Formerly Marines HOOORAAAHHH!!!! . . . Sorry. I didnt want to get out but I screwed myself and now I am a civilian... Oh well! Anyway the marines can guarantee you any job you qualify for as long as it is not full, however it is not unheard of that a marine can be attached to an infantry unit this usually is dependent on the MOS but is not limited to combat related MOS... My job was in the Logistics field but I was also attached to what we called Shotgun 1 as the turret gunner in case sh** hit the fan... Basic was not as hard as it looks although it is challenging and is 13 weeks long but it is a good time! They do scream and yell and they try to be scary and at first it is but after the first couple weeks you quickly adapt and become disciplined however they will always find something to yell about because not every recruit is gonna be on the same page... The pay is not wonderful but it takes care of you. Friends were easy to make in my case as I had many and they are the best friends you will ever have . . . IMO. Benefits cant be beaten. I say go for it. Its a great idea for anybody to join. I got to see Thailand and Malaysia and went to Africa too! Its a good time!
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