Becoming a Marine: Initial Requirements
What does it take to join the Marine Corps? There are physical, mental, and moral requirements that must be met before you enlist as a Marine or commission as a Marine Officer.
To enlist as a Marine, you must obtain your high school diploma and be a legal U.S. resident between 17 and 28.
To commission as a Marine Officer, you must be a United States citizen between 20 and 28 and have obtained both a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree.
Both enlisted and officer candidates must pass a criminal background check and have no felony convictions.
New recruits must pass The Initial Strength Test, or IST, to demonstrate their physical fitness. The IST consists of pull-ups or flexed arm hang, a plank, and a 1.5-mile timed run.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, determines eligibility and appropriate MOS assignment. The ASVAB test has 9 parts that measure verbal, math, science, technical, and spatial aptitude.
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The Marine Corps defends the people of the United States at home and abroad. Within every Marine is the willingness to engage and determination to defeat any adversary, and it is this fighting spirit that allows us to fight and win our Nation’s battles.
The mission of the United States Marine Corps is made up of three promises: We make Marines, we win our Nation’s battles, and we develop quality citizens prepared to fight and win battles.
You don’t join the Marines-you become one, forged in the crucible of training aboard our recruit depots on Parris Island, South Carolina, and in San Diego, California, or through the dedication required of officer candidates at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Beyond the physical requirements, aspiring Marines must prove they have the honor, courage, and commitment to face and defeat any obstacle.
Today, more than 180,000 enlisted Marines and 23,000 Marine Officers serve in active duty or reserve forces on bases and in communities around the world, proudly carrying with them the core values of the Marine Corps.
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Who else want to be a marine?
@ryanmyers8335
3 жыл бұрын
meee but im 12
@bradenmcdonald9650
3 жыл бұрын
US Marine yes sirrr I am 15 and I’m trying to get so I can do better than the ist so when I join I am able
@unfortunateson5016
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah 16 here trying to go Infantry
@samueljones2464
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 17 and going infantry
@bradenmcdonald9650
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunate Son I hope u get it
I fear I do not meet the physical requirements for a Marine but my desire to become one has been unwaivered by my physical form. Because I know my will power will be able to push me through. I've been training for the IST since January, I have wounded my shins and sprained my arms multiple times. But I am determined to earn that title of Marine. I'm signing up, and will put myself to the test
@justiceofbook
2 жыл бұрын
You’re not very smart, are you? Injuring yourself is INSTANTLY going to disqualify you. If your body can’t handle the physicality, then that’s the harsh truth. If everybody could do it, everybody would be a Marine. Even with that mindset, you need to realize that injuring yourself is just plain dumb.
@itscarioca4677
2 жыл бұрын
@@justiceofbook you clearly don’t know who David goggins is
@moisecalloway2818
2 жыл бұрын
Where are you now?
@adriangavina351
2 жыл бұрын
Are you a proud marine now
@cvbrocks5975
2 жыл бұрын
@@adriangavina351 decided to go go college, get a backup plan and go to Officer School. Ive been working my physical and mental body and my desire is unshaken.
Mistakes I made at 18 have keeps me from fulfilling my dream of becoming a marine. It is what it is.
@johnwolf1475
2 жыл бұрын
You didn't miss out.. theylie
@Darkdevil1584
2 жыл бұрын
be a firemen, way cooler lmfao
@Goblin10532
2 жыл бұрын
@@Darkdevil1584 how
@shanks0307
Жыл бұрын
Same but for AF im gonna try once more but if they don’t let me then like you said “it is what it is”
Semper Fi, from a mustang Marine! PI graduated 73 .... USNA 78 🇺🇸👍🏽 God bless all of you new Marines ...keep our Corps STRONG!
@justiceofbook
2 жыл бұрын
For anyone that is wondering, a mustang is an enlisted that rose to an officer rank
@jpturner171
2 жыл бұрын
@@justiceofbook Semper Fi brother!
