Great short doc. My package was approved and I start my course in January, this cleared up a lot and made me realize how passionate I am about doing this duty. Thanks for reposting this video brother Semper Fi
I was an MSG in Prague and Montevideo back in the mid '80's. Great duty. I have to admit the training looks more intense than in my day. I guess because planet earth is a much more dangerous place now. Also, you didn't have to be an infantryman to be an MSG. Marines of any MOS could volunteer for the duty if they were at least a LCPL with 2 years in service and a clean record. And yes, make it through the school at Quantico, which was still tough back then. Only about half of the Marines that started graduated and went to embassies abroad.
Excellent documentary. Proud to have served as a MSG. I was an MSG in Wellington NZ and as Ast Det. Commander in MSG Det in N’Djamena,Chad as a Sgt. Best duty by far in the Marine Corps. Semper Fi !!
Hope you enjoyed your posting in Wellington, you Marines represent your corp with pride and integrity and your country with honour, much respect to you from Wellington NZ
I ship out in aug this year and my mos is msg and I’m super hyped my original pick was intel but unfortunately there was one disqualifying factor my parents aren’t citizens but still super happy with my pick
Wowww! My son is in the boot camp right now. Like you, he will be an intel and have the same offer. During the shipment day, they ask him if he's parents are citizen. Good thing I was already naturalized. Otherwise, he won't be able to get what he wants, which is to become a linguist. I hope he will make it....❤❤❤♥️
MSG Marines look sharp to point of perfection in appearance and bearing,reminds me of Marine.drill instructors. OUR embassies are in very good.hands..Thank you.
Stockholm, Sweden 1956-1958 and then duty with UN so all was over two years. Back then duty was a two year assignment plus a few months more if needed.
When I went MSG in 96' we went to Navy Security Group activity NW on the border of NC and VA, when did it move to Quantico? Stationed at NWS Yorktown, Puller hall. 3rd Herd!
Honestly, if I could have done MSG as an MOS for 20 years, I probably would have done it. Unfortunately, it is just a temporary Special Duty Assignment, so MSG is a short-term job.
@@jon4254 if you have not joined yet, you are able to come on as what is called MGPEF. Basically you sign a 5 year, do 2 years as MSG and your remaining 3 in the fleet as an 03xx. Going the MGPEF route is only a option if you have not enlisted yet though.
Don't do it yet. Go to a regular MOS, hit the fleet get the experience, then submit your package. You'll get shafted as a MGPEF and come out with low T when you hit the fleet.
Normally 24 -32 months as a L/cpl, Cpl or Sgt. Then rotate back to your unit.. Many pick up rank SSGt and above return back to the program to serve as assistant detachment commander/ Det Commander. I was an MSG 86-89, Paris France and San Salvador, El Salvador
Two questions: As MSG's are seconded to the State Department, does the State Department reimburse the Corps for the cost of training & staffing said embassies? Also, I see that they only carry small arms. In light of the bombings in Kenya & Tanzania plus the attack in Libya, has the State Department ever considered adding M240's, M27's, M2's or Mark 19's to the TO&E of the detachments. (Former Soldier here, I don't know if TO&E is just an Army term or if it applies to the USMC as well. It stands for Table of Organization & Equipment.)
Its spit and polish detail.I join the MARINES to be a grunt and only a grunt turn down chance to be M.P. There 11 family members back to my great grandpa in the MARINES ALL GRUNTS.7 purple hearts 3 bronze stars and 1 silver star plus numerous presidential unit citations.We all made it I got to admit we have the sharpest uniforms in any branch of the service especially DRESS BLUE ,when I made corporal had the blood stripe put on my DRESS BLUES.Had to walk through all the NCOs in my platoon got punched in my upper thighs.All MARINES first mos is 0311 basic infantry man.All I ever wanted to be!! SEMPER FI TO ALL MY BROTHERS IN GRUNT UNITS.LAST DUTY STATION 2ND BATTALION 8TH MARINES 2ND MARINE DIVISION CAMP LEJUNE.We respect all branches of the armed forces especially the CORPS MAN.We are a cocky bunch for sure that goes with being a MARINE !!!
I leave for boot camp on sept 11th so i might just be super uninformed but I chose msg as my mos and was accepted but i see you said it’s a short term job, does that mean I wont be able to do msg for my whole 5 year active 3 reserves contract? Also if I have 5 years active but only need 3 deployments do I just get 2 years to myself or do I pick up another job ? Sorry if this sounds confusing..
