 | Were you ever in the Armed Forces -- 2| The NAAFI & PX Discuss Were you ever in the Armed Forces -- 2 in the Military Matters forums; OK sorta like our ROTC training... Good for u dude.... Pretty soon we'll be calling u Sir...... |
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07-04-2005, 10:27 AM
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#16 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country:  | OK sorta like our ROTC training... Good for u dude.... Pretty soon we'll be calling u Sir...
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07-04-2005, 10:46 AM
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| The funny thing about my training that it is mostly orienited on working on the submarine, yet Ukraine now has only 1 submarine and as I've heard they're planning to sell it to Russia or something like that.
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07-04-2005, 10:50 AM
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#18 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | What exactly does ROTC stand for?
ROTC stands for Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Why is there ROTC?
ROTC commissions the majority of the U.S. Army's officers. Students who commit to military service may receive scholarships, monthly subsistence stipends, and other incentives to help them in college. Cadets who earn a commission may serve on active duty or may choose to serve in the National Guard or Army Reserve.
Is the training at ROTC like being in Basic Training?
Absolutely not. At ROTC you are an Army cadet. The ROTC program and the very name itself, Reserve Officer's Training Corps, train motivated, academically and physically qualified college students into becoming Army officers. The training methodology is entirely different then traditional Basic Training.
What is the ROTC training schedule?
The standard ROTC training schedule consists of three weekly PT sessions, one monthly lab, a 'field training exercise', FTX, each semester, and two social functions. At the labs, cadets will learn and practice skills ranging from basic drill and ceremony to light infantry tactics. All of these skills play an important role at the semester's FTX. Finally, the social functions are a fun time to bond with peers and instructors in a formal, but relaxed, environment.
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07-04-2005, 03:16 PM
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#19 | | Der Crewchief
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Country:  | I was in JROTC but not in ROTC, but that is not quite the same.
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07-04-2005, 11:34 PM
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#20 | | Senior Member
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| About two month ago, I almost joined the Marine Corps, but turn out that I got rejected because I'm deaf (Well, not totally deaf, just Hearing Impaired while wearing one hearing aid and one cochlear implants) and I'm still disappointed that I didn't get to join to serve my country.
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07-05-2005, 11:20 AM
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#21 | | Master of Ewes
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07-05-2005, 07:34 PM
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#22 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | Hey Rafe, try joining the Coast Guard, or as us Navy Pukes call em, Pond Pussies.......
They may actually take u into consideration.... I know a guy who was denied by the Army for hearing impairment, but the Coast Guard accepted him... He works in the engine spaces....... LOUD PLACE!
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07-05-2005, 07:43 PM
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#23 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Originally Posted by lesofprimus Hey Rafe, try joining the Coast Guard, or as us Navy Pukes call em, Pond Pussies.......
They may actually take u into consideration.... I know a guy who was denied by the Army for hearing impairment, but the Coast Guard accepted him... He works in the engine spaces....... LOUD PLACE! | Are you really into airplanes to the point you might choose aircraft maintenance? Try CG aviation. You won't be heavy duty combat aircraft but you'll work on everything from helicopters to exec jets. A great place to get aviation experience after a CG career. (Aviation Machinist Mate, "AD" - They Rule!  )
Sorry Les 
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07-05-2005, 08:45 PM
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#24 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | I thought u were an ex-Navy guy FBJ.......
U were a Coastie???
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07-05-2005, 08:50 PM
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#25 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Originally Posted by lesofprimus I thought u were an ex-Navy guy FBJ.......
U were a Coastie??? | Oh hell no - USNR, but the CG's maintenance structure is the same as the land based Navy (P-3s, C-130s).
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07-05-2005, 08:59 PM
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#26 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | OK.... Thank God....
I would still think u would need decent non-attuned hearing to work in an Aircraft Maintenence enviornment... Anyways give it a shot Rafe.....
The Coast Guard really aint that bad Rafe.... Back in MY day they were, but thats 20 years ago...
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07-05-2005, 09:13 PM
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#27 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Originally Posted by lesofprimus
I would still think u would need decent non-attuned hearing to work in an Aircraft Maintenence enviornment...
| WHAAAT?.....WHAAAT?.....WHAAAT????? NON-TUNED EARING?????....WHAAAT?...........
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07-05-2005, 09:24 PM
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#28 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | While its all funny and what not, i lost most of my hearing from my service in the United States Navy...... Explosives and Gunfire to Rupturing my Eardrums at 70 feet..... Plus all the damn Rock Shows I've seen since 1979....
My right ear is worse than my left.... U know that beeping that a wrist watch makes when the alarm goes off?? I cant hear it AT ALL with my right ear LOL....... I've lost 75% in the right and 45% in the left...... Im close to the hearing aid gimmick for my right ear I think...
Gettin old sucks ass.....
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07-05-2005, 09:43 PM
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#29 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Originally Posted by lesofprimus While its all funny and what not, i lost most of my hearing from my service in the United States Navy...... Explosives and Gunfire to Rupturing my Eardrums at 70 feet..... Plus all the damn Rock Shows I've seen since 1979....
My right ear is worse than my left.... U know that beeping that a wrist watch makes when the alarm goes off?? I cant hear it AT ALL with my right ear LOL....... I've lost 75% in the right and 45% in the left...... Im close to the hearing aid gimmick for my right ear I think...
Gettin old sucks ass..... | I know what you mean, sorry for the deaf crack - actually my hearing is pretty f*cked up- Jet engines for 20 years does wonders!
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07-05-2005, 10:06 PM
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#30 | | Your ad here. ;)
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Country: | Mine is okay, for now despite some loss. Between jet noise, C-130s and the usual gun and explosive noises, I got quite a drop in hearing. Couple that with about 10 years of playing gigs in loud clubs and it is truly amazing I can hear anything at all.
I can still hear okay, but if I get in a crowded room or a place with lots of background noise, I can't hear normal conversation.
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