@dennisyounkin644
2 жыл бұрын
Semper Fi Sir!!!!!
One thing to remember: The Marine Corps is NOT for everyone. I served in the late 60"s and was never sorry I joined. I'm 73 years old now and I thank the Corps for the best training in the world. Semper Fi
1:59 GySgt Moffet and GySgt Sensing, my PTIs. Badass women right there
Oorah!! 1 more year until I turn 18
@jacksonturner7838
3 жыл бұрын
Get in the pool fool
@flanagamer
3 жыл бұрын
Just get your parents to sign a waiver & get your GED 😅
@jacksonturner7838
3 жыл бұрын
@@flanagamer won't work
@aaronz5295
3 жыл бұрын
I joined at 17
@KeysAndDoorss
3 жыл бұрын
3 more years for me!
When I went through OCS in 2010, our OSO in Atlanta wouldn’t send anyone unless they had a 295 PFT. All of us in our small group were 300 PFTers. And then once we got there, 2-3 from our group DOR’d. No sleep gets to a lot of guys in the end…
This helped thanks
That was a awesome video that would motivate me
If a person wants to join the military, to serve their country, for whatever reasons they have , are physically and mentally fit, they should be able to regardless of age restrictions, marines stop at 28 but can get an age waiver for most part, and army stops at 40 and some of them older guys are tough as nails.
@thewatcher4552
3 жыл бұрын
Some but very few
@kingshady1273
3 жыл бұрын
Or if you have a G.E.D with a actually trade from a vocational school instead of high school diploma.
The benefits and responsibilities for life!
although I may do something else when I'm older possibly pottery or a story written I dream to be a Marine I know my physical well being, my emotional well being and my education may lower my chances on entering but I want to force myself to be better than what I am now I hope that I will have the chance to join any branch but the top one on my list is the Marine Corps I'll just have to see if I have the strength to force myself to be a better version of me than I am now. my father keeps on telling me to not even think about enlisting but I won't let him stop me from possibly achieving my dream and I hope that I will not back down from this dream even if I do choose a different future I dream to join, to become a better person than I am now, to feel like I've actually achieved something in my life to feel like I matter but I also wish that I might find that same feeling in a different and more healthy way other than forcing myself to do things and pushing my mental health aside. (I'm 13 and I've been told over and over again "what do you wanna do when you grow up" or "have you figured out what job your gonna do" and I still don't know what I want to do with my life I just wanna feel like I matter to people.)
Jeez I wanna become one just because I wanna be fit and become disciplined i do t know if its the right path but college isn’t for me but i don’t know if I can pass it I don’t even know how to swim I gotta get on the grind now
Been there, done that!
It sounds hard but it’s not, it’s just a haze fest until you climb the reaper and become a marine. Graduated from MCRD Beginning of last year
@Armageddon11011989
2 жыл бұрын
That's why you are a Marine.
I Love The Marines
Apparently, even for the age requirement, it would be too late for me since I'm 38 years old, soon to be 39 in May.
Outfreaking Standing!!!🇺🇸👍🏼0331
I’m very dedicated on joining the marines I’ve thought hard over the past 2 years about this, however I don’t have a highschool diploma Im working on my ged currently but I don’t think it’s gonna work for me and it’s been really upsetting me lately. I’m 19 I know I have the physical requirements down and I’m very common sense smart and technical and I’m ready to take on the training but no highschool diploma I couldn’t finish highschool life was very hard during that time for me and I only want to join the marines.
@CenterDrama
10 ай бұрын
You can still join marines with GED but you will need to score higher on ASVAB.
