what is the best job in the marines and is a marine sniper a safe job?
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"Sniper" is a tough road to hoe. other than hitting you target 99 out of 100 times it also requires patience to be able to sit "still" for long periods of time, a lot of work with camo, and cold food (unless it's something that you just caught and killed and are eating it with out starting a fire so nobody will see the smoke.
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Not at all. Marines know who they're supposed to kill, when, and why. Anything outside of that is murder, plain and simple. Not everyone is the enemy.
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I retired after 22 yrs of military duty in the U S Navy.  I was a naval police ( Master - At - Arms ), with the K9 division.  I worked with / assisted Navy SEALs', Army Special Forces, Marine Recons, FBI, NCIS, FDA, DEA, Secret Service, U S Marshalls, U S Customs, various city / county / state / and Federal agencies, both U.S. and over seas, and U S Coast Guard.  I've been on task force teams, in helo's, assault watercraft, raids, line of defense for restricted areas, worked with FEMA on guarded escorts for supplies, pursuit of armed suspects, plenty of excitement for a life time.  Most of this was tied to being a K9 handler / trainer / instructor.  If you like ( no love ) police work and K9s then I guarantee you can have as much action as you want.
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There are search and rescue operations, leaders of navy seals and underwater demolitions, there are tons of officer positions in the navy for qualified rescue personnel.  Its all about how much training you are willing to ut into your career.  Have you thought about specialized sub rescue that is operating and commanding deep sea rescue vehicles which might have saved sailors on the kursk?  I am a licensed respiratory therapist and paramedic from the army back from desert storm, I don't practice anymore but I still use my skills and I'll never forget my war time experiences, don't worry about getting your hands dirty, right now we need men like you to save lives.  The Navy has good benefits and good training. I just moved from a house right next to sub-base Bangor.  Everyone was a submariner or on an aircraft carrier out of Bremerton.  Look into it and join up.  The service years were the best years of my life.
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Crab fishing looks exciting on TV, but it's very cold, and very dangerous.  SWAT is also dangerous, but you get some fantastic training you can use throughout life, it's a high adrenaline job, and you don't really have to worry about drowning at sea.  I know you hear this from teachers and parents, but the only way you'll get to do what you want is to finish school, go to college, and work hard at a specific goal.  Good luck with it
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HI JOSH,  \n              YOU ARE RIGHT, GO FOR THE MARINES AS THEY ARE THE WELL BEST TRAINED IN OUR MILITARY, I WAS IN \nTHE NAVY DURING THE VIETMAN ERA, BUT I ALWAYS FELT\nTHAT THE MARINE CORP GIVES THE BEST PHYSICAL AND\nINFANTRY TRAINING TO IT'S NEW RECRUITS. LETS FACE IT\nTHE MARINES ARE NOT OUT ON A PICNIC, THEY MEAN WAR\nAND WAR IS THEIR BUSINESS!!!  GO FOR IT!!! HOORAH!!!
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At heart twinks know better than to volunteer for the Marines, the "unglamorous brutal training" instills natural killer instincts without conscious and hesitation given the chance to kill or be killed; Oh yeah, can’t forget the enemy has a vote who's going to die too! The latter is usually overlooked though.\nThe Army, Navy, and Air force have their tough guys too; in comparison, it is just more concentrated in the Corps, especially the infantry and Force Recon.\nIf you like, pain and suffering, I recommend joining.
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Have worked with a few differnt countries spec ops groups over the years. Would have to say that the Thai Spec Ops (these happen to be Thai marines) were tops on my list. The Malay were a close second. For anywhere in the world (desert, jungle, sea, mountain..) I would still have to go with the SEALS.
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If your intentions are to possibly leaned towards a career I would highly reccommend the choice you have already made. The Air Force is an excellent choice family wise also. If you like to spend months onboard a ship, then by all means join the Navy. If you like walking, marching or bouncing around in a vehicle, join the Army. If you think you are the macho type and enjoy running errands on a ship, plus like to march or strut around like a tin soldier and think your the badest ass in town, go with the Marines. It's as simple as that. There is no such thing as the best, we're all in this together and should act as such. To me there is no single hero, in my personal opinion anyone who puts on a uniform and serves his country (USA)honorably for a full tour of duty in any branch of the services deserves to be called a hero.
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Its a Marine.  Not a Marine Soldier.  Soldiers are in the Army.\n\nyou can find enlisted pay charts at\n\nwww.military.com
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Ahhhh.. here you go.. \n\nARMY Soldier: \n18 yr old Kid with a Gun\n\nA MARINE:\nOver two centuries of romping, stomping, hell, death and destruction. The finest fighting machine the world has ever seen. Born in a bomb crater, mother was an M-16 and father was the devil. Each moment he/she lives is an additional threat upon "your" life. Roughish looking, roving killer of the sea. Cocky, self-centered, overbearing and without any fear, for he/she is fear itself. A green amphibious monster who arouse from the sea, whose whole purpose in life is to perpetuate death and destruction upon the festering of anti-Americans throughout the globe, whenever it may arise, and when his/her time comes, he/she will die a glorious death on the battlefield, giving life to mom, apple pie, and the American flag. Marines stole the eagle from the Air Force, the Anchor from the Navy, and the rope from the Army. On the 7th day when God rested Marines overran his perimeter and stole the globe and they've been running the show ever since. Lives like a solider, talks like a sailor, and slaps the f+++ out of both. Fighter by day, lover by night, drunk by choice, MARINE by the act of GOD. SEMPER FI \n\nHope that helps. You will not find it in Websters Dictionary.\n\nCPL Howitzer, USMC.
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I would say the best snipers goes to the British...UK....since their military is longer history compare to USA.
1103328
If just today....don't worry, we all have bad days at work.  But if every day...then the above advice of finding a more rewarding job is right on... Life is too short to be wasted in the wrong job. Try the Marines.......You wouldn't be bored in Fallujah, Iraq. \n\nNow go earn your pay honestly. God!
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Oh wow. Hold on - still laughing. Wait. Wait. Okay.\n\nBecome an officer. I'd say Army. With the navy, you'd actually have to get on a boat. Marines, well, there's that whole macho marine thing. Aim for a desk job in the army.
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It is where he will go to be trained for his MOS which is his job, his specialty. Here is a link that will list a whole bunch of MOS's and where the schools for them are located. http://www.marinemoms.us/USMC/usmc-mos.asp\n\nSemper Fi! By the way please tell him thank you for serving! oh and get in good by impressing him. Let him know  that you know tomorrow, November 10th is the Marine Corps 231st birthday. I make a Marine Corps birthday cake for hubby every year!
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Contact your local Marine Corps recruiter and they'll be able to help you as well as answer any questions you have