US Marine Reacts to Recruiter Q&A

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[@takingflight2437]

Boot camp memories... Oddly enough being lined up alphabetically, I, as a white country boy, was standing along side a black guy and an asian guy. Our last names; Wright-Wright-Wong. The drill instructor said, “well look here I guess two Wright’s do make a Wong!” Great people who I will never forget!!! Semper Fi!

[@DocSnowman]

Now that is funny!!!

[@WillCenteno1]

I would have died laughing..

[@CesarGarcia-nd5xz]

Hahaha a Drill instructor with humor, you were blessed

[@haggis525]

Alphabetically it would have been "Wong, Wright, Wright".... I'm retired navy so I get that jarheads aren't so great with the alphabet. 🤣

[@KQwest98]

@@haggis525 yes but looking straight ahead at them…its wright wright wong, right?

[@TozziWelding]

I dropped my friend of at MEPS, the Marine Sgt. got up my ass that I had a beard, I said "Sir I am dropping someone off" , all he said was thank you have a nice day. I still laugh at how he went from wanting to rip my head off to that.

[@AQS521]

Lmao sounds about right. I haven’t enlisted yet but I can’t wait to face this kind of nonsensical abuse haha

[@marvincool3744]

My neighbor was a DI and the way he put it to me is it's basically an acting job.

[@williamharris5957]

It's just a game if you want it will be it. I knew that.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

1970: Took my draft card to a Navy recruiter (only because it was the first door I came to). Had a small chat, medical, ASVAB, then was told the waiting list for boot camp was about three months long. Asked if I could call to see if I moved up on the list, recruiter said "sure". I called daily for almost two weeks, then the recruiter said "So, you really want to go soon. Hold on, I have someone you can talk to", and places me on hold. A Marine SSGT picks up the line and says "I hear you're ready for boot camp, so you can pack your trash and I can pick you up in about an hour and have you on the Yellow footprints by 2am in the morning, if you're interested". I said Yes! Glad I accepted the offer. At that time in my life, I had a 9th grade education, (got my GED about a year later). Vietnam-Era, Cold War-Era, Gulf War-Era Vet. Fair winds and following seas to all. Semper Fidelis

[@JamesonsTravels]

Wow Gunny that is crazy. The Corps got your best and you got just the right opportunity. Great story.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

@@JamesonsTravels ooorah!

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

@ Yes Sir. It took one day for me to process. The Navy boot camp waiting list was very long. Had it been the Marines initially, I would have left the airport for Parris Island that evening. Semper Fi Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@MrJkosta]

Great story indeed

[@philsutherland2423]

I know they said that they changed the standards to the minimum of a HS Diploma to enter and from 17 to 18 years of age due to the more difficult equipment and more knowledge necessary to perform in today's Marines. But, I think they made a mistake. Just because you don't have a diploma and are only 17, doesn't mean you are not intelligent and it certainly eliminates a group of people who seem not to have any direction in life and are joining to find it. They are many times more motivated. I was such a young Marine. My recruiter was great and took me to take my GED before shipping out. I not only passed the GED, but got high enough score on the test to get my HS Diploma from the school that I quit to join, when my graduating class graduated the next year. I was a troubled kid, and the Marines taught me that I was not nearly as tough as I thought and gave me a purpose. I took college courses while in and moved up in ranks, and served with honor, getting meritorious promotions, and could compete with any of the ones who joined after graduating H.S. I think I was more motivated than them and worked hard to prove myself.

[@paulmartinello1302]

I was that 29 y.o. recruit mentioned here by my friend. I got an age waiver in Jan. 1986, just after my birthday due to age limits at the time of 28. I was married, working and a home owner. My Dad was a Marine in WWII and would talk me out of joining. He passed away in 1985, so I joined in '86. With an delayed entry, I went to Parris Island mid July 1986. I stayed and graduated with my platoon, going on to the Reserves as an 0311 infantryman and serving during the Gulf War being called up from the IRR. I was in the middle of every requirement meaning not fastest but not last, strong but not weak, with my height putting me in the middle. Prior to graduating, when the Drill instructors get ever so less strict, I asked if 'this recruit' was older than they were, and all three WERE younger than I. I wasn't singled out as the oldest, but there was a 28 year old in my platoon they called grandpa. I guess I looked younger. If I got anything for my age, it may have been to be in charge of the supply room Vs. having to clean the head during routine cleanings... maybe....! Otherwise I was the same as the others with one BIG difference. All the 17-19 year old's had photos sent from home of their old pick up trucks, where I had a brand new 1986 Full size Ford Bronco waiting for me at home. Serving in the Marines changed my outlook on life, how I acted and how I felt I could accomplish anything if I put my mind to it, and now at 63, trying to stay fit, I still feel that way. I'm proud of my service and even more proud that I, like my Grandpa during WWI, and my Dad in WWII, can say I served this great country of ours! It also allows me to be involved as a member of the American Legion for 26 years now. One funny thing as a reservist, I had to pick an MOS complimentary to the units in my area. I had Truck Driver or infantry. Since I liked playing soldier as a kid and already had a working position as a CADD draftsmen, I chose Infantry. My co workers at the time said, where will you use those skills in life? Today, I reenact Civil War and WWI so... I guess I did get to use my MOS after all! PJM

[@richardaileen5842]

Paul; It is great to know you and work with you in the American Legion Post 101. Proud to call you my bother and friend. Still can't imagine going in at 29! You should have been a GY/SGT

[@briananderson3801]

Thank you for your service for me and this great country of ours thank you so much for being the guardian for us my dad US NAVY me couldn't get in anything due to bad broken back ,,,,wish I had as a kid ,,,,being a marine love you guys hope you are all well thank you again for your service!!!!!

[@angelicaarroyo7845]

Why did your dad talk you out of joining?

[@Matthew-tl2ng]

Recruiter: You broke your foot when you were 10? Recruit: Yes thats what I said. Recruiter: You broke your foot when you were 10? Recruit: Yes... Recruiter: You broke your foot when you were 10? Recruit: ...no? Recruiter: Okay, next question...

