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There are about 200,000 people currently in the Marines and there are about 320,000,000 people in the U.S. and so about .0625% or about 1 in every 1600 people.
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How old do you have to be to join the US Marine Corps?
18, or 17 with parental permission.
Can someone who is colorblind join the marine corps?
Absolutely, there may just be some jobs that you are not eligible for. All of the jobs where you would be disqualified have to do with the aviation (pilot, ATC, ect.)
What branch of the military did the code talkers join?
They joined the BEST branch of the military, The United States Marine Corps. (I am not biased or anything having a daughter in the USMC and a husband too.)
Who has the best marine corps in the world?
Holland, USA, UK, or Spain, you can choose. They are all very good, im from holland and i'll maybe join the marines from holland as an officer.
How do you become an officer in the marine corps?
To become an officer in the United States Marine Corps you can go to the United States Naval Academy or any other college and graduate. There are also some enlisted programs to become an office. You'll have to talk to a recruiter about that. Call 716-633-1406 If you are on track to get a 4 year degree or already have one just contact an Officer Selection Team, they will be able to sign you up to go to Officer Candidate School (OCS). If you complete the 10 week course you have what it takes to be an officer in the Marine Corps. If you have a degree when you go to OCS you can decide to join the Marine Corps right after OCS. If you are still in college then you have to wait until you have your degree before you can sign up. Going ot OCS does not obligate you to serve any time.
What percent of high school graduates join the Marine Corps?
The percent of high school graduates who join the Marine Corps is 0.3% out of the ones that are considered fit for duty. Less than 1,800 people end up enlisting in the army.
Can you join the marine corps with diabetes?
no
If a person has 3 DUI's can he or she join the marine corps?
no
If you are allergic to bee stings can you join the marine corps?
no
Can a South African join the marine corps?
Only if they have U.S. Citizenship
How much training till you can be in the marines corps?
you need absolutely no training what-so-ever to join the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps itself will provide any and all required training.
How old do you have to be to join the US Marine Corps?
18, or 17 with parental permission.
What qualifications are required to join the Republic of Korea Marine Corps?
Be a Republic of Korea citizen
Do you need a license to join the Marine Corps?
NO.Or Perhaps:Yes. Or it should be. It is after all something like a Marriage for Life, after all, Once a Marine, Always a Marine.
Do you have to wait to join the army if your a marine?
You'd have to wait until the end of your current enlisted, if you're currently enlisted in the Marine Corps on active duty. If you wish to go from the Marine Corps Reserve into the Regular Army, that can be done, though.
Can a marine join the air force after enlistment is up?
You can join any military branch after the Marine Corps, with a clean record of course. You won't have to go through their basic training though.
How long do you stay at boot camp?
That depends on what service you join. The Marine Corps is approx 13 weeks.
