FEBRUARY 18, 2015, Marine Corps Base Hawaii - Marines and their rifles know what counts in war is not the round a Marine fires, the noise of their burst or the smoke they make. They know it is the hit that counts. Even during peacetime, Marines strive to be expert riflemen to maintain combat readiness. More than 190 Marines from different units and 12 other service members … [Read more...]
Can I Join the Marines with a GED?
You can join the Marines with a GED. Is it as easy to join the Marines with a GED as it is with a high school diploma? No, it is much more difficult to join the Marines with a GED compared to a high school diploma. As of 2015, when you apply to join the Marines, your education qualifications will determine if you are a Tier 1 candidate or a Tier 2 candidate. Applicants … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Height and Weight Requirements – Female
Marines must stay in top physical condition to perform their duties to the best of their ability. The information below shows the minimum weight and maximum weight ranges (in pounds) a female Marine must maintain for her specific height. FEMALES Height Maxiumum Standard Minimum Standard (Inches) (Pounds) (Pounds) … [Read more...]
Amphibious Combat Vehicle Nears Phase One
FEBRUARY 9, 2015, Marine Corps Base Quantico - Within the next two months, the Marine Corps is expected to release a Request for Proposal to industry, marking a major milestone on the path to fielding the first phase of the ACV program. According to Kevin McConnell, deputy director, Fire and Maneuver Integration Division, Headquarters Marine Corps, Combat Development and … [Read more...]
Emerging Communications Capability Set to Save Lives During Critical En-Route Care Operations
FEBRUARY 9, 2015, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California - Whenever a wounded Marine needs critical care in a combat zone, aircraft provide the means to get them to the care they require. However, during these casualty evacuations, each passing minute in flight subtracts from the Marine’s “golden hour.” Communication between the care teams in the … [Read more...]