Reserve or Active Duty Marine?

[BloodStripe]

Line companies always complain about the fitness level of boots after they hit the fleet. Use your weekends to hit the gym because PT gets easier at ITB.

As for MOS choice, I wanted to be an 0340 but was selected for YW. That made it impossible because all YW are 11's. In the end, I loved being an 0311. Each has their pluses and minuses.

 

[arch_angel]

Whatever MOS you get just please remember this is what you signed up for. All too often Marines complete ITB and check in to their platoon only to be discouraged at what the reality of infantry training actually is (specifically the garrison requirements).

Just remember, and I actually mean this it isn't just buzz words: if you think you've "made it" at any point in the next 4 years... you are doing yourself a disservice. Constantly strive to take the reponsibility of the next higher Marine in your chain.

Congrats on completing bootcamp! Good luck at ITB, stay away from the strip clubs.