Experiences at United States Marine Corps (USMC)

I showed a propencity for mathematics which got me into the avionics field where I excelled

US Citizenship is helpful, but not always required.

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The key is to be able to successfully complete the boot camp process first. Then you are given a title as a job. My school lasted one year. In order to achieve in the USMC you have to be able to stand out amongst your peers. Being able to obey and foolow all of the rules and regulations are key. Becoming a leader and assuming responsiblities always one step ahead also play into effect. There are many other ways of getting started it is what you do and accomplish while serving as a Marine that get you ahead and recognized....

Getting all your Identification together, because if your parents have your original Birth Certificate then it feel like your in control of your life, and for the first your can do want you want and actually become an adult own your own. To start networking from the start because you will then see that its 90% networking 10% what you know. There will come a time when you get to a new command and you dont know anybody when someone will call your name and that is when you know you have your first connection. Leadership is the biggest priority everybody want to get to the top so competition is always a major aspect of everyday and even if you do not have that same competitive edge that everybody has that day but by the end of the day not only have you gain your edge not only is it the same as everyone else but then it become your whole reason to come to work....

There is no secret you have to take and pass the battery test. If there is something you wish to learn while in the Corps you must score high on the test.

Inspect and repair weapons as needed. Train other marines how to operate different weapons and run the live fire ranges.

As a Marine, I repaired F/18 radar, at the intermediate level (circuit boards, chips, etc).

When deployed to Bosnia in 1995, (Operation Southern Watch), I acted as a liason between the O-level and I-level shops. This helped eliminate wasted components, and ensured flight availability of 98%. For example, the O-level shops look at what is called a BOA code. This may tell them that there is a faulty antenna. Well, working at the deeper I-level, I can see that instead of them requiring an antenna, they needed a Radar Target Data Processor, which would save time, and allow that plane to get up and out to its target.

(Antenna is 80lbs, requires two men to lift, and many times two men are n/a. The RTDP is 50lbs, and one man can lift it. Just an example of gained efficiency in a tight situation....

A project that i took great pride in was the fabrication of a Armor bracketing system for 30 to 40 reconnaissance vehicles which were sent to IRAQ and no doubt saved lives. I did this with a fellow Marine, CNC water jet , and countless man hours.

All that i miss are the hundreds of friends I've made from coast to coast and communal living.