A lot. They go through the same basic training all soldiers go through but then of course go through a whole bunch of specialized training as a marine.
12 Weeks.
To become a US Marine, one must fulfill basic training and further specialized training which can take up to two years. As the Marines are the proud and the few, one needs a solid commitment to achieve that goal.
Marine Force Recon
Both receive excellent training. Marine training is considered to be more intense and lasts longer. Even Marine pilots receive training in the Basic school for six months to insure that every Marine is first off, a Rifleman.
The US marine Corps is responsible for the amphibious training of all forces.
The US marine Corps is responsible for the amphibious training of all forces.
If you wish to be an enlisted Marine then from the time you enlist until you graduate Boot Camp is about 3 months. At hat point you are considered a Marine but it is probable you will require more specialized training. You can earn a commission, become an officer, by graduating from a Military Academy, going through the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program while graduating for a civilian University that offers that program, or through a direct commission from the Enlisted ranks. All these take at least 4 years.
Though there are marine engineering jobs available in the US military, the experience and training required make few capable of filling the positions.
The Marine training of World War 2 is the same as the training of today except now we have more modern armament and computerized equipment the Marine recruits have to learn about now. It has always been the toughest boot camp of all the military forces and all Marines, even nurses, have to have basic weapons training, even in World War 2.
The army basic training program takes nine weeks to complete. It is required to become a US soldier.
One can join the US marine corp my first ensuring one meets all requirements of joining. One can then apply and complete the training required to join the marines.
Yes! As Long as they are prescription from a licence Dr. No Weeds.
7 months