Posted on 11/26/2021 1:04:37 AM PST by Enlightened1
Hint: we get our tanks back and no ladies (or men who want to be ladies) in the infantry.
This takes REMFs to whole new level beyond Remington raiders.
More like “Submarines”.
Nope, they are looking for drone drivers. Kids that were raised by computers and are masters at gaming. No way they could get through boot camp. But, the Marines need them now.
This is basically how Booty Judge was appointed as an LCDR. He didn't have to go to any training. He's just magically a Navy officer.
I don't think anyone after him has reached it.
Not a good plan for the corps.
No shit!
In WWII my father was drafted. He had a very abbreviated boot camp (learn how to salute, etc) and designated as a Tech Sergeant. These were non-combat roles (although during the Bulge that changed). He handled the company records, delivered messages, etc, supporting the front-line troops. Necessary and valuable role.
In today’s military, there currently are and will be growing roles for people who are essentially non in-your-face combat roles. No need for the basic training other than the underlying military training, not running obstacles, etc.
Nicely played! Bravo!
Spoken like one who never served.
...in the United States Navy, a rate is a comparable term to a rank in other military services, not a job....a rating is this:
United States Navy ratings are general enlisted occupations used by the U.S. Navy since the 18th century, which denote the specific skills and abilities of the sailor.
My old rate was Petty Officer 2nd class; my rating was Radioman.....
Now these f’n bastards are out to destroy the Marine Corps, they must be stopped!
Put them in the Navy.
Like doctors.
Better tee times, too..
My late father was a Marine JAG officer, and never forgot his basic training at Parris Island. I don’t think he ever forgave his DI I am sure he would not approve of this move..
something tells me this is just a way to get more unqualified women and blacks into the USMC, by saying that they have some sort of special skills. Sort of an Affirmative Action program.
It's not too hard to work quickly through the enlistment ranks in the Marine Corps if you work hard and keep your nose clean. I managed to get to E-5 (Sergeant) after just over three years in. Had I re-enlisted, I would have likely gotten E-6 (Staff Sergeant) or into the warrant officer program within two years. The warrant officer program offers the enlisted Marines who possess specialized skills a career path that gets them pay more equivalent to what commissioned officers would get.
I don't believe in circuiting any of this process. Every Marine should need to go through boot camp. Those that are allowed to take the path of avoiding boot camp will never be true Marines and they just won't have the respect of real Marines.
This would be like giving some old politician, who have mental issues the office of President just to make him feel good......
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