Originally posted by Flemloid - -:


Oh one question though... how much communication between fellow recruits is there in boot camo? Are there times when it is possible to talk with each other a little bit? I would assume so.. just wondering.

if anyone was wondering... my MOS is infantry.

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Originally posted by Flemloid - -:

my kick ass recruiter (who turned out to be very honest)



Er, that's almost an oxymoron (recruiter and honest in the same breath)

Originally posted by EternalOne:
Originally posted by Flemloid - -:
MEPS.... holy balls... more repative paper work than... anything so far. The physical was tough/strict intimidating..



Yeah, MEPS was a pain. Nothing like signing your life away 100 times. Just wait, once ya get to MCRD you have like 48hrs of straight paperwork, no sleep, just sign, sign, sign. (Memorize your SSN, if you haven't already!) Also, make sure you know who your benefits will go to, in case something happens. You'll need that for paperwork at MCRD, too.

Originally posted by Flemloid - -:
Oh one question though... how much communication between fellow recruits is there in boot camo? Are there times when it is possible to talk with each other a little bit? I would assume so.. just wondering.



Depends, really. At first, hardly any. You'll get some time to write letters, polish your boots, etc, and talking is allowed, but just keep is quiet, so the DI's don't hear it in the duty hut. The communication is more about motivation amongst each other than anything else. You'll be screaming your company and platoon number so much at people, it'll be embeded in your head forever. (Golf 2029 here, and that was 7 or 8 yrs ago for me.)



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