By
eHow Careers & Work Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Internet Access
- Computers
- Heritage Of Glory: US Marine Corps Video
- Paper And Pencils
Step1
Consider the fact that every Marine is a volunteer, and each one is proud to wear the Globe and Anchor and to live by the motto of Semper Fidelis.
Step2
Think about the Marine Corps' ultimate purpose: defending our national interests through warfare. Understand that the entire Corps, including noncombatants, is dedicated to that purpose.
Step3
Talk with parents or older family members who served as Marines and listen to their personal experiences.
Step4
Remember, Marines consider themselves an elite force. Enlistment standards are high, basic training is longer, and promotions come slower.
Step5
Understand that you will be devoting four years to an assignment away from your family, friends and home.
Step6
Consider whether you want to request special training when joining or to join and accept Marine Corps assignment.
Step7
Visit a Marine recruiter.
Step8
Take notes. Ask for literature.
Step9
Make sure you can establish rapport with the recruiter and make sure you clearly specify your desire to seek assignment to a particular military occupation specialty.
Step10
Ask your school counselor or the Marine recruiter to schedule you for the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test.
Step11
Understand all military services administer physical tests and perform drug screening.
Step12
Understand that you will be subjected to a criminal background check.
Step13
Make no legal commitment until you're absolutely sure of your decision to join.
Comments
SemperFi said
on 11/28/2007 Good start for your article; however, the information contained in the introduction is wholly incorrect. The U.S. Army came into being on 14 June 1775 and the U.S. Navy set sail on 13 October 1775. The Marine Corps is this nation's third oldest military service. As well, under Tips & Warnings, you've stated that the USMC is "actually part of the US Navy." That fact is also false since each service has its own chief (Commandant of the Marine Corps (Marines) and Chief of Naval Operations (Navy)). The Marine Corps does fall under the auspices of the Office of the Secretary of the Navy for some budgetary matters, but the situation persists as a simplicity and owes its roots to the historic and former Navy-Marine Corps administrative relationship.
Anonymous said
on 2/12/2007 I left the Marine Corps in late 2003, now I am thinking of going back. Even though civilian life has been a piece of cake for me after departure from the Marine Corps, there is something I miss and have left behind that only the Marine Corps know and understood. I thought of going to other branches (my fiancé is in the Air Force), but I don't think I have the heart for anything else but the Marine Corps.
Tips of the day: eat more veggies, lose weight, run, build stamina. Always volunteer to get Quarter Decked and request for punishments in the beach (aka sand pit), this will make it easier for the enduring punishement from the Crucible.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 At least one year before you leave for boot camp, you will need to begin running and doing push-ups to physically prepare yourself. Remember that Marine Corps Boot camp is the toughest training this country has to offer.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006
In becoming a Marine you need to understand that the change is forever. What you do once a Marine reflects upon many others. Being a Marine is a step in the right direction. The pride of belonging to something greater than yourself is a rewarding feeling.
PFC Walker, Jason
Anonymous said
on 12/30/2005 The more you study before recruit training, means the less the drill instructors tend to single you out. Study and learn and it will be one less thing to worry about in training. Written exams must be passed before graduation.