The United States Marine Corps

Having a career in The United States Marines Corp is being able to protect our country. They recruit, they fight, they protect, and their motto is “Semper Fidelis.” They are considered by most, one of the most elite and tough military branch. They are “The Few, The Proud, The Marines.”

If one person joined The Marine Corp straight after high school he would be an Enlisted Marine. However, if he waited until after college, and then joined, he would be a Marine Officer. As an Enlisted Marine he may receive the ranks Private-Seargent Major. As a Marine Officer he may receive the ranks Second Lieutenant-General. If he is a Marine Officer he would be getting a higher payroll.

To prepare, a perspective Marine has to first see a recruiter. Two major recruitment departments are Parris Island, SC USMRD and San Diego, CA USMRD. In boot camp there are three physical tests: The Initial Strength Test, The Physical Fitness Test, and The Combat Fitness Test. In order to perform well during recruit training, The Marine Corps recommends starting an exercise routine early and monitoring your diet.

In The Marines there are a lot of benefits. An Enlisted Marine would be eligible for military paid college. A Marine Officer would be able to retire after twenty years of service. The best benefit of all is having thousands of brothers and sisters in The United States Marine Corps, and having the title a United States Marine.

Being a Marine is a wise and discipline occupation: with the option of whether to be an Enlisted Marine or a Marine Officer and preparing for the recruitment and the boot camp. Lastly, the benefits are a good plus. I hope this helped you decide whether or not to become a United States Marine.