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MY KIND OF MARINE

Marines are about the most peculiar breed of human beings I have ever witnessed. They treat their service as if it was some kind of cult, plastering their emblem on almost everything they own, making themselves up to look like insane fanatics with haircuts to ungentlemanly lengths, worshipping their Commandant almost as if he was a god, and making weird animal noises like a band of savages. They’ll fight like rabid dogs at the drop of a hat just for the sake of a little action, and are the cockiest SOB’s I have ever known. Most have the foulest mouths and drink well beyond man’s normal limits, but their high spirits and sense of brotherhood set them apart and , generally speaking, of the United States Marines I’ve come in contact with, are the most professional soldiers and the finest men I have had the pleasure to meet.

- An Anonymous Canadian Citizen

(Some of us don't drink at all.)DUB

Why the Marine Corps?
PRIDE OF BELONGING: Become part of an elite team with a proud history and a title that stays with you for a lifetime.
CHALLENGE: Test yourself by experiencing mental and physical challenges...that's what makes life exciting.
COURAGE, POISE, SELF-CONFIDENCE: Learn to control your fears, develop "grace under pressure", and become a master of your own destiny.
SELF-RELIANCE, SELF-DIRECTION, SELF-DISCIPLINE: Learn to count on yourself, set personal and professional goals and develop the inner strength to do anything you set your mind to.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Become a self-starter, take on important responsibilities, and develop the ability to supervise and train others.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Learn to lead yourself as well as others and develop the ability to manage your time, materials and resources.

What does it take to enter boot camp?

Basic Requirements:
Male or female age 17-30.
If 17, have parental consent or be legally emancipated.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be physically and mentally qualified by a MEPS doctor.
Pass the ASVAB with a minimum score of 33 AFQT.
Pass an Initial Strength Test (IST)
Have no felony convictions and not be on probation.
Have no outstanding warrants or parking tickets.
Have no illegal drug use other than marijuana and no drug use in the last 6 months.

What can you do to be ready for boot camp?
As a Drill Instructor, I recommend that you do the following to make boot camp MUCH easier on you:
Memorize the Basic Marine Knowledge before you ship.
Be physically fit. Be able to do the following on the IST before you ship:
1.5 mile run in under 11:00.
A minimum of 5 dead hang pull-ups.
A minimum of 60 sit-ups in 2 minutes.
You need to have your TOTAL CONCENTRATION on training....
Have all of your bills paid up through the end of bootcamp.
Have any personal or legal problems completed or put on hold.
Tell your family and friends to write you a lot to help keep your spirits up.
Don't bring ANYTHING with you except $10 cash (no more and no less) and pictures of your family and friends (NO PORNOGRAPHY!).

An Initial Strength Test Consists of :
(minimum requirements)
FOR MEN
2 dead-hang pull-ups
35 sit-up in 2 minutes
1.5 mile run in under 13:30
FOR WOMEN
12 second flexed-arm hang
35 sit-up in 2 minutes
1 mile run in under 10:30