[@MsQtrrider21]

Matthew my sons Navy recruiter asked my son questions while shaking his head “no”. My son answered “no?” Lol I cracked up

[@Matthew-tl2ng]

@@MsQtrrider21 sounds exactly like a typical recruitment

[@edwardhayes6113]

Yep understand when I enlisted in April 1951 they were so desperate I had a leg about 1/4 inch shorter. My DI,s were 2 PFC E2 and Cpl E3. After limping along from E1 to E4 in the Infantry and MP duty I transferred to Disbursing in Oct 1956 and was able to hang on to retirement as Gunnery Sargent in 1971. Interesting never issued a set of Blues never issued a green Blouse only an Ike Jacket. Never went to ITR, biggest stateside base was my twilight duty as disbursing NCO IC at Parris Island. Korea Feb 1953 - Mar1954 Japan 1955- 1956 18 months picked up a China Service medal for being one of 13 MP s from Ist Mar Div to evacuate the Teishin Islands off the Chinese coast and take them to Taiwan. Okinawa 1963 -1964 ended up NCO IC as a E5 Vietnam 1968-1969 at Danang 1st Mar Air Wing Disbursing office agent Cashier. and off to Parris Island and civilian life. Been retired over 49 years . For a gimp done good.

[@Soldier1287]

8 felonies though. Expunged though. Long time ago

[@anthonydrake4244]

@@MsQtrrider21 I was told by my RINC (Recruiter in Charge) that I needed to get Hispanic applicants... and I just stared at him like he was nuts...but during an interview where I knew my Rinc was listening in, I asked what the applicants race and ethnic group was... he said White and his family heritage was French.... so I asked him if he'd ever heard of Basques and told him it was very possible that he was also Spanish... my Rinc spit coffee on himself.

[@bobscruggs8886]

I joined the Marines at 17 in 1958 I was 135 lbs and 6' 1 " skinny for sure never had any problems with any training , I ate like a king compared to home and the Marines taught me to never give up I used this discipline all my life regardless it be working two jobs to get by or trying something new even if I knew nothing about the job. The Marines were good for me at the time since I was a mixed up kid , I never loved the Corps but highly respected it , glad I served , at 78 years old I just used my VA benefits to purchase our house ...thanks USMC.

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

Bob Scruggs were u in nam?

[@bobscruggs8886]

I missed that one , my brother Jan got drafted in Army and fought there he started the Vietnam veterans memorial in Washington Dc ..When did you join ? , what assignments ?

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

Bob Scruggs That’s a nice jack in your profile picture, and I never served, I’m considering joining the Marines next year, so I was just doing a bit of research.

[@bobscruggs8886]

I do a lot of surf fishing here on the treasure coast of Florida also wad the Indian river that runs parallel to the ocean we catch some nice fish Snook to sharks. If I was you I would consider the Air force or Army , the reason the Marines was hard to make rank at that time and is mostly infantry and never had the funding to support married men , my son joined the Army based on my recommendation he was married and had a son the army gave him and family base housing after boot camp he did a fine job and fought in Iraq he then began his health battle as a disabled veteran , he was in for 13 years the Army was good for him with many benefits ...check them all get the job position you want . My boot camp pay was $ 89 a month , went to Okinawa pay was like $ 121 a month things have changed LOL

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

Bob Scruggs I fish the panhandle and East Coast of Florida, and it’s some of the best surf fishing that I found, can I email you with some questions? I do appreciate your help.

[@walterh84]

Semper Fi brother. I was in 2003-2015. 0811 Artillery Cannon Crewman and I did 3 years of recruiting.

[@JamesonsTravels]

0331. Get after it brother. Semper Fi.

[@lestermount3287]

I was 0811, 66-68, spent most of the time in an 05 battery a few months in a 4.2 platoon , considered myself lucky not to be 0311.

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

From what I was made to understand the Marine Corps considered Recruiting, Drill Instructor, and Embassy Duty really special jobs that had had special academy's or so it said ?

[@jim-pauladams9194]

Walter H I was 0811 also with 5/10. “PAIN BY STEEL RAIN”

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

@@lestermount3287 That's interesting Larry Wilcox from "Chips" had the the same Marine Corps MOS at the same time in Vietnam !

[@robbie6625]

"The MC prides itself on making something easy, hard..." Yup, that pretty much sums it up right there 😉

[@sarc88]

Hell yes they do. They suck the fun out of everything!

[@edwardhayes6113]

I call it twenty year gunnery Sgt complex in civilian life it is the foreman complex if I did it for twenty years it most be difficult.

[@lisa9867]

My father a retired SgtMaj (1951-1981) used to say there are 3 ways to do something. "The right way, the wrong way and the Marine Corps way." I was raised like a recruit from birth.

[@patrciaclemons8183]

That's what idiots do. A smart person takes something hard, and simplifies it.

[@yemx4683]

Lol true story 🤣

[@MrJoeParsons]

"I went to boot camp in 1990" I was like damn...10 years ago, late enlistment...then it hit me that was 30 years ago. It hurts getting older

[@CesarGarcia-nd5xz]

Facts

[@jesusthroughmary]

Almost 35 now, 1990 is as close to 1956 as to 2024

[@casey-capri2914]

I had spinal fusion of almost my entire spine when I was 15. I was turned away by the marine corps at 17 and was unable to get a waiver. I tried again at 19 and was able to get a med waiver. It was a frikin miracle lol. My recruiter said it was the first time he’s ever seen that waiver. I’m convinced my asvab score made that happen lol

[@johnboutaris8535]

yo I have a spine fusion in my neck can you help me out

[@R3TROSKULL]

@@johnboutaris8535guess not

[@michaelrichards5092]

Dropped out of High School just a few weeks into my Senior year. My passion to become a Marine was so strong that I hid the fact that I was asthmatic. I suffered my last attack in Boot Camp and thankfully was able to hide it as well. I graduated with a meritorious promotion to PFC. I served in Vietnam and survived the first siege at Khe Sahn [Apr/May '67]. Returning to Camp Pendleton I re-enlisted early was sent to NCO School. From there I was sent to Recruiter School and would serve 4 years ['68-72'] on Recruiting Duty. That tour would lead to a promotion to Staff Sergeant with a precedence number of 98 out of 5700+. The Marines teaches you to adapt, persevere, and overcome. I did just that. Semper Fi

[@pattymelt3781]

How did you overcome the asthma attack in bootcamp? Because I have asthma and I get asthma attacks when I’m exposed to something I’m allergic to and I’m afraid for that to happen when I’m in bootcamp. Also planning on hiding the fact that I have asthma from them as well .

[@michaelrichards5092]

@@pattymelt3781 I was fortunate in the timing of the attack. It came on about an hour after lights out. Over the years , and especially when we couldn't afford my medication, my mom would calm me and help me relax. After a few years I was able to do it on my own. Had that last attack occurred during a training day I sure I would have been toast. I would caution you that getting caught could result in punitive action. What ever you decision I wish you the best.