@painhurts_
10 ай бұрын
@@CenterDrama almost got my ged my recruiter is letting me score a 31 better so same as highschool diploma got blessed with a super chill recruiter
Would've liked to if I could this from an old soldier
I wanna be a marine but what holds me back is that I graduated high school but I floated by with shitty teachers and I feel like I didn’t learn anything so I don’t feel smart enough to work under pressure :/
@adrian-nr9nv
3 жыл бұрын
Try talking to a recruiter most of the time they will help you study and get you physical ready for pt
@jpturner171
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t (NEVER) give up..you’ll make it!👍🏽
@faithgulsingh7208
Жыл бұрын
yes talk to a recruiter cause they would help you get in shape and i think they help study idk but just to to one and see if that will help
@pipy.8565
Жыл бұрын
Same
The cut off is Before you turn 28,like up until your last day of being 27,or up until you turn 29, up until the last day of being 28
@afilipinohikikomori6718
Жыл бұрын
I knew a guy who was in his 30's back in boot. Dude was a maniac for fighting.
I am a Marine changed my life.
There’s a true saying: for every 10 soldiers, 9 of them are targets. Only the best of the best do anything, everyone else dies quickly. But the best of the best take down armies in teams of thirteen. Become a force to be reckoned with. Join the Marines.
I should have joined when I graduated from high school after covid 😢 Now I have to wait until next year after I graduate from university to join the corp
What happened to the 30 pushups requirement?
Semper Fi!!!
would love to join but sadly A Marijuana charge from 10 years ago wont let me get a wavier to enlist. Still actively trying to enlist as Marijuana laws are relaxing and hopefully becomes legal on a federal level so i can get a chance to put that behind me and clear my record to Get a real chance to enlist. I am sure there are others out there like me that would love to see enlistment ease up on people with just marijuana charges that are clean, healthy, and have spent say a x amount of time trouble free.
@williammartin2378
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly it’s legal in over half the states , I fear I won’t be able to enlist for the same reason
@Trippy_Hippy89
2 жыл бұрын
@@williammartin2378 All I can say is go give it a try u never know what the recruiters will say. I have seen other peoples video's that were successful in getting in with a wavier from the recruiter. Best thing to do if you are serious is to go up to your local Recruitment office and explain everything to the recruiter. I hope it goes well for ya if you decide to give it a shot.
@PRMarshall
2 жыл бұрын
@@williammartin2378 Maybe certain states would allow waivers? Could be wrong but that’s just ridiculous that they won’t let you guys
Are there any options to join the Marines at age 29 or 30?
Did the pull up requirements change? I remeber it was like 20 when I was 19? I never joined but im looking forward to a 2 pull up entry due to a shoulder injury. Which is treatable
@patrickbateman2869
2 жыл бұрын
They know Gen Z is too pussy for that.
This is all cool but I was actually looking for a weight requirement. Like what if youre fat
I can do all the requirements already except for the pull ups
@rayallen9166
3 жыл бұрын
They are usually the hardest for heavier people (I’m not talking about overweight). Just do as much as you can until you physically cannot do anymore and your muscles give out. Push through the pain and even if your stuck in a halfway-up position just keep pushing until your muscles give out instead of yourself. Try to do it everyday and you’ll be able to do more and more over time
@cvbrocks5975
3 жыл бұрын
You can always do a one minute plank instead.
@herbo7868
2 жыл бұрын
@@cvbrocks5975 they give u that option also? I can’t do pull-ups should I try or should I just not
@cvbrocks5975
2 жыл бұрын
@@herbo7868 Ye from what ive seen youre able to do a 1 minute plank instead
@patrickbateman2869
2 жыл бұрын
@@cvbrocks5975 wtf kinda shit is that there needs to be physical standards that if you can’t do at least 10 pull-ups you shouldn’t be a marine back in the Vietnam days it was like 20 pull-ups I do believe
I'm a american citizen the only problem is i acquired my citizenship here in the Philippines as Consular report of birth abroad. My problem is the legal resident i still dont have an address in the us. I really want to join because my dad joined and he served during the vietnam war until the 1990s
Can you join if you have a parenephilia charge when you were 18(now 26)??
yea
Is that really the physical requirements like I thought it was at least 20 pull ups
Is there a certain amount of time that has to pass between the two initial strength tests before boot camp or can they be like Monday and Tuesday of the same week for example?
