Topic: Got a question about force recon

sfdude35 · March 19th, 2004

I read on a website that you can only stay in the marine force recon for 5 years with a possible 2 year extension. Is this true. Also can yall tell me what is better. The force recon, green berets, navy seals, or rangers.
Let me rephrase the second part. Which group gets the most action

Redneck · March 19th, 2004

I'd rethink the second part of your question, that is definitely a can of worms you do not want to open.

RnderSafe · March 19th, 2004

Sfdude35, you also need to rethink your screen name, ie, change it. Unless you've gone through the steps and training to qualify you to claim SF, you have no right what so ever to assume a name that implies the title. Have a little respect.

DSumner · March 19th, 2004

It used to be that way, but if I remember correctly, the Marines created a Recon MOS a couple of years ago speciffically to allow Marines to stay in the Recon community. You may want to check over at www.forcerecon.org and see if they can help you out.

army jrotc boy · March 26th, 2004

whats bad about sf...

SemperFi! · March 27th, 2004

I know, he likes SF, so what, my name is SemperFi! and im not a Marine...yet.. But i want to be. Whats wrong with showing that you like something? Im sure he knows hes not SF and im sure he has respect for them. I have tons of respect for Marines. And evryone else in the military for that matter. Thats kinda critizing him for a little thing.

Redleg · March 27th, 2004

I'll allow usernames like that, as long as the profile information is correct!
(as long as the name isn't too bad..)

RnderSafe · March 28th, 2004

SemperFi, when you've gone through what it takes to become an SF soldier, then you can lecture on what the title is worth. Men die for it, it's not just some cool logo to use because you "really like" something. In the military we have an issue with those that represent themselves to be something they are not.

My advice to the young man stands.

Redleg · March 28th, 2004

I agree with you RnderSafe, and I have adviced SFdude to update his profile now.

But I'll still allow usernames like this, as long as the member does not pretend to be someone he/she isn't..

But this is getting a bit off-topic now....

cryhavoc · March 30th, 2004

So what do you define as the most action? Marine Recon think about what Recon means. If your looking for lots of adventure check out the Rangers. Now I said check them out and evaluate yourself in an honest manner. Don't think being a Ranger comes easy. The physical requirements to even qualify are extremely difficult. Just saying you are going to be a Ranger does not make it happen. For the next several years there will be a huge demand for MP's, Infantry, Rangers and Airborne. I would recommend narrowing your search and going from there. It is also best if you are single during this period. Trust me the stress of being away from loved ones is harder than the job at hand.

March 19th, 2004	Post 1
sfdude35 Tirones	Post; Got a question about force recon I read on a website that you can only stay in the marine force recon for 5 years with a possible 2 year extension. Is this true. Also can yall tell me what is better. The force recon, green berets, navy seals, or rangers. Let me rephrase the second part. Which group gets the most action

March 19th, 2004	Post 2
Redneck Buttercup	I'd rethink the second part of your question, that is definitely a can of worms you do not want to open. __________________ No boom, no boom, no boom, Amen.

March 19th, 2004	Post 4
DSumner Milites Gregarius	It used to be that way, but if I remember correctly, the Marines created a Recon MOS a couple of years ago speciffically to allow Marines to stay in the Recon community. You may want to check over at www.forcerecon.org and see if they can help you out. __________________ www.specwarnet.net

March 26th, 2004	Post 5
army jrotc boy Milites Gregarius	whats bad about sf... __________________ Ecclesiastes 3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

March 27th, 2004	Post 6
SemperFi! Milites Gregarius	I know, he likes SF, so what, my name is SemperFi! and im not a Marine...yet.. But i want to be. Whats wrong with showing that you like something? Im sure he knows hes not SF and im sure he has respect for them. I have tons of respect for Marines. And evryone else in the military for that matter. Thats kinda critizing him for a little thing. __________________ \" War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The degraded state of morale and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.\" - John Stewart Mill \" Some people spend their entire lifetime wondering if they have made a difference, the Marines dont have that problem.\" - President Ronald Reagan, 1985

March 19th, 2004	Post 3
RnderSafe Milforum Moderator	Sfdude35, you also need to rethink your screen name, ie, change it. Unless you've gone through the steps and training to qualify you to claim SF, you have no right what so ever to assume a name that implies the title. Have a little respect.

March 27th, 2004	Post 7
Redleg The fire is everything... Gear	I'll allow usernames like that, as long as the profile information is correct! (as long as the name isn't too bad..)

March 28th, 2004	Post 8
RnderSafe Milforum Moderator	SemperFi, when you've gone through what it takes to become an SF soldier, then you can lecture on what the title is worth. Men die for it, it's not just some cool logo to use because you "really like" something. In the military we have an issue with those that represent themselves to be something they are not. My advice to the young man stands.

March 28th, 2004	Post 9
Redleg The fire is everything... Gear	I agree with you RnderSafe, and I have adviced SFdude to update his profile now. But I'll still allow usernames like this, as long as the member does not pretend to be someone he/she isn't.. But this is getting a bit off-topic now....

March 30th, 2004	Post 10
cryhavoc Banned	So what do you define as the most action? Marine Recon think about what Recon means. If your looking for lots of adventure check out the Rangers. Now I said check them out and evaluate yourself in an honest manner. Don't think being a Ranger comes easy. The physical requirements to even qualify are extremely difficult. Just saying you are going to be a Ranger does not make it happen. For the next several years there will be a huge demand for MP's, Infantry, Rangers and Airborne. I would recommend narrowing your search and going from there. It is also best if you are single during this period. Trust me the stress of being away from loved ones is harder than the job at hand.

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