[@michaelrichards5092]

@I have no name For current enlistment requirements I refer you to your local recruiter.

[@pattymelt3781]

I have no name yeah, you have to have a diploma to enlist across all branches

[@9piecewood]

@@pattymelt3781 Just remember, if they find out you can definitely get in trouble. At the very least kicked out

[@cowlico]

I asked the recruiter how fast he could get me in, he said one week and one week to the day it was!!! April 1987 the day I left Newark N.J.!!! I was 21!!

[@averymanning2419]

In the 70s everybody in my high school class took the ASVAB yet only a small few ever entered the military. Medical tests confirmed that I was alive so I qualified for the service. They did a few other simple tests to see if you qualified for your intended mos. My platoon in boot only had a few that went to infantry, most went to either 8th & I or various technical schools. Some entered the service to gain citizenship or to stay out of jail, not sure some of them even had a GED. Never had combat training back then. I went straight to Millington N.A.S. for avionics school.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Lol. Funny on the medical test comment. Sounds like the Corps’ needs sway with what they “think”’the needs will be in the future. I heard in the late 70s the military in general had some tough moral issues. I heard this from a Master Sgt I know. Semper Fi brother.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

I had a 9th grade education at boot. Got my GED the following year, next a 2 yr business college, then University of Tennessee. Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@benmaynard8420]

My roommate in meps didnt pass the physical because he couldnt move his big toes. Not as easy as people think it is to get in 😂😂 fuckin ridiculous sometimes

[@trashman4444]

@@benmaynard8420 A lot of recruiters call MEPS " The Enlistment Prevention Team " ! A lot of it depends on when you try to go in. I went in '90 and even with Desert Shield, the draw down was happening, so the Physical failed more than anything else. Of my friends in school, I was the only one to make it in. 1833 '90-99.

[@colinp2238]

Was conscription (draft) still on then? I met a serving Vietnam vet in about 75 (in BAOR) and he told me that USARMY meant Uncle Sam Ain't Released Me Yet.

[@matthewwedge6416]

Remembering recruiters all the way to DI’s stressing that knowledge is power! Always study your knowledge!

[@edwardhayes6113]

Back in the fifties and sixties if you went on recruiting duty’; if you were married you got a divorce, if you were single you got married, if you did neither you bought a new car U S M C 1951- 1971

[@lukehinkle9614]

I'll never forget having to do the duck walk in my undies at MEPS.

[@stewpadasso297]

Did anybody fart? That was the worst. Lol. Some old guy reenlisting kept farting and everyone was laughing.

[@johnwayne5620]

First thing I thought of when he mentioned MEPS !

[@caseyscott3588]

Meps was interesting, dislocated my shoulder during the range of movement checks and they somehow didn't notice

[@tNotimportant]

Damn I haven’t thought of the duck walk in 24 years

[@emiles.2629]

So there's two days for MEPS now, the first day they have you take the asvab or verification test if you took the Picat which is asvab equivalent. Things are also a little different with the outbreak so you have to show up more early to the first day to get your temperature checked and a hotel room to yourself.

[@briankoundry3401]

This is the second video I watched of yours and again you are right on point ! it’s like listening to a recording of myself lol it’s been over 40 years for me I joined on my 17th birthday . You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work. Again SEMPER Fi . BK

[@JamesonsTravels]

Thanks brother. These videos have brought back a lot of memories for me and many others who commented. Semper Fi.

[@webtyrrell8846]

A couple of comments about medical qualifications: I was in an Avionics MOS and you couldn’t be color blind to work in that field. Also, I had a friend on Okinawa who had a waiver for epilepsy. He decided he didn’t want to be in the Corps anymore so he quit taking his meds and started having seizures. He was actually given a medical discharge. I was shocked to hear it from him as you would think that would be one of the conditions for which you couldn’t get a waiver.

[@spectre5x5]

Great video! The Marines dress blues are what a lot of young men want and sells the USMC to potential recruits. It's definitely a young man game. We had an older guy in my platoon...he was not the best recruit and the instructors were only a little older than him, but he made it.

[@cecillanter3207]

when I was drafted in April 1968, we were sworn in at the induction station...then counted off in fours.... all you fours step forward.... your now a Marine ... some fainted

[@surferdude44444]

Exactly the same thing happened to me with number FOUR being the magic number. This was in '69. Marines usually never take draftees, but this was Vietnam and they needed to fill the ranks. MOS 311.

[@josephkrupp7430]

About the same for me. They had the draftees count off 1, 2, 3. 3's step forward turn to your left you are now in the Marines. One of them said you can't do that. The Marine Sgt said you are a draftee you have no choice.

[@comm2531]

Big green weenie struck and they didn't even hit the yellow footprints. Priceless.

[@shipfusarelaifu]

I'm curious how that worked when it came to physical strength. During those years did they just not care anymore about physical strength? Or were the ones that didn't meet the standards just put as cooks, supply, maintenance etc? As it has been said, the Marines typically didn't draft except for that part of history.

[@jackfurbush9216]

When i was a Recon Scout Sniper 0323/0317 in the 1970's eyesight requirement was 20/20 uncorrected. The idea back then was A, if your glasses were damaged or lost you become ineffective, B the lenses would reflect and give your position away. Today I understand that your eyesight can be 20/20 corrected.

[@PappyHolliday]

I was 27 when I came in. 22 years of keeping up with and even out doing younger Marines. I was 49 when I retired and I wouldn’t trade those years for a damn thing. Semper Fi

[@Scalacks]

Im 23 gonna be 24 i wanted to do this since 18 but never had a courage till now i hope i do well in Meps

[@philsutherland2423]

I was a Marine DI from 1974 to 1977. I used to hate recruiters because of the BS that they told many of the recruits. I could not believe some of the lies they told the recruits to get them sign up. Not all recruiters were like that, with some really good ones. But, the ones who used BS to recruit in order to meet quota really irked me. One way in a Marine Career to be sure to get some rank and have the kind of SRB that they look at, is by signing up for recruiting or Drill Instructor duty. There is also a good chance you will get a meritorious promotion out of it, if you do well. I did. But, I can't tell you how many recruits were sold a bill of goods about the MOS they would get, what boot camp was like, etc. When I had the duty with the recruits, often at night, soon after they arrived, I would have a school circle in the squadbay and allow them to ask me questions about things that they were told. I would be honest with them and tell them the truth of what to expect, how they obtained their MOS, getting rank and duty assignments, etc. I would find out the names of the most outrageous recruiters and after I heard some of the outlandish stories the recruits were told, would personally call up the recruiters and tell them to quit the BS, or I would report them. I moved up in assignment and rank while on the Drill Field. I started out as a Junior DI, moved up to Senior, then Series Gunnery Sergeant, and finally Chief DI for my company. It was great duty and I enjoyed making recruits and feel that the platoons I put through were some of the best Marines that graduated during the time I was on the Field. I won multiple awards for the platoons, and had some of the top graduates, several getting high awards, and promotions. I had the opportunity to meet several over the years and they all thanked me for being their DI and for motivating them to succeed. Semper Fi to any of you that remember me as their DI!