@cvbrocks5975
3 жыл бұрын
From my research, one is when you go to meps the first time. And the next is when you go to meps for your shipout date
@tiggeranakalea3104
3 жыл бұрын
@@cvbrocks5975 nope you take it in boot, just went to meps a few weeks ago and they didn't make me take it, you need to make weight standard and pass health regs on your first meps trip
Future marine here
is it possible to get an age waiver if you're older than 28 years of age?
But is it worth it the song said not really when I asked
Ok, someone I know had anxiety and has been off medication and everything for multiple years now and we can’t seem to find out if he can join or not. If someone can help with this please do.
@faithgulsingh7208
Жыл бұрын
once you go to a doctor and they say nothing is wrong with him and he is okay you need to show proof that he is mentally stable and have no anxiety and then he would be able to join
I'm from Germany man. My biggest dream is to become a marine
3 more years and i can enlist
How can I meet a Marine? Help me please!
I want to...but I am a dropout of 7th grade, but have learned more out of, rather than through school.. got the G.E.D though 🤷♂️ not sure if it counts but, I feel it doesn't matter. Anyone and everyone (if need felt) should be able to enlist! Mainly since you were forced to back in the day. The age was sixteen by the way, and now you have to be a graduate? Of 17-28.?.? ☠️ I'm 23 now, and feel like I'm a letdown for not being able to do as I could've but couldn't, but hey it's their loss. Anyone and everyone at the age of 18 should go through at least the basics and through however many years ya need to get fuckin paid, say ya did your country a solid, and be able to retire, but they fucked up🤣 an upright opportunity for the majority of the "U.S.A"! Make America great again please I'm pretty disappointed in what the states have become. -n8m8 Sorry for the rant everyone 😅
Im joining November 1st just wanna know something is the IST still 2 pull ups im being told it’s 5 and 60 crunches and 12.30 on runs
@MrCrab1
2 жыл бұрын
You never wanna shoot for the minimum that’s why they’re telling you those are the requirements
How hard is it to join for short 5’4 skinny dude?
1.5 mile in 13:30?? Bruh I run 2 miles in like 10 min
I ship out april and my buddy in in boot rn
@Lvgan
Жыл бұрын
How did you prepare?
Can’t wait to be a us marine
@faithgulsingh7208
Жыл бұрын
Same :)
@81bird61
Жыл бұрын
Im sure u can wait man. Its not like the commercials
I am passioned to join but I am just above 28
Anyone: i eat crayons Marine recruiter: sign here...here..annnnnnd here
Oorah.
im 12 and i want to become a marine so bad!!!!!
@imagine5275
3 жыл бұрын
I’m 14 and I’m already training for that bro it’s tough
@twoinchglocc5149
3 жыл бұрын
@@imagine5275 me too. i’m not as fit so i’m starting out with running a mile each day and muscle work
@flanagamer
3 жыл бұрын
@@imagine5275 it’s not that tough 😒
@sweepthelegjohnny1490
3 жыл бұрын
@@flanagamer hell yeah it is😂
@KatyushaWarThunder
3 жыл бұрын
Guys, stop training so young. It's good but not necessary, live your life as a child, start training around 16 or 17 or whenever you plan on enlisting.
👌🏿💯
I MADE IT!!!
@saniaamirbaaz8850
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@saniaamirbaaz8850
Жыл бұрын
I’m 13, but hope to be a marine someday
@jjrango4040
Жыл бұрын
@Sania Amirbaaz you can do it just remember why your there and dont lose your motivation
They don’t know me son!
I'm so close 3 more months
@nanabanana7618
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck
@imagine5275
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck for you
@johnwick9751
3 жыл бұрын
How was it?
Currently 13 but have ADHD and a few others things, im only worried about ADHD. I''m not that worried about the others things, I have really light ADHD im fine without meds.
