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tketaco 
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:18 am to ByteMe)
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He probably will not want to even look at that when he isn't in a military environment. You should give it to me, instead.
I love breaking down, cleaning and putting together weapons anytime. Made a day of drill at the armory and helped clean the 249 SAWs. Barely used the weapon and went thru the process like second hand. So peaceful. 
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Kashonly
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:20 am to ByteMe)
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What are you trying to say with that pic, Kash? I don't get it.
what 8 things are the Marines keeping from the Navy?
*saw the pic decided to post it, otherwise I have nothing to offer this thread
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northshorebamaman 
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:20 am to ByteMe)
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What are you trying to say with that pic, Kash? I don't get it.
Marines need to know 23 things and Navy needs to know 15? Only thing I can figure. Those articles are probably just about pay and bennies, so I really have no idea.
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ByteMe
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:23 am to tketaco)
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I love breaking down, cleaning and putting together weapons anytime
I understand. I would love to get my hands on one now. Not so much when I was in the Military and cleaning them on a daily basis.
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WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:23 am to Rustontiger43)
Capitalize "Marines" in your title! I'm sure your son will teach you that.
315 is his total from Table 1 (250 pts. from known distance) and Table 2 (100 pts. from field firing.)
It's not incredibly difficult. I would estimate that more than 25% of recruits initially qualify as experts due to the high level of coaching and instruction they receive during grass week and qual week.
Re-quals in the fleet should prove to be more difficult.
Was he at Stone Bay or Edson Range?
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ByteMe
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:26 am to Kashonly)
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what 8 things are the Marines keeping from the Navy?
Shit, I missed it! Great observation, that is funny.
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northshorebamaman
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:28 am to WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot)
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Capitalize "Marines" in your title! I'm sure your son will teach you that.
Looks like we got us an ex-marine... Kidding, kidding, don't kill me.
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Kashonly
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:28 am to ByteMe)
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that is funny.
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ByteMe
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:33 am to WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot)
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Capitalize "Marines" in your title! I'm sure your son will teach you that.
This isn't a Military board, which means you aren't in charge. Your whole post comes off as you being an arrogant prick. I'm not saying that you are, it's just how you came across to me.
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ByteMe
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:34 am to Kashonly)
I thought it was funny...no sarcasm.
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tigerNation09 
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:37 am to ByteMe)
Ban that fricker
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northshorebamaman
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:37 am to ByteMe)
Aww.. it's cute. They can't help that shite. It's a training block in the Corps. They teach them that right after they teach them about Chesty Puller and the "head".
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Mizzoufan26 
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:45 am to WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot)
Basic is the easiest time you will shoot. Several reasons. We shot without flak vests during basic, and while wearing it every time since. As hit on here it's easier for people who have never shot before because they don't have bad tendencies developed.
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ByteMe
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:47 am to northshorebamaman)
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Aww.. it's cute. They can't help that shite. It's a training block in the Corps. They teach them that right after they teach them about Chesty Puller and the "head".
I know his type. He probably joined the Marines for all the wrong reasons.
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UltimateHog 
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 3:00 am to ByteMe)
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He probably joined the Marines for all the wrong reasons.
What are the right reasons?
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northshorebamaman
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 3:03 am to ByteMe)
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I know his type. He probably joined the Marines for all the wrong reasons.
The coolest Marine I ever worked with was a grunt. The biggest "ooh-rah" a-hole was a generator mechanic. I suspect that is true throughout the branches.
edit- this actually has nothing to do with your quote. I'm drunk and outa here.
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ByteMe
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 3:04 am to UltimateHog)
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What are the right reasons?
Moot point. The wrong reasons are the same things that create bad cops.
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GreatLakesTiger24
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 3:12 am to ByteMe)
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This isn't a Military board, which means you aren't in charge. Your whole post comes off as you being an arrogant prick. I'm not saying that you are, it's just how you came across to me.
 I can't stand that attitude.
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UltimateHog
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 3:25 am to ByteMe)
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Moot point. The wrong reasons are the same things that create bad cops.
Oh okay, I have been lightly considering enlisting.
Are wrong reasons job security, personal accomplishment, location change?
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ByteMe
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| re: Any Marines out there that can answer a boot camp question? (Posted on 1/6/13 at 3:37 am to UltimateHog)
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Are wrong reasons job security, personal accomplishment, location change?
Not in the least, I could add a few things to that, which have nothing to do with just wanting to serve your Country. I think you can figure out what the wrong reasons are, if you think about it.
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