[@JamesonsTravels]

Mine was on point. I did not expect him to know everything. I heard so many people b-tching about it. They cannot tell you everything

[@philsutherland2423]

@@JamesonsTravels You were fortunate. Many were not as lucky with recruiters that sold them a bill of goods!

[@jarhead6632]

DI at PI or Hollywood?

[@philsutherland2423]

@@jarhead6632 Well, if you consider MCRD San Diego, which is 126 miles south of Hollywood, as being Hollywood boot camp, then you need a new course in Map Reading. LOL! I went through PI as a recruit, and was a DI at MCRD San Diego. I thought the Sand Fleas were bad at PI, but, humping over Mt Mother every recruit platoon from Edson Range to San Onofre was far harder. I had my experience on both coasts, and just my opinion, MCRD San Diego is no Hollywood. It is tougher than PI.

[@ColonelEmpire]

@@philsutherland2423 My dad graduated form MCRD San Diego, my older brother graduated from MCRD San Diego (1981) so naturally (Marines love tradition!) I went to San Diego. I humped Mt Mother in 1982. My senior DI was SSgt Peabody. Then we also had DI SSgt Thompkins, SSgt Noriega & Sgt Benning. Plt 3027. My brother was a DI for 2nd Btn (Fox Company I think) If I would have stayed in, I too would have gone to DI school and went out to San Diego... Hopefully getting 3rd Btn. Thank you for serving.

[@stevieB464]

My recruiter in 1982 was a Gunny who gave me solid direction and preparation for bootcamp. I also had the benefit of having a high school teacher and wrestling coach who was a Marine in Vietnam. Those two men made a huge difference for my bootcamp experience.

[@SchroederUSMC]

The Marine Corps selection goals come and go depending on recruiting levels and needs. Completely agree that a lot depends on your recruiter and coming in prepared. Bring a vet with you; your dad, uncle, or anyone ever screwed by a recruiter. You might not get screwed, but you might not get the best deal available without preparation. And remember, there is a waiver for almost anything, if they need you.

[@wilfred8326]

Just did 20 years in the Army Reserve with 5 activated years. The spectrum of intelligence levels in the Army was funny.

[@themosh54]

It's the same in the Navy.

[@robertrudolph3549]

You should never, ever, under any circumstances use the words " Army " and " intelligence " in the same sentence, EVER!!!!!!

[@colors-bx7ly]

Airman here. I appreciate that he never mentioned their academics/training or standards as being comparable to that of the Air Force as that would be a lie. I thought the guy was pretty straightforward and informative.

[@lazarusstuber6133]

Yous a funny little bird

[@colors-bx7ly]

@@lazarusstuber6133 nah. I’m a rather big bird and funny at times but this was not one of those times. but I’m cool with you thinking so.

[@MattyJBayBay]

I walked into the Air Force office first and the recruiter seemed like he had already hit his quota for the month and blew me off after I asked about what types of jobs they had. I went next door to the Marines and the rest is history, most proud thing I've ever done with my life that no one can take away. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Rah!

[@810wasaninsidejob9]

I passed MEPS with the highest possible physical score achievable according to the doctor. Anyway they either didn't notice or care that I'm flat footed, have scoliosis and one leg is one inch shorter than the other. When I went to MEPS the only thing they were stringent on was BMI and the urine test.

[@agoodballet]

My problem was I didn’t know enough about the Marine Corps/Coast Guard/Navy to figure out what I wanted to do, by the time I was ready to enlist I ended up in a car accident that severed my leg. Now I’m 38 and healthy but it’s too damn late.

[@sbagwell98]

USMC Equipment in a Nutshell: If it's Leaking, Needs to be fixed, or broken. The Corp buys it. 1984 we still had jeeps from Vietnam with bullet holes filled with Bondo body filler. Semper Fi

[@lestermount3287]

We always got the left overs after every other branch of the military got all they wanted.

[@flyingdog1498]

At least you had a Jeep.

[@sbagwell98]

Semper Gumby, prc-77 bullet magnet. Radio Comm

[@mikem6176]

Don’t feel all alone, Marine. I was in the US Army at around the same time. Busted old tanks, steel helmets, .45 pistols, Vietnam era jeeps. Only time I saw any Abrams tanks (yeah, the ones they lied to me about) they were driving past me at Ft Knox. Never rode in a HumVee. Huey helicopters, not Blackhawks. Cobra gunships, not Apaches. You get the idea.

[@sbagwell98]

@@mikem6176 Yes, Ronnie Raygun spent our cash on starwars? Went to comm school and had all the high speed gear until I hit the fleet, nothing but old Nam crap. Even when we deployed with the MEU, make due with what you have, learned very quickly how to make field expedient antennas that did not sway in the breeze that said here i am shoot me! old sand and fiberglass flak jackets, But the Gas masks did work, as well as our rifles. Either way I now have better gear at home than i ever did in the suck. Semper Fi

[@ThePoll321]

that single 1 dislike is coming from the person who failed the recruitment process

[@BrentAWhite1]

I will say, at the end of it all my time in service was by far the best thing I ever did next to having my daughter. I have been paid dividends a thousand times over based on just doing 4 years. I felt honored to serve and even in the worst of times I have zero regrets.

[@frankh.4226]

Thank You for posting this! Turned 17, Apr. 1968, joined on May 28th 1968. Graduation, ITR, BITS and Camp Pendleton until May 1969 and off to Vietnam as an 0311. ICORPS!

[@scottaparadis7736]

This is my first time on your channel. I really enjoy your comments. (DEP) delayed entry program in my junior year.

[@renegade2386]

I went in at 18 in 73. MCRD San Diego Platoon 2040. We started with 66 recruits and graduated 44. I was a skinny kid with no where else to go and applied myself like never before. Joining the USMC was one of the best decisions of my life because it changed me to become who I am today. Semper Fi to all past, present and future Marines!

[@booifojoe]

What you are as a Marine is made in the Fleet - not boot camp or OCS.

