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re: Question For Current/Recently Deployed Military
Posted on 6/22/17 at 8:21 pm to TennesseeFan25
Posted on 6/22/17 at 8:21 pm to TennesseeFan25
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God damn you're fricking stupid. Stereotypes exist for a reason
Lol, pretty stereotypical response
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Posted on 6/22/17 at 8:22 pm to Sal Minella
He's not going to be issued a sidearm, Beretta or otherwise. 1371.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 8:31 pm to OTIS2
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He's not going to be issued a sidearm, Beretta or otherwise. 1371.
Retired Army guy but guessing the USMC is handled the same. If the reason is that he's not issued one then it'd be pointless. If his slot doesn't designate him for a handgun, it'd be pretty obvious to everyone when he's carrying it that it's not issued. In an (Army) engineer unit, they are usually reserved for senior rank and medical personnel.
Besides, as someone said here earlier, handguns are pretty pointless compared to the M4 outside of convenience in the chowhall or going to the shitter. And easier to clean.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 8:36 pm to OTIS2
(OP) They issue and qualify with that weapon for a purpose. There is many reasons, but a lot of others have already said the big ones.
If he isn't going to be issued a pistol, chances are great that he will never leave the wire. Or he's in a billet that doesn't rate a pistol.
Typically ground guys, aircrew, and OFFICER/SNCO's are issued pistols. For EX: SNCO's they check their rifles in the "unit armory" , and cary the pistol around.
If he isn't going to be issued a pistol, chances are great that he will never leave the wire. Or he's in a billet that doesn't rate a pistol.
Typically ground guys, aircrew, and OFFICER/SNCO's are issued pistols. For EX: SNCO's they check their rifles in the "unit armory" , and cary the pistol around.
This post was edited on 6/22/17 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 6/22/17 at 8:45 pm to OTIS2
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He's not going to be issued a sidearm, Beretta or otherwise. 1371.
Well he sure as hell won't get issued ammo if he brought one with him.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 8:47 pm to OTIS2
Is your position MTOEd for one?
Mine is and they offered it to me, but I don't plan to dual carry
Mine is and they offered it to me, but I don't plan to dual carry
Posted on 6/22/17 at 8:57 pm to momentoftruth87
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If he isn't going to be issued a pistol, chances are great that he will never leave the wire
Wrong
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:00 pm to YawBaw7
I know it's wrong because I've been in that situation where I was emergency reclamation for our unit and had to go when our aircraft was shot down. My point being most times its because of TO/Billet , but also due to the fact that it could be an MOS.
Even if the kid is a engineer, who is he with? Division or wing? Could shut this argument down very fast
Even if the kid is a engineer, who is he with? Division or wing? Could shut this argument down very fast
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:04 pm to momentoftruth87
WTH would you want to carry a pistol? I was a pilot and it was a pain in the arse. We carried both an M9 and an M4. When I took a hit and forced landed you better believe I manned my M4 and never once though about the M9 attached to my air warrior vest.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:05 pm to OTIS2
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How hard is it for an NCO Marine to get a sidearm through on a deployment to the Middle East? TIA
You are going to get your kid a Field Grade Art 15 or a Summary Court.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:05 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
I mean walking to the DFAC and back it was obviously convenient to only carry my M9, but very minor convenience.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:08 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Yeah that's the only reason why ppl wish they had a M9. Never bothered me having my A4 slung around me.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:14 pm to momentoftruth87
I was under the impression all Marines were issued a rifle and a handgun.
One is for fighting, one is for fun.
One is for fighting, one is for fun.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:15 pm to dbeck
No.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:16 pm to dbeck
just saw Netflix just added that. 
Posted on 6/22/17 at 9:46 pm to OTIS2
I get it Marines are stupid, but this is bad even for a jarhead.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 10:04 pm to OTIS2
Nope.
Posted on 6/22/17 at 10:15 pm to OTIS2
Some people may snicker at this, but most guys who have deployed know 100% that it is the truth...
He can literally buy one while deployed. I don't suggest this, but you can get your hands on a weapon pretty easil.
In Iraq suq AlMuraidi has every weapon known to man, and monkeys.
In AFG it's ridiculously easy to get a weapon.
Again, I do not suggest he do this, but it's at least safer than smuggling one into country.
EDIT: If he works with/gets cool with any SOF guys, they will give him one from the economy. We had so many weapons we didn't know what the hell to do with em.
He can literally buy one while deployed. I don't suggest this, but you can get your hands on a weapon pretty easil.
In Iraq suq AlMuraidi has every weapon known to man, and monkeys.
In AFG it's ridiculously easy to get a weapon.
Again, I do not suggest he do this, but it's at least safer than smuggling one into country.
EDIT: If he works with/gets cool with any SOF guys, they will give him one from the economy. We had so many weapons we didn't know what the hell to do with em.
This post was edited on 6/22/17 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 6/22/17 at 10:35 pm to touchdownjeebus
Had an NCO in my unit do this in 03 before we rolled into Iraq. He got caught in Kuwait and got in serious shite. They did not take it lightly.
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