So was I.
Ooh rah, devil dog, I was PLT 3041 .
I was PLT guide for 2 weeks ( mess week and the week after ) and then sr DI fired me to mess with my head.
I signed up with was to be a "combat engineer" ( contract MOS)
Just after phase 2 ( rifle range) I got called into the company commander .
You never get called into anyone with rank as a recruit , unless someone died or you're getting discharged, etc.
I went over , scared as fuk, and banged on the hatch to report.
The Capt told me ; "Ad ease recruit, nobody died and you're not in trouble"
He went on to tell me, I'd max'd out the math and science sections of the ASVAB and they wanted me to change my MOS.
For a few sec I was pumped and figured I was being recruited to do some cool, high speed shit. But no...
" Recruit, the corps needs you to work in ...military finance . For breaking your contract, we'll give you a $1500 bonus after MOS school and promotion to E-2 PFC after boot camp. Are you on board?"
I quickly replied ; " Yes, Sir" signed the forms, asked to be dismissed and walked back to my squad bay.
I ended up doing the pay record for the command Sgt Major. He was a salty hard charger and got me a great duty,
For 4 mos I went TDY ,guarding the ammo dump , instead of being in the payroll office.
The ammo dump is where they store all the ammos and weapons, in big earthen storage rooms with thick metal doors.
It was one of the few times after boot camp, when I felt like real marine.
So, that was my lame experience in the corps . I wish I could brag about doing some brave combat mission, but nope.
How was your time in the corps?