The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is one of the smallest and most selective branch of the Armed Forces. There are only 186,000 active-duty Marines compared to the U.S. Army which has over 1,000,000 and U.S. Navy with 337,000. As a result, surviving Marine Corps basic training is your primary hurdle to getting recognized as … Read more
The Marine Corps boot camp graduation ceremony marks the triumphant end of 13 weeks of intense recruit training where civilians become United States Marines. Graduations are held at two Recruit Training Depots: MCRD Parris Island South Carolina for recruits east of the Mississippi River and MCRD San Diego California for those west. Ceremonies typically occur … Read more
This page is for individuals considering enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps who want to understand how ASVAB scores are used to qualify for specific Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). Unlike simply meeting the minimum score to enlist, many Marine Corps jobs require meeting specific line score thresholds, depending on the type of work involved. Below … Read more
The Marine Corps may not have one of the largest air forces in the world, but Marine Aviation has established itself as an integral member in supporting ground forces. Through its innovative capabilities, the Marine Corps has grown to provide offensive, assault, air reconnaissance, and electronic warfare mission support. Those who are considering taking the … Read more
Thinking about joining the Marine Corps Reserve often involves questions about pay, time commitment, and available benefits. The Marine Corps Reserve allows individuals to serve part time while maintaining civilian employment or attending school. Reserve service includes scheduled training periods and access to certain military benefits when eligibility requirements are met. This page outlines commonly … Read more