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- We asked for your questions for the Commandant of the Marine Corps on our official social media outlets and took the top questions to the top Marine. He sat down with one of MarinesTV's own in the Pentagon to answer your questions.
Did you ask a question but didn't get an answer? You have another chance to be heard Friday, March 14. This time, the CMC and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps are hosting an online town hall from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT to answer more of your questions. Join the conversation at marines or send a tweet to @usmc with #AskCMC or #AskSMMC.
Watch the video to see if your question has already been answered. Don't have half an hour? Click the time hacks below to jump straight to the answers you're most interested in.
0:20 Why answer questions from social media?
1:31 How can the Commandant lead the Marine Corps in a reawakening without a ground combat record?
4:17 Why push the Reawakening Campaign when the problems it deals with only apply to 2 percent of Marines?
6:17 Did the Commandant try to ban the Marine Corps Times from the PX shelves?
7:04 How does the Corps plan to keep the most qualified NCOs in while getting rid of the unqualified ones?
9:06 How will downsizing affect Marines?
12:15 What is your plan to combat post traumatic stress disorder?
15:31 Will you be punished if you seek help for problems like alcoholism?
18:03 Can you speak about force integration and opening combat roles to women?
24:48 Why bring back rolled sleeves?
27:25 Why did you choose to call the campaign "The Reawakening"?
13:50 My big brother Ricky was a Marine and served in the Vietnam War. He operated in Task Force Delta in Nam Phong Thailand and was an expert on all the weapons he trained on, that's about all his military records say. He never spoke about anything he did. I got his record from the National Archive.
Unfortunately, he committed suicide not long after being home. He didn't have children, but it devastated his wife. Me too of course, but I was just a kid, he was only 24 years old and it still breaks my heart.
So glad for your Commandant's taking the mental health of his Marines serious.
The General is continually inspecting the Sgt. Some things cannot be changed.
He is looking at his uniform lol
Why is that a bad thing?
@@piusx8317 It is not.
In his mind he's like "When is the last time you washed that uniform, sergeant?"
Speaking as a former Marine , I served in 3/1 and 3/7 in 1966. It was valuable for Marine pilots to spend time with the grunts to better grasp the air to ground support needs.
Erreh 3 4
Thunderring thiird!
Jim Amos is one of my favorite Marine Generals not only because he's easy going but because he understands that each Marine makes the Corps a unique service, he's also a man of high integrity and some of the quotes I've heard from him the last few years have inspired me even more! Thank you so much for your outstanding service general, and Semper Fi sir!
He was admonished by the IG for undue command influence for wanting to "crush" Marines. He also lied about attending TBS.
I have three favorite Marine Generals....General Shoup was just finishing as CMC. His career and post career was sterling.
General Walt was a good Command General, and General Victor "the brute" Krulak was OIC of FMF PAC when I was in. I liked him a LOT for balls by Brunswick going face to face with LBJ....cost him a star and probably CMC.
Thank You CMC, I love my Marines, and am Always PROUD OF ALL MY MARINES. THANK YOU ALL, MY ANGEL'S.
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The General is by far the Marine that I have the most respect for along with Lt. Gen. Richard Mills who led the USMCR whom I had the supreme honor of meeting at the USMC Museum not far from MCB Quantico a couple years ago! Even though he's now retired General Amos was very straightforward but understanding, outgoing but caring, he really cared about not only the USMC but all our military personnel as a whole! Continue to enjoy your retirement sir and Semper Fi Marine!
Alec Paffe Marines who were issued black boot socks in boot camp are allowed to wear them in the fleet.
- Cpl. B
+Marines Thank you for this info, I was going to comment about that hehe. For a second I thought the Commandant had forgotten basic uniform reg's.
Hey brother. Only dress uniforms should that much attention to detail matter.
You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to enlist in the Marine Corps. Go for it!
Good for you for not shooting down some1 for admiring the marines from afar nor his goals...Thank you from front lines, South Armagh--Bandit Country, Northern Ireland
@Vin Corpuz US* Marine US Army*
Thank you for your SERVICE!!
My GOD watch over all our MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN!!
For those that question his ability to do a good job coping with infantry I'm reminded of a dinner I attended where a Marine officer was the guest speaker. When he was done he was asked a number of questions and one lady asked him was, "What do you do in the Marine Corps?" and I'll never forget his answer. He smiled and said. "I'm a Marine rifleman that occasionally drives a fighter aircraft."
