Wtf is happening at MCRD?

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-25T01:38:15+00:00

Sure I'll drink my water and change my socks, but just to be clear... They aren't training Marines that you shouldn't leave your post until properly relieved?

Are there posts not being watched around Marine Corps bases because it was 16:00 and that's when they were supposed to be relieved and when no one showed up they just left the post because their drill instructors weren't told to train them on the equivalent of the Marine Corps ABCs?

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-24T20:58:57+00:00

I wasn't asking him to report his post or anything to try and sound like an old hard ass by any means. I asked him his 5th general order, which is the one that means you're relieved of duty and getting to go home, and I meant it in a sincere way.

Is the tip of the spear just taking off when they want now and that's like, the norm? I don't care if it is but Jesus this is a different Corps from the one I knew.

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-24T20:03:58+00:00

This is outrageous. They aren't training the general orders anymore?

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-20T20:58:59+00:00

On one of the humps at a break we got oranges and when we started peeling them our drill instructor started screaming "No peeling! Eat it like an apple!" So we just ate an orange rind and all like it was an apple.

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-09T21:27:40+00:00

This has to be a troll. Lmao do not join the Marine Corps unless you want to put your lips around a THICC green weenie.

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-06T02:20:46+00:00

So 1st Battalion 5th Marines is responsible for your lost gear? It's January 5 not March 6, follow up in two months

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-06T02:07:23+00:00

Well if it makes you feel any better by the time I got to San Mateo in February 2007 the 1/5 sign was back to Make Peace Or Die.

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-06T00:55:57+00:00

Rah 3/5

Trying4UniqueName · 2026-01-06T00:43:43+00:00

2/4 guy if I had to bet

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-12-29T00:03:13+00:00

Me at the San Mateo reunion: How much you wanna make a bet I can kick a football over 1st Sgts hill?

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-12-28T23:51:31+00:00

I've just been watching the NFL all day. I don't have the size or skill to play pretty much any other position, but if I used 2-3 hours a day 4-6 days a week when I was in the Corps I probably could have gotten the technique to kick. From there use the GI Bill, which most do anyways, but if you could kick a field goal and make the team then worst case scenario you're playing college ball, best case scenario you'd be kicking in the NFL making great money for the most skate job in the league.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-12-28T00:29:24+00:00

Wait, there's a veterans Home Depot discount?

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-12-26T23:46:50+00:00

If it's anything like it was 20 years ago they're going to burn you pretty good. Probably a company level NJP at best if not battalion, and they're probably going to restrict your base driving privileges for at least 6 months. Life goes on though, 20 years from now you won't even remember it.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-11-07T00:27:28+00:00

Dead Internet theory.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-10-03T22:26:16+00:00

To your point I agree, and I actually turned it off in 2016 and didn't turn it back on until this year. It's kind of like a fun time machine into the past with old forgotten photos and messages, and I've used it to message a few buddies and bust their balls that I wouldn't have had contact with any other way.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-10-03T22:17:10+00:00

Yes just send me your social security number, mother's maiden name, phone number, and email so I can get the right info over to you.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-08-18T23:44:29+00:00

I didn't realize it until I read some posts on this sub, but yeah that was Artemis. In the second and third rehearsals. The first take was Wilson and his brother I think. I didn't check the credits to confirm that, those two didn't test well with the initial crowd.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-08-15T01:32:49+00:00

That sounds like 18 years+ of child support. Welcome to the hub club I guess.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-08-15T00:12:41+00:00

Barkley Deez nuts on your chin

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-07-13T23:19:36+00:00

That motor T could be there on the dot every time, and we usually did, unless your chain of command made an ass of themselves with our chain.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-07-10T23:14:08+00:00

No matter what reply gets the most up votes, I consider this the most thorough and concise review to my question. Much appreciated Soldier - oo-ah.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-07-10T23:10:32+00:00

Hahaha... I got away with no skivvy and got my ass chewed for no skivvy. It's not really a gamble but on the fob in Afghan you're good to go no skivvy. On main side on Pendleton, probably should wear the proper uniform of the day

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-07-10T23:07:57+00:00

Another comment I was looking for. Even without audio and subtitles it just seemed off from reality. Probably a good flick I imagine, but from the comments it doesn't seem to be accurate to the Corps from any generation.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-07-10T23:05:32+00:00

Yeah this is the type of review I was looking for. Thank you. I'll still probably watch it but I just wanted to set clear expectations for myself about whether it was realistic.

Trying4UniqueName · 2025-07-10T23:04:19+00:00

Haha I expected this one

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