When preparing for the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Test (ASVAB), it is important to know and understand what you are about to take and how important your score is to be able to enlist with in the Marine Corps. Each branch has specific requirements, and the Marine Corps is no exception. The enlistment requirement score is a 32 with a High School diploma, and a minimum … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Reserve – Drill Pay FY2010
Drill Pay (Pay rates effective January 1, 2010) The chart below shows monthly Marine Corps drill pay, assuming one weekend drill per month. Generally, there are four drill periods in one weekend drill. Marine Reservist Pay January 1, 2010 Marine Corps Reserve- Drill Pay Less than 12 Years of Service Years < 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 Over 8 Over … [Read more...]
What to Learn Before Going to Marine Corps Basic Training
Before going into Basic Training in the Marine Corps, there are several things you need to learn upon arrival. These are important to memorize because they are essential to the history of the Marine Corps. The Drill Sergeants WILL test you so learn them well. The Marine Rifle Creed The Marine's Hymn Marine Corps Core Values 11 General orders for the Sentry The Code of … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Infinite Scholar Program
The Infinite Scholar Program is a program that assists disadvantaged minority students, primarily African-American and Spanish-speaking Americans, by providing mentorship and the financial support for them to continue their education at colleges across the nation. The program's goal is to bring qualified students in and set them up to enlist in the Marine Corps and go to … [Read more...]
Choose the Right Path for You
Unsure of what field of interest is right for you? With the help of the Marine Corps, you will gain knowledge of management opportunities and leadership experience like no other. All occupations fall into one of two categories within the Marines: Ground and Air. Ground More than three-fourths of all Marines are a part of a ground force that is the backbone of the Marine … [Read more...]