OK...Marine MOS. Experience/Opinions
10-13-2009, 09:09 PM
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OK...Marine MOS. Experience/Opinions Ok,
So I'm 23. Have a wife and baby. I have a good job, not struggling, but I want a change. I want to serve. I have been wanting to since 18. Was just scared at the time.
I'm healthy, a little out of shape, but boot will help that!lol
So,
I am kinda mixed about what MOS I want.
People tell me to pick something to use when I get out. Others say have fun. Do what makes you happy.
Now, I understand doing something that will cross over to the civilian world, but I also want to have fun.
I plan on doing 20yrs. (although your plans change) So. I dunno if I want to go in the 300 field.
I kinda want combat arms type MOS. I was thinking 1800 field, Tanker. Not so much Amtrakz. But do you really have a choice? (fail at swimming?lol)
Then, was thinking maybe Air Crew. Or Combat Engineer? EOD? Or how about Airboure Delivery Specialist?
I am the type of person, where I get bored with the same ole same ole day in day out. I'd like a little mix up every now and then. Move here, go there. My wife understands that I will be gone on training/deployments,etc
I need something to keep me interested. Action. But then again, they say you may want to shoot and blow shyt up, but you don't want to get shot at.lol
So. With the fellow Devils out there, whats your opinion? I just want to know what I am getting into before I do.
And afterall, I could always take courses, and get a degree in Engineering, or possible try to go Officer.
Thx Guys
So I'm 23. Have a wife and baby. I have a good job, not struggling, but I want a change. I want to serve. I have been wanting to since 18. Was just scared at the time.
I'm healthy, a little out of shape, but boot will help that!lol
So,
I am kinda mixed about what MOS I want.
People tell me to pick something to use when I get out. Others say have fun. Do what makes you happy.
Now, I understand doing something that will cross over to the civilian world, but I also want to have fun.
I plan on doing 20yrs. (although your plans change) So. I dunno if I want to go in the 300 field.
I kinda want combat arms type MOS. I was thinking 1800 field, Tanker. Not so much Amtrakz. But do you really have a choice? (fail at swimming?lol)
Then, was thinking maybe Air Crew. Or Combat Engineer? EOD? Or how about Airboure Delivery Specialist?
I am the type of person, where I get bored with the same ole same ole day in day out. I'd like a little mix up every now and then. Move here, go there. My wife understands that I will be gone on training/deployments,etc
I need something to keep me interested. Action. But then again, they say you may want to shoot and blow shyt up, but you don't want to get shot at.lol
So. With the fellow Devils out there, whats your opinion? I just want to know what I am getting into before I do.
And afterall, I could always take courses, and get a degree in Engineering, or possible try to go Officer.
Thx Guys
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Check out 2171 ...Electro-Optical Ordnance Repair Technician. If you look through it, then you work on it. Night-Vision, Thermal Vision, Scopes...If it's electronic and NOT comm gear... you work on it.
Which means you work on:
Tow Missile
Javelin Missile
Sniper Scopes
Tank Optics and Fire Control Systems
Howitzer Fire Control (optics)
Light Armored Vehicles
^^^This covers the major systems....there are a lot of things not listed...
It pretty much puts you in the middle of everything. You can work with grunt units, recon units, work in a maintenance unit, Defense contractors LOVE to hire 2171's.... the DOD also hires 2171's directly to work as a civilian on the same equipment... for a lot more money... The defense contractors that build some of this equip include, Litton, Northrup, Lockheed, ect... These company's have locations all over the country, so you won't be stuck in one spot after you get out either...
Which means you work on:
Tow Missile
Javelin Missile
Sniper Scopes
Tank Optics and Fire Control Systems
Howitzer Fire Control (optics)
Light Armored Vehicles
^^^This covers the major systems....there are a lot of things not listed...
It pretty much puts you in the middle of everything. You can work with grunt units, recon units, work in a maintenance unit, Defense contractors LOVE to hire 2171's.... the DOD also hires 2171's directly to work as a civilian on the same equipment... for a lot more money... The defense contractors that build some of this equip include, Litton, Northrup, Lockheed, ect... These company's have locations all over the country, so you won't be stuck in one spot after you get out either...
10-14-2009, 02:09 AM
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The Marine Corps fun? Don't get your hopes up too high there. I mean it has its moments, but it's not what some make it out to be.
That said, if you have your heart set on it, do something that will carry over to the civilian world. You don't want to be a grease monkey while you're in the Corps. Get a technical job. Of course, that's going to depend on your ASVAB scores. Have you taken it yet?
The Corps is not really about "action". It's a whole lot of "hurry up and wait" as we call it. I don't want to kill all your hopes and dreams, but it's just not like that. Not your first 4 years anyway. And your decision to stay in will change the whole way through, you might feel differently when the time to reenlist comes around.