Everyone is saying Bruce Willis, I immediately thought of Bill Paxton.
I am praying for our soldiers and have great respect for them. I am thankful for their service to our country and preserving our sovereignty. Thank you all so much.
God Bless All Marine's..Thank You for Your Wonderful Service.
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General Amos agreed to graciously take a photo with me, and a couple of co-workers while visiting MCB CPEN.
The General is truly an officer and a gentleman! Thank you General and Happy Memorial Day!
I agree with everything he said except for the spare no expense for medical comment, because I just got out last year and most of my Docs, Navy Corpsman, and Dentists are well known for misdiagnosing Marines, and making small health problems worse than what they were from the word get. Although I currently have a disability rating of 50%, I'm still having to prepare to fight for a Sleep Apnea case of an extra 30% that they kept trying to screw me over on, even though I rate the CPAP machine in black and white. He also need to micromanage the issues of fraternization, which I've seen lots of at my last command. Other than that, I loved this interview and how he was man enough to answer all questions given. Good stuff
You have to fight for your benefits anyway....welcome to the VA.
A must watch for all Marines past and present. Great job answering the questions of the public General.
At 8:49, every single unit in the marine corps needs to listen to this.
For Marines in a BEQ. Why is it that we can't have hotplates, George Foreman's, or even rice cookers?! This is a very big issue for Marines who are on comrats. Microwaves are far more dangerous, and draw more power than a rice cooker. Yet we are expected to eat well in the barracks? Would it not be reasonable to allow us to own these, as long as it's within reasonable guidelines (Own a fire extinguisher). It's very unsettling that a 22 year old man who's voted, who's spent time over seas, and is an NCO is not trusted enough to cook his own food. Thank you.
So there many questions I asked about BEQ life on the ask CMC page as well as others and not a single one was asked or answered here. They don't live in the barracks so no one gives a shit. All they care about is how clean it looks while the guys out in town who married their high school crush and will be divorced in two years get to do and live however they want.
How about forcing unit commanders to actually follow the Barracks Campaign Plan that came out in 2006?!?!? Most of the damn higher ranking people I talk to in my unit have never even heard of it because they don't live in the barracks so they do not care. I've met one person in my unit over the rank of Sgt that has heard of this. He actually had a copy of it on his external hard drive. The BEQ Campaign plan was actually a step in the right direction to bring Marines quality of life in the barracks somewhat up to par with those that live out in town but the wording in most of it leaves it optional for commanders to follow it so they choose to just ignore it.
I would think the reason you cannot use a food cooking appliance is because of the potential of a fire when a cooker is improperly used. If there was a stainless steel room with a metal closing door, smoke alarms, fire sprinklers, food cookers would be safe.
SanFranciscoBay every barracks I've lived in that isn't a squad bay was fully brick with fire suppression system. And heavy steel doors. Not a whole lot in there to burn except for the furniture.
Basically as close as you could get to a jail cell minus steel bars and stainless steel toilets and sinks.
Josh Downs. I don't know the layout of your sleeping/living areas. Do they have designated cooking area or are the areas for sleeping and living? You cannot cook food in a Public Library. There is a reason for most rules.
Josh Downs. Smoke damage from fires make a big mess where everything has to be washed and painted to get rid of the smoke smell.
I doubt this will get answered but here it goes anyways.
Q: You say you're 'Keeping the best' Tier 1 and Tier 2' Marines. I'm a Tier 2, no negative paperwork only positive. I was denied reenlistment due to boatspaces. I tried to LAT move into a different MOS within my OCC field, denied again due to boatspaces. This process took so long, I now missed the deadline to LAT move into any other OCC field and have to give up my dream job and EAS. I was told I will just get looked over if I try to come back in because there's always kids fresh out of highschool that take priority over me. Why waste more money training them if I'm already trained, know my job and wanting to stay in?
We just had a tier 3 Marine get approved for re-enlistment because she was deemed "essential". Bullshit she's mostly an empty uniform.
Josh Downs Yup.. wouldn't be the first time I've seen that, ridiculous, it's like what even determines 'essential' ... I would assume that I'm not essential even though I've done a good bit if you ask me to be more competitive. I've been deployed to Afghan, high 1st class PFT/CFT, like 25 MCIs, was sent back to my MOS school for the follow on courses, high mcmap belt / pistol qual. only thing that probably hurt me was I'm a sharpshooter on rifle (missed expert by 5 points) but it's cool, I'll get out so a fat body turd who will probably get meritoriously promoted can have my spot! or some highschool kid who just graduated and is running around saying he's gonna be a big bad war hero.
