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DoktorLoken posted:Well, I scored an 88 on the DLAB this afternoon. Looks like I'm not taking a language coded MOS at this juncture. As a Mike, I can tell you that being a Fox will be much more boring and less fulfilling. All the Foxes sit at desks all day and hate life. Are you required to get a DLAB passing score as a Mike now? When I enlisted, it was optional. PM me and I'll give you some alternative suggestions.
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Sorry to resurrect this thread, but here's a quick, somewhat off topic question for anyone currently or recently at DLI. I just watched the Mythbusters episode that aired on 5/18, and Adam and Jamie test a myth about hood mounted machine guns. For the test, they drive around an "abandoned military base" that looks suspiciously like Fort Ord (or at least what I remember it looking like from 3 years ago). It's the only "abandoned military base" I can think of anywhere near San Francisco, where they film. Can anyone confirm / deny if they filmed there? If so, did anyone know about / get to see the filming?
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VideoTapir posted:The flora on Ft. Ord ought to be pretty distinctive, but here is a list of other nearby closed military bases, most of which would probably have some space available for a Mythbusters stunt like that, if not sufficiently understanding neighbors: Huh. Color me surprised. I'll re-watch it and try to pick out anything distinctive, but the buildings looked just like the ones at Ft. Ord (when I was there for immersion or visiting classmates who lived in the off-post housing area). It also struck me as suspicious that they didn't name the location, like they always do "XXX gun range, San Francisco Police Department's bomb range, etc.". That led me to jump to Ft. Ord because of the DLI association.
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Jun 4, 2011 02:25
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Whip Slagcheek posted:The Fort Ord wikipedia says that its been used in the past for Mythbusters episodes. It says they use it for testing that involves driving cars. I'm near positive that was where they filmed that episode. Myth confirmed.
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Jun 5, 2011 20:57
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ManMythLegend posted:Hey, is there a uniform store on DLI, and if so does it happen to sell Navy stuff? I'm tired of the uniform store on NPS being lovely and need to get some stuff before I transfer and actually have to wear a uniform again. This is from 3 years ago so take it with a grain of salt, but I'm pretty sure the ps on post sold uniforms for all services.
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Aug 18, 2011 23:23
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The Casualty posted:Looking for some advice from any CTI's in here. My advice is if the FBI gives her an offer, she needs to take them up on it. That is a much larger hoop to jump through than anything military, and obviously will pay better. Also, if the FBI think she would be useful as an Arabic linguist, they will send her to school (I know there are civilians of some sort in classes). She'll get a TS/SCI w/ poly working with the FBI anyway.
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Dec 1, 2011 07:13
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The Casualty posted:She loves Rosetta Stone so I'm sure she'd be down with that. I'll let her know next time I see her. I know in the army you can get rosetta stone for free off AKO, I would imagine there is a similar deal for the navy.
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Dec 2, 2011 05:41
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The Casualty posted:So my friend says she's most likely going to go FBI, but she did have one more question. What does a "contract linguist" do? Most likely interpret documents, audio, or translate for people. If I discussed anything more specific than that I'd be afraid of breaching OPSEC.
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Dec 3, 2011 21:50
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Professor Bling posted:Well I am literally on my way to DLI in all of six hours (Mandarin, for those wondering). How does DLI do Exodus? I'll probably find out on arrival but I'm super curious anyway. Two weeks pass, if I recall, you get off at midnight the first day. I can't think of anything specific that is different.
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Dec 19, 2011 06:53
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Casimir Radon posted:11 April 2008. In other words if you meet someone named Jonathon Truss, run the gently caress away. Jesus. 1 month after I left.
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Feb 17, 2012 02:11
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Dr. Video Games 0029 posted:The only bright spot of going to DLI is getting mega-cheap rooms at the NPS to gently caress your girlfriend/boyfriend on the weekends and order Pelican Pizza (who also deliver beer). I want someone to deliver me Compagnos across the country. Like in a dry-iced container or something.
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Feb 17, 2012 03:27
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CurbStomp posted:Phase 4 Hooah? Back in my day, there were only about eight of us at a time on phase four. I thought we were reducing our total strength, not increasing it 
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Mar 19, 2012 05:08
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Hell Diver posted:So this is pretty accurate then, huh? ...Is this satire? I legitimately can see this happening.
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Aug 13, 2012 07:33
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iyaayas01 posted:Duffle Blog is like The Onion for the military. Got it. Is it sad that until the poster before me implied it wasn't legit that I totally thought that this was a thing?
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vulturesrow posted:I'm in Monterey this week for some NPS stuff and I looking for some good places to eat. I got a pretty good reply from one of the guys in the Navy thread but I figured it'd be kind of silly not to ask in here as well. It's been a long time, but I'll tell you what I can about my old favorites. There's a really good breakfast restaurant across from the Mucky Duck, in downtown, but I can't remember the name. Someone else should be able to help. Also, if you want the best sandwich of your life check out Campagnos, right outside one of the secondary gates onto post. There's a good sushi place on the bay, and a good Chinese restaurant downtown called Full Moon.
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Mar 11, 2013 06:22
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Black Balloon posted:Don't. Seconded. Even if they were normal soldiers (seamen, airmen, marines, etc.) that's not something I would put lightly. You likely need to be even more straightforward at DLI because (if your class is like mine was) it's full of socially awkward spergs.
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Aug 23, 2013 01:57
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AchmedTheSnake posted:Finally made it after my roll. DLPT coming up in 4 weeks or so. Im really nervous since I barely scraped by on my last reading test. I was wondering why DLPT scores don't ever seem to reflect class performance directly. I've been studying lots of multiple choice questions in hopes that it will get me used to it so that I end up doing really well. It's so hard to calm down for this test.... It may be stressful, but don't turn to prescriptions. My buddy took some Adderall the night before the test to help with his all-nighter. He passed with flying colors, but popped hot on the piss-test the day after. He spent a year on casual duty in Monterey (lol) and eventually got chaptered out with a dishonorable. Don't be that guy.
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Sep 24, 2013 02:48
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Androies posted:God I wish I could have seen the look on his face the next day when he got picked for that piss test formation. I didn't catch it myself, but I can only imagine. It's such an unfortunate story, as he was a gifted linguist, good soldier, and would have contributed a lot in the profession. It just goes to show that you can never drop your guard in a situation like that.
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Veins McGee posted:You can't get admin sepped with a dishonorable. It requires a general court-martial. General under other than honorable conditions is what you're looking for. I stand corrected, then.
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Internet Wizard posted:It was definitely 3 male marines and a female sailor. The NJPs went down for the marines today. It sounded kind of like they took turns rather than all going at once. They were also drunk, and the sailor said it was all consensual after she sobered up. Erm... if it was consensual, then how the hell can they charge them with anything?
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Don Gato posted:Is it worth it to drive down to Texas, and how is the military going to gently caress me over if I do that instead of just flying like a normal person? I drove to Huachuca and it's a good deal. The mileage on your car let's you earn bank, and I think I was given 5 days to make it there. I drove to Phoenix in one day (my hometown) and hung out for four days drinking with my friends. Do it just to get on touch with your civilian side for a few days.
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