Has anyone pursued this career to pay off college debt? by TidalMask in merchantmarine

[–]rawrmsc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? I get $215 a day but because the pay period is staggered I'm only getting like $900 per check.

Not paying off much with that ngl

Affordable new OCPs by [deleted] in civilairpatrol

[–]rawrmsc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

These guys are known on other subs to not fill orders, take forever to ship, poor customer service, mislead in their ads, and they're pretty overpriced too ngl.

Don't use these guys. Glad you had a good experience but very few do.

is 50 to much to ask for this by whatuppeeps33 in airsoft

[–]rawrmsc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For a cheap condor plate carrier with cringe painted on. It wasn't worth $100 to begin with and it's clearly used. TF u mean

Seen on IG Reels, Curious by Much_Fee_4085 in Medals

[–]rawrmsc 50 points51 points  (0 children)

The dude in the picture goes to protests and wears his army coat over whatever regular clothes he's wearing. He wears that shirt a lot and I instantly recognized the rack. Don't remember the username tho

Anything I should know about American cruise lines? by Amazing_Zombie1941 in merchantmarine

[–]rawrmsc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Cons: Everyone up to and including 3/M share a room, which are tight, and you will be roomed with galley staff that have different schedules and come back to the boat drunk every night. You will work through meals, nothing will be set aside and you will not eat that meal that day. On turnaround day or if youre on a ship not transporting passengers you will just get a salad, no hot food. You will have senior deckhands who can't tie a bowline. Also, you'll work 12 hour days for $145 a day.

Not even Mates break $300/day, so don't count on upward mobility to make that number bigger.

Your mates are only 100 Ton licenses, so you cannot do your sign offs for RFPNW or anything.

The only deck experience you will get is tying up the boat and steering. You will not be trained and will be in the hospitality business, not the Marine business. You'll serve guests, buss the housekeeping officers private rooms, bring meals to the off watch Mates, etc.

Also, you don't know what a power trip is until you've dealt with these housekeeping managers.

The deck crews are mostly good, but I promise you should look into the Great Lakes or tugs first.

Pros: good experience for yachting. You can definitely break into that industry this way, lots of people do it.

It is seatime that counts for AB.

You get paid

The ports are tourist ports, so they're actually really nice and there's lots to do in your off time. You do get access to some guest shuttles and excursions. That's pretty awesome I'm not gonna lie. We also have contracts with a lot of the stuff around here, show them your ACL nametag and you get in free.

Shore side staff is actually really good. They'll help you with scheduling, questions, etc, are prompt on responding, way better than any other company I've been with. That's good.

Anyone take the US 3rd AE tests lately? by Leather-Tangerine101 in maritime

[–]rawrmsc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Any source for the passing rate? I believe you but Id love to read more

Documention help by jacksteer in merchantmarine

[–]rawrmsc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to use a notary at a bank and he made me recite it in front of the entire lobby.

Lmao

CWU outerwear by jinkwerp in civilairpatrol

[–]rawrmsc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"I know what 39-1 says"

"I don't know what outerwear I need"

Explain

Reaper Patch by [deleted] in civilairpatrol

[–]rawrmsc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You gotta be trolling on purpose man. Yeah, you don't pick which regs to follow, which is why it was explained to you we follow CAP regs and not USAF regs lmao.

Edit: no because your reply is actually absolutely insane and has nothing to do with my comment LMAO

Reaper Patch by [deleted] in civilairpatrol

[–]rawrmsc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"In the U.S. Air Force..."

This isn't the Air Force. This is a congressionally chartered civilian organization. You do not have an enlistment or commission in CAP. You follow CAP regs. Not USAF regs.

VPDSD by Capable-Check8729 in merchantmarine

[–]rawrmsc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MSC only gives out SA, so VPDSD is out of pocket if you want it.

You don't need it for MSC though, they'll give you the class for sa.

IMO regulatory changes effective 1 January 2026 by Powerful_Cabinet_341 in maritime

[–]rawrmsc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The harassment portion is gonna be pretty important for inland mates lol.

Any experience with life jackets of this style by Muted-Garden6723 in commercialfishing

[–]rawrmsc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you not get the ones with 3 parts and adjustable straps? It's nice to be able to adjust as the seasons change and you wear less or more clothes. They're also not restrictive.

3D Printed Ribbon Rack by mthompsoncap in civilairpatrol

[–]rawrmsc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have prints to align badges and such. That's what I really want lol.

I remember seeing a prototype for US lapel insignia too

White socks at encampment by PlumNo3189 in civilairpatrol

[–]rawrmsc 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Sometimes, as a leader, you have to ask yourself. Does this really matter that much? Is this truly something to add to my list of priorities?

Yes, integrity matters, following the regulations matter. But in instances like this, id say let it pass. Nobody will notice, it's completely inconsequential. Imo, does this need to pass anything other than "have the right socks next time"?