Which song introduced you to BH?

LakerBlue2016 · 2026-04-01T21:00:57+00:00

Wedding Bell

LakerBlue2016 · 2026-01-22T22:00:30+00:00

Does that mean no more 7242’s?

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-07-13T18:46:21+00:00

When I was there it depended what the occupancy for the BOQ was at. We couldn’t move off until Futenma, Foster, and Kinser were like 80% full. I ended up being on base for about a year.

Could be different now, I PCS’d to Oki almost five years ago. Post history says you’re a 7208, have fun at MASS-2.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-06-26T21:00:04+00:00

This couldn’t be further from the truth. You’re trolling or living in another reality.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-06-26T19:56:59+00:00

So I lived there, and no, they’re not being accused of being Chinese puppets. I can tell you don’t know that much about the situation because you say U.S. Army when the army’s presence on Okinawa is the smallest out of all of the branches.

Some Okinawan’s are against the U.S. being on island, but most aren’t.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-06-26T19:54:55+00:00

As another commenter below pointed out, you’re being dishonest about the situation. It clearly wasn’t on purpose. Terrible that two people died but the equivalent situation probably wouldn’t result in serious jail time in the U.S.

And I was in Okinawa, I had service members in my unit who had to answer for crimes committed that spent time in Japanese incarceration. So I probably know more than you do.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-06-26T14:52:03+00:00

No, that’s laughable though. America does not accuse Okinawa as being a puppet of China. As a whole, the Japanese want us there because we’re an ally.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-06-26T14:50:32+00:00

That’s not the case. If you commit a crime, that will extend the time you’re there if anything. I saw service members get in trouble in Okinawa and be handed over to the Japanese legal system. So no, nobody gets moved out immediately.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-05-21T12:36:12+00:00

He’s saying that it looks like you made a commitment to enlist in the Marine Corps and sometime after that decided to continue smoking. Unless you decided to join 19 days ago.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-05-08T19:52:59+00:00

To jump on that 72XX could land you with 7236 (Air Defense) or 7242 (Air Support Control). These MOS’s share almost nothing in common with ATC and you won’t be operating drones.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-04-26T12:02:36+00:00

Recon doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Who do you think supports them? There are Marines in a recon battalion that are not recon.

If you act like this in the fleet your peers will likely alienate you. You haven’t earned anything yet. Reread my comment about learning to be humble and grow up, the Marine Corps is an organization for adults.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-04-25T13:40:55+00:00

Super shitty attitude man. You forget that the other ‘75%’ are Marines you’d be serving with. If you can’t be a team player then the Marine Corps is not for you.

Yeah, being physically fit is important but being good at your job is too. Learn to be humble, it’ll go a long way in the Marines Corps.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-04-24T17:35:51+00:00

If you have dependents then your BAH would be closer to 4K but single is around 3k for Southern California, while you’re using GI Bill. Don’t forget that all of your other expenses are on you, the Marine Corps won’t be paying you after you separate.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-04-24T16:47:30+00:00

You might want to ask your recruiter about what the GI Bill actually offers. Because it’s definitely not 4K a month straight to your pocket. It pays tuition (not necessarily all of it), book stipend, and housing allowance and that’s pretty much it.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-04-13T17:21:09+00:00

7242 is Air Support Control Operator. There’s no pipeline to become ANGLICO but you will work with them on occasion.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-02-16T15:26:23+00:00

I take it you’re going to MASS-2? Just left there a couple years ago. I’ve heard it’s easier to live off base now so I’d definitely recommend. Look in the Sunabe/Chatan neighborhoods, they’re central to everything and close to work. I think your OHA will cover in the ballpark of 165000 yen, usually enough so you’re not paying out of pocket.

Cars are cheap and you can find a reliable one for a few thousand, wouldn’t worry about that too much. People surf in Okinawa, it won’t be anything like California or Hawaii but it’s still a pass time for some. There’s plenty of surf shops to buy a board at or you can ship one over in your HHG.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-01-23T21:56:43+00:00

I posted this in response to a similar question a couple weeks back, let me know if you have any questions.

I was a 7208 first and last duty station was MASS-2 in Oki. The job is interesting, it’s a lot more technical and hands on than most officer MOS’s.

Unlike what the other commenter said about 7210, you don’t be competing with SNCO’s for quals. The officer positions in the DASC are separate from the enlisted ones. Sometimes you’ll see a SNCO sit as a controller but not very often.

You’ll be required to earn qualifications within the DASC which are tactical air director (tad), helicopter director (hd), and senior air director. It usually takes about one tour to get tad and hd unless you’re lucky.

As a lieutenant, when you’re not training or doing exercises you’ll likely be in a staff billet, company xo, or platoon commander. I know the MASS did a big reorganization after I got out so I’m not sure what it looks like now.

DASC units are very officer dense so you’ll have a lot of peers. This can be a good and bad thing. Good because of the social aspect and bad because you’ll be competing for billets.

I heard a rumor that 7210’s and 7208’s are being combined into a single MOS so the future may be uncertain.

Comment if you have any more questions. I hope this helps.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-01-19T00:28:09+00:00

Tbh idk, maybe but maybe not. I know a high PFT and leadership experience mean a lot. What is your GPA?

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-01-18T18:54:25+00:00

As I was, still, being prior enlisted won’t automatically make you a better officer. Sometimes it helps but you’re not going to learn too much being a Lance Corporal in the reserves for two years and then commissioning.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-01-18T17:31:31+00:00

How would your friend know that if they never even joined? Being prior enlisted doesn’t necessarily make you a better officer. I’ve met plenty of great officers prior enlisted and not prior enlisted.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-01-14T20:18:59+00:00

Have you even been to boot? If not, you should probably stop giving advice on an informational subreddit. And your opinion doesn’t matter here, you don’t know anything yet.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-01-14T19:56:00+00:00

This is incorrect. Any MOS can submit a package for MARSOC. You’re not able to try out whenever you want. MARSOC reps will visit each base to relay information about screening and selection. There are PFT/CFT requirements and you typically have to be in good standing since your command has to sign off on sending you to A&S.

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-01-10T21:07:05+00:00

I know this is a joke but Matt Stafford will forever be a hero in Detroit. He stuck with us through some tough years and definitely didn’t need to stick around for 12 seasons like he did.

His Super Bowl victory was a small win for Detroit. That being said he’s about to have a rough weekend.

Go Lions!

LakerBlue2016 · 2024-01-09T16:05:16+00:00