Is it true women can't join in the armed forces over there, at least as regular soldiers? Over here we commonly have a good amount joining the armed services, even if its still predominantly male.
women can join the military except their only way to get anywhere will be through gratuitous amount of dick.
women are not allowed in combat arms, except somethings like the female engagement teams we have in a-stan
I used to want to join the military but then a few years ago I found out that I have an awful connective tissue disorder and there is no way that I could join now (and even if I could somehow hide it, the physical stress would fuck my joints up permanently)
I figured, though, that I would hop in here to give thanks to those who actually are in the military. good on you all
[QUOTE=zzzz;36924530]I used to want to join the military but then a few years ago I found out that I have an awful connective tissue disorder and there is no way that I could join now (and even if I could somehow hide it, the physical stress would fuck my joints up permanently)
I figured, though, that I would hop in here to give thanks to those who actually are in the military. good on you all[/QUOTE]
Thank you, it means a lot.
How bad are the boots they give you in USMC boot camp? I've heard that the government issued ones are horrible. I'm assuming you could buy your own pair before hand and use it after, no?
[QUOTE=aliendrone123;36927602]How bad are the boots they give you in USMC boot camp? I've heard that the government issued ones are horrible. I'm assuming you could buy your own pair before hand and use it after, no?[/QUOTE]
They're not that bad. I think they're Bates, same ones you can get in the PX. Some recruits actually get issued Danners, those are expensive boots.
[QUOTE=aliendrone123;36927602]How bad are the boots they give you in USMC boot camp? I've heard that the government issued ones are horrible. I'm assuming you could buy your own pair before hand and use it after, no?[/QUOTE]
No, you can only use the ones they issue you. They're not horrible, I still wear the ones I was issued in boot camp. I would recommend that you get some sort of supportive insole once you're out of boot (The DI's won't let you get them in bootcamp) so they are more comfortable and not as rough on your knees when hiking.
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[QUOTE=Leff Shoo;36928236]They're not that bad. I think they're Bates, same ones you can get in the PX. Some recruits actually get issued Danners, those are expensive boots.[/QUOTE]
They are supposed to start issuing the danner style boots at bootcamp soon, they're made by bates but are essentially the same thing.
I want to enlist into the Army and become a paratrooper, how much info would you be able to give me?
(In terms of meeting recruiters and signing contracts)
I've heard multiple times airborne school is a option that is requested a lot by people, but where would you request it, at your local (city/towns) recruiting station or at MEPS? I'm still confused about the recruitment stages.
Alright, thanks.
[QUOTE=Roof;36929712]I want to enlist into the Army and become a paratrooper, how much info would you be able to give me?
(In terms of meeting recruiters and signing contracts)
I've heard multiple times airborne school is a option that is requested a lot by people, but where would you request it, at your local (city/towns) recruiting station or at MEPS? I'm still confused about the recruitment stages.[/QUOTE]
Talk to you recruiter, and they'll see if there's an opening for you.
[QUOTE=Roof;36929712]I want to enlist into the Army and become a paratrooper, how much info would you be able to give me?
(In terms of meeting recruiters and signing contracts)
I've heard multiple times airborne school is a option that is requested a lot by people, but where would you request it, at your local (city/towns) recruiting station or at MEPS? I'm still confused about the recruitment stages.[/QUOTE]
Sometimes you can have your recruiter have it put into your contract but usually it's easiest to ask for it at your AIT. As long as you pass your airborne physical and airborne PT test (which really is just 60-60-60 at the 16-21 level) then it usually isn't hard at all to get at your AIT, depending on your mos.
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