TehMasta
/end of rant. haha
whats a boatspace?
Allotted positions in each MOS. If there's too many people and not enough
boat spaces someone isn't going to be allowed to re-enlist or will have to
latmove to a MOS with available boat spaces.
its like harison ford and bruce willis as one
11-Bravo 8Th Infantry Division E-4
Also, Why do junior Marines (more like E-5 and below) treated like children? Its insane, huge reason why this Sgt (in under 5yrs) did not stay in.
Because your entitled fucking question speaks the reasons why. You are so immature that you expect the world to be handed to you and that the rest of us should hold your hands and allow you to feel entitled. You non NCO's need to learn your fucking role and place. Do what we tell you to do and strive forward. If your intentions are anything but to retire then quit our beloved corps and save us the bother of having to retrain you fuckers every few months. That's why you get treated like shit. We haven't determined if you are going to stay with us or just walk away quitting on your fellow Marines.
IVAO04ify Assholes like you are why people leave after 4 years, I can’t wait to get out next month
@@TheMudsnake I totally agree. I already can't wait to leave.
IVAO04ify Good news, I’m out of the United States Shit Corps, being a civilian is great
Daniel Johnson rahhhh
Thanks for making us where Chucks every friday.
Who else thought this was bruce willis for a quick second😂
Our people and our country are pround to have such Honor Pride and Respect for Jen. James Amos for his hard work and tried his really best for our country and am sure people will look at him and wanted to fallow his foot steppe as such the best Leaders
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATE'S MARINE'S, MILITARY, AIR FORCE'S, U.S.S. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH..🇺🇸🌎🌍🌏🇺🇸🏩💐
my life dream is to be a marine, I like challenges and I want to prove myself worthy to my family and friends that I can succeed and thank you for this information👍
Alyssa Garcia you're a girl. you'll do fine. probably get a lot of promotions if your decent looking haha
POGs love to say every Marine is a rifleman
Having been on both sides of the fence, POG life really is the way to go once you have a family to look after. Grunt life is probably exactly where you need to be if you're too close-minded to think that grunts don't need POGs.
Lol...I was thinking the same thing. Also..everyone says there a Rifleman first...until it's time to do Rifleman shit
Grunts do need POGs...absolutely. Just not as Rifleman... ;-)
Exactly. Let me tell you, coming from a POG, nothing was more hypocritical than hearing highers say “we’re the worlds most elite fighting force, rah?” When our squadron has marksman and unqs, pft failures, four year tan belts, etc etc. it’s all lip service, and if one day some POGS got into a firefight, well, I hope they’ve been brushing up on basic infantry tactics because that little one month ITB they did 2 years ago and never again doesn’t make them the same as Army Rangers. I’ve been there and I’ve seen this attitude, people don’t even go to the Armory once a month to clean weapons. A lot of our leaders need to put their money where their mouth is and actually train their Marines.
c m0808 sounds a lot like vmu-4
The Corps is always the 1st to respond and is already the smallest organization.
Downsizing should only apply to the ones who are not doing their job and/or are trouble makers of the worst kind.
We read about top officers who think they are above the regs and laws often getting a wrist slap when caught doing something wrong, usually a quick transfer.
There needs to be total discipline and honor in the Corps to be what it is expected to be and that includes women Marines as well.
Semper Fi
Golden Point - The money made by Unbranded companies is more honest and it is kept as honest as possible
I was a soldier, and I lead a organization under the CMC. Alot of buget has been taken, for Barracks. The Marine Barracks isues is critical, maybe take more for them.
Golden Point - Unbranded companies don't participate in the false raising of prices by using the stock market or financial market
#amos so much came out since you left. Id love to see you in an interview now answering questions about that sniper team you blackballed. You said if it is important to the Marines it is important to you yet as far as fitness standards you said so what when you were told their was a concern by your Marines yet ya put sleeves up. Big deal man. General Neller made a change already for the better which is what we asked for. How do you sleep?
Sleeves up means freedom for the individual. It is wise to have them down in combat.
Keep the corps the best
What about opiate addiction from long term pain management from combat injury? Alcohol but opiates are a serious issue as well!