[@ColonelEmpire]

True...Boot camp is only the beginning. Then the school really begins.... Oorah! I was a 1371 Combat Engineer in the reserves and went active duty and had an MOS change to 0352 TOW II weapon system crewman. MCRD 1982.... Long time ago... Gotta love the Corps!

[@michaelknox8300]

Oorah, Brother! You said it ALL! I KNOW YOU'RE A MARINE! TRUER WORDS COULD NOT BE SPOKEN! The Gunny "Hardknox"

[@Jarjargrunt88]

I'm in the depth program right now for RSS Allentown. The best thing you can do is practice your 3 mile run and do weighted pullups so you can improve your pull ups at validation. We have had people come up to us and tell us we are in good shape for recruit training so I'll be back to let you know how right they were in 3 months 💪

[@JamesonsTravels]

Get after it. Enjoy the ride you only go once. I find with pull-ups that people just need to do them daily to get better. No big workouts just PT with pull ups. For older guys it was not as much an issue since in school from almost grade school in gym we did pull ups. It was a real thing,

[@agrxdrowflow958]

Marine recruiter called me right after I graduated from ROTC. "Never mind, sir..."

[@warshipsdd-2142]

I had my documents ready and was at MCRD in 72 hours from my dad dropping me off at the recruiting station. The scoop the Gunny says was true back in 1963 when I joined.

[@richardadams2309]

I joined the Marine Corps in 1980 under the Buddy Program. I last saw my buddy Steve in Detroit when we got of the bus to sign in. I should have done more to find him. Siempre Fi!!!

[@HOVREDDY]

Poolee here going into an AG Air Crew contract. I’m an older guy who graduated with an associates degree and have a Private Pilot License. Tired of the struggle working towards a Commercial Pilot license zapping my whole paycheck working Avi Support to fly while renting out of the Grandparents house. Told ‘em I’m joining the USMC July 4th of this year. Lost 20 lbs of fat and now PT/run/swim every day. Cheers and thanks for your videos, I love ‘em all! I ship in October.

[@davidorourkesr]

Personally my MEPS was that test that showed me who I am, I was a mechanic at age 8 that was my passion! Fact! My Di put me in my beloved Corps 0311! I’ll pound any earth! Hurrah

[@cowlico]

Being a recruiter aint no joke, you need to meet them quotas!! I know my battel buddy was a recruiter and literally could not wait to get back to the infantry, he told me some hilarious ass stories, but he had to work his ass off as a recruiter, according to our first sergeant he did very well and made gunny shortly after I left for SCAMP (Sensor Control and Management Platoon) they call it GSP now!!

[@paul-wade-hampton6766]

Sir, I'm a athelete & a good young man, 33 & have endured alot of loss's from loss of family & crisis's & I have learned alot about everything I've needed to know because of you ! I just wanted to thank you for educating me on everything you have ! & For your services . I am hoping they will pass my age waiver & accept me as a recruit for the United States Marine Corps Reserves . Thank you for everything Sir. Respectfully, / Sincerely. Signed : Hopefully this future recruit, Paul Wade Hampton~

[@flyingGrandpa]

@Jamesons Travels I was a recruiter for 3 years. Some recruits I took to the ASVAB and MEPS separately, and others we did it all at one time. It depends what the prospect is asking for as far as guarantees.

[@Tull1996]

I was in ROTC for a while when I was in college (I didn't finish)....but between the summer of my senior year high school, and when I started college, I had a number of recruiters call me....since I already knew I was going to be in a ROTC program, I tried to have a little fun, because they would usually tell me whatever I wanted to hear.... A marine recruiter called me, and during the conversation, I said something to the effect of "Well, I have kind of long hair, and I was hoping maybe I could keep it like that....will that be a problem?" Without dropping a beat, the recruiter said (I'm paraphrasing as it was a long time ago)...."No, no problem....when you get to boot camp, just tell your Sergeant that you would like to be exempt from the hair plan, and he'll help you out" I can only imagine how that scenario would have actually gone down. :-)

[@mlrainesjr]

If you are scheduled to go to boot camp or OCS, before you leave do your self a favor and memorize the eleven (11) general orders so you know them better than your own name. You will without doubt be questioned several times as they are a favorite inspection question. I did that on someones advice and made life so much easier.

[@comm2531]

Looking back at all this...DAMMMM! Although I never felt it at the time, those are quite high standards. This is why one tenth of 1 percent ever go in the Marine Corps. I wonder how many finish their tour of duty honorably. I know I did and I am forever proud. We are truly the few. I was in shape during those years when I joined so no problem there for me. You gotta give the Corps something to work with. Don't go in there doing only one pull up.

[@sarc88]

EVERYONE has to correct to 20/20 across the Services; and you usually cannot be worse than 20/400 w/o your glasses. I was an Independent Duty Corpsman, and I never dealt with ENLISTMENT physical waivers. But I was in the grunts and all the recon anyone could ever get. Keeping my guys jump and dive qualified was always a challenge. Standards are all about safety; waivers are for when we need to fill those slots and loosen those standards medically and legally. You were spot on, when you said that as we draw down the force, those waivers are the first to look at as possible ways to cut back. Another great video and info. S/F HMCS(DV/FPJ/FMF)

[@Marine_Ret]

1981-2002 PVT, SSGT, CWO-3, Major 8511 PISC 1984-1986 B Co 1st RTBN 2D MARDIV G6 Maintenance Officer It was a great life!

[@danjoy7385]

I graduated from navy boot camp in 92'. I played football so working out was not a problem. I was disappointed with boot camp because I was expecting more of a marine corps experience. I think now it may be a little tougher than back then. They have included better rifle qualifying now, back then they herded you in, you fired a 22 exactly ONE shot, the sites were off and that was it, a total waste of time. My recruiter was pretty honest, and he checked on me often, I was on delayed entry. Went to MEPS did duck walking etc... GOT shipped off to Great Lakes, Illinois

[@spotlight1677]

I'm leaving for Parris Island November 2nd, working out everyday to prep myself. Thank you for being a great inspiration. My recruiters have been honest with what I'm getting myself into. I'm going in at 27, clean record.

[@SourStrawberrys]

Im thinking about joining at 27 myself.

[@denniscrider3776]

I did all my tasks at MEPS on day 1. Went to a motel overnight, next morning went back to MEPS and was on a bus to the airport an hour later.

[@WarriorOfHeaven]

My recruiter Gunny V was a straight shooter. He even told me before I enlisted that I am gonna hate alot of shit and told me what all the bs consisted of. He never lied to me or sugar coated anything, not even once.

