How hard is it to join the Marine Corps?

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1. How hard is it to join the Marine Corps?
2. What does a Marine do?
3. How many years do Marines serve?
4. How big is the USMC?
5. Are Marines the toughest?
6. Who is better Marine or Navy SEAL?
7. What do you call a Marine who is no longer active?
8. Can you be a Marine for 2 years?
9. Do you go to jail if you quit the military?
10. How large is a Marine platoon?
11. Can Marines be Navy Seals?
12. What is the most elite unit in the Marines?
13. How do Marines earn the blood stripe?
14. What is the average IQ of a Navy SEAL?
15. What is the most elite Marine unit?
16. Is it true once a Marine always a Marine?
17. Can you quit the Marine Corps?

How hard is it to join the Marine Corps?

Marine Corps basic training has the reputation of being the toughest of all the services. It most certainly is the longest, at about 12 1/2 weeks. It has been said time and time again by former Marines that Marine Corps recruit training was the most difficult thing they ever had to do in their entire lives.

What does a Marine do?

The Marines' mission is unique among the services. Marines serve on U.S. Navy ships, protect naval bases, guard U.S. embassies and provide an ever-ready quick strike force to protect U.S. interests anywhere in the world.

How many years do Marines serve?

The Marine Corps plays a major role as the first force on the ground in most conflicts. Today, Marines are stationed around the world at all times, ready to deploy quickly whenever and wherever needed. Total service commitment ranges from four to six years.

How big is the USMC?

As of 2017, the USMC has around 182,000 active duty members and some 38,500 personnel in Reserve.

Are Marines the toughest?

The military branch with the toughest basic training is the Marine Corps. The hardest military branch for non-males because of exclusivity and male dominance is the Marine Corps.

Who is better Marine or Navy SEAL?

Although the Marines are highly respected and considered one of the most elite fighting forces, the Navy SEALs training is far more rigorous and demanding than that of the Marines.

What do you call a Marine who is no longer active?

Retired Marines Should Be Called 'Former Enlisted' or 'Former Commissioned Officers'

Can you be a Marine for 2 years?

While this program is often referred to as "two-year" enlistments, the actual required time on active duty is 15 months, following basic training and job training. After that, members must either re-enlist for two years or spend at least two years in the active (drilling) reserves.

Do you go to jail if you quit the military?

Punishment for Going AWOL Besides, the maximum punishment according to the law is death or life in prison if desertion is carried out to avoid war. In fact, the vast majority of AWOL and desertion cases are disposed of with an administrative discharge.

How large is a Marine platoon?

43 Marines Platoons. The platoons consist of 43 Marines who are led by a Sergeant. A weapons platoon usually has both a lieutenant and a gun sergeant due to the number of Marines.

Can Marines be Navy Seals?

An active-duty Marine cannot become a Navy SEAL. In order to go through Navy SEAL training, an individual must be a member of the Navy. ... If a Marine wants to become a SEAL, they will most likely have to finish their contract and then go visit a Navy recruiter to re-enlist and receive a SEAL contract.

What is the most elite unit in the Marines?

The Marine Raider Regiment, formerly known as the Marine Special Operations Regiment (MSOR), is a special operations force of the United States Marine Corps, part of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

How do Marines earn the blood stripe?

The promotion from lance corporal to corporal is a momentous one for all enlisted Marines, as it means they have been trusted to serve our Nation as Noncommissioned Officers, a designation that allows them to add the legendary "Blood Stripe" to their uniform.

What is the average IQ of a Navy SEAL?

The 78th percentile on an IQ scale roughs out at about 112. Anecdotally, many successful SEALs run in the high-120 IQ range.

What is the most elite Marine unit?

Marine Raider Regiment
Size	1,512 personnel authorized: 1,475 military personnel 37 civilian personnel
Part of	United States Special Operations Command United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command
Garrison/HQ	Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Camp Pendleton, California
Nickname(s)	Marine Raiders

Is it true once a Marine always a Marine?

"Absolutely, there is no such thing as an ex-Marine," he said. "Once a Marine, always a Marine. When people say former Marine, most oftentimes, it refers to someone who formerly served in an active or reserve capacity.

Can you quit the Marine Corps?

If you went through all the motions of signing up for a military service only to decide it is not right for you and you have NOT been to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and have NOT taken an Oath of Enlistment, you are free to quit the process at any time.