Would you mind sharing me your experience and knowledge about the USMC ??
I'm now prepare for my F1 visa to come to US soon and my real and honesty intention , my only wish to stake my life to fulfill is to serve in the Navy, the USMC. I have already known the fact that women naturally weaker than men, and badly treated, segregated and underestimated from Marines men to women or females, laws prohibit women to directly combat, etc... Although I know the only lack of me is I am a female, I don't feel complex about my gender, I consider myself really tough, hard-headed, and even highly disregard of risks and death . I'm always on time and volunteer to every combat missions, to face the dangers...I will do anything, but just one thing I need from you is "don't refuse my sincerity." - I'm sure someone thinks this is unbelievable, but I'm assured everything I have said here are true and honesty from my heart, to tell my dream to the whole world!

About the visa, it will take a lot of times then, maybe 2 years at least...at that time , I will be 20 years old or more, wouldn't it suffice to military enlistment ??

You would need a permanent residency card (AKA the "Green Card"), pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery with a score of 32 or higher and meet the medical requirements in order to enlist.

Originally Posted by hung.vinh

I consider myself really tough, hard-headed

So was my grandmom, but the U.S. Marines don´t give a ****!

Originally Posted by hung.vinh

and even highly disregard of risks and death

Big time BS!

Originally Posted by hung.vinh

and volunteer to every combat missions, to face the dangers...I will do anything

Do you have a death wish? Again BTBS!
None in your unit will ever trust a nut case.

Originally Posted by hung.vinh

but just one thing I need from you is "don't refuse my sincerity."

You can bet your sweet ass that I will. You're 16 and want to do an adults job - Well sweet heart! Losing your attitude is one step on the way. You don´t impress us.
Fall out and report back with the appropriate attitude.

Legal residency. F1 Visa doesn't cut it.


Other than that, read the resident Bootneck's post.

@ 42RM: Oh my God !! In my country , people almost said the same. Would you mind telling me what is "BTBS"? I have my plan seriously, carefully and consider every aspect of it before putting forward a decision. I mentioned I would do anything but I'm NOT going to mess up the unit with any arbitrary behavior or doing stupid things. Next, I'm not trying to gain your impression with a mere subterfuge like that, but my attitude is completety full of enthusiasm to do any training and combat works in the unit once I get there.

Very thank you for all your comments and I'm very happy to meet people who directly comes from the USMC, hope to keep in touch with you here.

Ah...I collect things that I must have: Legal residency, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery's score (>=32), Medical requirement.

Originally Posted by hung.vinh

@ 42RM: Oh my God !! In my country , people almost said the same. Would you mind telling me what is "BTBS"? I have my plan seriously, carefully and consider every aspect of it before putting forward a decision. I mentioned I would do anything but I'm NOT going to mess up the unit with any arbitrary behavior or doing stupid things. Next, I'm not trying to gain your impression with a mere subterfuge like that, but my attitude is completety full of enthusiasm to do any training and combat works in the unit once I get there.

Very thank you for all your comments and I'm very happy to meet people who directly comes from the USMC, hope to keep in touch with you here.

Ah...I collect things that I must have: Legal residency, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery's score (>=32), Medical requirement.

Well, now that I have your full attention, we can proceed.

BTBS" is a non flattering acronym for "Big Time Bull S***"

It's okay to be enthusiastic, but don´t overdo it. The USMC don´t buy it. Just be yourself. Be calm and balanced. Be prepared, informed, and show you are motivated - but drop the gung ho attitude.

Do what you are told and perform as expected with the twist that you always give yourself 10% more than is expected of you. Again don´t
exaggerate and never do so at the expense of your comrades.

But just ask us - we're here to help. and we're not so tough when you get to know us.

PS. I´m not USMC - I´m RM = Real Marines

Originally Posted by hung.vinh

Very thank you for all your comments and I'm very happy to meet people who directly comes from the USMC, hope to keep in touch with you here.

I'm not a Marine, but I do spend a lot of time around recruiters, so that is where my info comes from

to Mr.42RM:
oh, although it is what BTBS referring to, words don't matter much to me so feel free to give your idea...sometimes I bravely speak up what in my mind so it should bring me problem like frustrating and even mistrust... Thank you for your advice and I'm ready to proceed as you said, I will now high-motivated and responsibilites, I'm going to do what I said, don't let you feel dissatisfy because of vain talk.
I consider forcing myself or trying to be something to buy compliment and attraction are very ludicrous and disappointed to other people, and exaggerating is too much for me. Also, I'm not the kind of person who stupidity putting my comrades and my life at stake, when it comes to difficult situation , I will reflect on every consequences before making any conclusion. At working together, especially in the army, I don't lack of concern to my companions' safety.

Ah yes, it's nice to meet you. I’m very glad to meet people from the Marines, and read your suggestions . I have a question please…What do you think about females/women in the Marines ? If yes, what do they mostly do in the unit ?

Originally Posted by lolwhassup

I'm not a Marine, but I do spend a lot of time around recruiters, so that is where my info comes from

ah yes, though you're not really Marine , you know well about the Marines then the information are very precious to me...searching the internet makes me confused...
I will get my student visa around 1,2 years later, once I've been in the US how and how long can I receive the Green Card or legal residency ?
(it might be too far to care about the fact, but I want to carefully make all the preparations now.)

Originally Posted by hung.vinh

ah yes, though you're not really Marine , you know well about the Marines then the information are very precious to me...searching the internet makes me confused...
I will get my student visa around 1,2 years later, once I've been in the US how and how long can I receive the Green Card or legal residency ?
(it might be too far to care about the fact, but I want to carefully make all the preparations now.)

Well for the legal residency, which is a green card, it depends from person to person. I don't know exactly how long for your situation.