The Official Military Thread. Vol 1

Originally Posted by Thizz Marley

Enlisting in the Marines. Swearing in next week after fighting them for a year about a stupid waiver.
To the Marines on nt How hard was boot ?
Experiences will vary.  In my experience it wasn't as bad as people made it out to be before I left.  Just do what your told, literally and be loud.  That's all there is to it.  It's all a mental mind $@@!.  Don't let anything get to you.
 
Goes to boot camp April 9th 2012 (Navy). Marines rejected me because of my tatts =/
 
Originally Posted by Thizz Marley

Enlisting in the Marines. Swearing in next week after fighting them for a year about a stupid waiver.
To the Marines on nt How hard was boot ?
Experiences will vary.  In my experience it wasn't as bad as people made it out to be before I left.  Just do what your told, literally and be loud.  That's all there is to it.  It's all a mental mind $@@!.  Don't let anything get to you.
 
Goes to boot camp April 9th 2012 (Navy). Marines rejected me because of my tatts =/
 
Originally Posted by SoleKid

Goes to boot camp April 9th 2012 (Navy). Marines rejected me because of my tatts =/

You would think it would be the opposite. 
 
Originally Posted by SoleKid

Goes to boot camp April 9th 2012 (Navy). Marines rejected me because of my tatts =/

You would think it would be the opposite. 
 
Thanks Ayejreeun. Thats what i was told. That the di's are just gonna +%** with your head.
How was the physical part? The crucible?
And snkrfrk the marines are real strict on appearance. In their eyes we are the face of the military
And should be cleancut and proffessional. To hold yourself at a higher standard than the other services.
Not my opinion but what my recruiter told me. Thats why you never see a marine in cammies
Unless theyre on bqse or deployed. Never in public
 
Thanks Ayejreeun. Thats what i was told. That the di's are just gonna +%** with your head.
How was the physical part? The crucible?
And snkrfrk the marines are real strict on appearance. In their eyes we are the face of the military
And should be cleancut and proffessional. To hold yourself at a higher standard than the other services.
Not my opinion but what my recruiter told me. Thats why you never see a marine in cammies
Unless theyre on bqse or deployed. Never in public
 
I can only speak on their current policies. But they will not take anyone with tattoos that
Cant be covered by their pt gear. Which is a small tshirt and running shorts.
Its noy impossible to get in with tats but you would need a waiver and those are real hard to get.
My boy got turned down by the recruiting office for a small on the inside of his wrist
 
I can only speak on their current policies. But they will not take anyone with tattoos that
Cant be covered by their pt gear. Which is a small tshirt and running shorts.
Its noy impossible to get in with tats but you would need a waiver and those are real hard to get.
My boy got turned down by the recruiting office for a small on the inside of his wrist
 
Can I ask all the service men/women in here their opinion on this matter?  . 
http://derrickmiller.org/case/

[h1]Case[/h1]

Sgt. Derrick Miller

Army Guardsman, Sergeant Derrick Miller has been sentenced to life in prison with the chance of parole by the United States Military.

During a combat mission in a hostile area of Afghanistan in September 2010,  SGT Derrick Miller’s attention was drawn to an Afghani national who had penetrated the defense perimeter set up by the US Army. The Afghani man was identified by another soldier who recognized him from a detainment the previous day. The man in question was the driver of a truck reported by military intelligence as transporting members of the opposition to a nearby combat firefight. US military intelligence let the trucks pass.

SGT Miller questioned the Afghani national after observing the suspicious behavior of the man as he recon their defense perimeter. It appeared that the man was gathering information and since he was already identified as an enemy combatant, SGT Miller was acting instinctively to protect his unit by detaining this man.

During the questioning, which took place in an open area with another US soldier and an Afghani interpreter present, SGT Miller asked the man why he was within the perimeter. The man claimed to be an electrician who was responding to a downed power line but later he claimed to be there to fix a water pump. He had no tools with him. The man had also been accompanied by two men whom he claimed were his sons and helpers. Both of those men had returned to the village without having performed any electrical work. They were not present during SGT Millers questioning. During the harsh questioning, the Afghani insurgent attempted to grab SGT Millers weapon, he was shot and killed in the struggle.