Military wreaks havoc on family. I've seen too many divorces and guys get out because they aren't spending enough time with their kids. So get a job where you have less chance of getting deployed, like the wing.
Oh yea, and start working out now if you plan on going in. Boot camp will get you in shape, but it will be a whole lot harder if you're not already in shape before you go in. And when you go to talk to a recruiter, take someone with you that has already served. It's less intimidating, and he can answer any questions you might have (something I would NOT trust the recruiter to do honestly).
Sorry if I sound like a downer. I had a shitty enlistment, and I just hate to see guys make some of the mistakes I wish I had avoided. It did pay for my car though.
That said, if you have your heart set on it, do something that will carry over to the civilian world. You don't want to be a grease monkey while you're in the Corps. Get a technical job. Of course, that's going to depend on your ASVAB scores. Have you taken it yet?
The Corps is not really about "action". It's a whole lot of "hurry up and wait" as we call it. I don't want to kill all your hopes and dreams, but it's just not like that. Not your first 4 years anyway. And your decision to stay in will change the whole way through, you might feel differently when the time to reenlist comes around.
Military wreaks havoc on family. I've seen too many divorces and guys get out because they aren't spending enough time with their kids. So get a job where you have less chance of getting deployed, like the wing.
Oh yea, and start working out now if you plan on going in. Boot camp will get you in shape, but it will be a whole lot harder if you're not already in shape before you go in. And when you go to talk to a recruiter, take someone with you that has already served. It's less intimidating, and he can answer any questions you might have (something I would NOT trust the recruiter to do honestly).
Sorry if I sound like a downer. I had a shitty enlistment, and I just hate to see guys make some of the mistakes I wish I had avoided. It did pay for my car though.
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The Marine Corps fun? Don't get your hopes up too high there. I mean it has its moments, but it's not what some make it out to be.
That said, if you have your heart set on it, do something that will carry over to the civilian world. You don't want to be a grease monkey while you're in the Corps. Get a technical job. Of course, that's going to depend on your ASVAB scores. Have you taken it yet?
The Corps is not really about "action". It's a whole lot of "hurry up and wait" as we call it. I don't want to kill all your hopes and dreams, but it's just not like that. Not your first 4 years anyway. And your decision to stay in will change the whole way through, you might feel differently when the time to reenlist comes around.
Military wreaks havoc on family. I've seen too many divorces and guys get out because they aren't spending enough time with their kids. So get a job where you have less chance of getting deployed, like the wing.
Oh yea, and start working out now if you plan on going in. Boot camp will get you in shape, but it will be a whole lot harder if you're not already in shape before you go in. And when you go to talk to a recruiter, take someone with you that has already served. It's less intimidating, and he can answer any questions you might have (something I would NOT trust the recruiter to do honestly).
Sorry if I sound like a downer. I had a shitty enlistment, and I just hate to see guys make some of the mistakes I wish I had avoided. It did pay for my car though.
That said, if you have your heart set on it, do something that will carry over to the civilian world. You don't want to be a grease monkey while you're in the Corps. Get a technical job. Of course, that's going to depend on your ASVAB scores. Have you taken it yet?
The Corps is not really about "action". It's a whole lot of "hurry up and wait" as we call it. I don't want to kill all your hopes and dreams, but it's just not like that. Not your first 4 years anyway. And your decision to stay in will change the whole way through, you might feel differently when the time to reenlist comes around.
Military wreaks havoc on family. I've seen too many divorces and guys get out because they aren't spending enough time with their kids. So get a job where you have less chance of getting deployed, like the wing.
Oh yea, and start working out now if you plan on going in. Boot camp will get you in shape, but it will be a whole lot harder if you're not already in shape before you go in. And when you go to talk to a recruiter, take someone with you that has already served. It's less intimidating, and he can answer any questions you might have (something I would NOT trust the recruiter to do honestly).
Sorry if I sound like a downer. I had a shitty enlistment, and I just hate to see guys make some of the mistakes I wish I had avoided. It did pay for my car though.
Hey I was a grease monkey and had a pretty good time..lol, but the family part is very true, along with the hurry up and wait......
Here is the best advise anyone can give you..........stay home and take great care of your wife and baby....they are the most important two people in your life!!!!! Trust me.
10-14-2009, 06:38 AM
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Oh sry.l left some things out. I swear in Nov.2. Probably won't ship out til march or august though. I have pretty good knowledge and a lot of friends in the military already. Just not Marines, so my recruiter can't bs me too much. As far as in shape. I started running and working out already. Watching my diet, etc. And as far as having fun. No I understand its not all that. I guess I could say fun is what you make of the situation. I fully understand the hurry up and wait. And other bs that comes with military.
Like everyone tells me. The military is what you make of it. It does have its pros and cons. But what doesn't.
Like everyone tells me. The military is what you make of it. It does have its pros and cons. But what doesn't.
