Any Veterans or Currently Enlisted Soldiers/Marines?

As a cbrn specialist in the army I met with cs gas both tablets and riot grenades on many occasions, probably more than the average soldier. When you go to the gas chamber they will most likely use tablets which are weaker than actual cs, do what they tell you and you'll be fine just don't drink the milk lol cs will clear your sinuses on the plus side. When you see the grey ball with a red stripe.. run
 
Have fun. I was 11B and wen through in 99 my brother just went through. It is defiantly different than when I went through. I spent a lot of time at Benning. Basic, Airborne, Ranger indoctrination Program (RIP), Ranger School as well as other training. It was fun as long as you kept the mindset that those that are training you are there to make life hell and to prepare you for combat, many before you have gone through the same thing often times a lot worse than you will be going through. Infantry is a way of life and no one will understand unless they are infantry. While others may be living it up in the FOB with their tents and chow halls and burger kings you will be sleeping in the sand, mud and snow eating MRS or whatever else you can find. I spent most of my enlistment overseas and never regret the time I spent with my brothers serving this country.
 
Gahagan said:
Have fun. I was 11B and wen through in 99 my brother just went through. It is defiantly different than when I went through. I spent a lot of time at Benning. Basic, Airborne, Ranger indoctrination Program (RIP), Ranger School as well as other training. It was fun as long as you kept the mindset that those that are training you are there to make life hell and to prepare you for combat, many before you have gone through the same thing often times a lot worse than you will be going through. Infantry is a way of life and no one will understand unless they are infantry. While others may be living it up in the FOB with their tents and chow halls and burger kings you will be sleeping in the sand, mud and snow eating MRS or whatever else you can find. I spent most of my enlistment overseas and never regret the time I spent with my brothers serving this country.
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7-6-11-5-9 and 20 mile to day, 4-11-17-32-the day before, boots boots boots boots, moving up and down again, Theres no discharge in the war!

I would love to smoke check the S.O.B who wrote that...lol
 
Wanted to post this video up for the OP and maybe bring this thread back to the main page, I love this video It's worth watching guys please watch it all the way through.
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Justin, if you're going into any type of combat arms, I'd recommend getting into shape. Lots of running , work on push ups and sit ups. I served in the 1st Ranger Battalion in '86 and then later the 2/504 PIR (82nd Airborne Div.). You'll want to be in great shape so that when you're cold, tired, and hungry you'll still keep pushing ahead. We used to have a saying, "Fatigue makes cowards of us all."
 
US MARINES. 02' -10' Camp Lejeune. Did 2 tours, one in Iraq near Fallujah in 03' -04' and one near Helmund Province Afganistan. I really enjoyed it, i met alot of great lifelong friends. I found the first few weeks of boot camp tough, but after you get in shape it's nothing. I was Honorably Discharged as a LCPL and 80% disabled now. :/ I'm really glad i did it though. I saw abit of action, wasn't at all what i expected. What i appreciate most is the training and discipline i have taken with me and apply to my life now. :) Good luck brother!
 
Austerim said:
US MARINES. 02' -10' Camp Lejeune. Did 2 tours, one in Iraq near Fallujah in 03' -04' and one near Helmund Province Afganistan. I really enjoyed it, i met alot of great lifelong friends. I found the first few weeks of boot camp tough, but after you get in shape it's nothing. I was Honorably Discharged as a LCPL and 80% disabled now. :/ I'm really glad i did it though. I saw abit of action, wasn't at all what i expected. What i appreciate most is the training and discipline i have taken with me and apply to my life now. :) Good luck brother!
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I'm sorry to hear that Austerim, but I admire your strength and outlook on life. What was your MOS? If you don't mind me asking, what caused your injury? Thanks for the reply.

To some of the others, I am in decent shape as I have been playing sports my entire life. I do need to work on my long-distance running, but I'm fairly strong and I've got plenty drive. I've been weight training for about three months now and have made tremendous progress.
 
JustinWatts said:
To some of the others, I am in decent shape as I have been playing sports my entire life. I do need to work on my long-distance running, but I'm fairly strong and I've got plenty drive. I've been weight training for about three months now and have made tremendous progress.
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Glad to hear this Justin. You should have no problem then. It just becomes a mental game. Everyone gets tired and hungry so everyone one will be on the same playing field. Just keep driving on. If you entered as an 11Xray, I'd recommend going the whole route. After basic/AIT you'll go to Jump School which is the biggest hurdle to getting into the best units in the Army. Once you complete that the rest is not so bad. 3 weeks in RIP and off to a Ranger Battalion. Your opportunities are many once you're Jump qualified and even better if you continue on to Ranger School when you make E-4 or E-5. I promise you how ever far you go in the Infantry field, you'll never regret it.
 
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