Topic: Navy or Marines?

C/LT Coleman · July 25th, 2006

Since I was about 8, I've wanted to go into the military. At first I wanted to go into the Navy, not really knowing what it's all about. This past year I've developed great interest in the Marine Corps. I'm kind of on the fence with this decision. I will be a junior this year so I still have time to decide, but does anyone have any opinion on the Navy or Marine Corps?

Thanks

Fox · July 25th, 2006

What would you like to do in the military? If you are in JROTC for more than 3 years. Navy will rise your rank up to E-2. But Marines, don't. But Marines has a good leadership. No offense, please.

rotc boy · July 25th, 2006

Marines give you an extra rank after boot if you have JROTC for 3 years...

istealfreefood · July 25th, 2006

What o you want to do in the military? Personally, I choose the Marine Corps. Its a really tight group. Even after you retire from it, you are still a Marine, and if one Marine sees another, they pretty always talk to each other, and do things for each other. Its like a family. Parris Island (or San Diego) will be alot more strenuous than Navy Basic is. If you want more of a challange (and more of a reward) join the Marines.

NCdt Steliga · July 26th, 2006

It all depends on what you want to do in the Military. With the Marines, you'll be seeing more combat than with the Navy, but as previously stated, you're part of a vast brotherhood (twice the size of the Canadian Regular Force, I might add).

With the Navy, you have an easier Basic Training, and there's a bigger chance you'll be commanding ships. I'm also partial to the Navy, as I am a Canadian Naval Officer.

Obviously, both branches have their other trades, but what I just said is the large portion.

It all depends on what you really want out of the Military, and what you believe you're capable of doing.

I hope this helps.

Fox · July 26th, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotc boy

Marines give you an extra rank after boot if you have JROTC for 3 years...

I thought Marines can't do that. They told it only for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

rotc boy · July 27th, 2006

nope, its for the Marines too...

C/LT Coleman · July 27th, 2006

Marines get up one rank, Navy gets up two.

Fox · July 27th, 2006

Okay....thanks. So, what would you like to do in the Military? Officer or enlist?

C/LT Coleman · July 27th, 2006

Definitely Officer, I want to go to USNA or apply for an ROTC scholarship, but you have to put which branch you choose on the application. If I don't get into USNA, I am looking into NorwichU because they focus a lot on leadership. If I go to NorwichU, I want to major in Psychology and minor in leadership.

July 25th, 2006	Post 1
C/LT Coleman Milites Gregarius	Post; Navy or Marines? Since I was about 8, I've wanted to go into the military. At first I wanted to go into the Navy, not really knowing what it's all about. This past year I've developed great interest in the Marine Corps. I'm kind of on the fence with this decision. I will be a junior this year so I still have time to decide, but does anyone have any opinion on the Navy or Marine Corps? Thanks __________________ XO-HHS NJROTC *"Leadership is action, not position."-Donald McGannon*

July 25th, 2006	Post 2
Fox Can you hear me now? Gear	What would you like to do in the military? If you are in JROTC for more than 3 years. Navy will rise your rank up to E-2. But Marines, don't. But Marines has a good leadership. No offense, please. __________________ Why should I have to "Press 1 for English?" --Every American

July 25th, 2006	Post 4
istealfreefood Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	What o you want to do in the military? Personally, I choose the Marine Corps. Its a really tight group. Even after you retire from it, you are still a Marine, and if one Marine sees another, they pretty always talk to each other, and do things for each other. Its like a family. Parris Island (or San Diego) will be alot more strenuous than Navy Basic is. If you want more of a challange (and more of a reward) join the Marines. __________________ And God said let there be Satan so people dont blame everything on me. And let there be lawyers so people dont blame everything on Satan.

July 26th, 2006	Post 5
NCdt Steliga Cadet Moderator Gear	It all depends on what you want to do in the Military. With the Marines, you'll be seeing more combat than with the Navy, but as previously stated, you're part of a vast brotherhood (twice the size of the Canadian Regular Force, I might add). With the Navy, you have an easier Basic Training, and there's a bigger chance you'll be commanding ships. I'm also partial to the Navy, as I am a Canadian Naval Officer. Obviously, both branches have their other trades, but what I just said is the large portion. It all depends on what you really want out of the Military, and what you believe you're capable of doing. I hope this helps. __________________ 'Truth. Duty. Valour. Blow out you bugles over the rich dead There's none of these so lonely and poor of old But dying has made us rarer gifts than gold' Inscription on the top of the Memorial Arch at RMC Kingston

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July 27th, 2006	Post 7
rotc boy Tribunus Laticlavius	nope, its for the Marines too...

July 27th, 2006	Post 8
C/LT Coleman Milites Gregarius	Marines get up one rank, Navy gets up two.

July 27th, 2006	Post 9
Fox Can you hear me now? Gear	Okay....thanks. So, what would you like to do in the Military? Officer or enlist?

July 27th, 2006	Post 10
C/LT Coleman Milites Gregarius	Definitely Officer, I want to go to USNA or apply for an ROTC scholarship, but you have to put which branch you choose on the application. If I don't get into USNA, I am looking into NorwichU because they focus a lot on leadership. If I go to NorwichU, I want to major in Psychology and minor in leadership.

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