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class="entry-content"> <p>Less than 1% of Americans will sign on the dotted line and join the Brotherhood of the U.S. Marine Corps.</p> <p>Those that do will tell you that there are some amazing pros and unfortunate cons that will become evident during an enlistment.</p> <p>Whether you are a 17-year-old “poolee” that has grandiose ideas of war, a salty devil dog with years of warfighting under your belt, or are a young Marine killing time on duty, the following is a list of 13 pros and cons of joining the United States Marine Corps that is relatable to every Marine.</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Related Article</span> – <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-corps-mos-list-asvab-scores/">Marine Corps MOS List and ASVAB Scores: Details Of All 123 Jobs</a></strong></p> <h1>7 Pros Of Joining The Marine Corps</h1> <h2>#1. Pro: The Few. The Proud.</h2> <p>The <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines/">U.S. Marine Corps</a> is a branch of the <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/navy/">U.S. Navy</a> and boasts around 177,000 Marines in total.</p> <p>This is around one-third the size of the U.S. Army.</p> <p>You are considered elite and are the only servicemember who can claim membership for life.</p> <p>The enemy fears U.S. Marines and there are even rumors of enemy fighters being ordered not to attack convoys if they see the coveted eagle, globe, and anchor emblem on the sides of the vehicles</p> <p>It’s no wonder why the official recruiting slogan for the US Marines is “the few, the proud, the Marines”.</p> <h2>#2. Pro: Dress Blues</h2> <p>Every branch of the military has some form of dress uniform.</p> <p>These uniforms are placed into different classes, which indicates the times at which they are allowed to be worn.</p> <p>The U.S. Marines have dress blue alphas which are unparalleled in the realm of military uniforms.</p> <figure id="attachment_1813" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1813" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="1813" data-permalink="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-corps-benefits/examples-of-marine-corps-uniforms/" data-orig-file="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/examples-of-marine-corps-uniforms.jpg" data-orig-size="600,259" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="examples of marine corps uniforms" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="<p>Examples of marine corps uniforms</p> " data-medium-file="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/examples-of-marine-corps-uniforms-300x130.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/examples-of-marine-corps-uniforms.jpg" class="size-full wp-image-1813 no-lazyload" src="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/examples-of-marine-corps-uniforms.jpg" alt="examples of marine corps uniforms" width="600" height="259"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1813" class="wp-caption-text">Examples of Marine Corps uniforms</figcaption></figure> <p>The dress blues are primarily reserved for elite functions and ceremonies, but when they are finally brought out for an occasion, people take notice.</p> <p>Are you taking a girl to the birthday ball with you?</p> <p>Be prepared for a large amount of admiration from your date as she lays her eyes upon your dress blues.</p> <p>Of course, Marines have several other commonly recognized uniforms such as the “chucks” or charlies.</p> <p>These are the uniforms that Marines are allowed to wear in everyday public situations and are commonly seen in movies as the uniform that Marines would wear when on leave from service in WWII, Korea, or Vietnam.</p> <p>Charlies are widely disliked among members of the Marine Corps, but they still look sharp either way, and they’re the uniform of choice when Marines are serving as representatives for the U.S. Marine Corps.</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Related Article:</span>  <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-corps-benefits/">7 Benefits Of Joining The Marine Corps</a></strong></p> <h2>#3. Pro: Sacred Bonds</h2> <p><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="2320" data-permalink="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/marine-corps-brotherhood/" data-orig-file="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/marine-corps-brotherhood.png" data-orig-size="587,405" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="marine corps brotherhood" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/marine-corps-brotherhood-300x207.png" data-large-file="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/marine-corps-brotherhood.png" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2320 no-lazyload" src="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/marine-corps-brotherhood.png" alt="marine corps brotherhood" width="587" height="405"></p> <p>This is far and wide, the biggest pro of serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.</p> <p>The brotherhood and friendships are unlike anything else in life.</p> <p>The bonds that are formed with fellow Marines will remain with you long after your time in the service is completed.</p> <p>Additionally, it is not uncommon for older Marines from Vietnam, Korea, or WWII to comment and immediately recognize the fact that you both earned the title of U.S. Marine, regardless of the war that it was earned during.