What life skills did the military give you that civilian life did not or could not?

2016-10-30T00:52:22-04:00

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 30 at 2016 1:21 AM

2016-10-30T01:21:22-04:00

Survival skills for sure (build an igloo, etc.). Then there are are character skills. Honesty, trustworthiness, etc. Sure my parents started me off right but the MIL side hammered them home. If you don't get on board with them, at some point you'll get squished. Then the life skills that you just can't unload. Wrapping the toothbrush in the washcloth, using a car antenna as a cleaning rod, you name it. The things a typical MIL can MacGyver up are legend.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 30 at 2016 1:47 AM

2016-10-30T01:47:22-04:00

The determination to see the job through no matter what.

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Oct 30 at 2016 8:10 AM

2016-10-30T08:10:27-04:00

Humility

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2016 8:46 PM

2016-10-30T20:46:58-04:00

The Marine Corps instilled in me the belief that I can adapt and overcome all obstacles. I was also provided outstanding opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2016 9:20 PM

2016-10-30T21:20:16-04:00

Confidence, the ability to utilize anger toward a positive goal, and also the amazing ability to realize most Civilians are full of shit.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2016 10:56 AM

2016-10-31T10:56:29-04:00

Firing a .50 MG; driving and fixing an M113A2 and the M548. The ability to sleep anywhere. The ability to eat all kinds of (not so good tasting) foods.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2016 8:18 AM

2016-11-01T08:18:08-04:00

Self-Discipline, never settle for less, do your best, never give up.