KEY TOPICS TO READ PRIOR TO ENLISTING
DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM (DEP) INFO
HOW DIFFICULT IS MARINE CORPS BOOT CAMP?
DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM (DEP) INFO
Information, tips and advice about the Delayed Entry Program (DEP).
WHERE MARINES GET STATIONED
HOW DIFFICULT IS MARINE CORPS BOOT CAMP?
DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM (DEP) INFO
A glance at where you might get stationed once you complete your MOS - JOB'S schooling.
HOW DIFFICULT IS MARINE CORPS BOOT CAMP?
HOW DIFFICULT IS MARINE CORPS BOOT CAMP?
HOW DIFFICULT IS MARINE CORPS BOOT CAMP?
Are you worried about not passing boot camp? Read this page to learn why anyone can pass boot camp.
ACTIVE OR RESERVE DUTY
ACTIVE OR RESERVE DUTY
HOW DIFFICULT IS MARINE CORPS BOOT CAMP?
Information about the differences between the active duty route and the reserves route.
HOW TO PICK YOUR JOB
ACTIVE OR RESERVE DUTY
HOW TO PICK YOUR JOB
Basic information, tips and advice on how to choose your military job.
DON'T GET MISLED
ACTIVE OR RESERVE DUTY
HOW TO PICK YOUR JOB
Being misled is legal and common and can be as bad as being lied to. Read this page to possibly avoid being misled.
LYING DURING ENLISTMENT
HOW THE USMC MIGHT CHANGE YOU
LYING DURING ENLISTMENT
Being told to lie or to "forget" about something during your enlistment process? It's your future and not theirs, so read this page so you don't end up screwing up your dreams.
OFFICER OR ENLISTED
HOW THE USMC MIGHT CHANGE YOU
LYING DURING ENLISTMENT
Information, tips and advice about picking the officer route or the enlisted route.
HOW THE USMC MIGHT CHANGE YOU
HOW THE USMC MIGHT CHANGE YOU
HOW THE USMC MIGHT CHANGE YOU
A look at how boot camp and serving as a Marine may or may not change you.
MISC. KEY & POPULAR TOPICS
"FIRST TO FIGHT" EXPLAINED
"EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN" EXPLAINED
"EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN" EXPLAINED
Are the Marines first in and last out? An explanation of what the phrase "First To Fight" means and doesn't mean.
"EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN" EXPLAINED
"EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN" EXPLAINED
"EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN" EXPLAINED
Some clarification about what the phrase "Every Marine A Rifleman" means and doesn't mean.
WHAT IS A "TYPICAL" MARINE?
"EVERY MARINE A RIFLEMAN" EXPLAINED
WHAT IS A "TYPICAL" MARINE?
A look at what a typical Marine looks like and more importantly why anyone can become a Marine if they want it bad enough.
PARRIS ISLAND VS SAN DIEGO
PARRIS ISLAND VS SAN DIEGO
WHAT IS A "TYPICAL" MARINE?
A simple comparison between the two locations where enlisted Marines are trained. Find out which MCRD is tougher by reading this page.
LIFE AFTER THE MILITARY
PARRIS ISLAND VS SAN DIEGO
LIFE AFTER THE MILITARY
A glance at what your life may look like after serving and why some veterans struggle while others are successful.
POGS VS GRUNTS
PARRIS ISLAND VS SAN DIEGO
LIFE AFTER THE MILITARY
A pog is any Marine who is not an 03xx/Infantry Marine and this can create friction between Marines. Learn why by reading this page.
RECON - SNIPER - MARSOC
RECON - SNIPER - MARSOC
RECON - SNIPER - MARSOC
Interested in being Rambo? Recon, sniper and MARSOC wannabees read here for more info and advice.
WORKING OUT INFO, TIPS & ADVICE
GENERAL INFO ABOUT WORKING OUT (PT)
GENERAL INFO ABOUT WORKING OUT (PT)
GENERAL INFO ABOUT WORKING OUT (PT)
Basic and simple tips on how to better prepare physically for Marine Corps recruit training or any basic training.
RUNNING INFO, TIPS & ADVICE
GENERAL INFO ABOUT WORKING OUT (PT)
GENERAL INFO ABOUT WORKING OUT (PT)
No need to fear running during boot camp.
NATURAL WORKOUTS
GENERAL INFO ABOUT WORKING OUT (PT)
NATURAL WORKOUTS
How to use natural workouts to better prepare you for any boot camp or basic training.