Within a few hours, SGT Millers unit was attacked on three sides by the Afghani insurgents. During SGT Millers trial, all soldiers in that unit testified that the enemy had to have recon their position closely in order to attack in the manner they did. It was also testified that the incident with SGT Miller forced the entire unit into full alert/ 100% security and this prepared the soldiers for the attack. No American lives were lost because of their preparation.

As the details of the events of that day come to light, the US soldiers were suspicious of the Afghan man and the two other young men with him that he claimed were his sons and helpers. Yet at different times during the few hours that the Afghani was inside the perimeter, each of these men were sent back to the village. The Afghani interpreter testified that this happened. It is believed by the soldiers present at the time that these two men were carrying information to the insurgents detailing the most effective targets for the ensuing attack.

SGT Miller believes despite his conviction and sentence of life in prison for the murder of this Afghani insurgent that he was acting solely in self defense and with sound judgment.
 
Can I ask all the service men/women in here their opinion on this matter?  . 
http://derrickmiller.org/case/

[h1]Case[/h1]

Sgt. Derrick Miller

Army Guardsman, Sergeant Derrick Miller has been sentenced to life in prison with the chance of parole by the United States Military.

During a combat mission in a hostile area of Afghanistan in September 2010,  SGT Derrick Miller’s attention was drawn to an Afghani national who had penetrated the defense perimeter set up by the US Army. The Afghani man was identified by another soldier who recognized him from a detainment the previous day. The man in question was the driver of a truck reported by military intelligence as transporting members of the opposition to a nearby combat firefight. US military intelligence let the trucks pass.

SGT Miller questioned the Afghani national after observing the suspicious behavior of the man as he recon their defense perimeter. It appeared that the man was gathering information and since he was already identified as an enemy combatant, SGT Miller was acting instinctively to protect his unit by detaining this man.

During the questioning, which took place in an open area with another US soldier and an Afghani interpreter present, SGT Miller asked the man why he was within the perimeter. The man claimed to be an electrician who was responding to a downed power line but later he claimed to be there to fix a water pump. He had no tools with him. The man had also been accompanied by two men whom he claimed were his sons and helpers. Both of those men had returned to the village without having performed any electrical work. They were not present during SGT Millers questioning. During the harsh questioning, the Afghani insurgent attempted to grab SGT Millers weapon, he was shot and killed in the struggle.

Within a few hours, SGT Millers unit was attacked on three sides by the Afghani insurgents. During SGT Millers trial, all soldiers in that unit testified that the enemy had to have recon their position closely in order to attack in the manner they did. It was also testified that the incident with SGT Miller forced the entire unit into full alert/ 100% security and this prepared the soldiers for the attack. No American lives were lost because of their preparation.

As the details of the events of that day come to light, the US soldiers were suspicious of the Afghan man and the two other young men with him that he claimed were his sons and helpers. Yet at different times during the few hours that the Afghani was inside the perimeter, each of these men were sent back to the village. The Afghani interpreter testified that this happened. It is believed by the soldiers present at the time that these two men were carrying information to the insurgents detailing the most effective targets for the ensuing attack.

SGT Miller believes despite his conviction and sentence of life in prison for the murder of this Afghani insurgent that he was acting solely in self defense and with sound judgment.
 
Just got my package released for my board at the end of January. NT famb, keep your fingers crossed for me.
 
Just got my package released for my board at the end of January. NT famb, keep your fingers crossed for me.
 
Originally Posted by SnkrFrk

Originally Posted by SoleKid

Goes to boot camp April 9th 2012 (Navy). Marines rejected me because of my tatts =/

You would think it would be the opposite. 


Yeah...wow...that's crazy. Good luck either way though.
 
Originally Posted by SnkrFrk

Originally Posted by SoleKid

Goes to boot camp April 9th 2012 (Navy). Marines rejected me because of my tatts =/

You would think it would be the opposite. 


Yeah...wow...that's crazy. Good luck either way though.
 
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