VA Ratpak - Marine DEP
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Burning Brakes
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VA Ratpak - Marine DEP
Well guys, I got home today from Fort Lee. I took the liberty of talking to a recruiter extensively for the past week and a half and I believe I am making the right decision. As of today, I am in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program. My scheduled ship date for boot camp isnt until October 23rd, but I might leave earlier than that. The MOS I had previously decided on was Air Crew, which is basically an In-Flight technician that also has other duties that include Small repairs on both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, and controlling the .50cal on the aircraft. But, I am having second thoughts about that and I might change it to Amphibious Assault Vehicle Operator. Which is driving any of the Amphibious Assault Vehicle's that the Marine Corps has to offer. Anyway, I just figured I would give everyone and update and I will keep you updated as I get closer to my ship date!!
Matt
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What, no Navy? 
Congrats on getting in.
My only advice is before you finally choose a career path, do extensive research and make sure it is the one you want. Personally, I would go with the amphib pilot...nothing like a little fun in the water...of course on the other hand you have the .50 cal.
Congrats on getting in.
My only advice is before you finally choose a career path, do extensive research and make sure it is the one you want. Personally, I would go with the amphib pilot...nothing like a little fun in the water...of course on the other hand you have the .50 cal.
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What, no Navy?
Congrats on getting in. My only advice is before you finally choose a career path, do extensive research and make sure it is the one you want. Personally, I would go with the amphib pilot...nothing like a little fun in the water...of course on the other hand you have the .50 cal.
Congrats on getting in.
My only advice is before you finally choose a career path, do extensive research and make sure it is the one you want. Personally, I would go with the amphib pilot...nothing like a little fun in the water...of course on the other hand you have the .50 cal.Yeah, I decided the navy wasnt the way to go for me. And the amhpibious assault vehicle operator isnt actually in the water. I found out it was just called "amphibious" because they come from the water and then do their work on land. I dont completely understand it, but whatever. And the .50 cal wouldnt have anything on the firepower the M1 Abrams put out!!
Matt
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Congratulations on deciding to enlist. This is not an easy decision with today's world events. Of course being a retired sailor I have to give you my good ole standard "The only good Marine is a submarine"!
Really though I wish you nothing but the best and I hope you make the best of your time in the service. You can have a lot of good times in the service even though once you start boot camp you will be wondering why did I do this?
Ron
Really though I wish you nothing but the best and I hope you make the best of your time in the service. You can have a lot of good times in the service even though once you start boot camp you will be wondering why did I do this? Ron
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Plus the only school for it is in Cali, no Camp Lejeune...Semper Fi
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Congratulations on deciding to enlist. This is not an easy decision with today's world events. Of course being a retired sailor I have to give you my good ole standard "The only good Marine is a submarine"! Really though I wish you nothing but the best and I hope you make the best of your time in the service. You can have a lot of good times in the service even though once you start boot camp you will be wondering why did I do this?
Ron
Really though I wish you nothing but the best and I hope you make the best of your time in the service. You can have a lot of good times in the service even though once you start boot camp you will be wondering why did I do this? Ron
. I will keep everyone updated!Matt
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Congrats on choosing the right service!
I spent many years in aviation and it has been a great time. A crew chief is a plane captain and mechanic first.
Swing with the Wing baby!
Or better yet, get your college degree and then be a pilot.
I spent many years in aviation and it has been a great time. A crew chief is a plane captain and mechanic first.
Swing with the Wing baby!
Or better yet, get your college degree and then be a pilot.
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Thanks Vic. I went to an all day training excersize yesterday. We were trained on how to use the M-16 A2 and how to disassemble and reassemble it. A little hand to hand combat training and also the different shooting positions and what they are best used for. All that along with a bit of running and a lot of push ups! SEMPER FI!!
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So did you get to stay at the little hotel and everything? Still riding with someone up to the speedway?
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OORAH!!! I enjoy running to a certain extent, but I am learning to appreciate it more and more everyday!
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