The Ball Gunner arrives at Parris Island, what would YOU ask the Marine trainers?
January 27th, 2009, 8:36 pm · 4 Comments · posted by jhogg
Well dear reader, possibly even dear readerS, I have not, in fact, joined the Corps. I got no letter in the mail saying go to war or go to jail. And momma momma will not see, what the Marine Corps done to me.
I got the offer to tag along while a group of educators get put fed a small morsel of Marine recruit life, and figured, “Meh, it beats sitting in the office.”
So I’m here, and as a service to our intrepid readers, the Ball Gunner is taking suggestions for questions to ask the Marine trainers.
A few ground rules:
No, I will not ask the drill instructors if I can wear their hat.
No, I will not share whatever acronym you’ve heard for MARINE, USMC, etc…
No, I will not walk to the FA-18 line and push the button that says “do not push.”
No, I will not see if the MP dogs can be distracted with hot dogs while sneaking through base.
Guys - No, I will not bring you back any grenades, guns or ammo.
Girls - No, I will not bring you back your own private Marine (or your own Marine private.)
That is all for now Ball Gunneristas. Send questions!
Jonas, did you get the recruit haircut?
What’s the hardest thing for most recruits to handle?
Have you noticed any trends, good or bad, in modern-day Marine recruits compared to previous generations?
Who uses more acronyms, Marines or Army?
Bonjour Jonas,
Congrats on getting out of the office…this had to be forward thinking on your part.
I have to ask..what’s the mood like concerning our new Commander-in-Chief?
And what do they serve for chow these days??
Keep up the good work comrade!
Is it true that the Marines get the Armys left over equipment while the Army gets the Marines left over battlefield??
And if you see my brother Hunter Garth, tell him he can have my left over M16 anyday!!! Oh, and That I’m proud of him!!!