marine core

[traper]

hey yall i wasnt to sure were i should post this for some advice so i hope this is a good spot. i am 16 an i want to go into the marine core after high school an i really want to be a snipper but not to maney peaple i know have a military back ground so i wanted to know if there was anyone here that could give me some advice on how to acomplish this goal

[backlash]

I would suggest the first thing you do is learn it is not the Marine Core.
It is the Marine Corps.:)

[keydl]

Start by running a marathon and a triathlon. As you are under 21 look into air rifle competition. A tech assoc degree from a community college will also help, esp if they have an ROTC program.

Camping is a good hobby. Volunteer for search and rescue. Learn to free dive and rock climb.

Getting through boot is hard work and the only easy day is yesterday.

[traper]

i already shoot competitivly in bench rest competions for 100, 600, an soon 1000 yards an im in rotc i know that helps some but wat does a tech assoc degree do

[tomato204]

If you are 16 and thinking of graduating high school, you should work on your language skills, in particular spelling and punctuation. You must know your posts are hard to read. There is always spell-check and re-reading before you hit "submit".

[rodamala]

I would suggest the first thing you do is learn it is not the Marine Core.
It is the Marine Corps.:)

We can excuse him for lack of a Harvard Degree.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/02/04/obama_mispronounces_corpsman_at_prayer_breakfast.h tml

[snake]

Yupper....I would certainly learn the correct spelling. Since you have a bit of time before the process will begin, get in touch with a Marine Recruiter and get all the info you can. Try to get an idea of what you would like to do in the Corps. Also..it goes without saying, the harder you push yourself physcially, the better shape you'll be in when you arrive at the "Island" or San Diego.

[backlash]

We can excuse him for lack of a Harvard Degree.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/02/04/obama_mispronounces_corpsman_at_prayer_breakfast.h tml

He wants to be a US Marine.
I would expect more of him than I expect from Obama.:D

[cinok]

There are some sites that do have training to get you ready for boot. I know there is a site called http://www.sealswcc.com/ for those that aspire to be Navy SEALS.
I am being sincere when I will say education is important to today's military. ASVAB scores follow you from day 1 to the end of your career

[keydl]

Any associate degree in a technical field that interests you. The point is more than a HS diploma.

If you stay with the ROTC they may have a program to go in as an officer.

[traper]

alright so a degree in electrical engineering would help?
an also if yall dont like the way i spell an you cant understand wat i wright you dont have to reply im askin for advice for going into the corps not critisism of how i wright

[rodamala]

I would expect more of him than I expect from Obama.:D

There's 11 words I'd NEVER hear over on homesteadcommies.org! Well said!

[rodamala]

alright so a degree in electrical engineering would help?
an also if yall dont like the way i spell an you cant understand wat i wright you dont have to reply im askin for advice for going into the corps not critisism of how i wright

traper, you are still young... I've never been in the military, but I would assume that the most important thing from the start is physical conditioning. Talk to your teachers, you will probably find many vets, maybe even a Marine. Talk to your Phys Ed teacher or sports coaches... they can probably help you with a conditioning routine so bootcamp is not so traumatic.

Also, if you want to be a sniper, there is probably an eyesight requirement... pay a visit to a recruiter, they would love to answer your questions.

Last... realize that you will get the G.I. bill so Uncle Sam can help pay for that BSEE. My old man was a squid... worked as an Electronics Technician on a tin can in the early '60s. After the Navy, the G.I. bill put him through Engineering School, and as a vet he was able to get a FANTASTIC interest rate on a 30 year mortage in the early '70's.

[qwerty]

Traper,

You have many choices. How are your grades? Is college something you would like to do? If you have a personal history of being a well rounded individual i.e. are you in different clubs in school? Do you play sports etc.
Then you might want to shoot higher than going to boot camp. The United States Naval Academy is a option. Its highly competitive to get in, but its one way you could become a Marine Corp Officer. If you have any questions please feel free to pm me.

