ssgtlittle

Hey bro-

Last I checked we all get the same pay based on DOD pay scale. Furthermore, I don't think that an e-3 with a base pay of 1407.00 brings home 56,000.00 a year. As far a *****, I don't think it's the uiform that gets you laid I thik it's the person inside the uniform that gets laid. That's not to say that if your an ugly **** it ain't gonna help. No love loss though.

Angel Of Death

Come on, you know as well as I do that different jobs get extra loot in their paychecks. We're both on B-billits as we speak. I make an extra $150/month for SDA pay, plus another $150/month for either hazardous duty pay or some sort of fire-pay I forget. Plus $113 a month in COLA and I'm pretty sure there's another extra pay I get too. So I know I'm making as much as a LCpl as fleet Cpls/Sgts. Coastie gets some ridiculous BAH/BAS also, I've talked to him in the past and he has one SWEET as assignmnet. Mine sucks, but at least I"m kingshit in this hole of a country. $$ goes far here!

Katanaman

Don't forget Jump pay... being qualified as Airborne or Air Assualt is another 150/month.

3Fifty

Let me guess, Coastie is stationed in Hawaii, or Australia, or the Virgin Islands........I'll join up if they let me fly something, my mom says I am special and I can do anything I want, so you think they'll right that into my contract?

Coastie

OK just to rebutle, I didnt say best uniforms I said we were the best dressed on the water, our working blue, bdu's are bad larry.I make like 45g's a year as an e-3 just cuz of my bah and cola, bas ect ect. And im stationed in the hamptons, the #1 party spot in ny. Its great duty with tons of cash, and yeah the uniform gets you laid, sorry if you dont believe it.
But anyways I just want to thank all you guys for doing what you do, defend our country and I will make sure its here when you get back.

blur1

Attn: SSgt Little
Hey, by any chance did you used to be in Pensacola at any time? I remember the name and i was just wondering.

Gelfreak91

thanks for all the input everyone...I have yet to make a solid decision on which route to take. I'll be sure to let everyone know what I decided.

RoadStainR6

I graduated when I was 17 and joined the military. I knew it was what I wanted to do since I was like 12. I've bee in for a little over 3 years and I am an e-5. I am airborne and air assault qualified. I used to be in the 101st but after I got back from my deployment (talk about a long 13 months) I requested a station transfer. I'm now with the 10th mountain out of Ft. Drum in NY. It's not the best place. I def liked stewart and benning much better though. the military is all what you make it. It might be your thing and it might not. just be sure before you join. Also be sure to check out all the jobs. I'm mechanized infantry. I plan on being a Cop when I get out. So it will still help in the civilian world. Best of luck to you man.

Sgt Hawk

Gelfreak91

I made my mind up finnally. I decided to join the USCG as a Gunners Mate. There were several reasons that lead to my decision. 1 as much as i'd like to see other parts of the world I really didnt want to go over seas. 2 I wanted to be involved in taskforce, raids, ect. Being a gunners mate in the USCG fits into all the things I wanted and didnt want. Its a perfect position for me! I go monday to sit with a recruter and take the ASVAB and sign the papers!

Angel Of Death

Congratulations! I'm happy to hear you weighed all the choices and found one that hopefullly will make you happy.

N-Ish

yeah congrats bro.....

RoadStainR6

Awesome man! Good luck with everything! Thanks for serving your country!! Be prepared for the ladies!!

Gelfreak91

update....I've taken my ASVAB...AFQT Score: 70! I have an appt on Tues to go to MEPS and get my physical exam. After that just have to wait to get shipped of to BMT.

Angel Of Death

Nice work man, did they tell you what your lines scores were? GT/CL/El/Theotheronethatiforget?

What's BMT? Good luck regardless!

ssgtlittle

congrats man!!!! good job on the asvab

Gelfreak91

Thanks.

Your Marine Corp so the 4 they score on are
MM-127/GT-120/EL-114/CL-108

BMT= Basic Military Training or Boot Camp

Angel Of Death

MM, that's the one i forgot

GT131 EL131 CL123 MM118 i suck, our Co officers hate me becuase i want to get out! they always try to drop MECEP in my lap and i always decline

BMT, damn Army acorymns, I have a hard enough time with all the USMC acroynms

suzukigixxer175

We call boot camp in the air force BMT, the army calls it "BCT"

R6(Heavy)

Hey kid, here are the facts. The only job worth a F**K in the Navy is a corpsman. Otherwise your just a ride. If you want to be a SEAL,(a Marine with high speed gear, and stylish sunglasses, and long "unsat" hair) good on ya. Good luck. If you want to look good, Dress Blues... Enough said. If you want *****...Dress Blues. If you want some self respect, and heart...and pride... and to know why an American stands at the POA for the National Anthem...or what it's like to be at the spearhead of an invasion...have a life someone else would be proud to talk about (your parents, children) join the Marines. Don't sell yourself short. I promise you this, one day you will be standing on the deck of some bullshit supply ship when a bird full of "Devil dogs" takes off from you ship to defend our freedom...it's a S***Y feeling when someone else has to do your job. Oh yeah, and join asap because if Bush does leave the whitehouse, funding for all the killing will decrease. And if you want to be the best, take the RECON challenge (Marines with high speed gear and training so hard core, you wont want to talk about it.) Good luck and Semper Fi.


For the coast guard E-3. Why are you on this forum?, your in the coast guard.

Gelfreak91

What you don't think the CG is the military? HA www.military.com they seem to be listed their. Last I checked you could still die for your country working in the CG. I believe you still carry the same weapon as a regular marine. SO tell me this why do you think they are not worthy of a "Military" Title. Oh and THEY ARE IN IRAQ right now. Seems to me they do their part just like everyone else! Just due to your lack of repect for other ppl I wouldn't even listen to your advise, SON