Congrats! You are going to have a great time in boot camp and on MSG duty. The memories last a lifetime. I don't feel qualified to say what would happen in your case, because they did not assign new Marines on MSG duty until I left the service in 2017, so this process is entirely new (for me). Before, you had to have 18 months time on station (doing your normal job) before doing MSG duty as a special duty assignment. I would clarify with your recruiter what your PRIMARY/SECONDARY MOSs are. If you either fail MSG school or successfully complete the program, you'll have to go somewhere to meet your service requirement. It sounds like you are signing a 5 year active duty contract (interesting!), so you certainly have to have an assigned MOS that is different from MSG.
Mmm no. If you served as an MSG watchstander you would never say that. This duty is one of the best in the Corps. Hands down. I should know. I was an MSG. Semper Fi .
Great short doc. My package was approved and I start my course in January, this cleared up a lot and made me realize how passionate I am about doing this duty. Thanks for reposting this video brother Semper Fi
Hey man, I’m leaving in January also I can give you my IG if you want to stay in touch
I’m trying to put in a package too how’d y’all’s go?
I was an MSG in Prague and Montevideo back in the mid '80's. Great duty. I have to admit the training looks more intense than in my day. I guess because planet earth is a much more dangerous place now. Also, you didn't have to be an infantryman to be an MSG. Marines of any MOS could volunteer for the duty if they were at least a LCPL with 2 years in service and a clean record. And yes, make it through the school at Quantico, which was still tough back then. Only about half of the Marines that started graduated and went to embassies abroad.
Excellent documentary. Proud to have served as a MSG. I was an MSG in Wellington NZ and as Ast Det. Commander in MSG Det in N’Djamena,Chad as a Sgt. Best duty by far in the Marine Corps. Semper Fi !!
Hope you enjoyed your posting in Wellington, you Marines represent your corp with pride and integrity and your country with honour, much respect to you from Wellington NZ
I ship out in aug this year and my mos is msg and I’m super hyped my original pick was intel but unfortunately there was one disqualifying factor my parents aren’t citizens but still super happy with my pick
How is it so far?
Wowww! My son is in the boot camp right now. Like you, he will be an intel and have the same offer. During the shipment day, they ask him if he's parents are citizen. Good thing I was already naturalized. Otherwise, he won't be able to get what he wants, which is to become a linguist. I hope he will make it....❤❤❤♥️
Great documentary video!
MSG 2017-2020 (Dets Athens, Jakarta, Guayaquil)
Semper fi!
MSG Marines look sharp to point of perfection in appearance and bearing,reminds me of Marine.drill instructors. OUR embassies are in very good.hands..Thank you.
MSG, 1981-1984, Moscow USSR and Brussels Belgium. 22 years in The Corps and I can say that was one of my best tours.
Stockholm, Sweden 1956-1958 and then duty with UN so all was over two years. Back then duty was a two year assignment plus a few months more if needed.
When I went MSG in 96' we went to Navy Security Group activity NW on the border of NC and VA, when did it move to Quantico?
Stationed at NWS Yorktown, Puller hall. 3rd Herd!
Great documentary! Thanks for sharing.
Det Lisbon: 2012-2013
Det Islamabad: 2013-2015
Semper Fi
Semper Fi! Looks like we overlapped quite a bit!
Bairro alto 🔥
Thank you Semper Fiona
Thanks for this brother, I’m planning on reenlisting just so I can go MSG!
I plan on choosing this MOS
Honestly, if I could have done MSG as an MOS for 20 years, I probably would have done it. Unfortunately, it is just a temporary Special Duty Assignment, so MSG is a short-term job.
@@Joshjames1234 Damn I never knew that. I planned on 0111 primary and MSG Secondary
@@jon4254 if you have not joined yet, you are able to come on as what is called MGPEF. Basically you sign a 5 year, do 2 years as MSG and your remaining 3 in the fleet as an 03xx. Going the MGPEF route is only a option if you have not enlisted yet though.
@@jon4254 that’s what i’m doing rn
Don't do it yet. Go to a regular MOS, hit the fleet get the experience, then submit your package. You'll get shafted as a MGPEF and come out with low T when you hit the fleet.
Marines at the Embassy are the cutest. ❤ Kind, cute, strong, and professional.
How many years can they do the job as an MSG?
Normally 24 -32 months as a L/cpl, Cpl or Sgt. Then rotate back to your unit.. Many pick up rank SSGt and above return back to the program to serve as assistant detachment commander/ Det Commander. I was an MSG 86-89, Paris France and San Salvador, El Salvador
@@kap2276 Did you know the MSGs who were killed in El Salvador?