I don’t think I physically have the requirements for a marine but I want to enlist after college or high school, any tips for a freshman to start working out and or practice?
@jairandall9073
2 жыл бұрын
Running, push-ups and different variations of, pull-ups, sit-ups, side crunches, and weighted training if you feel so inclined. Main thing I’ve found about health is eating right. Cut out the crap. I’m not sure if you meant specific exercises or not but those I’ve said already are solid starts for strength and endurance.
@lotus8965
2 жыл бұрын
The easiest way is to run distance and then interchanging that with speed runs. Do pushups and planks (pullups if you can) and you will be set
@YourMomIsGay00
2 жыл бұрын
Pull ups is a big one I can barely pass with 3 pull ups but the rest like the run and sit ups are easy but still practice for it
@jaydenvanlandingham246
Жыл бұрын
As a new Marine let me tell you, you will get slayed if you can't run. Better to get in running shape now than later because it hurts alot more later. Ammo can lifts too, just do them and make sure you can do at least 60 within 2 mins. Pull ups and plank is easy you just do them. The rest is mind game.
@transmutetogold
Жыл бұрын
www.youtube.com/@IronWolf84 check him out.
Bro Can Indians will become Merine Corps??
I’m not scared of the ist, I’m scared of the asvab :(
@christiancahuin7337
Жыл бұрын
If u have a Hs diploma and some common sense u will easily pass it. If you want to have a good score i suggest u take the mock tests online and keep practicing those until you get the score you want.
I'm British and I'm planning on getting into the University Of Los Angeles or any other college in the U.S to study film, if my filming career dosen't work out, then I'm elisting for the USMC
@Thistasteslikeass
Жыл бұрын
you have to be a citizen..
Its only 2 pull ups? I thought it was 20.
@christianzavala5789
3 жыл бұрын
That’s the minimum Max points varies with age groups. It’s 23 pull-ups for me
I respect anyone in any branch of military. I want to be a marine very bad. I’ve always wanted to be one since I ill was like 12. I’d always give it my all and take it very seriously. I would strive to be the best marine I could be. I’d die for my country any day at anytime no matter what. I love my country and where I’m from. Proud to be from here. Thankful to live here. I just think it’s pretty lame that you have to have a diploma to be a marine. I don’t have one and y’all don’t want me which sucks. But I definatley wouldn’t be no half ass marine if I could enlist and be one. Just not getting a diploma. I don’t mean no disrespect either. I’d be more than happy to come make it through boot camp and then see if you guys would want to sign me. Just not getting a diploma.
@eligotch914
2 жыл бұрын
You can get a GED instead :D
@mexicanbatman8157
2 жыл бұрын
@@eligotch914 lol caught em in a lie
@faithgulsingh7208
Жыл бұрын
you can get your Ged I was just gonna write my GED but I thought we only need our diploma so I got my diploma and then when I when into the office I asked and my recruiter said the take GED and Diplomas so don't worry you can still follow your dreams and I know you'll to be a great Marine
@christiancahuin7337
Жыл бұрын
Just get a GED, i talked to a female recruit who didnt have a diploma but had a GED. If you want to be a marine that badly then just think of getting a GED as part of the training lol.
@gregcarpenter2908
Жыл бұрын
@@christiancahuin7337 I think if they really wanted that bad they would know that, simple Google search.
Is high school diploma needed for soldiers?
@luftwaffe8127
10 ай бұрын
Yes to become a soldier u need a high school diploma
No chance for 30+ yr old?
Can you join with a GED?
@superk1186
6 ай бұрын
Of course
Crazy all these requirements to defend your country.
Can asylee become US Marine😢😢 This is my dream!
Can you enlist with a GED without a diploma?
