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ROTC1983

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Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: ThaGrandCow
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Don't they all work as a team?
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I am doing Army ROTC right now, but I don't see how any other service is better or worse when you are working as a team on the battlefield.

Working as a team is important, yes. But I'd much rather be the snipe-your-ass-from-800-yards teammate than I would be guard-the-local-base's-gate teammate. :D

You say that now, but talk to a sniper and ask him about all his training he went through. The specialized stuff they go through is :Q

Yeah, I don't want to be a sniper because I can't handle being trained to be one.
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If I wanted to just pull a trigger, I'd go play paintball.

It just isn't one of my goals to become a sniper. I would much rather fly an Apache or do MI. Those are my chosen professions in the military. GPA has to be pretty high to get into aviation...gotta put more work into school. Got a 4.0 last semester, so it shouldn't be that bad if I keep my mind to it :)
 

filmmaker

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Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Why do I get the feeling that this thread will turn into a massive flame fest? Flamebait anyone?

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment - and that's because the Marines are an extension of the Navy.
And the first to go in and the last to leave. ;)
 

NikPreviousAcct

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Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: ThaGrandCow
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Don't they all work as a team?
rolleye.gif
I am doing Army ROTC right now, but I don't see how any other service is better or worse when you are working as a team on the battlefield.

Working as a team is important, yes. But I'd much rather be the snipe-your-ass-from-800-yards teammate than I would be guard-the-local-base's-gate teammate. :D

You say that now, but talk to a sniper and ask him about all his training he went through. The specialized stuff they go through is :Q

Yeah, I don't want to be a sniper because I can't handle being trained to be one.
rolleye.gif
If I wanted to just pull a trigger, I'd go play paintball.

It just isn't one of my goals to become a sniper. I would much rather fly an Apache or do MI. Those are my chosen professions in the military. GPA has to be pretty high to get into aviation...gotta put more work into school. Got a 4.0 last semester, so it shouldn't be that bad if I keep my mind to it :)

Good luck! Is it easier to get into a flight position for helecopters or jets?
 

NikPreviousAcct

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Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Why do I get the feeling that this thread will turn into a massive flame fest? Flamebait anyone?

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment - and that's because the Marines are an extension of the Navy.
And the first to go in and the last to leave. ;)

:D I love the Marines. They're so ... hardcore. :p
 
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Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Why do I get the feeling that this thread will turn into a massive flame fest? Flamebait anyone?

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment - and that's because the Marines are an extension of the Navy.
And the first to go in and the last to leave. ;)

:D I love the Marines. They're so ... hardcore. :p

I'm trying to get into the air force . . . the last to enter and the first to leave . . .. :D:D:D
 

ROTC1983

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Originally posted by: Jehovah
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Why do I get the feeling that this thread will turn into a massive flame fest? Flamebait anyone?

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment - and that's because the Marines are an extension of the Navy.
And the first to go in and the last to leave. ;)

:D I love the Marines. They're so ... hardcore. :p

I'm trying to get into the air force . . . the last to enter and the first to leave . . .. :D:D:D

So true :p
 

NikPreviousAcct

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Originally posted by: Jehovah
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Why do I get the feeling that this thread will turn into a massive flame fest? Flamebait anyone?

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment - and that's because the Marines are an extension of the Navy.
And the first to go in and the last to leave. ;)

:D I love the Marines. They're so ... hardcore. :p

I'm trying to get into the air force . . . the last to enter and the first to leave . . .. :D:D:D

ROFL!
 

filmmaker

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Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Why do I get the feeling that this thread will turn into a massive flame fest? Flamebait anyone?

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment - and that's because the Marines are an extension of the Navy.
And the first to go in and the last to leave. ;)

:D I love the Marines. They're so ... hardcore. :p
Hell yeah
 

ROTC1983

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Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Why do I get the feeling that this thread will turn into a massive flame fest? Flamebait anyone?

My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment - and that's because the Marines are an extension of the Navy.
And the first to go in and the last to leave. ;)

:D I love the Marines. They're so ... hardcore. :p
Hell yeah

GO MARINES :)
 

NikPreviousAcct

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Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
HOOWAH!

:D

I'm not a marine so I shouldn't be doing that :p

It still sounds cool :) Makes you seem stronger than you are :p

Well, that's one of the reason that Bruce Lee is always going WAAAAAHHHH!!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!! WOOOAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!
 

filmmaker

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Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
HOOWAH!

:D

I'm not a marine so I shouldn't be doing that :p

It still sounds cool :) Makes you seem stronger than you are :p

Well, that's one of the reason that Bruce Lee is always going WAAAAAHHHH!!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!! WOOOAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!
That or he actually knew how to kick ass. ;)
 

NikPreviousAcct

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Originally posted by: filmmaker
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
Originally posted by: ROTC1983
Originally posted by: FFMCobalt
HOOWAH!

:D

I'm not a marine so I shouldn't be doing that :p

It still sounds cool :) Makes you seem stronger than you are :p

Well, that's one of the reason that Bruce Lee is always going WAAAAAHHHH!!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!! WOOOAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!
That or he actually knew how to kick ass. ;)

True. But audible attacks temporarily distract the mind. That's the whole point.
 

cain

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marines are not hardcore, recon marines, not thats hardcore. if you are strong and smart, and into action, you go airborne and ranger. and you dont have to be a marine to go to sniper school. if you prefer to take it easy, MI is the way to go, unless they ship you behind enemy lines. RLTW
 

Rogue

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What sound does $hit make when it hits a fan blade?














MARINE!!!!

PS - It's a better joke when it's spoken.
 

ROTC1983

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Originally posted by: Reon
marines are not hardcore, recon marines, not thats hardcore. if you are strong and smart, and into action, you go airborne and ranger. and you dont have to be a marine to go to sniper school. if you prefer to take it easy, MI is the way to go, unless they ship you behind enemy lines. RLTW

Yeah, the marines just teach Sniper School.
 

tnitsuj

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Originally posted by: Rogue
What sound does $hit make when it hits a fan blade?



MARINE!!!!

PS - It's a better joke when it's spoken.




A ren't
R eady to be
M arines
Y et








 

911paramedic

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Muscles
Are
Required
Intelligence
Non
Essential


My
Ass
Rides
In
Navy
Equipment

(yes I am an ex-squid, lol)
 

ROTC1983

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Originally posted by: Rogue
Maybe Marines teach sniper school for Marine snipers, but the Army teaches snipers from everywhere I believe.

Army Sniper School

I apologize for my ignorance...I should have known that...weird...after doing some reading, I really thought that even the army people go through the marine training course...I might have to do a little more research.
 

DorkBoy

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Originally posted by: Staley8
Maybe someone can help me out here, but which groups hate each other the most? For example I had a buddy who used to be a marine. He said that if they were at a bar and the Navy boys were there they usually got into a fight with them...unless the army was there, then the navy and marines joined together to fight the army guys. I might have that mixed up and I don't know where the air force fits in that mix either....can someone help me out?
I'm X-Navy, after we kicked the sh*t outta the Army guys we would see the Air Force pu**ies running away.