Why are Marines such good folks?

[bubbapug1]

I've never served in the military, but I have had some marines work for me, and had a few as friends and aquantances.

Why is it that Marines have such good attitudes and work ethics? I really find them to be the most gung ho folks I know.

Do they really get that far into your brain during boot camp?

[nick]

This isn't a legit question, for it presupposes that Marines are, in fact, such good folks, which is open to debate

















































































For the record, I have several avenues of retreat, so I'm ready for anything you can throw at me

[bubbapug1]

based on my experaince the typical marine is a much more polite, honest, and hard working than the general population.

[nick]

Based on my experience, 7 marines and 3 soldiers in a bar in Germany are a bad combination

Sorry for threadjacking, I just like teasing Marines. Living on the edge and all.

[bubbapug1]

I've had just the opposite experiance with former army personal...must be the water

[nick]

Nah, it's the training. Marines are trained to charge, that's all they're really taught. Soldiers are trained to outsmart the enemy. Sometimes they're just confused as to the identify of the enemy

[Once A Marine]

Nah, it's the training. Marines are trained to charge, that's all they're really taught. Soldiers are trained to outsmart the enemy. Sometimes they're just confused as to the identify of the enemy

ROFLMAO!

One way you could tell the Army and Marines apart in Mogadishu was when there was shooting, one group moved towards it.

I'll give you three guesses as to which one, but it wasn't the Army.

To answer the OP, it's more than likely due to the Marines being a smaller, more exclusive organization than the Army on whole. 175-200K verses 800K+ in the Army.

A more correct comparision would be use to use more exclusive Army units, like the Rangers. As any unit becomes more exclusive, their pride and esprit grows exponentially. They realize they are representing something special, and ensure that their actions do not reflect poorly on their peers and the unit in whole.

[Darklyte27]

After going through the training and service in the Marines, you see how nice it is outside. I think a lot of civilians would be surprised how many every day people you see have served in the military.
I know as a Marine we hold our standards very high, a few cuts above the rest.
You wouldn't believe the amount of time we have to spend making sure everything looks nice, even cutting little threads that stick out of our uniform.

[Nordschleife]

The Marine Corps teaches you a lot about its history as you're in Boot Camp. When you graduate, and you're in the fleet, a lot of history is all around you, wherever you go... and this history is very treasured amongst Marines because the scope of sacrifice is very well felt. This, to my opinion, has a deep impact into how a Marine attains gratitude and it translates into everything he/she does down the road.

Also, we're the only branch that's trained to do a lot with very little thanks to our next to nothing funding. Couple that with extreme attention to detail, and you have yourself a very competent individual.

[MrLogan]

based on my experaince the typical marine is a much more polite, honest, and hard working than the general population.

Not around other Marines or servicemembers.

[Maltese Falcon]

My BIL is a retired ex-Navy guy and has lifetime PX privileges (can buy consumer goods without paying sales taxes). Anyway, we went to Camp Pendleton MC base to shop with the wives.

All of the Marines that were in the store area who were hanging out / shopping were young (18 - 22) compared to us (50s).

After we left, I remarked that usually around guys (didn't see any females) that young you get a lot of sass, cussing and general attitude.

The Marines there were the most polite, respectful group of young men I had ever seen or heard. I was quite literally stunned.

My hats off to all our Service men and women. All of us here at CG our proud of you and your commitment.

[6172crew]

Only service I know that teaches you to do the right thing, even when you don't think people are watching.

Borrowing other service members gear doesn't count.

[bohoki]

because the marines are willing to die for every good american

[J_B]

Because it taught me loyalty above all else plus the only defense is a violent offense. The work ethic and self discipline that I was "taught" has helped me get where I want in life and I would never had if not for the Marine Corps.It's something that has followed me since leaving the Corps, getting into law enforcement and eventually now Army Reserves.

In my unit, for instance, we just got done qualifiying at the range. I was immediately looked upon, by my friends/colleagues for rifle/handgun maintenance as well as how I shot (expert-only dropped one). I hold myself to those standards because that is what the Corps has taught me. I expected myself to shoot well, clean my weapon thoroughly and in a timely manner...I was done and clean before those that started cleaning with me.

[RandyD]

We have a history that is expected to be upheld, we are few, we have high standards that everyone is expected observe and enforce and those high standards are not dismissed upon completing boot camp, loyalty is expected and given and in my opinion the most significant reason is that leadership is constantly being taught, practiced and expected by everyone. Last of all, there are undesireable consequences for violating any of the above.