new Jan 2008 arrivals - looking for info
My son, Seth, is headed to 29 Palms today. His MOS is 0621 and I read online that this schooling is 57 days. Is that equal to two months or is that really 11 weeks because he will only attend school...
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Wed arrival & 96 Hours... After PI and MCT, my Marine isn't used to "the waiting game". Others would jump for joy for the break but he thrives on the "action" and focus on goals. Laundry day. He's...
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I don't know anyone who's had issues with the altitude, but I do know quite a few who've had issues adjusting to the lack of humidty. Make sure your Marines are drinking LOTS of water because it's...
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I forgot about the humidity issue. From experience from a trip to AZ I believe you are on target Bekens. Combine the amount of RAIN/ humidity the NC MCT group had as well as airline air equals big...
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Hey everyone, Speaking of sinus issues, my son sounds like he has a nasty cold, but I bet it's what you said: Lack of Humidity! We here in the Northeast don't really know what that's like. He is...
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We were wondering how much they have to pay for meals. Our son heard they will be deducting $250 per month from their pay for food? Has anyone else heard this?
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Hey, we beat Dallas & the Giants, now that's a season. OK Steelers, #6! I heard they have to pay for meals as the use a Point of Purchase card. Money up front for travel.. Clothes, haircuts, etc....
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Marines get an actual food allowance (BAS, Basic Allowance for Substinance) When they are in the Barracks/training/deployed/pretty much anywhere that the Corps feeds them, the do NOT receive BAS. They...
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Tiltzez, Our son called last night and said he (they) were moved from SRP (?) to MAT (Marines awaiting training) so that's a step in the right directionHooray! Also, that they will be there for 4-6...
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Thanks for the clarification about the Deal with Meals... My Marine called this morning to tell me they were place in the MAT Plt. but this was in the address he gave me when arriving. My Marine's MOS...
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SRP= Student Receiving Platoon or something like that. The meal card is only for use at the chow hall. And that money will not be deducted from their pay unless they go over the BAS amount. The 250...
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Bekens (or anyone else who knows the answer): What does "CC" stand for? My Marine called and said he was appointed as a "CC." He explained it as similar to what the "Guide's" role was during Bootcamp....
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Class Commander. His responsibilities will vary depending on his class. They normally take care of everything from getting the class together for study groups, to making sure everyone's rooms are...
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Bekens: Thanks for the translation on the new "CC" abbreviation! This website is such a great resource for us new to the Marine family. Proud Mom of PFC Spencer, CC
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Add another term to the alphabet soup of USMC. With the weather we have had out East, enjoy that desert living. Our family in Phoenix often remind us! I am glad to hear the MAT PLT is getting...
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tiltzez wrote: Add another term to the alphabet soup of USMC. With the weather we have had out East, enjoy that desert living. Our family in Phoenix often remind us! I am glad to hear the MAT PLT is...
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Hi all, my son has been at 29 Stumps since October 28 and just graduated from his first MOS course on 1/26. While they told him it would be a while before he got in, it actually was only 2 weeks, so...
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How do they know if they will have multiple MOS classes?
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ourmarine1205 wrote: oh, and our family is in Scottsdale! GO CARDINALS! We on this side of PA are tired of the Steeler Country rants. Of course we Eagle fans do not have a ring. LOL My Aunt, Uncle,...
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