Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Force recon vs navy seals

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 I know that you anwser questions about the marines but if you could answer this question the best you can, the most unbiased you can it would be greatly appreciated.
 With that out of the way, a little about me for some background. I'm in high school getting good grades. I work hard and play alot of team sports. I work out every morning that i don't have games. I'm always ready and exited for a new challenge.
 I was wondering if you could give me some information on the marines force recon and what there similarities/differences are to the navy seals?

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Nick:


  The easiest way to think of the differences are this:  SEALS are 'direct action' type of units.   Recon 'looks and listens' and aren't designed to fight.    (That doesn't mean they don't, it just means they have different missions, that's all).

 If you run a search on this site you'll find lots of information on both SEALS and Recon.  Also try google using similiar terms.   The information is far too varied and complex to post here.

Jason

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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.

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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984. Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years. I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.

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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.

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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.

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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.

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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars. Numerous other unit awards. I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...

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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.

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