Not every Marine is in Infantry, but every Marine receives Marine Combat Training.
You could work every day in administration or as a cook, but you still know how to handle yourself with a rifle and in combat.
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Important 2026 Update: Effective January 1, 2026, Marines in combat arms specialties must meet sex-neutral PFT minimums (using male, age-normed standards) with a score of at least 210 points (70% of max). This applies regardless of gender for those roles. … Click Here To Read the rest
Marines receive training to ensure they are elite soldiers capable of fighting enemies by land, sea, and air. To ensure Marines are combat-ready at all times, it is necessary to complete a Marine CFT (Combat Fitness Test) on a regular … Click Here To Read the rest
All Marine recruits face water survival training to prepare for the USMC swim qual.
This training is in place to reduce fear and to raise your confidence that you can survive in the water in a crisis.
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If you are considering starting a relationship with a Marine, there are some pros and cons to consider before that first date.
There are unique obstacles to dating a Marine that require you to be flexible and understanding, even if … Click Here To Read the rest
