When it comes to the Physical requirements for the Marine Corps, it is every Marine's responsibility to maintain the specific weight and height requirements that the USMC sets to standard. The weight and body fat standards are set upon healthy and performance based standards. Each Marine is typically weighed in at least twice a year, and annually for Reserves. They are only … [Read more...]
Standard Weight Requirements- Male
Here are the height and weight requirements you must meet before entering the Marine Corps: Males Height Max Weight (lbs.) 58 132 59 136 60 141 61 146 62 150 63 155 64 160 65 165 66 170 67 176 68 181 … [Read more...]
Marine Corps – Benefits
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...]