God Bless United State's Marine's 🇺🇸😇🇺🇸🌎🌍🌏
You All have been Wonderful for Keeping The WORLD Secure..🇺🇸😇🇺🇸
Golden Point - All these Unbranded companies keep all their money in rural banks which are more honest and don't impose any charges for using the bank account and are more friendly to the people
Thank you
I joined the U. S. Army and was assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, where I pulled duty as a member of the 501st M.P. 3rd Brigade.
Q: When did you graduate TBS?
I dont this this guy went to tbs
Or ocs or bootcamp
"Hey you can't punish me! The commandant said ...." I'd like to see how that works. Really.
Hell, i served in the 70's. We are all brother's one piece of thread in the flag of our beloved corps.
SEMPER FI‼️🍻
I served under General Conway and General Amos.
Semper Fi Do or Die gun Ho Gun Ho Gun Ho What Makes The Grass Grow, Blood Blood Blood
@Skillet, What Makes the Grass Grow? Sweat, Sweat, Sweat. The More You Sweat the Less You Bleed in Combat. Semper-Fi, Mac'.
Unless your are covering and concealing at night. Brite parts like rings, glasses and white colours obviously reflect light at will expose your position.
And I am still working on my “Kill causality radius’
God bless
DAUGHTERS OUT, ERR... YEAH, I GOT NOTHIN'.
You gens under estimate the power of the United States Marine Corps.
*Imperial March plays*
Hehe, lolz. StarWars nerd :P.
There are 4 sides to every story - His, Hers, the Police Report, and the Truth.
Well said !
That's 5
The CMC!
I think this man has his shit about him. He seems to be looking out for the Marine Corps first and his four stars second. He'd do well in Australian SASR.
2:13 How finance marines pick up chicks at the bar
Yeah buddy!!!
Ka-Kaw!
I dont have more than 2 beers anymore.
Always you are the best. Marine .i know this video Is the was Time
But Is womderful hear about the Marine ... Yes. Sir you had power for Leader and Teacher. I answeer the question for stress. They have in the hard work......you know. I think positive Is womderful they take Time for herself. With execerside. Play sport game i think inside Army have couch for helping
And forget. The hard. Stress..
That my coment.... God bless
Every military. And marine
Thankyou for your service.
When the Time Is darknes.
Prayer. To God. The Faith Is strong. The spirit América give wisdom. Cod bless USA
Bruce Willis....
God Bless The United States Marine Corp's..🇺🇸🇺🇸🌏🌎🌍🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🌹😘
Where can one submit a question? Certainly, the General can delegate this and i will still be better off with an answer.
Picture this. The Skipper is talking to the Gunny and it seems that tgere was some issue with morning colors. Sgt Meee walks near and stands at Parade rest, waiting for break in Skipper-Gunny dialog to render a salute. But that time will NEVER HAPPEN as skipper send boot up Sgt's butt for being disrespectful by not saluting.
So, salute and interupt or wait?
You don't need to down size the Marines. We need 230,000 Marines. If we have 2 wars roll up and bite us. Who will fight the battle's. It's hard to train 100,000 NCO's . you will be getting rid of 10 year vets that know the job well. Keep the newbies. Not be ready. Keep the Gurneys!
+behvac I think the following totals: 450,000 USAF, 480,000 USN, 700,000 USA, 255,000 USMC + National Guard and Reserve Components.
smart man
Is reawakening the marine version of force management
Famous Amos. haha.
Osiągliśmy za Leonida Breźniewa takie technologie o jakim nam się nie śniło.
I am an e-3 with an e-6 billet
give me another chance
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14:08 the cmc says he was a meth commander
Hahahahahaha nice one man!!
@@renilpulley9479 I AM THE C.L.I.T COMMANDER!! ah Jay and silent bob!
Peep the knife hand.@30:35
UK Royalty confirm
Jen lived in Montana that's a whole nother story
I had a friend that was a pvt admiral spec 4.
Dang, lets match our blouse & trousers there Sgt
I think I believed about 2 percent of what he said, this was mostly a PR Campaign with softball questions. Amos, you didn't really relate much to Lcpls in your attempt to answer questions. This is the same stupid bullshit we hear from our BC's and Sgt Majors, the things you said in this video are not exactly reality on the ground. Nice try James!
Please feel free to submit your own questions tomorrow during the live town hall.
Can I just write it here and you ask him for me?
Q: How do you respond to claims that you are out of touch with todays generation of young Marines?
Q: How do you intend to gain credibility with todays generation of young Marines who have lost faith in the top brass of todays USMC?
andrewsails1371
Here works as well. Thanks for submitting.
