IMPORTANT: I just got a phone call from the military

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-01-29 10:17pm

The marines just called me about a few minutes ago, asking about some basic info, then asking me if I could schedule some time with them to meet them at some office.

After a while, I refused and both of us hang up.

Has this ever happened to anyone else here? Did I do the right thing in refusing? Suggestions? Comments?

PS: I'm a United States citizen.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-01-29 10:18pm

Yes. I just turned down an internship offer.

Always refuse offers on the phone like that.

Icehawk · Post by **Icehawk** » 2003-01-29 10:21pm

[Trinity]"They're watching you Neo"[/Trinity]

Nah. Canadian, why would our military care about recruiting....

Next of Kin · Post by **Next of Kin** » 2003-01-29 10:21pm

Shinova wrote:The marines just called me about a few minutes ago, asking about some basic info, then asking me if I could schedule some time with them to meet them at some office.

After a while, I refused and both of us hang up.

Has this ever happened to anyone else here? Did I do the right thing in refusing? Suggestions? Comments?

PS: I'm a United States citizen.

Did you sign up your name and phone # at a recruitment drive? I had CSIS call me once to set up a meeting about a friend who was in training for an officer's course in the Navy. I said yes to the meeting to be of assistance to my buddy.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2003-01-29 10:22pm

I got at least three calls a week from the military during my last semester of high school. Refuse.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-01-29 10:22pm

Sounds more like they got his name and number from a list.

You were right to turn it down, Shin. Don't take shit like that.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-01-29 10:23pm

yeah, after I hit eighteen and was nearing graduation they called a few times. I told them no and even hung up on one Army recruiter.

Did you just turn eighteen or something?

Alex Moon · Post by **Alex Moon** » 2003-01-29 10:24pm

I took some military test back in HS, the ASVAB or somesuch. I got a pretty high score on it, and had to deal with a lot of calls for about a month or two afterwards. Don't worry about it.

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-01-29 10:24pm

Next of Kin wrote:
Shinova wrote:The marines just called me about a few minutes ago, asking about some basic info, then asking me if I could schedule some time with them to meet them at some office.

After a while, I refused and both of us hang up.

Has this ever happened to anyone else here? Did I do the right thing in refusing? Suggestions? Comments?

PS: I'm a United States citizen.
Did you sign up your name and phone # at a recruitment drive? I had CSIS call me once to set up a meeting about a friend who was in training for an officer's course in the Navy. I said yes to the meeting to be of assistance to my buddy.

The marines have an office in my city somewhere and I think they just got a list of high school seniors in the area. That's probably how.

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-01-29 10:26pm

Stormbringer wrote:yeah, after I hit eighteen and was nearing graduation they called a few times. I told them no and even hung up on one Army recruiter.

Did you just turn eighteen or something?

I'm late seventeen.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-01-29 10:26pm

I didn't really get many calls, but I got a TON of crap in the mail.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-01-29 10:28pm

If you don't want to join up, just say no. If they repeatedly call you, ask for their CO.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-01-29 10:31pm

Shinova wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:yeah, after I hit eighteen and was nearing graduation they called a few times. I told them no and even hung up on one Army recruiter.

Did you just turn eighteen or something?

I'm late seventeen.

That'd do it. They're looking to recruit you is all. They'll stop soon enough.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-01-29 10:34pm

I don't know anything about this subject, so I guess I'm technically spamming, but the subject called something back to my attention about which I had momentarily forgotten.

See, my friend Rob is in the U.S. Marines and he just got 'the call.' You know, the one that sends him away to Iraq...

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2003-01-29 10:36pm

See, my friend Rob is in the U.S. Marines and he just got 'the call.' You know, the one that sends him away to Iraq...

Remind him that Friendly Fire aways has the right of way, If its a repeat of the last one, he's three times more likley to die from FF than enemy weapons

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-01-29 10:37pm

Mr Bean wrote:
See, my friend Rob is in the U.S. Marines and he just got 'the call.' You know, the one that sends him away to Iraq...
Remind him that Friendly Fire aways has the right of way, If its a repeat of the last one, he's three times more likley to die from FF than enemy weapons

Bean don't be an asshole. She's worried about a friend and doesn't need to hear crap like that.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2003-01-29 10:39pm

Yes, Bean, that was HIGHLY out of line.

Next of Kin · Post by **Next of Kin** » 2003-01-29 10:43pm

Zaia wrote:I don't know anything about this subject, so I guess I'm technically spamming, but the subject called something back to my attention about which I had momentarily forgotten.

See, my friend Rob is in the U.S. Marines and he just got 'the call.' You know, the one that sends him away to Iraq...

My good buddy is stationed aboard the HMCS St. John. He is uncertain whether or not he'll be going to the gulf. He's a little apprehensive and nervous to say the least.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-01-29 10:47pm

Next of Kin wrote:My good buddy is stationed aboard the HMCS St. John. He is uncertain whether or not he'll be going to the gulf. He's a little apprehensive and nervous to say the least.

Rob and I talked a few months ago about the possibility/probability of him going, and, for a macho, tough guy who wasn't scared of much, he was pretty scared at the thought.

I talked to him last night about how he was feeling, and he said, "Well, I guess it's just time for me to do my job." I know he's putting a brave face on it for his friends and family here, because if he was scared back in November...

It doesn't help that they told him that he'd probably only be gone for a couple months but that he should know that it could be years in actuality. How much does that fucking suck.

Next of Kin · Post by **Next of Kin** » 2003-01-29 10:56pm

Zaia wrote:
It doesn't help that they told him that he'd probably only be gone for a couple months but that he should know that it could be years in actuality. How much does that fucking suck.

That would suck a great deal. I can't even begin to imagine the uneasiness that you are feeling. Let's keep hope!

IRG CommandoJoe · Post by **IRG CommandoJoe** » 2003-01-29 11:11pm

Keep in mind our boys are the best. Have faith in the USMC. He'll be back in no time, looking all snappy in his dress uniform.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-01-29 11:25pm

Thanks, guys. I hope you're right.

Cal Wright · Post by **Cal Wright** » 2003-01-29 11:30pm

I'm guessing you just turned 18. If so, hunker down, it's going to be like that for the next two years.

The Dark · Post by **The Dark** » 2003-01-29 11:31pm

Alex Moon wrote:I took some military test back in HS, the ASVAB or somesuch. I got a pretty high score on it, and had to deal with a lot of calls for about a month or two afterwards. Don't worry about it.

Yeah, ASVAB. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. It really sucks to score 99th percentile on cryptography. I got three calls in one day after that one. You know the military wants you when you get letters from the Coast Guard trying to recruit you. We eventually had to threaten the Marine recruiter with pressing harassment charges after we asked to be removed from his list five times. Oughta really make it fun when I go Air Force

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Alex Moon · Post by **Alex Moon** » 2003-01-29 11:44pm

The Dark wrote:
Alex Moon wrote:I took some military test back in HS, the ASVAB or somesuch. I got a pretty high score on it, and had to deal with a lot of calls for about a month or two afterwards. Don't worry about it.
Yeah, ASVAB. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. It really sucks to score 99th percentile on cryptography. I got three calls in one day after that one. You know the military wants you when you get letters from the Coast Guard trying to recruit you. We eventually had to threaten the Marine recruiter with pressing harassment charges after we asked to be removed from his list five times. Oughta really make it fun when I go Air Force .

I know what you mean. If I remember correctly, I got a score of 95 out of 100, and got something like a call everyday at one point.

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