USMC

Original blog entry from MySpace, posted shortly after Marine Corps Boot Camp.

DW Coon, United States Marine

Current mood:accomplished

June 9, 2008

DW Coon becomes a United States Marine.

I joined the Marine Corps Reserve.

I just finished recruit training at Parris Island South Carolina. It was 3 months of tough training. It was worth it for me in many ways. I learned basic combat skills and understanding of military society, as well as discipline. Becoming a Marine has helped me become a stronger, better person.

I am currently on 10 day liberty before going to MCT (Marine Combat Training), and then I'm off to my MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) School. So I have another almost 3 months of additional training before reporting to my reserve unit. I plan to apply to OCS (Officer Candidate School) within the next few years.

What was it like at boot camp? Excerpt from Wikipedia:

Drill instructors constantly apply stress to teach recruits how to work under pressure. Later, operating effectively under stress becomes pivotal for success in combat. To instill teamwork, discipline and leadership under adversity, drill instructors relentlessly yell at the recruits and force them to do simple tasks over and over again under difficult conditions. Only by passing the rigors of boot camp can one earn the title "United States Marine".

Becoming a Marine is an important part of my goal to help better the world. I am still pursuing a Masters Degree, and I'm still working on the Public Trust Company. Joining the service is going to give me valuable worldly experience that will help me become the leader that I am destined to be. Perhaps a career in Politics is in my future. All this is only possible assuming that I survive…

Fun web links

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