Whether you're Active duty or Reserve in the Marine Corps, a Military career can be a challenge and an adventure. A career as a Marine rewards you with a salary, benefits, incentives and bonuses, not to mention automatic annual pay raises. Learn more about the different types of pay you can expect to receive in the Marine Corps. Marine Corps offers extensive pay and benefits … [Read more...]
What to bring to Bootcamp
* Updated November 2015 Before heading off to the Marine Corps Basic Training, or (bootcamp), there are a few things you must remember to bring, but most you will leave behind. A lot of future recruits wonder what they can bring to Marine Corps boot camp. The answer is that the Marine Corps will issue you everything you need, including letter writing gear and … [Read more...]
How to Join the Marine Corps – 7 Easy Steps
Your decision to join the U.S. Marines will have life-changing implications. The lessons you learn in the military about yourself and the world around you will make an indelible impression on you for life. The United States Marine Corps has always been an expeditionary naval force ready to defend the nation's interests overseas. Marines are a highly exclusive, highly … [Read more...]
Process In – MEPS
Before you enlist with the Marine Corps, you will first process in at one of the 65 MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Stations). Once you have gone through initial questioning phases with your recruiter and have discussed your options, your recruiter will set an appointment for you to go to the nearest MEPS. Here you will take the ASVAB, have a physical, and (if you pass) - … [Read more...]
Ace the ASVAB
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a multiple-choice test designed to evaluate your skills in ten areas. In the Marines, you will have a job which is referred to as an MOS. MOS is an acronym for Military Occupational Specialty. The job opportunities open to you in the Marines will be determined by your score on the ASVAB. To enlist with in the Marine … [Read more...]