[@MrBenh1976]

Its good yours didn't my Army recruiter told me all kinds of BS but the thing that pissed me off the most was that he told me I'd get like two weeks of leave after Basic before I went to AIT (Advances Individual Training) what he didn't tell me was that my MOS was OSIT (One Stop Individual Training) which ment that the day after I finished all the requirements of Basic Train we started train for our actual job Cavalry Scout was was 16 weeks fram start to finish of us arriving at FT Knox and us leaving FT Knox I would lay awake at night dreaming about what I would do to him when I got back home granted by time I Graduated all I was worried about was having a good time when I got home but it help pass the time when I was in OSIT training for the 16 weeks lol

[@colt6920]

I am a Retired Navy Sailor. I work at the MEPS as a Processor. As for my branch, we do get a lot of your rejects and those that can't handle the tough Future Marine Training! The Navy and the Marines have a lot of common regulations. I love your feed Brother!

[@raybraud1568]

I loved Recruiting. I can say I never lied. Was a Gunny at retirement, and NCOIC. Hard to get rank over that. Sold the Marine Corps, not jobs or bonuses. At HS career days, I’d always go last, tell the kids, “they put me last so I don’t have much time, but I only see 3 of you that can become Marines. So just meet me in the back after the program.” Every hard Charger would tell their buddies, “Sarge was talking about me!” Finally the Navy recruiter figured out what I was doing. Also ran a pretty good Poolee program, would PT them and teach knowledge.

[@georgecoull1883]

Very good informative content for kids joining up

[@michaelmella5059]

I went to MCRD San Diego then school of the infantry. Then Lima 3/9 1st Mar Div. Oooh raw semper fi. I totally loved the Marine Corps. Any one thinking about joining my beloved corps. It will change your life for ever.

[@Jmack7861]

Military: why work smarter when you can work harder?

[@EddieLeal]

As of April 2020, the U.S. Marine Corps accepts only up to 5% of its recruits without holding a high school diploma. Enlistees will be placed in a 3-tier system. Having scored high on the GED test is great but not a requirement to get enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. You must take the ASVAB test and generally, applicants that have scored high on the GED test will also do well on the ASVAB battery. If you want to qualify for service in the U.S. Marine Corps, passing the well-respected and heavily researched Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) aptitude test is required with a score that’s at least 50.

[@GM8101PHX]

I began my relationship with the Air Force requiter half way through my senior year of high school, the started Basic Training less than a month after my graduation from high school. I also resigned my job when I graduated to have free time between school and work and the military!! I also sat with my Mom as she told me it was Not going to be a cake walk, that my success or failure was in my hands alone, but she supported my decision to enlist. That was the 3rd best decision of my life behind accepting Jesus as my Savior, and getting married!

[@richardawells7110]

When I was a recruiter I got a call from my OIC he wanted to know how a recruit got to boot camp that was deaf in both ears. Lol

[@raybraud1568]

You are right about school. I went in for Avionics, am color blind, failed the school, my Squadron Gunny thought I cheated on the ASVAB,,,, finally they tested my color vision, wasn’t standard in 1980, and I couldn’t follow wire schematics that were color coded. Was sent to 10th Marines, Camp Lejeune, Artillery,,,,,,loved it, have still good buddies from there.

[@82ndSarge]

Enlisted in 1981...it was either the USMC or US Army Airborne...went to the Marine recruiter, said I wanted Infantry....He said, "All Marines are infantryman"...I replied that I understood that, but I didn't want to be a infantryman/cook or infantryman/driver. He said, "The Marines will put you where the Marines need you!" I went to the Army recruiter and said, "I want a combat MOS with Airborne." Thus, I became a 13F (Forward Observer) in the 82nd Airborne.

[@doomslayer4433]

That recruiter was full of shit The only infantry in the marines are actual infantry there’s no fucking admin/machine gunner or anything like that

[@garycole520]

I hear what your saying, in my opinion you definitely have more opportunities in the Army, and I’m a former Force Recon Marine, so I did have a lot of exposure to the other services. If your dedicated and have the personal drive, go Army. The Marines have too many barriers due to limited slots, budget constraints and a general disdain for Special Ops types. You’ll go further in the Army if that’s your passion. I’ve known too many Excellent Marines who would have made good Recon Marines, but let’s be real, they were just beaten down by the day to day BS and their talents were wasted in dead end MOS’s.

[@lumberchicken007]

That double chin isn’t what I expect to see in a USMC recruiter.

[@hotjoose9415]

lumberchicken007 that’s why he’s a recruiter!!

[@tomc3001]

I had 2 recruiters Gunny K and Staff sgt B, Gunny was fat and ssgt was skinny as a rail.

[@lumberchicken007]

Tom C, has the USMC shutdown its “fat boy” program?

[@thetizzleforshizzle]

Ya start getting old your body does weird shit you wouldn't expect

[@lumberchicken007]

thetizzleforshizzle, that is true. I’m not used to seeing AD Marines who aren’t strack. Even the SELRES Marines kept their appearance tight.

[@martyshepardson1439]

I graduated and was going to join the Navy. My cousin talked me into seeing the Marine recruiter who offered to put us in the buddy program. My cousin got sick the first week and that was the last I saw him for a while. I went into the flight equipment field and worked on aircraft. Parachutes and the pilots equipment. I stayed for 21 years and retired. Before I retired I was a recruiter and enlisted some of the finest people I know. I found a place I was comfortable and would recommend anyone wanting to be a part of something very rewarding. SEMPER-FI Marines

[@kriswarren6202]

As a vet of two branches, one being the Corps I can say this. Other branches will definitely do anything they can to make sure you are paid for what you rate at a duty station or on tdy or deployment. The USMC will not. They will not at all. An AF person might get a hotel room and extra pay for food and possibly transportation. The Corps will make you sleep on the tarmac and give you an MRE.

[@jocko8888]

I went into the Marines in 1967. I've never heard or took any ASVAB testing. In fact I don't remember taking any testing prior to starting boot camp No interviews, no aptitudes tests. I almost joined the Army before going Marine. There I did do testing prior to enlistment. . The only testing during boot was exams about what was taught that day. The Army gave us a choice of jobs if qualified. The Marines did not guarantied any vocation. Only that our primary MOS would be 0311

[@unitedstatesdale]

I have never served but I have noticed throughout my old life that marines seem to be honest and very straightforward.