</p> <h2>#4. Pro:  You’ll Be A Crack Shot</h2> <p>This is far and wide, the second biggest pro of serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.</p> <p>In the United States Marine Corps, <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-rifleman-mos-0311/">every Marine is a Rifleman</a> and must go through the USMC Rifle Qualification test. </p> <p>The Marine Corps focuses on close combat and fire assaults, so all members of the Corps will receive intense training in marksmanship. </p> <p>They’re also required to train and qualify in their weapons on an annual basis, and the Corps holds friendly competitions as an incentive. </p> <p>The Marine Corps rifle training is the most extensive of any other branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Related Article:</span>  <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-machine-gunner-0331/">Marine Machine Gunner (MOS 0331): Job Description And Summary</a></strong></p> <h2>#5. Pro: Fantastic Fitness Levels</h2> <p>Marines undergo physical training at least 3 times a week for most platoons and units around the Corps.</p> <p>This means that you will likely be in the best shape of your life.</p> <p>One benefit of being in fantastic shape, apart from feeling good and being able to run 3 miles even after staying out on the town for a full night, is the attention from others.</p> <p>Yes, the opposite sex will notice your fitness level and appreciate the fact that you are clean-shaven, squared away, and are doing something bigger than yourself.</p> <p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Related Article:</span> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-corps-age-limits/">Marine Corps Age Limits</a></strong></p> <h2>#6. Pro: Great Benefits and Decent Pay</h2> <p>While your <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-ranks-and-pay/">pay in the Marine Corps</a> is dictated by how long you served and your rank (like every other branch of the military), there’s one thing you’ll never have to worry about: Uncle Sam bouncing his check.</p> <p>With an annual budget of $830 Billion per year, the US Military is the most well-funded military in the world.</p> <p>Just starting out in the Marines, you can expect to take home about $1,700 per month, which is raised to $1,900 after the first four months.</p> <p>That might not sound like a lot, but when you consider the additional benefits like free food, free (or heavily subsidized) housing, medical, dental, and vision coverage, the take-home pay isn’t too bad.</p> <p>Here’s a snapshot of Marine pay for the first 1 – 6 years of service:</p> <table id="tablepress-97" class="tablepress tablepress-id-97"> <thead> <tr class="row-1"> <th class="column-1">Pay Grade</th><th class="column-2">Less than 2 Years</th><th class="column-3">Over 2 Years</th><th class="column-4">Over 3 Years</th><th class="column-5">Over 4 Years</th><th class="column-6">Over 6 Years</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="row-striping row-hover"> <tr class="row-2"> <td class="column-1">E-1 +4 months</td><td class="column-2">$1,917.60</td><td class="column-3">$1,917.60</td><td class="column-4">$1,917.60</td><td class="column-5">$1,917.60</td><td class="column-6">$1,917.60</td> </tr> <tr class="row-3"> <td class="column-1">E-2</td><td class="column-2">$2,149.20</td><td class="column-3">$2,149.20</td><td class="column-4">$2,149.20</td><td class="column-5">$2,149.20</td><td class="column-6">$2,149.20</td> </tr> <tr class="row-4"> <td class="column-1">E-3</td><td class="column-2">$2,259.90</td><td class="column-3">$2,402.10</td><td class="column-4">$2,547.60</td><td class="column-5">$2,547.60</td><td class="column-6">$2,547.60</td> </tr> <tr class="row-5"> <td class="column-1">E-4</td><td class="column-2">$2,503.50</td><td class="column-3">$2,631.60</td><td class="column-4">$2,774.10</td><td class="column-5">$2,914.80</td><td class="column-6">$3,039.30</td> </tr> <tr class="row-6"> <td class="column-1">E-5</td><td class="column-2">$2,730.30</td><td class="column-3">$2,914.20</td><td class="column-4">$3,005.20</td><td class="column-5">$3,199.20</td><td class="column-6">$3,423.90</td> </tr> <tr class="row-7"> <td class="column-1">E-6</td><td class="column-2">$2,980.50</td><td class="column-3">$3,279.90</td><td class="column-4">$3,424.80</td><td class="column-5">$3,656.50</td><td class="column-6">$3,711.90</td> </tr> <tr class="row-8"> <td class="column-1">E-7</td><td class="column-2">$3,445.80</td><td class="column-3">$3,760.80</td><td class="column-4">$3,905.10</td><td class="column-5">$4,095.30</td><td class="column-6">$4,277.70</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>  <h2>#7. Pro:  Free / Subsidized Housing</h2> <p>When you join the Marine Corps, one thing is for sure: you won’t be living in a tent out on the street.</p> <p>Sure, you might be in a tent in the middle of Afghanistan for several months.</p> <p>But that only lasts as long as your deployment does.</p> <p>Once you’re back in garrison, you can expect to be housed in a location with running water, heat/air conditioning, and electrical.</p> <p>As your career progresses through the Corps, you will be given opportunities to move into other housing accommodations that are more fitting for whatever rank you are.</p> <p>The Marines offer government quarters that some claim rival any modern condominium or apartment.</p> <p>With that said, the best part about it is it’s highly subsidized.