Like, I was watching Fox’s America’s Most Wanted, and unfortunately there was a Marine that was a gang-member and he robbed a bank or something, then they we’re talking about knowing that he was a marine because only in the marines they teach soldiers how to fire and use a slicing technique or something. So this made me curious, what are some of the techniques thought by the U.S military when ur in combat? Like what’s slicing? Does it make it hard for the enemy to shoot you or something? Thx 
I’m too old to join the Marines.
I am looking to buy an assault rifle before the taxes go up on them or they are banned again. I am looking for one with really good penetration. Im not looking to blow up a Soviet tank but would like a weapon that could poke a hole in the armored equivalent.
I keep seeing posts that the M24 is based on the Remington 700. I’d always thought it, like the Marines’ M40, was based on the 40 action. Am I wrong, or just being too picky?
I was wondering what is the current sniper rifles issued in the Marines and the Army.
I was also wondering what everyone thinks is the best sniper rifle?
you all mention bolt, what about semi-auto sniper rifles?
I would like to know how long it would take to become a sniper in either the Army or Marines. If you answer, please have some sort of Military Rifle Training! I’m joining a branch soon, and I’m not sure which one I would like to join!
I know the Navy is a part of the military, but it seems "less military" than the Army or the Marines. I am going to join the Navy, and it would be nice to use guns, or at least really know how.
i was considering joining the arm forces and i am trying to thinkin about what branch i want t join. i was thinking between the Navy or the Air force. im 24 now, and im a lil old for the marines and the army doesn’t really appeal to me?
what are some good things about the navy??? will u get to travel? i know u are on a ship most of the time. but when it docks do u have time to see stuff?
okay so after high school i want to join a military band. right now in my high school’s marching band im in the Colorguard, the color guard is a non-musical section that provides additional visual aspects to the performance. as in spinning flags, rifles, sabre’s and airblades. I would really like to know if there is either a marching band in the army, navy, marines etc that includes colorguard members.
The United States doesn’t need an army, navy, marines, coast guard, etc, etc. It’s just like the 2nd Amendment — these things were implemented by the Founding Fathers over 2 centuries ago! Back then a military and guns were needed, but today we have no need for either.
Think of the money that could be saved — bring home every soldier worldwide! No more Bush wars, Afghanistan wars, etc. The money saved could be used to provide free health care and help us fight global warming.
President Obama is bringing the change that WE THE PEOPLE elected!
The United States doesn’t need an army, navy, marines, coast guard, etc, etc. It’s just like the 2nd Amendment — these things were implemented by the Founding Fathers over 2 centuries ago! Back then a military and guns were needed, but today we have no need for either.
Think of the money that could be saved — bring home every soldier worldwide! No more Bush wars, Afghanistan wars, etc. The money saved could be used to provide free health care and help us fight global warming.
President Obama is bringing the change that WE THE PEOPLE elected!
Religiously speaking, this has nothing to do with religion but I like this Y/A category.
As if the photos weren’t enough, now I heard they didn’t even bring any supplies but are there for ’security’ in a place where no one was complaining of security issues.
One poor lady making a repeat visit to a hospital to visit her daughter was turned away by the marines.
I think this "show of unnecessary power" by the marines is a total disgrace to the Citizens of America!
What are your thoughts and views? I am interested. Thanks.
Peachie, I have done much research on the military. Years! Some are far from the wonderful people you think they are!.
I am very conflicted as to which branch of the military I’d like to join through OCS. I’m seeking the branch that will have the most options for training, expertise and opportunities. While the Marines are enticing to me because of the rifle training and emphasis on infantry, I want to make sure I would have options to branch out beyond infantry. Would the Marines provide that, or are there more opportunities in the Army or Navy?
I know the Remington’s are the 870’s, but what are the Mossbergs? Also i know the Marines are issuing the Benelli’s too…
Ok, I was always wondering this so now I am going to ask. If you are a soldier in the Army or marines, when you get deployed into the middle east and go into combat, do you pick what your primary weapon is,(like a SAW machine gun, the m4 or m16) the mods on the gun, and how your gear is arranged?(such as the vest magazine pouches and things like that.) Or do the commanders or whoever is in charge of that stuff do it all for you.
I came accross this article the other day (posted below). It claims that the military has been using airsoft guns to train soldiers and Marines. I was just wondering if any of you current servicemen have ever trained with airsoft guns. I also came accross another article (also posted below) that shows Marines playing airsoft just for the hell of it. Do any of you current military personnell play airsoft? Any info would be great. Thanks.
http://www.dcmilitary.com/stories/012408/hendersonhall_28100.shtml
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/297018/military_training_through_the_use_of.html
ive seen this on several news shows and from what im getting out of it hes going to make it harder for regular civilians to get guns and raise the taxes on them i think 500% if not banning them altogether. i also heard one of them mention hes planning on cutting the military funding down by a 1/4. hows that possible when we are getting a 3.5% pay raise in january and over 27,000 marines and double army is due to go overseas
with the guns the news said he only supported concealed carry for retired police, what about military we are trained 200% better in the use of firearms of all types than police. what about people who own assault rifles, like myself.
if he cuts the military funding hows that going to affect people like me who served in the military for 10 years and plan on retiring from the armed forces, in my case the marines.
i am looking for websites which have stuff about the MARINES. Also i am looking for websites which have stuff about military guns,vehicles and stuff like that thanks. ONLY websites
im just curious. my friend is really into hunting and likes to talk about rifles so i figured id research some sniper rifles like they use in the marines and swat. please list as many as you can
I see photos of Marines and Soldiers who have Trijicon ACOG’s while others just have iron sights? What determins what Optics you get on your rifle? Do you have to buy them or does the military provide them?