03-04-2012, 09:10 AM
Thanks guys for all your comments and information! Really appreciate it!
I passed MEPS, i signed an 8 year contract( 4 years active, 4 years reserve) and took my oath to be a US Marine. I ship out to boot camp September 10th, so I have all summer to think about this, and find a MOS i really want.
I was talking to some Marines down at MEPS, and i asked them about the DEP, and if you decide to change your mind about joining, its called Apathy, and there is no harm. You just can't decide to be a Marine ever again. Anyways doubt I'm going to be doing that route. This is a big life changer and all and I know its all going to payoff.
I scored a 76 on my asvab, and passed my full physical. Only thing i failed, was on my vision test, i didn't pass the depth perception part. You know with all the rows of circles and you have to find which one stands out. I couldn't see any fucking circle standout. I talked to a guy who I guess was re-enlisting, at lunch. and told me he failed the depth perception at MEPS first time he enlisted, but passed it when he arrived at boot camp. So i guess it depends.
Some MOS's that id think id like are, Metal Worker, Aircraft Welder, and really anything in the Aircraft Maintenance field. Anything that can get me close to any type of aircraft. I know there is a lot of time and effort being put towards becoming a pilot. But I dont care if i have to be a Marine for 20 years. Ill use every education benefit i can to go through schooling and training to be a pilot. Thats the big picture for me. And if i can accomplish that, then shit I'd be fucking proud till the day I die.
So for the next 6 months till i leave to boot camp, I'm just looking to enjoy as much time with friends and family. Try to stay out of trouble and have a little fun. Also getting my body in very good shape, so i can kick ass at boot camp.
I passed MEPS, i signed an 8 year contract( 4 years active, 4 years reserve) and took my oath to be a US Marine. I ship out to boot camp September 10th, so I have all summer to think about this, and find a MOS i really want.
I was talking to some Marines down at MEPS, and i asked them about the DEP, and if you decide to change your mind about joining, its called Apathy, and there is no harm. You just can't decide to be a Marine ever again. Anyways doubt I'm going to be doing that route. This is a big life changer and all and I know its all going to payoff.
I scored a 76 on my asvab, and passed my full physical. Only thing i failed, was on my vision test, i didn't pass the depth perception part. You know with all the rows of circles and you have to find which one stands out. I couldn't see any fucking circle standout. I talked to a guy who I guess was re-enlisting, at lunch. and told me he failed the depth perception at MEPS first time he enlisted, but passed it when he arrived at boot camp. So i guess it depends.
Some MOS's that id think id like are, Metal Worker, Aircraft Welder, and really anything in the Aircraft Maintenance field. Anything that can get me close to any type of aircraft. I know there is a lot of time and effort being put towards becoming a pilot. But I dont care if i have to be a Marine for 20 years. Ill use every education benefit i can to go through schooling and training to be a pilot. Thats the big picture for me. And if i can accomplish that, then shit I'd be fucking proud till the day I die.
So for the next 6 months till i leave to boot camp, I'm just looking to enjoy as much time with friends and family. Try to stay out of trouble and have a little fun. Also getting my body in very good shape, so i can kick ass at boot camp.