I want to join, but i aint even old enough yet. plus if i join, i'm joining the RAF, flying hercules's, so i need to study ALOT.....
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I want to join, but i aint even old enough yet. plus if i join, i'm joining the RAF, flying hercules's, so i need to study ALOT.....
Well it's a shame. Because no one will take you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gelatinous Cube
Without a highs chool degree, you'll need a GED and several units of college to qualify. Otherwise you are an unqualified candidate. There are very rare exceptions of course.
Twelwe months in Finnish Army. Served in Karelian Jaeger Brigade,in armored jaeger company,rank sergeant.Now in reserves. :bow:
Wow sgt in 12 months. Talk about rapid promotion. It took me almost four years to make sgt and that was during a major war when promotions come quicker due to casualties and increased man power being needed. Im surprised Divinus Arma made sgt already though there is a war on. I would also guess though that promotions come quicker as do casulaties in the infantry.Quote:
Twelwe months in Finnish Army. Served in Karelian Jaeger Brigade,in armored jaeger company,rank sergeant.Now in reserves.
How long have you been a sgt and whats your MOS Div? By the way a sgt in the Marines is not the same as a sgt in the army. We out rank them. ~;)
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Originally Posted by Gawain of Orkeny
Its so different because we are conscripted.In Finnish army you have 8 weeks of bootcamp,wich is the same training for everyone.Then you specialize or go to
under officer school.I went to the under officer school,which lasted for 18 weeks.After that you get promoted to ali-kersantti which is the same as corporal in your army.Then you get your squad and you train with them for 23-28 weeks.The last 9 weeks we trained with other groups and at the end were at military simulation and then we were moved to reserves.In Finnish jaeger company you have 25 under officers 7 per platoon and four in company HQ.Usually top three of those corporals get promoted to sergeants and i was one of them.After the Army i have been re-training four times aproximitely 4 weeks and if the Army likes what i have done in those re-trainings they can promote me again.I know its peace of cake to get promoted in a conscript army compared to professional one. :bow:
My MOS was infantry.if i understand the term properly.And my wartime task is leader of a half-platoon.
I can confirm that becoming a non-commissioned officer within 6 mnds happens quite often here in the north. As kagemusha said we all start off as conscripted men in boot camp at around 19 years old. A few are selected for voluntary non-com boot camp, which is somewhat tougher than ordinary boot camp. It is all voluntary and you can quit and join the ordinary grunt at any time. From the "survivors" a few is elected to undergo petty-officer (equivalent to sergeant) training. This training course last a few weeks short of 6 mnds where upon graduation you receive the full rank of non-commissioned petty-officer (one red stripe on an officer uniform). They have this rank for the remainder of their compulsory service and usually spend it as drill instructors. The best of these will receive an offer to become a commissioned petty officer (one gold stripe) and continue another year with full pay. Most are raised to the rank of ensign after this year (one gold stripe with a loop). After 5 years as ensign they can be raised to lieutenant.
I retired with the rank of ensign.
My MOS was communications and I was chief of a MSO and later COM-officer. With my high clearance (COSMIC TOP SECRET) I was involved with navy intelligence.
I consider myself a rare breed. I picked up in about three and a half years, I picked up in 2002. I am highly competitive for an advanced selection to Staff Sergeant on this year's selection board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gawain of Orkeny
BUT, I have been a high expert on rifle and pistol every time at the range, consistently scored high 1st class PFTs, and am considered by many to be the most influential and competent Sergant in my unit.
I was the Honor Graduate of Corporal's Course, The Honor Graduate of Sergeant's Course, I paid out of pocket for hundreds of hours of MOS related training, I have 2 Naval Achievement Medlas, helped bring down a corrupt military police K9 unit with NCIS, sevred in Afghanistan at the Embassy, and have been tasked with special missions under the secret service for President Bush, Vice President Cheney, and the King Of Jordan.
I take Marines and inspire them to rekindle the intangible Marine Corps within them. My Marines understand the difference between the intangible and the organization. Thus, they don't cry about "bullshit" and they know how to deal with other hypocritical leaders. I am an expert at close order drill, I study military history constantly and apply history's lessons to my perspective in the military. I hold an Associates Degree in Business with honors (4.0 gpa), and will finish my Bachelors in Busines Management this November (which I expect to be Summa Cum Laude 4.0 GPA). I'll have completed my degree in just over two years, carrying 18 credits per semester.
My MOS is 5811: Military Police. I hold two secondary MOSs: 5812 Military Working Dog Handler and 5813: Traffic Accident Investigator.
I have handled explosive detector dogs, narcotics detector dogs, and patrol certified dogs. I have pictures of me in my Secret Service style suit and tie with my working dog in front of Air Force One, as well as pictures in full armor and kevlar with my dog at the heavily fortified gates of the U.S. embassy in Kabul. My job was to sweep vehicles and packages for explosives while the infantry sat in their prepared fighting positions under heavy cover. It was a good time. I'll never forget those few moments of sheer adrenaline. LIke when the surface to surface rockets came in, and like when intel told us that the next round of rockets were expected to be chemically armed, or when that embassy alarm went off that it was go-time: the enemy was coming in. Hey news flash: They actual said "man your battle stations" over the embassy PA. It was fun knocking civilians onto the ground as we rushed to our fighting positions. They were all ready to shit right there.
I throw all of this information out there not to brag, and not to justify my rapid and deserved promotion. I just want to share a little of my personal experience as a Marine. When I find time to hook up my scanner, I will upload some awesome pictures.
I am considering pursuing the "butter bar" and staying in as an officer, but I have a really great gig hooked up outside. With my Veteran's preference points, I scored in the top 120 or so out of 40,000 applicants to the LA County Fire Department. The pay is great and I love serving, whether it be my country or the community. But my heart will always be with the Corps.
Semper Fi
Here is a recent picture of me at work.
I no longer do the high-speed Secret Service stuff, or deploy abroad. Now I work accidents. It is my job to investigate Traffic Collisions of all varieties. I have training from a number of civilian law enforcement agencies, as well as from the Depart of Defense.
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Edit: I prefer to shave my head and wear a full mustache, but I have a naked lip in this pic.
Can you edit the poll and and add the option with your "moderator" role.Quote:
Originally Posted by Papewaio
Do you have any idea how perverted that looks? ~:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Divinus Arma
edit: the shaven head + mustache, I mean.
You should... with your track record you deserve it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Divinus Arma
I salute you first as a sign of respect.
Non sibi, sed patriae
What are you talking about? It's not like I wear black leather and walk around with a ball gag in my mouth! :mask: :biker: :whip:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spetulhu
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Originally Posted by Sigurd Fafnesbane
My thanks, fine sir. You are too kind. :bow:
Considering perhaps going to Sandhurst later.