New Marine recruit

Tripper · #1 07-11-2016, 2:45 PM

Well, my son joined a bit back as DEP/POOLEE, slotted to go in October, he offered to be on standby
Well he did IST at recruiters over the weekend, the recruiter said this Monday is s high chance he will leave, if so expect a call Sunday night or early Monday morning... Sooo early morning went by, so didn't think nothing of it, then the recruiter calls, says "is he ready???"
Anyway, he went to MEPS and will fly to San Diego in the morning to catch up with those that shipped yesterday
Apparently Lima Company

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pablo5959 · #2 07-11-2016, 2:48 PM

I know your proud, but loose lips sink ships

Tripper · #3 07-11-2016, 2:49 PM

Ehh, bunch of recruits heading to basic is no secret

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pablo5959 · #4 07-11-2016, 2:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripper

Ehh, bunch of recruits heading to basic is no secret

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congratulations, thank him for his service for us.

tnlrat37 · #5 07-11-2016, 3:21 PM

Let the fun begin, some of the best and worst times of my life. Semper Fi

j-shot · #6 07-11-2016, 3:25 PM

GMG · #7 07-11-2016, 3:29 PM

Congratulations too your son for enlisting!

Sir Toast · #8 07-11-2016, 3:32 PM

Outstanding! Best time of my life was Marine Basic Training. Toughest time as well. Semper Fi.

You should get him a graduation present, like a nice watch, new tablet, etc. Maybe something you can have engraved? Ring?

Tripper · #9 07-11-2016, 4:05 PM

Thank you all
They get offers to order the grad stuff themselves, I'd guess he will grab his own ring, but if he doesn't I can between basic and MCT

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

tnlrat37 · #10 07-11-2016, 4:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripper

Thank you all
They get offers to order the grad stuff themselves, I'd guess he will grab his own ring, but if he doesn't I can between basic and MCT

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Active duty guys don't really wear moto stuff, I say get him a gun. Or maybe a K Bar.

rromeo · #11 07-11-2016, 4:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnlrat37

Active duty guys don't really wear moto stuff, I say get him a gun. Or maybe a K Bar.

I was going to suggest a 1911

Tripper · #12 07-11-2016, 5:13 PM

I think I have a sig 220 with his name on it

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

BajaJames83 · #13 07-11-2016, 7:20 PM

Be careful with changing dates for boot camp they can and most likely will change his mos without him knowing it

gc44 · #14 07-11-2016, 7:35 PM

He will be returned to you a better man in just a few short weeks. Beats the heck out of a semester or two at UC Berzerkely as far as reality/common sense being instilled into a student goes. Congrats, and am glad he made the grade.

hunterb · #15 07-11-2016, 7:37 PM

Congrats proud papa! You did something right

jarhead714 · #16 07-12-2016, 4:27 AM

Hollywood!

Tripper · #17 07-12-2016, 8:52 AM

already planning on heading down for family day and graduation, just requested time off now that i know the dates

Tripper · #18 07-12-2016, 9:22 AM

Is there any calgunners that rent houses or rooms

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

joeyriv · #19 07-12-2016, 9:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BajaJames83

Be careful with changing dates for boot camp they can and most likely will change his mos without him knowing it

This! Hope he doesn't end up as a water purification specialist... or worse, bulk fuel.

kwest10 · #20 07-12-2016, 3:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Toast

You should get him a graduation present, like a nice watch, new tablet, etc. Maybe something you can have engraved? Ring?

Save that for EAS. I say poon and beer.

DevilDawgJJ · #21 07-12-2016, 8:15 PM

Pay for his dress blues!

Tripper · #22 07-13-2016, 12:38 PM

i wasnt there when he signed, recruiter just told me he got 6000 MOS, not sure if thats guaranteed or suggested or what though, he did get a $1k early shipping bonus, and with 4 years ROTC in HS, he gets pfc, not sure if thats begin or end of boot camp
got my scripted call (i'm here, safe, will write later) about 11pm last night

Tripper · #23 07-13-2016, 12:44 PM

are there any 'recent' marine boots, that could give me an idea of what 'exactly' hes is doing at various times, I have the 'matrix' that is general/vague, it would be nice to be able to ask targeted questions of what he did in the previous week, for example how did you do on your 100 meter swim last week, or your 6mile march, etc...

