I'm 14 and i want to enlist in the Marine Corp, what is it like beaning in the Marines?
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14? YA HAVE TO BE 17 YRS OLD TO ENLIST.
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Speaking from personal experience and pride.  I would say the Marine Corps is the way to go.  Something my friends and I noticed while I was in; if you ask a soldier what he does, he will tell you "I am in the Army." Navy? "I am in the Navy." Air Force? "I am in the Air Force." But if you ask a Marine what he does, he/she will tell you "I am a Marine!"  That is something no one else in the world can say.  For 230 years the Marine Corps has been monkey stomping anyone that needs it.  There has never been a mutiny in the Marine Corps.  Hence the motto "Semper Fidelis." Which means "Always Faithful."  It applies to more than that also. It applies to the fact that, if we can help it, we never leave a man on the battlefield.  Wounded or dead.  We take care of our own.  From experience with other branches of service they learn a little about their service history.  Marines learn everything about their service history.  It is no longer the history of the Marine Corps, it is MY history as well. I was a Sergeant. I was leader of Marines.  That is one of the greatest feelings in the world.  Almost as good as the day I stood on top of "The Reaper," and my Senior Drill Instructor put that Eagle,Globe, and Anchor in my hand, and told me(this by the way was the first time in the entire 13 weeks of boot camp that any Marine is addressed as Marine, only when their training is complete are you a Marine.) "Congratulations Marine. Welcome to the Corps."  Marines have pride in their service in part because of our history, and also because we had to earn the title Marine.  We had to earn the right to be called Marine.  Everyone else is a soldier, sailor, or airman as soon as they get to basic training.  Not Marines. I was every derogatory term except.  I certainly wasn't a human being. But then it was all worth it.  Marines are the first to fight.  Whatever you think your chances of going to Iraq or Afghanistan are...double it.  I'm not trying to Scare you away, but every Marine is a rifleman. Our pilots learn learn infantry combat tactics.  Oh by the way the whole Navy pilots are the best thing. Only the top 10% of Naval Flight School, are allowed to be Marine pilots.  Someone had mentioned the Navy SEALs.  You can be a Navy SEAL even if you are a Marine.  The SEALs are Special Forces and thus are open for anyone in the Armed Services to try.  But why do that, the Corps just started its own Special Forces program.  I would have retired if I could have.  Anyway I say go Marine.
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I EAS'ed in May, 2005.  I am currently finsihing college and have a very nice beard.  My time is my own and I do what I wish (no training days, no formations, no JOB/wall locker inspections.  I "PT" more than I did when I was in, but now it is because I want to, not because I have to.  I was an MP and worked about 60+ hours a week.  It is great being a civilian.....EXCEPT I really miss it.  For everything I hated about the Corps, I am now finding there is something I Love and now miss.  My wife and I have no medical insurance, no BAH, nothing.  The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, I know.  But I seriously am considering getting back in (but probably OCS).  \nDo whatever you wish, but please take into consideration all that I have mentioned, and more, if you have not already.  Or course, if you do get out, you can always go back.
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Alright, well I dont know if you are thinking about joining the Marines or what, but I will tell you about my experience. I just recieved a medical retirement from the Marine Corps about 6 months ago. I was in for 3years 10 months and 8 days, and did 2 trips to Iraq as a grunt Machinegunner. I will tell you this. The Marine infantry is a different world from the rest of the US military. You fight tooth and nail for everything you get. We live in the worst barracks, have the worst food, and the least time of of anyone in the military excluding SF. We get treated like crap by our own command too. But, we are the ONLY ones that actually deserve the title of US Marines. All the pencil pushers and female wanna be's should have a Navy title and leave the word Marine for the trigger pullers. Tankers, you pull triggers too right, so dont get mad. Grunts live by tanks. Anyway, a good experience, but if one goes the route I am talking about, he'll come out crazy. Oh yeah, they retired me because I took a piece of schrapnel to the brain in iraq. \n                Oorah    Semper Fi
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I spent 8 years in the marine corps myself so im partial to my brother marines, but there not for everyone, go to go navy.com go army.com (etc) and see what they have to offer for your own personel needs and desires,that or go to your nearest recrutement center and talk with them personaly, no matter which way you go on your choice, if you get in and can hack the training you'll find yourself a better fit humanbeing.and no matter what branch you chose it falls true in all cattigories, you'll have an alliance of brothers that will be there for you and to help you out in almost all situations ,,,,,,,,,good luck too you always and god be with you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Stinger5906,,,,,,,,,,
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Yes, I went to Parris Island for boot camp.I saw a program on T.V. about a year ago on marine corps bootcamp, and it was alot differant then when I was in. So all I can do is tell you my experiences from 1992(man, do I feel old!) It was broken down into three phases.About a month per phase. They key in on Knowlege(everything from marine corps history,and uniforms, to basic infantry weapons,and communications), and they also key in on physical ability,(in other words they push your limits).Although theres more to it then that.If its something that your going to do, dont doubt yourself. Dont go into it half hearted. Once you make up your mind that its what you want to do, Then do it. In my platoon, We started out with alot of people, by the time we graduated and became marines, there was no where near as many.When people ask me what it was like, the only thing that I could tell them is that It's something you have to experience yourself. No words can describe it.Good luck! "Chesty Puller"
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JOIN THE MARINES!!! Ooh-Rah!!!!
