He's really not interested in that... at least not yet. His first choice was Infantry. And he could have chosen ANY MOS due to his 92 score on the ASVAB. He plans on getting a college degree, still. Probably while he's active duty. He's got other possible plans down the line.
I'm pretty sure there are no Warrant Officers flying helos in the USMC, but the majority of helo pilots in the U.S. Army are Warrant Officers, but all USA aviation unit commanders are commissioned officers. However, I know Racer's son is only interested in USMC infantry.
Congratulations!Just got the call from our son, who got 3 hours of on-base liberty after completing the Crucible yesterday. He's doing very well.
He scored "Expert" on Marksmanship! Total score was 317 out of a possible 350.
(221 out of 250 for Table 1.... and 96 out of 100 for Table 2).
He said that when going through the Fundamentals during "Grass Week" (all dry fire training), what they taught him was "EXACTLY what Dad taught me."
Got a 298 out of 300 on the combined PFT (physical fitness test) and CFT (combat fitness test). Crushing it!
We see him on August 10th. Graduation is Aug 11th.
And, as my wife all-too-gleefully pointed out... Fed my ego! LOL!And now he sees that dad knew his shit. Your rep in his eyes has just gone up a few notches.
Yeah, but that's the good kind.
I understand your prediction. But I also know my son. He is low key and humble. He always has been.
Yep. My son knew better than to go in, "I know this already," even though he did. He still took notes and listened to every word. And he told me as much last Sunday. He's a very smart guy and knows how to handle himself and not draw the wrong kind of attention to himself (fly low under the radar). He's "been there, done or seen that" during his time playing high-level hockey.
Another advantage he had in boot camp is that he's not 18 years old and leaving "mommy" for the first time in his life. He turned 22 the 2nd week of boot camp. There's a big difference between 18 and 22 years old. Also, he left home at age 15 to play hockey. He traveled all over the country playing hockey. So, he's been out there taking care of himself since age 15.
It's entirely possible I will be the one to break down, and Mom will be fine.At the graduation, let your wife be the one with tears. Your a Marine Dad now, that whole suck it up thing and all...
I imagine that lowers your anxiety level a bit, eh?Spent some time with him today on "Family Day." It was brutally hot weather!
Learned that there is a change of MOS plans. He originally chose Infantry (0311). This week he was pulled out and offered an opportunity for Intelligence MOS(02XX) due to his high ASVAB and GT scores. And he's decided to take it. He will have to pass the training and also pass top secret clearance.
I think this is a good move that gives him more latitude for jobs after the military. AND... I think it's a bit "safer" than Infantry Rifleman.
He can still apply for MARSOC (special forces) after enough time in service as an Intelligence Specialist.
