Because very few Universities offer degrees in Helicopter piloting, Infantry tactics and canon cocking, most University Degrees have little relevance to the immediate needs of the Corps. What they do provide is written proof that the individual was capable of learning the subject matter to attain a degree in the first place. That ability gives them confidence that with the six months of The Basic School and many more months of specialized training they can turn the individual into the officer they need. If there is something in your college education that is in high demand, they will take advantage of it.
Only rarely, the needs of the service comes first.
There is no college requirement to enlist into the Marine Corps. You do need a High School Diploma or GED though. If you wish to join as an officer, you can either go to Annapolis or go to college and then go to Officer School.
Bachelor Degrees.
Talk to your Marine Corps recruiter. They will provide the information required. The first step is that you must have a college degree.
Marine Corps War College was created in 1991.
Jack Hawkins - US Marine Corps officer - was born in 2012-02.
Enlisted - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps . Officer - Commandant of the Marine Corps .
The job of the Commandant of the Marine Corps is to serve as the highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps. They are responsible for the administration, combat readiness, and effectiveness of the Marine Corps. They advise the President, Secretary of Defense, and other senior military officials on matters relating to the Marine Corps.
Officer Candidates School - United States Marine Corps - was created in 1891.
What is the yearly salary for a retires U.S Marine Corps. Officer of 20years?
You can certainly enlist with a college degree. There is no limitation that says you can't do so. But you are likely to be encouraged to become an officer.
No college is required to enlist in the US Marine Corps, a High School diploma is all that is needed. To be a US Marine officer, a Bachelors degree is pretty much required.