[@Jacki3Claps]

I'm sure all the poolees say this but my Ssgt is by far the best recruiter i've ever know. When he makes us pt he doesn't want us to do the bare minimum by the Marine corp standards. I think the Marine corp standars are 3 pullups, 1330 run time, and 45 crunches, he makes us do a minimum of 5 pullups, 1230 runtime and 55 crunches before he will let us ship out

[@brandenbehrmann9939]

You can still get in with GED you just have to have 15 college credits on top of said GED.

[@lonniepate341]

Another great video Jameson. I just now figured out how to comment on someone’s video. Who said Jarheads are dumb as rocks. 😂

[@JamesonsTravels]

Thanks brother. I forgot how many memories I had until I did the first video on a goof. All of the questions spurred some memories. Hope we can do a KZbin Live soon and have career Marines on to share wisdom with the young fellows. How about them devil dogs getting called into Baghdad embassy to make Peace. Semper Fi.

[@lonniepate341]

We’re always prepared to go in harms way and I would wager most of us look forward for the opportunity to do so. With the Marines and the 82nd Airborne dispatched to the embassy, they (Iranians/Iraqi’s) were wise to back down. They don’t want that kind of trouble.

[@synthwaver7698]

Who said that Marines are stupid?

[@lonniepate341]

GunGuy- the Army, Navy and Air Force have always said that about us (joke). Maybe it came from back in the day (Old Corps-1970’s) as punishment you went out and painted the big rocks in the Company/Squadron area, therefore we were dumb as rocks. Don’t know. Maybe a good trivia question?

[@matteowoods4666]

GunGuy McGee every other branch of the military. it’s an old joke such as we’re dumb as rocks or we eat crayons. it’s all good fun

[@rolandmalone5431]

If you are not sure if you really have asthma don't say it. Some medical providers give an albuterol inhaler for the common cold or upper respiratory infection. Let medical side while you're in decide that. HM1(FMF) Retired

[@billreyna1355]

21 and followed the yellow footprints up a stairwell to next floor. Stated I wanted to enlist did paperwork...in a week I was gone with no contract. This is 1973 and AFEE checked and off to SD.

[@stuartdodson6630]

Consider what you want to do after the marines when choosing an mos. Don’t just go with any mos they offer you. There’s no urgency.

[@Andrew_Pooch]

The snipers for us took the most fit and squared away infantry Marines from the rifle platoons to go to the indoc. Eye site was never brought up.

[@ThadAirhart]

I was a recruiters wet dream. Never had to contact me, brought my best friend, no waivers. DEP for about a year, graduated, left for MEPS next morning, on a plane to PI next day.

[@FearlessFoundation]

I joined the Corps the year before I graduated High School 1989 (DEP) and left for bootcamp right after graduating in 1990. Earlier, when I had tried to join the Corps at 14, they sent me a letter stating I needed to wait a few years...ya think? (still have that letter). During that "few years" I interviewed every retired, and active, veteran from every branch of service to get an idea of the caliber of personality each had, what they learned, how disciplined they were, how they looked at life, and who had the "stuff" that made them a better person overall. Marines both former and active, consistently showed a gung-ho mentality about life, were more outgoing and ambitious, had a "never die" attitude, were clean cut, physically hard, and took no crap from anyone including themselves. I was impressed by their attention to detail in themselves and in life, their self discipline, and found they were mostly successful at whatever they did. I wanted to serve my country and give back to our brothers and Fore-Fathers who had given their all so we could be free. I made a decision that I would serve where I would be the most disciplined and come away being the best I could, with zero regrets. It became clear that to truly serve my country I had to become a United States Marine; 12 weeks later I proudly did.

[@rayrobinson5601]

In July of 1959 I walked into the recruiting office in downtown Dallas. An old grizzily Acting M Sgt. asked what I wanted..Told him I wanted to join up. He looked me up and down and said,"I don't believe you have what it takes, boy"! He then told me to sit down, asked if I had graduated high school, and had I ever been in trouble with the law. I answered "yes" and "yes". He called the DPD and said my offences weren't serious enough to prevent me from enlisting. Gave me a written test, took me for a physical and I was on a plane to San Diego at 6:30 that evening. By the next morning, I figured it was the worse decision I had ever made. I don't know how I did it, but I survived Sgt. Roberts. I believe now it was the best decision I ever made other than marrying my wife.

[@danstenberg760]

The Marines are the best :)

[@zososldier]

I was prior Navy and Army. The book they give you in DEP definitely does help if you can memorize it. I wish I would have taken it seriously when I was in DEP. That book has your general orders, ranks, types of ships/unit break downs, has the chain of command you need to memorize from you all the way up to the president, marching/drill, songs, creeds, etc. All stuff you will be tested formally or during inspections while in BC. Knocking that stuff out before you get there will allow you to focus on the stuff they teach there.

[@shadowphantom2567]

My best friend and I were in the delayed entry program for almost a year. We left for boot camp November 1981. Our recruiters were good guys. We hung out a lot with them. They bought us beer on more than one occasion. Sometimes we would sit with them and drink beer in the office after hours. Good times!

[@JWBEATY1012]

That dude is an obvious 8412 ( Career Recruiter) . The standards to get in the Marines is higher than any other branch. No geds unless you have college.(some circumstances allow it) 31AFQT/80 GT on the ASVAB while the Army is like 28. I believe the Air Force is 34/35. Plus pass the IST before you go. 1.5 mile run at least 5 pull ups and 55 crunches.

[@asleepinthealley]

It was different in '75. I joined right out of reform school with a 9th grade education. I've since gotten my GED and gone to college on the G.I. Bill.

[@ReverenXero]

I walked into the recruiters office with my Grandfather. He was a Navy commander and had a hard edge. He introduced himself to the Marine behind the desk (Staff Sgt. Lewis, I will never forget) and said "This is my grandson, and he wants to be a Marine. Tell him what he needs to know, and no snowballin bullshit!" Took my ASVABs no problems there, and was at MEPs the next day. The over-night at the hotel we stayed at (Oakland, CA) during MEPs is a "unique" experience. Things I never thought possible, and never wanted to see.

[@Graymanone]

A recruiter is a salesmen. I was very uneducated when I tried to enter the Marines. Failed the exam but the recruiter gave me the answers. Looking back he should have had more integrity and told me to go back to school and get educated and come back. I did the test, physical, oath, and was in boot camp the same day. No prep time mentally or physically not smart. I went in as a high school drop out. 1975 was a very different Marine Corps.

[@bobbyfaircloth3828]

Great video !!! Enjoy them all!!!