10-14-2009, 07:21 PM
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Oh sry.l left some things out. I swear in Nov.2. Probably won't ship out til march or august though. I have pretty good knowledge and a lot of friends in the military already. Just not Marines, so my recruiter can't bs me too much. As far as in shape. I started running and working out already. Watching my diet, etc. And as far as having fun. No I understand its not all that. I guess I could say fun is what you make of the situation. I fully understand the hurry up and wait. And other bs that comes with military.
Like everyone tells me. The military is what you make of it. It does have its pros and cons. But what doesn't.
Like everyone tells me. The military is what you make of it. It does have its pros and cons. But what doesn't.
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If you pick the right job the military can be a great time. I have traveled to some awsome places, done some crazy fun things and I get payed pretty dam well for it. Just last month I stayed at the nicest motel I have ever seen and ate some of the best food I have ever had and the Army paid for it all. While I know that my job is not normal it just goes to show that if you pick the right job the military can be a very fun experince. Is it all great of course not, did I have to go thourgh a ton of crap to get where I am at now yes I did. But it was very worth it. It is very hard on you and your family but you wont understand just how hard till you get in.
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I have been in the 03XX field my whole time in. I have 15 years in already and enjoy it! I think that home life thing is what you make of it. It also depends on your wife and family a lot too. Pick a job that you enjoy after you speak to some people that have done it. That way you get first hand experiences and can make an informed decision rather than a blind one. Finishing school up is not a bad option either that way you have a fallback option if the military life is not for you. Plus being an officer can be a good resume builder...
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Check out 2171 ...Electro-Optical Ordnance Repair Technician. If you look through it, then you work on it. Night-Vision, Thermal Vision, Scopes...If it's electronic and NOT comm gear... you work on it.
Which means you work on:
Tow Missile
Javelin Missile
Sniper Scopes
Tank Optics and Fire Control Systems
Howitzer Fire Control (optics)
Light Armored Vehicles
^^^This covers the major systems....there are a lot of things not listed...
It pretty much puts you in the middle of everything. You can work with grunt units, recon units, work in a maintenance unit, Defense contractors LOVE to hire 2171's.... the DOD also hires 2171's directly to work as a civilian on the same equipment... for a lot more money... The defense contractors that build some of this equip include, Litton, Northrup, Lockheed, ect... These company's have locations all over the country, so you won't be stuck in one spot after you get out either...
Which means you work on:
Tow Missile
Javelin Missile
Sniper Scopes
Tank Optics and Fire Control Systems
Howitzer Fire Control (optics)
Light Armored Vehicles
^^^This covers the major systems....there are a lot of things not listed...
It pretty much puts you in the middle of everything. You can work with grunt units, recon units, work in a maintenance unit, Defense contractors LOVE to hire 2171's.... the DOD also hires 2171's directly to work as a civilian on the same equipment... for a lot more money... The defense contractors that build some of this equip include, Litton, Northrup, Lockheed, ect... These company's have locations all over the country, so you won't be stuck in one spot after you get out either...
Only bad thing I can say about this MOS is that I really feel that with alot of the government contracts that have come up in the past few years, and the Corps always switching gear, there isn't a ton of stuff we actually repair seeing as most of it is under warranty now. I manage a 3rd shop right now, and the bulk of our work is warranty repairs and dealing with manufacturers. Oh and promotions past Sgt are kinda slow. Doesn't keep me from loving my job though.
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If you pick the right job the military can be a great time. I have traveled to some awsome places, done some crazy fun things and I get payed pretty dam well for it. Just last month I stayed at the nicest motel I have ever seen and ate some of the best food I have ever had and the Army paid for it all. While I know that my job is not normal it just goes to show that if you pick the right job the military can be a very fun experince. Is it all great of course not, did I have to go thourgh a ton of crap to get where I am at now yes I did. But it was very worth it. It is very hard on you and your family but you wont understand just how hard till you get in.
What's your MOS?
10-19-2009, 01:15 PM
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but i have a really good motor pool staff. which will make or break the job.
LOVE IT....sometimes...compared to the other POG jobs out there anyways.
but i have a really good motor pool staff. which will make or break the job.
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18C is a Special Forces Engineer and as far as I am concerend being in SF is the best job out there. Seriously if I told you some of the crap I have done in the last week or two no one would belive me. Now dont get me wrong life isnt always like this I have lived in some pretty crappy places but it is trips like this that make it all worth it.
Is there a reason that you are so set on being in the Corps not that the Corps is bad or anything but have you checked out any other options. I was planning on joining the Marines back when I first came in but looking back on it I feel that I made the right choice. It is not for everyone but it is not a bad way to earn a buck.
Is there a reason that you are so set on being in the Corps not that the Corps is bad or anything but have you checked out any other options. I was planning on joining the Marines back when I first came in but looking back on it I feel that I made the right choice. It is not for everyone but it is not a bad way to earn a buck.
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