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**6114DAVE** · 07-06-2011, 5:40 PM

Stand your ground and by your convictions ...I was 23 when I joined and my parents were still adamantly against it. Don't wanna burst your bubble butt technically there is no MOS that is combat free..hence the term " every Marine a rifleman" don't start bas blood with your family over it...btw firefighter is Arff aircraft rescue fire fighting ...

**Dannicus** · 07-06-2011, 5:44 PM

They won't hate you. They might be pissed for a while. If you want to serve and you don't, you'll be kicking yourself for not joining. Unless they offer to send you to college, then do that and maybe get commissioned if you still want to serve.

**6114DAVE** · 07-06-2011, 5:48 PM

When you ship to boot and ...IF you graDuate and they see you in your service charlies they'll forget they were ever mad and theyll show u off to EVERYONE

**6114DAVE** · 07-06-2011, 6:01 PM

TELL em you'll come out light years ahead in maturity level, you won't be like some guys in ur town who never did anything with their life...you can go to school once you get to your duty station while you're on active duty even overseas all on the .gov dime. And you will still ha e the post 9/11 go bill if you decide to get out after your 4 or 5 year contract which pays you to go to school and covers basically all tuition and some bo...no recruiter spin here from an active duty Marine...btw you've still gotta take the real ASVAB..YOU TOOK the practice...don't go infantry unless you REALLY think its your calling ...there is no market for infantry in the real world....not knocking 0300 guys I work to support you guys ...just saying

**rooster85** · 07-06-2011, 6:04 PM

Just do what makes YOU happy. I enlisted at 17 and it took alot of bugging my parents to sign the parental consent but they couldnt be more proud of me now. Just try to ease their mind about it, and tell them its what you want to do, if it is what you want to do, and stick to your guns. Best of luck to you.

**rooster85** · 07-06-2011, 6:06 PM

Originally posted by 6114DAVE

TELL em you'll come out light years ahead in maturity level, you won't be like some guys in ur town who never did anything with their life...you can go to school once you get to your duty station while you're on active duty even overseas all on the .gov dime. And you will still ha e the post 9/11 go bill if you decide to get out after your 4 or 5 year contract which pays you to go to school and covers basically all tuition and some bo...no recruiter spin here from an active duty Marine...btw you've still gotta take the real ASVAB..YOU TOOK the practice...don't go infantry unless you REALLY think its your calling ...there is no market for infantry in the real world....not knocking 0300 guys I work to support you guys ...just saying

Everybody loves to hire a Marine, even the 03 field....

**McLarenRoss** · 07-06-2011, 6:06 PM

You wont be sorry with the choice. Just stand your ground and talk with them about it in an adult manner. Yes every Marine is a rifle man though and most all of us will deploy at one point or another. Focus now on PT. Pullups, crunches, and running 4-5 miles a day. The key to boot camp is staying mentally focused and not giving up. I hated it while I was there, but now looking back on it I cant really recall the really bad parts and we laugh about the good/not so bad parts. Make sure it is what you want though before you raise your right hand and take that oath though.

**Sionadi** · 07-06-2011, 6:15 PM

First off, thanks for all of the comments.

I am supposed to get a call back sometime this week from the recruiter to go take the real ASVAB and talk some more and maybe workout with the guys down there.

I dont know if its the same with the Marines, but my cousin got a crap load of bonuses and promises in his contract for the Navy, but does this happen in the Marines?

**Subotai** · 07-06-2011, 6:40 PM

It sounds like he contacted you, you didn't contact him. Which brings me to my next comment. I would join the Marines only if you want to be a Marine. Not because you want to be a "firefighter" or anything else. If you want job training, etc. look at all the services and take the best deal. The Marines aren't for everyone. Trust me on this. ONLY sign up if you want to be a Marine. Don't sign up cause of a sales job. He's looking for people who want to be Marines. Keep that in mind.

**jaysponger** · 07-06-2011, 6:42 PM

The test you took is the EST(forgot what it stands for), it looks at your ability in math and english. Don't just look into one job field, after you do take your ASVAB let your Marine recruiter present you what you qualify in terms of your score, remember some fields need to have certain medical test i.e. color blind-you can't be a Military Police, etc.

Convincing your parents rest solely on you with some help from your recruiter. If you wanted to be a Marine bad enough you will be able to convince your parents. Remember, you still have to graduate from high school, don't get any tattoos, don't get into trouble with the law...even a traffic ticket. Any problem can prevent you from getting certain jobs and or being a Marine.

Bonuses are for well qualified individuals, if you are qualified then you can get it.

Do not join because of bonuses, money, jobs, etc. All services have the same bonuses and incentives, it is just not being advertise more in the Marines. Why you might ask?If you join the Marines just because of bonuses and such alone, you will hate it.......Join the Marines because you want to be a Marine, it is not for everybody.

Goodluck on your decision.

**Sionadi** · 07-06-2011, 6:49 PM

Originally posted by frankm

It sounds like he contacted you, you didn't contact him. Which brings me to my next comment. I would join the Marines only if you want to be a Marine. Not because you want to be a "firefighter" or anything else. If you want job training, etc. look at all the services and take the best deal. The Marines aren't for everyone. Trust me on this. ONLY sign up if you want to be a Marine. Don't sign up cause of a sales job. He's looking for people who want to be Marines. Keep that in mind.

Ive been saying I wanted to be a marine since I was 5. So the want is there.

**Lost** · 07-06-2011, 7:40 PM

Go in to each conversation with a plan. Be prepared. Show the benefits and try to counter their concerns with rational arguments. The PM I sent can be applied to your conversation with your parents and grandmother.

**Subotai** · 07-07-2011, 9:56 AM

Originally posted by Sionadi

Ive been saying I wanted to be a marine since I was 5. So the want is there.

Cool. Hold out for what you want. Remember, if you fail school, your next stop can be infantry.

**themailman** · 07-07-2011, 4:27 PM

Slow your roll and realize that the recruiters are telling you what they tell EVERY swinging johnson that shows up in there. You have 2 years to decide what you wanna do, until then keep your nose clean, stay fit, and keep your grades up. If at 18 you decide the Corps is for you (and it is certainly NOT for everyone, even many active Marines dont enjoy it) then by all means go for it.

Your parent need to get over it. When you are an adult they can either support you or eff off, and in most cases they will support you.

Being a firefighter doesnt mean you wont see combat. There are alot of combat action ribbons floating around EVERY MOS.

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