Asvab

IcemanM14 · 07-21-2006, 07:25 AM

I got a 92 on the Asvab. 135 GT score.

Right now I'm really struggling with which path to take: Marine Infantry, or College to Marine Pilot.

**SGRock** · 07-21-2006, 10:33 AM

Wow! Lets see; Do I want to be a Grunt or do I want to be a Pilot? Grunt, Pilot.
Gee what a choice at opposing ends of the spectrum. Nothing like "Do I want to be a TOW Critter or do I want to carry a 28 pound mortar tube.

IcemanM14 · 07-21-2006, 06:20 PM

<thought bubble> (Just stop being a pussy, pick up an M16 an run kid!)

caconrad0825 · 07-02-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by IcemanM14

I got a 92 on the Asvab. 135 GT score.

Right now I'm really struggling with which path to take: Marine Infantry, or College to Marine Pilot.

I am finally out of school, got my degrees and I am considering going into the service. You can always go in man, get your degree... have the Corp pay for it when you get out of college. That way you get better pay, more respect, and a better perspective on if you want to do this.

KARL THE GRUNT · 07-02-2008, 02:02 PM

" (Just stop being a pussy, pick up an M16 an run kid!) "

IcemanM14

I agree with IcemanM14.

Karl the GRUNT

caconrad0825 · 07-02-2008, 04:20 PM

I'm not about to do that if I worked through 4 years of school and got two degrees

KARL THE GRUNT · 07-02-2008, 04:42 PM

Sir, you would be surprised to learn that many 0311 types have degrees.
Including BAs. MAs. and the odd Ph.d.

They just like being grunts...as did I.

If you want to fly...join the Air Force.

Karl

caconrad0825 · 07-02-2008, 04:47 PM

Well, for someone who isn't interested in that, what would be your guess of the chances of a high score on the ASVAB and holding a MBA give an OCS candidate on job placement or stationing?

**Batgirl** · 07-02-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by caconrad0825

I am finally out of school, got my degrees and I am considering going into the service. You can always go in man, get your degree... have the Corp pay for it when you get out of college. That way you get better pay, more respect, and a better perspective on if you want to do this.

First off it's Corps, not Corp and secondly good leaders earn respect as opposed to expecting it or demanding it.

KARL THE GRUNT · 07-02-2008, 06:07 PM

Batgirl said it better than I could.

The Corps will send you to what ever post best serves the needs of the Corps. The expected and proper response when this occurs is "Aye-aye sir or madam"

You can with in limits request an assignment but that is subject to the needs of the Corps.

As to an MBA, unless I was asked directly and unless things have changed a lot, I would keep that to my self, unless you want to end up in personnel or logistics.

Karl

caconrad0825 · 07-02-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KARL THE GRUNT

Batgirl said it better than I could.

The Corps will send you to what ever post best serves the needs of the Corps. The expected and proper response when this occurs is "Aye-aye sir or madam"

You can with in limits request an assignment but that is subject to the needs of the Corps.

As to an MBA, unless I was asked directly and unless things have changed a lot, I would keep that to my self, unless you want to end up in personnel or logistics.

Karl

I appreciate the insight of both you and batgirl. I am interested in personnel, not a recruiter though. Also, thanks for the corrections. I know some people on the outside think the branches are tense with rivalry, but especially seeing the respect being spread around at the MEPS, I can see I will truly enjoy my time, however long that is.

ColeGyreneJROTC · 07-02-2008, 08:35 PM

The way it was explained to me was like this:
Marine NCOs and Staff NCOs make their impact on individuals, Marine Officers make their impact on the Institution.
Which are you looking to do?

KARL THE GRUNT · 07-02-2008, 10:43 PM

"I am interested in personnel"

Sir,

I will tell you what I would tell my students.

The Marine Corps is all about war and the people who fight it.
Yes, we have people in personnel. Two types: Professional Pogues who are not admired and Marines who have been promoted to staff after earning a good combat record, are doing a turn at admin and want very badly to get back to the field.

If a career in personnel is what you want, go to Wall Street.
Nothing wrong with business and you will make a lot more money.
All young Marines should see themselves as gung ho or they tend to have a very dissatisfying first tour.

Take care.

Karl