What does 4 years in the Marines get you?

4 years of active Marine Corps duty at a station and 4 years of inactivity to be called upon at the behest of the nation. When you sign you will serve 4 yrs of active duty. You then have a choice to re-enlist or get out of the Marine Corps.

How much do married Marines make?

Enlisted marines receive between $1546.80 and $7584.60 per month, while warrant officers earn from $2868.30 to $9408.30 per month. Commissioned officers earn the most, receiving a monthly salary between $2934.30 and $19762.50.

What are the cons of joining the Marines?

List of the Cons of Joining the Marines

You are not assigned a private room as a junior enlisted member.
You must reach a rank of E-6 to move off of the base.
Rank has its privileges when serving in the Marines.
There are fewer positions available in the Marines than other branches.

What are the steps in joining the Marines?

Steps Join the marines. Undergo Marine Recruit Training . Make your way over to RTC. Understand what it takes to be admitted into BRPC (basic reconnaissance primer course). Train consistently for those tests. Take the Marine Physical Fitness Test when you are ready, to see how you score. Congratulate yourself, if you are accepted!

Do the Marines get more benefits than the Army?

There are only a few differences between benefits offered by the Army and the Marine Corps. Since the Army is a much larger force with more slots to fill, it tends to offer more incentives and benefits than the Marine Corps. However the Marines also have some unique benefits the Army lacks.

What do I need to join the US Marines?

There may be a few Marine Corps positions available to those with a GED but the Marines are generally only accepting high school graduates, or those about to graduate. You must score a 32 minimum on the ASVAB, or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Some jobs in the Marine Corp may require a higher score.