[@jacksonthorns4828]

I'm a poolee in from RSS Arnold, and I'm very fortunate to have a recruiter that requires us PT twice a week and if we fail our monthly IST (Initial Strength Test) we are required to PT five times a week. My recruiter is SSgt. Mosely, and for anyone in the Saint Louis Area, he's a really awesome guy who cares about everyone in his pool. And as for MEPS, it was a two-day event, I never took the full ASVAB. instead, I took the PICAT at RSS Arnold, forgive me for not remembering what that stood for. But I went in and verified my score on the PICAT which took only 22 minutes. Then I was sent downstairs to a shuttle bus that took me to this amazing 5-star hotel near the Saint Louis International airport. We had everything from board games, video games, pool, and a small Gym to use. We were also fed some fine food for that night's dinner and the next morning we had steak and eggs for breakfast. Fun story, there were nine of us Marine Enlistees at the hotel that night, and we all got along very well. Anyways, the oldest of us, decided that it was best for us all to bunk together, of course, not all 9 of us in the same room, but we split up into teams of two and the odd man out bunked with a Navy guy. The plan for the morning was simple, all 9 of us would try to get up a little early and eat before everyone else so we could all ride on the first bus. Also, so we could enjoy the hotel's game room a little more. Safe to say, we all followed his orders to go to be early and get a good night's rest. Which made us all stand out compared to the others, as we weren't tired from staying up all night a partying like the Army and Air Force kids did. I think one of the Army kids jumped off of the balcony of his room and into the pool and got kicked out. The medical exam wasn't that stressful as long as you stuck with the guys you were comfortable around, it made a huge difference as well if you stuck with your roommate. My roommate and I finished before everyone else for that reason. I only had one waiver, and that was for weight. Pro Tip, when you go to your liaison first thing in the morning, the only thing you should say to him is Yes sir, No sir, and finish anything you say to him with sir. Good behavior at MEPS is so important. Any disrespect, or attitude, will result in you being unable to get a waiver for any reason. That's enough from me, I hope this was informative. I ship out in November as 2700, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine. I would rather go and be an infantryman but I think the opportunity fo EOD will be more beneficial in the long run!

[@jacksonthorns4828]

Also, for the GED, they still accept them but they are regulated. However, I never got a GED nor did I ever go to school and I mean never. I was able to use Homeschool Transcripts to get in and they have to be tight but they are very easy to make for those who haven't graduated or received a GED.

[@michaelknox8300]

As a retired Marine GySgt, and two-time Marine Corp Drill Instructor AND serving in the Fleet Marine Forves for more than fourteen years, I a thing or two re: the USMC! THAT is something that I cherish and honor and respect to this day. The "Corps", pronounced, "Core") is a myriad of schools of warfare, physical fitness and discipline! In short, the USMC is the BEST any country in the World has ever seen! I KNOW; I'M A MARINE until the DAY I DIE! Semper Fi! The Gunny

[@philsutherland2423]

Which drill field did you serve on, PI or San Diego?

[@michaelknox8300]

@@philsutherland2423 I served at MCRD San Diego, CA.

[@michaelknox8300]

@a10warthog61 I believe that YOU are "fake as fxxx!"

[@michaelknox8300]

Warthog, I believe YOU'RE "Fake as fxxx"; you've NEVER SERVED and you don't know what you're talking about! Shut up and return to your marbles!

[@philsutherland2423]

@@michaelknox8300 When were you there? I served there from 1974 to 1977. I went through PI in 1964. I used to think San Diego was just a bunch of Hollywood Marines until I went on the drill field there. That hump from Edson Range up to Onofre over Mt Mother was something else, and as you know, every platoon. We had some Sand Fleas in PI, but, nothing like that hump.

[@UNKNOWN-le2tu]

my recruiting suboffice we pt'd the poolies every weekend. when i re-enlisted through the recruiter i did meps duty, i drove applicants to balboa, picked them up from the airport and 1 time i took a poolie to san diego recruit depot (bootcamp) receiving.

[@markbeames7852]

I was a GED, 2 years of college, 21 year old enlistee. No wife, no kids, no criminal, physically 100%. Did two 4 year enlistments. Best choice I ever made. Improvise Adapt Overcome - Lead Follow or Get Out of the Way.

[@johnny353371]

I didn’t have a GED or graduate from high school. Went to boot camp in 05.

[@Reaghansdad1]

Derrick Johnson you sure the fuck had a waiver then

[@michaelsix9684]

I don't think they will do it now.

[@NinjaNezumi]

@@michaelsix9684 they do but you have to pass educational requirement standards. So you'll have to take some tests.

[@doomgoy9462]

Subs were at 201k yesterday, 203k today.. Keep up the good work🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@BoomerKeith1]

They did change the enlistment requirements some time back regarding the GED. You can still enlist with a GED, however, you'll have to meet some additional requirements that those with high school diploma's don't have to meet. It's basically to ensure that you're educated to the same level as a person with a diploma.

[@anthonydrake4244]

two different ASVAB tests the Production test is the one taken through the recruiter or at MEPS the other is administered in High Schools. Either are accepted...there really is no difference between them... ASVAB is a Battery of 10 tests 4 of those tests determine your overall score...AFQT....the other 6 determine your specific aptitude in mechanics ... coding etc. etc....if you're book smart you will probably qualify for most MOS' but if you're not a guy that wrenches..on your vehicle...if that's not your gig... DON'T let that Classifier tell you that a mechanic MOS is a good fit... When the recruiting command starts missing their accession goals... a GED instead of a HSDG is gonna fly. When I recruited, the thinner the application the better... So the correct answer to the question have you ever....was NO I had to send a request to every place you lived worked or went to school for the previous 10 years to determine if you'd had trouble with the law.. and there is no such thing as sealed records when determining a security clearance... if you got busted before age 18 they're gonna find out. And yes... recruiter doesn't get credit for an accession if that recruit fails to get through Bootcamp.

[@en.copedawg2321]

I went to MEPS the 1st time in 93 in "Baltimore"...I turned 27 in basic training at FT Knox...

[@brettconv83]

I spent 2 months doing PT with my recruiter. Went to Fort Dix and took my ASVAP. Scored pretty decent. Went to start the physical process and found out I was color blind, red/green deficient. I was disqualified and so began my broken heart. This was 7 months prior to September 11th 2001.

[@girthyrichar6947]

Best Branch and it's really not even close. We produce the best humans and warriors at the end of the day.

[@domenicdulisse776]

Best years of my life,1983,87 plt 2022 D co,2nd Batt, PI,SC