agree. These guys are a breed apart yet get little mention in the Spec Ops discussions.
Of the branches of military services go, the Marines do (of course). Any service can cherry pick people for SOCOM slots, and then get in a pissing contest...
I have a friend who was selected for the Marine Corps Reconnaissance school. Being AF he caught a lot of flak, His commander told a story at his retirement about a 10K (I think) run. He was determined to finish first. Crossing the finish line in the lead, he pulled out a small recorder and played the AF song. Didn't make many points with the cadre.
Well considering he asked for what BRANCH NOT what unit, and since I spent most of my career in the AF and some Army, I would say the Marines are the fitessed BRANCH.
Branch as a whole, I think it's pretty uncontested. USMC.
Although there is another conversation to be had in regards to fittest unit. And the winner of all that would get a pile of jack squat lol. I remember training exercises with SEALs on our MEU workup where they all could pretty much bench press a car...but got lost in the woods...on more than one occasion. Fittest doesn't necessarily mean most ready to fight. Then again, I bet they could board a ship and clear it much better than anyone else on that MEU.
In regards to the Air Force gent who came in first on the Reconnaissance School run and played the AF song as the rest came in...I think that's hilarious. Good for him. And if the devil dogs got fired up and motivated by it...perhaps they'd be inspired to beat him next time.
Although there is another conversation to be had in regards to fittest unit. And the winner of all that would get a pile of jack squat lol. I remember training exercises with SEALs on our MEU workup where they all could pretty much bench press a car...but got lost in the woods...on more than one occasion. Fittest doesn't necessarily mean most ready to fight. Then again, I bet they could board a ship and clear it much better than anyone else on that MEU.
In regards to the Air Force gent who came in first on the Reconnaissance School run and played the AF song as the rest came in...I think that's hilarious. Good for him. And if the devil dogs got fired up and motivated by it...perhaps they'd be inspired to beat him next time.
Totally off topic. Your user name is Former 0302. Were you wounded and discharged? I ask simply because separating as an 02 is pretty rare under "normal" conditions.
Semper Fi, sir
MOS 0302 runs all the way up to LtCol, not really all that "rare" to separate as one.
Well fuck, I swear that for over 20yrs I thought the officer MOS's went first two number for occupational field and second 2 for pay grade, so an 0302 would be a 1st LT, 0303 would be a Capt etc. I just googled it and realized I had that totally jacked up. Shows how much I didn't know about officers. Learn something new.....
Thanks for getting me un-fucked Gunny (not the first time I've said those words)
Carry on, I'll be in the corner thrashing myself
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I just went back and looked, they changed all kinds of enlisted MOSs around, did away with some and created some new ones it looks like.
That's because when you were in they still carried muskets and just invented dirt.
Aren't you like 10 years older than me? You certainly looked it. We all thought you were Shawn's older brother
That's why the whores won't leave me alone.
Did you hear about Shawn? Heard he had massive heart attack when he got back from the stan.
No shit? That fucking sucks, I hope he survived it? If you have a way of contacting him please pass on my best.
My Gunny once said to me "This fucking thing is fucking fucked up. unfuck it!" I knew exactly what he ment.
Mark - if you have anecdotes that can be shared I'd love to hear them, I've a personal interest in the role and training of PJs so some real world accounts would be gratefully received. Thanks.
Publicly stating that they act like normal people in regards to treating people fairly, don't act as if they are "better than you" Very professional in appearance and actions. Of course competitive, team oriented and seem eager to learn.
I've worked with PJ's and CCT guys, and can echo the above comment. They retain their "quiet professional" mindset and attitude, while others recently have not.
Semper Fi back
What others have said, I left active duty as a Capt. the summer of 2000.
Semper Fi back
My apologies for the NCO brain cramp sir. Getting smarter every day.