[mlbfanatic0317]

I second the post about education being important in today's military. Many recruiters will "stalk" their recruits on social networking sites to see how they are. So if your grammar and other skills are not up to par, they can see this and could hurt your chances. Becoming a "snipper" (as you said it), is very difficult in the Marines. If you are dead set on becoming a Marine, go for it. You may also think about the other branches. Army has an awesome sniper team, as does the Air Force. I am in the Air Force, and have a few sniper friends. We have the TACP program, which is like our spec ops, SERE Program, and our paratrooper program. But as you can see i'm biased for the Air Force! Thanks for wanting to join!

[Teg]

As the others have said work on your fitness, fieldwork and education, to be selected as a sniper you generally need to stand out from the other recruits, you need to be a leader type and think for yourself. As for the who is better than whom aspect, I know a few snipers from the Marines, Army and Air Force and the Marines are the most prestigious or at least get the most press (a lot due to the excellent book on Gunny Hathcock), but the others get the job done as well. ;)

I am retiring soon after 22 years of active duty in the military and my best advice would be to work hard so you can do what you enjoy and don't let other folks sway you from your chosen path. :)

[tomato204]

If you are getting upset about a little criticism over spelling, you are a LONG way from being ready for the military- any branch. I hope you will study harder and get squared away, and good luck.

[snake]

If you are getting upset about a little criticism over spelling, you are a LONG way from being ready for the military- any branch. I hope you will study harder and get squared away, and good luck.

t204 ...Well put and absolutely correct.

[CapeCMom]

The thing you have to be the most ready for?
Don't worry about the physical aspect. You'll be fit by the time you go through "The Crucible"- whether you want to be or not.
The most important thing is your mental preparation!

You are going to be yelled at and abused and you better learn to love it.

Love your God-Corp-Country.

Prepare to submit and give up who you are right now because you will not be the same person upon leaving. Prepare to loose your identity and speak in the third person-you as a person no longer exists you are now part of the whole-the person no longer matters.

Prepare to run not walk when told to do something.

I could go on and on-talk to a recent graduate if you can to get a better perspective-

[keydl]

I observed the unfit to have a very hard time - they hurt from gaining muscle, they lagged for lack of wind and they had brain fog from pain.

My boot company had a couple that could not read (not supposed to get in), 5 over 300 # and an outlaw. Most of the misfits would not get the recruiter credit for enlistment today. In 18 weeks everybody could fit through a scuttle and read and the outlaw decided that while in company he would behave. With one lost to the hospital for illness a good record for the company. With about 1/2 the company not able to make 5 miles to start improvement was easy to see.

[Sarah]

Traper,

Frugal Squirrel did a Marine cd/dvd of a lot of the manuals you will want/need.

Let me see if a cut/paste will work...

GUIDEBOOK Marine Guidebook for Essential Subjects
FMFM 1 Warfighting
FMFM 1-1 Campaigning
TACTICS Tactical Fundamentals
FMFM 3-3 Helicopter-borne Operations
FMFM 4-4 Engineer Operations
FMFM 5-3 Assault Support
FMFM 6 Ground Combat Operations
FMFM 6-4 Marine Rifle Company/Platoon
FMFM 6-7 Scouting & Patrolling
FMFM 8-2 Counterinsurgency
FMFM 7-32 Raid Operations
FMFRP 0-13 Marine Combat Water Survival
FMFRP 7-23 Leaders Guide to Cold Weather Operations
TM-05538C M16 Maintenance Manual
URBAN Urban Military Operations
FMFM 8-4 Riverine Operations
FMFRP-0-1B Marine Physical Readiness Training
COMMAND Commander’s Tactical Handbook
NLW Tactical Employment of Non-Lethal Weapons
DRILL Drill and Ceremonies
INTEL Intelligence Operations
SENSOR Remote Sensor Operations

Do not overlook the Army/Ranger/Navy/Manuals disks either.

Sarah

[Grizzy]

alright so a degree in electrical engineering would help?
an also if yall dont like the way i spell an you cant understand wat i wright you dont have to reply im askin for advice for going into the corps not critisism of how i wright

traper.. If this is what you truly want.. go after it. These kind folks are trying to jus let you know that it's not going to be easy. But.. you know that. They are trying to offer help so that you can find your way.

God Bless You for your desire to serve your country. Just keep creeping towards your goal. Heart counts for alot, Sir.

Be Strong
~Grizzy~

[ktm rider]

Go for it trapper. It is great to hear that a teenager wants to serve his country. Good luck and Semper Fi.