BajaJames83 · #24 07-13-2016, 12:56 PM

1st week more or less is just in processing and breakdown.
Haircut
Uniform issue
No sleep
Breakdown
Rebuild

Tripper · #25 07-13-2016, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BajaJames83

1st week more or less is just in processing and breakdown.
Haircut
Uniform issue
No sleep
Breakdown
Rebuild

lol, yah, i have a matrix, looks pretty much just like that

this friday is 'initial strength test'
next thursday is tactical combat casualty care
next friday 2 mile ability run

stuff like that is on the matrix

joeyriv · #26 07-13-2016, 1:00 PM

This coming Friday will be a real fun day for him. It will be a while before he will start receiving mail, but you can start writing as soon as you have an address. His recruiter should have provided that. It can change though, so make sure to check with his recruiter. Also, did you get the calendar of events? Those are pretty accurate as far as what he's doing everyday.

kidicarus · #27 07-13-2016, 1:03 PM

Is Marine Corps Boot Camp still separate for men and women? Since the new Corps wants to abolish the title "Male" or "Man" and all.

Tripper · #28 07-13-2016, 1:03 PM

we know everything but the platoon, i guess he wont even know that until this friday

Tripper · #29 07-13-2016, 1:04 PM

actually, marines just started phasing out the word man, like Mortar Man is now Mortar Marine, RifleMan is RifleMarine, stuff like that, recruiter was sharing that with me the other day (i dont think he was a fan of it being done), I dont know of the rest

DevilDawgJJ · #30 07-13-2016, 8:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripper

are there any 'recent' marine boots, that could give me an idea of what 'exactly' hes is doing at various times, I have the 'matrix' that is general/vague, it would be nice to be able to ask targeted questions of what he did in the previous week, for example how did you do on your 100 meter swim last week, or your 6mile march, etc...

"Various times" He's playing F%$@-F@%$ games! The other. He's locking his nasty body up and sounding the F@%$ off!!

And can you take a little effort and capitolize "Marine(s)"

Best to you and your son! Thanks for continuing the fight.

Tripper · #31 07-13-2016, 10:22 PM

Yah, I'm sure there's a lot of that
Oh no, not me, can't cap that word, makes it sound important or something
Army of course needs to be capitalized
Thanks.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

BoJackUSMC · #32 07-14-2016, 11:30 AM

1st week sucks...
No sleep for like 2 days for sure..
paper work
hair cut
uniform and basic hygiene gears
medical and dental
drug test......
and Friday... you get to meet with your DIs.

Lieutenant will come and introduce the DIs to their recruits. It's on!!!!

vintagearms · #33 07-14-2016, 11:37 AM

1st phase is a cake walk compared to the others, other than 4th. Will never miss the long hike uphill Mt MFr. and then when u think your done, your dlck is back in the dirt.

tnlrat37 · #34 07-14-2016, 7:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoJackUSMC

1st week sucks...
No sleep for like 2 days for sure..
paper work
hair cut
uniform and basic hygiene gears
medical and dental
drug test......
and Friday... you get to meet with your DIs.

Lieutenant will come and introduce the DIs to their recruits. It's on!!!!

Loved it when they said "Drill instructors carry out the plan of the day" Then all he.. Breaks loose like a Hurricane. It's mostly mental, only part I hated was gas chamber and Mt MFer. I kinda miss it, is that demented?!

Germz · #35 07-15-2016, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripper

Well, my son joined a bit back as DEP/POOLEE, slotted to go in October, he offered to be on standby
Well he did IST at recruiters over the weekend, the recruiter said this Monday is s high chance he will leave, if so expect a call Sunday night or early Monday morning... Sooo early morning went by, so didn't think nothing of it, then the recruiter calls, says "is he ready???"
Anyway, he went to MEPS and will fly to San Diego in the morning to catch up with those that shipped yesterday
Apparently Lima Company

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice, I DEP'd out of Salinas RSS too.

Honestly I have a lot of friends who just got off the drill field. Boot camp is pretty watered down man. your son will be more than fine...hopefully the same will be said for my Corps.

Tripper · #36 07-15-2016, 2:14 PM

Cool, when did you go

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Germz · #37 07-15-2016, 6:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripper

Cool, when did you go

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

About 10 years ago

jarhead714 · #38 07-15-2016, 6:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagearms

1st phase is a cake walk compared to the others, other than 4th. Will never miss the long hike uphill Mt MFr. and then when u think your done, your dlck is back in the dirt.

Mother F'er, 1st Sergeant's, Recon Ridge, some great humps for sure. At MOPP level 4 it's a good test for any man. The grunts that run MCT used to haze the **** out of the future MP's in this manner every class that came through.