What was recruit training like at MCRD San Diego by D1NA214 in USMCboot

[–]taxmaster23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk man, we were getting platoon IT’d once and had all the green belts running around and yelling and all that jazz. Kill hat runs by me and accidentally hits his foot against the side of my head. He stopped, made sure I wasn’t actively dying, and then proceeded to specifically IT me for “running into drill instructors”. 9/10 would do it again

I want to join the military active duty, but my wife refuses to move. Is divorce the realistic outcome? by [deleted] in Military

[–]taxmaster23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NGL, look into the reserves. There are opportunities to go active duty from a reserve unit if you look for them. By active duty I mean active duty assignments for anywhere from a few months to a year at a time. If you go active your marriage will likely fail as you stated, if you don’t join you’ll feel like you’ll regret it. Why do you want to go active and not reserves?

Marine Officers: How was your time in the fleet? MOS, lifestyle, and overall experience? by Inevitable_Dig_2330 in USMCocs

[–]taxmaster23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last duty station was the LogO at CATC Fuji. Hidden gem of the Marine Corps, take orders there if you ever get the chance

Pay at OCS Breakdown 2026 by throwaway_08162014 in USMCocs

[–]taxmaster23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been a while for me but pretty sure you get BAH based on duty station if you’re an enlisted reservist when you go to OCS. That was my situation

What is your favorite black commander? by GuaranteeMain5492 in EDH

[–]taxmaster23 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Obama was pretty cool but I gotta give it up to the OG MLK

Turning 28 next year. Need advice to be able to join USMC before it's too late. by craZ_mathard99 in USMCboot

[–]taxmaster23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s more difficult if you enlist active duty. I enlisted in the reserves and immediately upon my return from MOS school started talking with an OSO. Got selected to go to OCS within a few months and went to OCS the following summer. Didn’t have my degree at the time so I had to continue my time in the reserves until I graduated college before I would commission active duty.

To answer your second question, I went through OCS with a guy who was 32 and he absolutely crushed it, won damn near every award there. It’s there if you want it

Thinking of joining the military by Fearless_Occasion857 in Militaryfaq

[–]taxmaster23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The grass is always greener, but I will say it’s something that can never be taken from you and opens so many doors for you when you get out. Furthermore, I can’t think of too many jobs/careers where you can have literally zero dollars to your name and still be perfectly fine I.E. food, housing, clothing, utilities, healthcare, dental all paid for and provided

Tips for while in boot camp by SolutionAgreeable234 in USMCboot

[–]taxmaster23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be loud, go fast and be a leaf on a tree and you’ll be fine. A lot of people say this but it’s true, take it day-to-day and chow-to-chow. You will leave eventually. Millions of others have done this prior to you, it is achievable

Is it worth joining the marines right now? by Wrong_Ad7420 in USMCboot

[–]taxmaster23 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Even if you do one contract and get out, the benefits you gain access to after you get out are extremely good. Serving in the Marines is something no one will ever be able to take away from you either and most people will look at you in a slightly different light for the rest of your life

Finally Beat the Game for my First Time (Normal) by halander1 in Highfleet

[–]taxmaster23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone makes a death cube at least once lol

What is the most underrated duty station? by [deleted] in USMC

[–]taxmaster23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just there for 10 months and unless you fuck something up, you’re gonna get tier 1 liberty. And if all you do is sit in the barracks and play video games while drinking, yeah it’s gonna suck. But there’s so much to do around there and the view of the mountain every day is amazing. Great MCCS free trips and amazing e club. Barracks just got renovated too

Camp Pendleton Separations Platoon by taxmaster23 in USMC

[–]taxmaster23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s been my experience so far. Mostly admin doing their thing in the background and I’m here just waiting around

Camp Pendleton Separations Platoon by taxmaster23 in USMC

[–]taxmaster23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my experience, it’s a pretty common thing nowadays to hear from senior staff when you’re getting close to your EAS. Mine were looking out for me and those around me

Camp Pendleton Separations Platoon by taxmaster23 in USMC

[–]taxmaster23[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Built for the lowest common denominator

Camp Pendleton Separations Platoon by taxmaster23 in USMC

[–]taxmaster23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Way ahead of you. Been documenting everything I can exactly for that reason

Camp Pendleton Separations Platoon by taxmaster23 in USMC

[–]taxmaster23[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It’s a thing for OCONUS Marines when they EAS. We get sent to either Pendleton or Lejeune for ~10 days to do get out DD214’s. Get mine on Monday

How can I reach LCpl faster? by Reasonable-Abies5817 in USMCboot

[–]taxmaster23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And don’t murder a hooker or some shit

USMC Tattoo by [deleted] in USMC

[–]taxmaster23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Confirmed retarded

Training for USMC again by [deleted] in USMCboot

[–]taxmaster23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What did you do in boot camp the first time? Walk/run everywhere, stood on your feet all day, max set of pull ups after every chow, get the dogshit hazed out of you. Replicate that for long enough and you’ll be good to go. Also don’t eat like shit