Best answer, he can be.
To enter basic training as anything other than a Private E1, you must meet a couple criteria:
Any of these can work, but you will remain E3 until you reach the requirements for promotion to E4.
Cadets who achieve the Billy Mitchell award can graduate from Marine Corps Basic Training as an E-2 (Private First Class, AKA: PFC).
Unfortunately, not much. My college transferred only 3 credits for Marine Corps boot camp.
Only through Navy Boot Camp.
Marine boot camp is 13 weeks. The longest of all military training.
Marine Boot Camp does not cost money. Those that enlist are provided their uniforms, food and shelter as well as their training. They even pay those that are going through boot camp!
Marine Corps Boot Camp is a thirteen week ordeal.
Anything but typical.
very tough and challenging
Week 12 of Marine Boot Camp is known as the 'Emblem Ceremony' . The men and women receive the eagle , globe , anchor , and the title 'Marine' .
Extremely challenging, but if completed, extremely rewarding.
Marine Corps Boot Camp lasts for 13 weeks.
The only way to get free boot camp is for your child to have committed an offense and get sentenced to a state-run boot camp. Private boot camps are not only not free, but extremely expensive. Don't waste your money.