All military bronies. I need your help.

[Stone Cold Applejack 381]

Thanks for coming here and thank you for your service. If you don't know I plan on joining the marines when I turn 18. So I have some questions.

 

1. What are the 'types' of soldiers? Like rookies and that stuff

2. How would I make friends?

3. How will I be treated by the vets

4. How good does it feel to have that helmet one. They look comfortable.

 

Plz answer these I need some help on it.

[Delernil 952]

Miaq was in the military, so he can post. I wasnt in the military but i have a surplus kevlar helmet. Its really comfortable actually. Not when i hit it on a treebranch every few seconds like i always manage to do. but it has padding and stuff.

Edited August 16, 2014 by Delernil

[Pinkamena Dianne Pie 465]

1. Depends on your MOS. You could be POG or a combative MOS. POGS are usually a bit more civilized than the combative.

 

2. It's easy as hell. Don't have to try too hard.

 

3. Depends on the vet. Either nicely or like a Drill.

 

4. I personally dislike my Kevlar.

[Zekromic 1,054]

 

4. I personally dislike my Kevlar.

You'll probably find more uncomfortable being shot without it  . Sorry, couldn't resist, it reminded me of something my dad (who's a retired general) said to one of his soldiers when he caught him without his kevlar 

[Pinkamena Dianne Pie 465]

You'll probably find more uncomfortable being shot without it  . Sorry, couldn't resist, it reminded me of something my dad (who's a retired general) said to one of his soldiers when he caught him without his kevlar

 

I just hate how the current style helmet sit on your head. It's uncomfortable as hell and gives me a headache. There is a Cadet in my troop that has like the Vietnam style helmet which is WAY better in my opinion.

[ParaGrunt 17]

You'll actually do just fine; I wasn't a Marine, I was in the U.S. Army for over fourteen years, but I have several Marine friends that I hang out with regularly. As a Marine, you won't actually have a choice of MOS or military specialty, you will get placed into a "job" that your test scores show; however, in the Marines, you'll have plenty of opportunities to meet others and befriend them. Vet's won't treat you any different then other soldiers; why? because you chose to serve your country. Vet's will be more then willing to help train you and/or teach you the ropes of what it's like being a soldier. 

 

You'll have fun! It's been over seven years since I was in the military, and not a day goes by that I don't miss it and remember all the good and bad times I had...I don't regret it one bit, either; and neither will you. You will be pushed to your limits and then beyond; never give up and always push forward with everything you have...Basic Training and Infantry School are the hardest parts of joining the military; after that, it's a blast!

 

Good Luck Brony!