@redwemette5942
2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@christiancahuin7337
Жыл бұрын
Yeah u can
I wish to become one but am not on US 😭
@faithgulsingh7208
Жыл бұрын
You can still become a Marine just make sure you have your diploma and talk to a recruiter and if you server you will become a citizen but it the marines are not letting you join well you can join the Army cause they will allow you to join
I have a GED is that fine
@dgguy6
9 күн бұрын
I think so
I’m 17 years old I can’t wait to turn 18
@jacksonturner7838
3 жыл бұрын
You mean 17
@arturocarrizo5253
3 жыл бұрын
@@jacksonturner7838 oh yeah sorry hahaha
@michaeljimenez9203
2 жыл бұрын
@@arturocarrizo5253 r u in the marines now?
@arturocarrizo5253
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaeljimenez9203 just got the papers in
@michaeljimenez9203
2 жыл бұрын
@@arturocarrizo5253 I’m thinking about joining I’m 19 idk
I am from Indonesia My dream join us marinir us
Does a G.E.D count?
@andreivictor293
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
How much do you have to weigh in order to join
@kennedy25990
3 жыл бұрын
Sebastian Atherton that's dependent apon your age and gender. If you're working with a recruiter they should be able to tell you that, otherwise and simple search on their website should do it!
@kennedy25990
3 жыл бұрын
Apologies meant to put height as well
@sebastianatherton7733
3 жыл бұрын
@@kennedy25990 ok thank you
@sebastianatherton7733
3 жыл бұрын
@@kennedy25990 no problem
Are GED's accepted
@redwemette5942
2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@bt-qr2iv
Жыл бұрын
@@redwemette5942 youve commented this multiple time but they are
If you don't think you can be a marine but want to join the military become a corpsman in the navy
@eliyahuohiyon7461
3 жыл бұрын
Not all corpsmen go green side
I am a marine 1371
What is the Marines policy on ADHD?
@christiancahuin7337
Жыл бұрын
If u take medication for it, ur not eligible.
@instantreplayzz7439
Жыл бұрын
You don’t have it.
1 2 3 4 UNITED STAES MARINE CORE 💪🏼
I know that you don't issue wives in bootcamp but maybe the future spouse should be required to attend classes for the military family life then get married?😘🇺🇸
You need a bachelors to join???
@bud1221
9 ай бұрын
No
@lndianScammer
8 ай бұрын
Just to be an officer
Welp I dont have a bachelor's degree 😢
@brianorozco8506
2 ай бұрын
That’s only if you want to become a officer not a normal soldier
I just need my diploma
What up my nighahs Jorge Brando Ramirez the nighha that's was shiesty joining get me out of nova early 🎉
Also, you can't have tourettes sysyndrome. Even if it's not that had. I got disqualified for it. 🙃
Here a little after CARES act didnt pass. Sucks your care relies on our incompetent congress. 🇺🇸
Marines leaving the corps is at an all time high. Desperately in need of new meat, how far they've fallen.
THE FEW THE PROUD. MARINES
Batman chokehold KKK.
Bit odd that the females have easier physical fitness requirements as if the enemies' going to take it easy on someone because they're a female.
I spent 5years in the enlistment process without pay or credit for my time. I qualified at 1st class pft standards for physical fitness for a Female. I was discriminated against for having sole custody of a child (MCRCO 1100.1 pg3-29 Note 3.) to make myself eligible I terminated full custody of my 8yr old child and haven't seen him in 2years, I don't know if I will ever see my son again. I was waiting on an age wavier so I could ship out, that the SNCO/NCO never followed through with. I wasn't DQ'd instead after 5yrs and terminating full custody of my son I was told to choose a different branch. None of those paper pushers were willing to do what I did, none of them would part with their own children for employment. I was out of Waterbury in CT if anyone was wondering.
2 pullups? lol
@AMM278
Жыл бұрын
Pretty pathetic
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Wow 20 seconds into this and it seems all Marines are women? WTF
Pre woke videos are awesome. Marine vets are laughing.
From what I have observed, these days all you need is to be woke.