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I don't understand why you would not want to join a military that is better equipped and better manned than the one up north.  There are many people on this board and others who would give their left nut to join the US military but can't due to nationality. The CF have a lot of excellent...

Sorry to bust your bubble but, yes you are a bit naive.   Many CF members become complacent in their career and view it as just another job.   This is not everyone, but many of them.   My adivce to you is to remain motivated and stay in shape once you rotate from training to a unit.   Others...

I may be dating myself or quoting older information.  When I was in class B in Gagetown, the base came out with a policy concerning PT on your own time.  My impression at the time was that it only applied to reservists on Class B for life.  It basically stated that if you got hurt conducting...

I agree with Infanteer, Ubercree and Go. I remember back in 1989 when I joined the CF, there was something called BMI (body mass index) and if you didn't fall within BMI standards, you could not get promoted etc...although I cannot remember the reference, I did hear a story about how the use of...

Well.....actually......a few of us are Canadian.   We're kind of sprinkled a bit here and there in the Corps but don't tell anyone ;) PJ D-Dog

Excellent book.  I sent a copy to my dad the day before I shipped to boot camp so that he would have a better understanding of what I was going to go through.  I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in becoming a Marine. Thanks for the birthday wish.  Oo-rah! PJ D-Dog

Thanks for the birthday wish.  The celebrations will be taking place on Saturday night at the Marine Corps Ball.  On the Marine Corps birthday, units usually hold a cake cutting ceremony with the oldest and youngest Marine present cutting the cake. Also included is a reading of Gen John A...

Loosing God in Rwanda My experience with PTSD dates back to the mid to late 90s.  LFAA had instituted a first responder program called Critical Incident Stress Intervention.  Soldiers from all units within the area had been seletcted to attend the three day course.  Training consisted of...

It's like the Andy Warhol quote: "does life imitate art or does art imitate life?"   The question that begs to be asked here is:   in this mass media age, where do the lines cross and how do we distinguish the two?   That's super off topic....from my experience from the Full Metal Jacket issue...

I don't know about how the US Army or Air Force conducts training for female recruits but in the Marines, this is how it works. Recruits at boot camp are gender segregated.  The physical fitness test for females consists of a three mile run, crunches and flex arm hang from the pull-up bar.  On...

Yes it has already been done in an other movie but this movie is about one Marine's experience in the Corps and guess what...it's still part of every Marine's experience in the Corps.  Although it may seem to be a Hollywood cliche for modern day Marine Corps movies, the Creed of the United...

I just wanted to clarify some things about the Marine Corps that came up on this topic in reference to the movie. This story takes place from 1989 to 1991.  During that time, the Marine Corps was going through some amount of internal transformation.  From the end of the Vietnam War to the end...

This link has some reviews.  Check it out. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jarhead/

I've seen it twice already.  The first viewing was part of my office PME  and as we arrived at the theatre for the afternoon showing on opening day, a bus full of Marines arrived as well.  It was sold out.  The second time I went to see it, it was sold out again.  Marines are going to see this...

I agree with Matt, if it's a public event of any sort, it should be DEUs.  Show the colors anytime you can.  Cadpat is for daily work and the field. In the Marine Corps, we can wear Marpats if you have to stop on the way to or from work for gas, diapers, milk or other essential items for the...

My apologies to everyone who recently PM-ed me for the tardy response.  Work related issues caused me to be unable to respond in a more timely fashion.  Thanks to everyone for your interest.  I'll do what I can to help you, although there are no guarantees. PJ D-Dog

While training the Navy on the range, we are armed as well.  When training entry level Marines/Sailors with weapons, it has become a practice to carry a condition one weapon.  I carry an M-9 Pistol in my drop holster when I'm on the range or when teaching weapons classes where students are...

Meeting with parents of potential recruits is part of the recuiting philosophy (winning of hearts and minds), practice and policy in the US.  It has been going on for years.  If the applicant has the support of their family when joining the military, it makes it easier on the recruit when going...

The Marine Corps has a martial arts program with a multiple belt level system.  Every recruit gets trained to the tan belt level during boot camp.  Once you rotate to the fleet, you eventually get trained to the grey belt level.  Some then move on to the green belt or attend the four week green...

My understanding is that the medical facilities will be moved to Bethesda at the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) and they will expand the hospital and then rename it Walter Reed.  In effect, NNMC will become the new Walter Reed. NNMC is a huge hospital with ten connected buildings.  Top...