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I used to be in JROTC in High School and it was cool also. I joined the Navy right after I graduated......heh. Umm you lose a lot of your freedoms. If your family member gets hurt or even a close friend you have to put in paper work and ask permission to visit. As they can say no. It is NOTHING LIKE TV!!!!!!There are @$$holes, dirty people, ignorant people....it is ridicilous. And once again your freedom is signed away.\n\nOnce you sign those papers...your life is in their hands for 4 years. Make sure you don't want to go to college.\n\nI saw a lot of my friends smoke weed so they could get kicked out because it isn't like anyone expects it to be. \n\nThe cadets you are in may be nice, but the military is not meant to be nice. Think about it.
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It really depends what you want to do.\n\nThe Marines are the most physical, tough and are sometimes the greatest effected by joining.\n\nThe Army is ground and usually fight with the Marines.\n\nThe Marines is also part of the Navy which go over seas, on various vessels for long periods of time.  They tend to see more of the world.  Usually, they sailors go out for six-nine months and then get to stay in the states for about the same amount of time until being deployed again.\n\nThe Coast Guard won't get involved in major warfare and are usually the ones busting drug rings around the south coast!  And also the ones that handle the refugees from Cuba.\n\nDo your own investigating (each branch has a website) and see what fits best for you.  Or even go to your local recruitment center and pick up packets from each branch before making your decision. \n\nAnd good luck!
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Yes, me.\n\nI am now 41 years old, and I just entered the Alabama National Guard.\n\nHowever, I had 10 years in the Marine Corps, so I did not have to do basic training.\n\nBut here is something to consider: the DIs and other instructors have to do everything that the recruits do, and they are normally in their 30's (or older).  If they can do it, anybody can do it.\n\nHowever, I encourage you to get into shape before you go to Basic.  Because of your age, you will start out behind the training curve when compared to everybody else.  Being in the best physical shape you can be in before you go will be a big help.  I would try to get your 2 mile run time below 20 minutes as a minimum.  Any further improvements you will be able to get while you are in training.
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Absolutely not.  I joined and served because I volunteered, as did everyone else I served with.  Once you make it compulsory, you get people who volunteered serving with people who don't want to be there.  I would never want to fight alongside someone like that.  I haven't seen many Marine washouts, but there were a lot in the Army.  Our military would be so weakened by something like that...
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Hello, who said Marines have a messed up lifestyle?  Your wrong.  We dont.  I take it your talking about the semper-fit lifestyle.  Marines are just like everyday people. We all have our ups and downs. Altho the change is forever, the change is for the best.  To the asker, I suggest you look in my profile, and read my question (my only question btw..)    Being a marine is something, not everyone can do. Becoming a marine is the best way to understand who we are, and what we do.
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Hmmm, sounds like you need to slow down. You are letting you feelings go too wild. Once you get in the corp you won't need a girlfriend and they will tell you that right up front. Just like they told me. "If the Marine Corps wanted you to have a girlfriend, we would issue you one!"
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that's easy join the Marines
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I'm a Marine who fought in Iraq.  I'm out now, but you could say I'm lonely in a much different way.  After returning to civilian life, few people understand life in the military, let alone a war.  They don't know what it's like to be shot at, to be the hunter, to be the prey.  It's hard to relate to people sometimes.  But, best to our troops that are fighting the fight now, and for their fight to come.
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http://www.togetherweserved.com/usmc/index.jsp\n\nGo ahead and join (7 days free), tell them what you'd like to do, maybe they can arrange it.
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Yes, and I did for six years. One thing you should be clear on is why you want to do it. It will be physically challenging. But if you make the most of the physical training and rise to the occasion, it can be a benefit for the rest of your life. You will only get out of it what you put into it. I personally became a jock. Also, you have to be prepared to be challenged by a lot of men. Just the sheer numbers of men to women ratio will challenge you. So mentally you have to be strong. It will not help you to go into Marine Corps for attention from men. Because beleive me, you will get more than your share. That is why it is important for you to have a career goal for yourself. It will develop some excellent character in you if you be the best you can be.