To become an enlisted Marine, no college degree is required. To become an Officer of Marines a bachelor or 4 year college degree is required from an accredited school. You may major on any subject and become an officer.
It all begins with 13 weeks of intense training designed to test you physically and emotionally to insure that you have the right stuff and the commitment to become a United States Marine.
The most overlooked factor by Marine Recruits is how mentally tough the training can be. If you are in superior physical condition when you enter it will help. Only early childhood training can provide you with the "Can Do" attitude needed. If you enter the program lacking the zeal, without the love of a challenge and a full commitment, you will surely fail. You've "Gotta Have Heart".
This is the best thing to do. 4 years of college, dont go all the way through enlistment go to ocs (officer candidate school) go through basic training bam officer. Theres more details here and there but thats basically it.
they break you down and rebuild you in boot camp, but begining in distance running w/25lb pack and pushups would help.
Every Marine is trained as a Rifleman before he or she begins their training in a specialty.
It is a memorable experience.
Basic Training (or Basic Combat Training) is a term exclusive to the US Army and Air Force - the Marines refer to it as Boot Camp. US Marines attend their Boot Camp either at MCRD Parris Island (in South Carolina) or MCRD San Diego (in California).
It all depends on how well you do in basic training
The Royal Marines are a much smaller body of men who receive a longer and more intensive basic training and more advanced training in special operations skills.
The exact distance that Marines run per day in Basic Training can vary depending on the specific training program and phase of training. Generally, Marines can expect to run anywhere from 3 to 5 miles per day, but this distance can increase as the training progresses.
It is 4 months long it is broken up into three phases
do marines go to training on Sunday
very simple, if you enlist in the marines a year in advance that means you are in the marines and you are doing the Delayed Entry Program, that means that you are required to basic training within that year.
As the paras are the elite part of the army, the Royal Marines are the elite part of the Navy. Some of the most feared soldiers in the world. They're basic training is the longest training program in NATO. (31 weeks)
Yes, they are chosen based on their marksmanship skills to go to scout sniper school.
In Basic Combat Training, male enlistees will have to have their heads shaved. Females are not required to do this.
You join as a recruit. Once you complete basic training, you can earn promotion based on skills, prior education and training. A few Marines graduate from boot camp as a Private First Class.
Marines typically receive their uniforms as part of their initial training and upon completion of basic training. They are issued their uniforms and other necessary gear during the early stages of their training to ensure they are properly equipped for their duties and responsibilities. Additionally, Marines may receive additional uniforms and updates to their gear throughout their career as needed.