We'll mark them down with the rest. I suggested asking live tomorrow as those questions will likely be given more attention.
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You are giving them too much credit, they won't ask them in any form. Even if they do they will give BS answers like on everything else.
I'm out, I'll stand and talk
@12:18 In the infantry units, which he has no experience in, the Commandant is completely wrong. The joke is, "Hey Gunny, I can't make the 26 mile hike." "Why not Marine?" "My leg is broken and I have a cast on Gunny." "Hydrate and suck it up Marine, you are going." The point is, most are not able to ask for help. No Marine wants to be known as a "broke dick" and going into his reenlistment situation reasoning, most Marine's pros and cons will reflect for under performing or not performing based on the needs of our personal situations. Marine's complain about the problems we have had and we are not able to get the VA's help or the percentage that we need to take care of ourselves based on lack of paperwork. This paperwork is lacking because we are not trying to limit ourselves and have our pros and cons reflect and be known as a broke dick. Yet, we can always ask for help apparently. Also, if a unit leadership fails, then shame on them. How do they learn? What is the environment and who is setting that tone? Shame on anyone who wears our cloth and does not reach out to help out another Marine. Shame on the senior leader of the Marines who does not set the tone, provide the direction to cultivate the environment and mentor the leaders in those units to ensure that they are taking care of these areas of concerns in the manner that they should be. Take ownership of your Marines. JJDIDTIEBUCKLE does not say point the finger and place blame. Shame on who? Semper Blue falcon?
A = Eb
Thank you Sir, clearing up a lot of things for a person how is looking to join.
GOD Bless you🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇✝️❤️
He looks like Bruce Willis with hair
anything thing he has said about the tattoo policy? Like a more lenient one?
Why is the commandant of the Marine Corps wearing black socks with his cammies? I know that's not authorized, sir!
if you were issued them in bootcamp you can still use them
WOW.
ARE YOU PEOPLE LIVE? AM I HALLUCINATING?
#askcmc what about going back to green cammies only and leaving the other set only for deployments?
What I want to know, is why he thinks he can come in and change things that have been the MC way for a long long time? We generally stuck in our ways but i guess change is good?!?!
What is the reawakening?
do you get to choose your M.O.S
General. This paragraph is from Cpl Chambers U.S.M.C. enlisted from December 4th, 1994 until August 1999. You should remove the magazine you called "Marine Corp Times". Our tradition is "Leatherneck" and Stars and Stripes".
For Those AWARDED a red folder when going through processing, do they exit or get detained? Timothy Ryan Olds received one at MEPS of Troy Michigan, but was released. This was back in 2015. Perhaps it was due to a covert mission to learn why we forgot that freemasons were given the opportunity to hide nukes on farmland often masked by what would appear from arial swimming pools. North Korean insurgents in search of such in USA, SAMSUNG HQ TWIN TOWERS IN NORTH KOREA.
I'm an ex Jdf soldier, how could I be enlisted in the us army if am not living in the states?
What is the "reawakening"?
Aren't black boot socks not authorized anymore? just saying. But its interesting hearing the Commandant talk.
and what are the requirements to join the marine force recon
Dont sign for an 0321 contract, if you fail BRC theyll stick you into whereever, you need to be physically fit, have a mentality that youll die before you give up, and be able to go incredibly long distances before you get tired(endurance). My uncle told me what BRC was like back when he was in and you had people drowning in the first week. 2 people have died at BRC in the past year. Sign for an 03 contract and sign up for BRC when at SOI, thats what im doing.
Big Balls !!!!!!
I cant get into court.
Nie wiem o czym rozmawia generał James Amos z amerykańskim dziennikarzem wojskowym ale w osiemdziesiątych latach powstały takie technologie jakie nam się nie śniły.
Everything humanity have ever fought for is being given to the enemy.
An airwing guy as the Commandant, "C'mon man". There's not an inch of leather on this guys face/neck. Leather is made from exposure to the elements for months and years and decades & barfights, not in climate protected/controlled cockpits or at the O's chow hall. With all due respect to his service, he's no Grunt.
Hes not even a marine he didnt even go to bootcamp, ocs, tbs he was a transfer from the navy who did a “corrispondance” tbs course whatever that fucking means
JTTOTS.
Is always watching.
Good man.
There was 7 marines who jumped me busting 7 ribs and stabbing me in the stomach and berger covered it up just liked when me and my teacher went too him told him my stepdad was beating me everyday he covered that up
Every Real Marine is a Commando