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Originally Posted by Porchdog
My younger son (18) just signed on with the USMC Reserves. He goes to Parris Island in August. His MOS is 0621 (Field Radio Operator) so I think he'll be going to Pendleton.
Once he's done there he'll start Engineering at Penn State.
I'd be reluctant to send him a surfboard myself.
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He won't be missing much at MCRDPI.....the island is recessed in Port Royal Sound enough that it gets friggin nothing for waves unless theres a really nasty storm inbound.
massive respect to those going through OIS or Recon School...
I've not actually seen either, but I did get the opportunity to be support staff for Army ORS and it is beyond intense, even for those not in Qual Course.