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...]
National Guard Drill Pay
Drill Pay Updated January 2016 For only two days of drill each month, you'll bring home a nice paycheck. The number of years you've been in the Guard, plus other allowances, can help push the National Guard drill pay amount even higher. Your rank Two-day drill E-1 Private $ 193 - $ 209 E-2 Private $ 234 E-3 Private First … [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 Basic Military Training
Packing for BMT When packing for Basic Military Training, less is more. You want to stay as comfortable and under the radar as you can to avoid any unwanted attention. Do not bring anything that is considered inappropriate or it will be confiscated. Clothing and Accessories Four days worth of civilian clothes Civilian eyeglasses Boxers or briefs - Male Underpants - … [Read more...]
Air Force Physical Fitness Requirements
It is suggested that you be able to complete the minimum Graduation Standards before reporting to Basic Military Training. Recruits that exceed the minimum standards are awarded and recognized upon graduation. The three Physical Fitness Test events are: one minute of push-ups, one minute of sit-ups, and a timed 1.5 mile run. Graduation Fitness Standards for … [Read more...]