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Who is the drill instructor at the Marine Corps recruit depot?
Staff Sgt. Antonio J. Curry, a drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, barks out instructions to align his platoon of fresh recruits Aug 30, 2012. Curry, who is on his second b-billet after completing a tour of duty as a recruiter, says his prior experience has helped him become a better drill instrutor for his recruits.
What do drill instructors never want their recruits to know?
Here are 11 things drill instructors never want their recruits to know: 11. Boot camp elicits flashbacks. Marines who come to drill instructor school have about a week of administrative processing before they start their classroom tasks – and they need that time to adjust, said Maj. Chad Craven, director of the East Coast DI school based here.
Do You Remember the Screaming drill instructors who barked at you?
— The images stay with you for the rest of your life: Screaming drill instructors, in your face, in your space, in your nightmares. All enlisted Marines are united by memories of the drill instructors who barked orders at them — morning, noon and night — for the first 13 weeks of their Marine Corps lives.
What does Private Pyle say to the Senior Drill Instructor?
Private Joker : Sir, it is the private’s duty to inform the senior drill instructor that Private Pyle has a full magazine that is locked and loaded, Sir! Gunnery Sergeant Hartman : [ slowly and strictly ] Now, you listen to me, Private Pyle. And you listen good. I want that weapon, and I want it now.
Why is Army recruiting so difficult in Seattle?
Army recruiting can be difficult in liberal-leaning cities in part because young adults are less likely than their red-state peers to know someone who has served in the military. The Seattle recruiting station is in the Northgate neighborhood. Credit…
Is army counting on ‘a miracle’ to recruit more soldiers?
One recruiter responded with a shrug, “A miracle.” The Army is not quite counting on miracles, but after falling 6,500 soldiers short of its goal nationwide for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, it is trying a new strategy that might seem almost as unlikely.
What are the biggest lies told by military recruiters?
1. You can’t choose your MOS This is one of the biggest lies told by military recruiters in all branches and it’s complete B.S. You can 100\% choose your rate, MOS, or AFSC, but of course you need the ASVAB and other test scores to qualify. Don’t let them talk you into something you might regret down the road!