Two questions: As MSG's are seconded to the State Department, does the State Department reimburse the Corps for the cost of training & staffing said embassies?
Also, I see that they only carry small arms. In light of the bombings in Kenya & Tanzania plus the attack in Libya, has the State Department ever considered adding M240's, M27's, M2's or Mark 19's to the TO&E of the detachments. (Former Soldier here, I don't know if TO&E is just an Army term or if it applies to the USMC as well. It stands for Table of Organization & Equipment.)
A navy seal was also ambushed in El Salvador. R.I.P
@@bodhisattvya Yeah right China, not today...
sign to this as my first job in marine corp hopefully ill like it
Its spit and polish detail.I join the MARINES to be a grunt and only a grunt turn down chance to be M.P. There 11 family members back to my great grandpa in the MARINES ALL GRUNTS.7 purple hearts 3 bronze stars and 1 silver star plus numerous presidential unit citations.We all made it I got to admit we have the sharpest uniforms in any branch of the service especially DRESS BLUE ,when I made corporal had the blood stripe put on my DRESS BLUES.Had to walk through all the NCOs in my platoon got punched in my upper thighs.All MARINES first mos is 0311 basic infantry man.All I ever wanted to be!! SEMPER FI TO ALL MY BROTHERS IN GRUNT UNITS.LAST DUTY STATION 2ND BATTALION 8TH MARINES 2ND MARINE DIVISION CAMP LEJUNE.We respect all branches of the armed forces especially the CORPS MAN.We are a cocky bunch for sure that goes with being a MARINE !!!
908 hes good to go.
Awesome
Is that Kabul @12:10
Late response but yes it is
@@fallenunit5189 Nice. I was there in 06. Where you theyre for the evac? Did "Z" make it out?
@@firmbeliever3847 I was, if “Z” is the person I’m thinking about, then yes. My memory is a bit fuzzy.
@@fallenunit5189 Good sh*t brother. Be proud youre one of the few devil dogs who served in that embassy. Semper Fi !
@@fallenunit5189 "Z" was the afghan cook
That's my boys! OORAH!!!!!
0840 Stagt he knows how to wrestle…😊
I leave for boot camp on sept 11th so i might just be super uninformed but I chose msg as my mos and was accepted but i see you said it’s a short term job, does that mean I wont be able to do msg for my whole 5 year active 3 reserves contract? Also if I have 5 years active but only need 3 deployments do I just get 2 years to myself or do I pick up another job ? Sorry if this sounds confusing..
They put you in infantry right when you get back from the 3 years worth of MSG duty
Congrats! You are going to have a great time in boot camp and on MSG duty. The memories last a lifetime. I don't feel qualified to say what would happen in your case, because they did not assign new Marines on MSG duty until I left the service in 2017, so this process is entirely new (for me). Before, you had to have 18 months time on station (doing your normal job) before doing MSG duty as a special duty assignment.
I would clarify with your recruiter what your PRIMARY/SECONDARY MOSs are. If you either fail MSG school or successfully complete the program, you'll have to go somewhere to meet your service requirement. It sounds like you are signing a 5 year active duty contract (interesting!), so you certainly have to have an assigned MOS that is different from MSG.
My buddy was the exact same as you. He did 3 years as MSG after SOI then he went back to the fleet as an 0311
@@kadenchancey6300is it infantry training and is it different for females?
Putting in my package in may
I really wanted to do this for my next enlistment but giving up my dual citizenship has me torn
I wanted to continue except came to a medical release no tears continue learning
Outstanding
The weapon systems are actually different today
from dead asleep to geared up 8 min. standard . 1975.
Looking for pogs
National Defense medal in wrong place on the cover of this story unless it been changed
Glorified firewatch, that is all. Better to go as a Det Commander.
Mmm no. If you served as an MSG watchstander you would never say that. This duty is one of the best in the Corps. Hands down. I should know. I was an MSG. Semper Fi .
Furthest thing ever from firewatch. You’re clearly not an MSG if that’s the way you look at it.
@@aaronhadley3454I know too many watch standards. Hell I have one working for me right now!
Glorified button pusher 100%. Det Commander is the way to go. #skate
protect sweJ at all times.🤣🤣🤣🤣
reject lgbtq
With BIDEN in charge, MSG DUTY MUST BE A SHIT SHOW.
How so? MSGs are non-political. I served under Trump and Obama and didn't notice any difference in my day-to-day.