</p> <p>The Marines offer all sorts of housing allowances, including the <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/bah-calculator/">basic allowance for housing (BAH)</a>, Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA), and Advance Basic Allowance For Housing.</p> <h1>6 Cons Of Joining The Marine Corps</h1> <h2>#1. Con: Boot Camp</h2> <p>Marines have one of the hardest and longest boot camps of any of the military branches.</p> <p>To even step foot through the door, you need to meet the basic <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-corps-pft-standards/">physical fitness test (PFT) standards</a>. </p> <p>You’ve probably seen movies like <em>Jarhead</em> or <em>Full Metal Jacket</em> and wondered if Marine drill instructors are really that scary.</p> <p>Check out this raw footage of new recruits heading into Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego to begin recruit training.</p> <p><iframe data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H6Ly1F59wxQ" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" data-load-mode="1"></iframe></p> <p>At Marine boot camp, you can expect to be screamed at, sleep deprived, food deprived, and living one meal at a time in order to successfully complete the training.</p> <p>It’s all, of course, done for a purpose.</p> <p>They shape you and your brothers around you to be a part of the most lethal fighting force our nation has to offer.</p> <h2>#2. Con: Duty</h2> <p>Marines stand duty, lots of it. A list is generated monthly and distributed to platoons to ensure that all duty posts are manned at all hours, day and night.</p> <p>You can expect to stand some duty post once every few months, or every few days if you are around during a large leave block when most other Marines took vacation time.</p> <p>What do you do while on duty?</p> <p>You update a logbook with regular and irregular activities, read entertaining logbook posts from past duties, and maintain order and regulations within the establishment that you are responsible for.</p> <p>Duty posts may be 24 hours long or around 12 to 14 hours if you stand a post that starts in the evening and stretches to the morning.</p> <p>Either way, be ready for long periods of trying to find ways to entertain yourself and your fellow Marine on duty.</p> <h2>#3. Con: “First To Fight”</h2> <p>When there’s a war, you’ll be the first one in (right behind special forces like <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/devgru/">DEVGRU</a> and <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/delta-force/">Delta Force</a>, of course). </p> <p>Being a Marine can be very dangerous, especially during wartime.</p> <p>Even though they are way smaller in size than the Army and Navy, the Marines suffer a disproportionately higher rate of combat casualties and deaths. (Source: <a href="https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL32492.pdf">fas.org</a>)</p> <p>This of course can be attributed to the fact that Marines essentially “pave the way” for other larger forces that move in after the major fighting has been done.</p> <p>A lot of guys join up with the Marines for that reason, not realizing that war isn’t exactly what they thought it would be.</p> <p>If you don’t believe me, just watch this short 5 min. video showing recon Marines fighting Taliban soldiers in Afghanistan:</p> <p><iframe data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RFmtn670RqU" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" data-load-mode="1"></iframe></p> <h2>#4. Con: Family Life Can Be Brutal</h2> <p>Being a U.S. Marine means being deployed to various locations around the world for different periods of time.</p> <p>Even in peacetime, Marines may be tasked with performing humanitarian work in remote locations where you can’t bring your family along with you.</p> <p>Having a wife and kids at home is easy for some, and not so easy for others.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Related Article:</strong></span><strong> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/military-wife-benefits/">10 Benefits Of Being A Military Wife (and 5 Not-so good things)</a></strong></p> <p>It takes a very strong spouse to deal with the fact that you won’t be there for your kids’ first steps, first words, or first anything.</p> <p>The armed forces have made tremendous strides in developing internet access for their soldiers, Marines, sailors, and airmen.</p> <p>However, given the various missions of the Marine Corps, there’s a good chance that you won’t be anywhere near an internet connection.</p> <p>That means limited Skype, emails, and internet chatting.</p> <h2>#5. Con:  Feeling of Wander/Disconnect After Service</h2> <p>While serving as a U.S. Marine, daily life is understood and laid out for everyone. Wake up at a specific time, work out, eat, work, have liberty, and then sleep.</p> <p>When Marines enter the civilian world, it is one of the most exciting times and one of the most terrifying moments that a Marine will ever face.</p> <p>There is no longer a sense of belonging or understanding of where one should be at any given time of day.</p> <p>It is easy to feel a disconnect and sense of wandering while attempting to find a path in life outside of the Marine Corps.</p> <p>Many Marines struggle with finding a sense of belonging that is as strong and embracing as the bond that they felt with their fellow Marines while serving on active duty.</p> <p>It is something that every Marine is faced with and is a very major dilemma facing anyone who is leaving the structured lifestyle of the Marines.</p> <h2>#6. Con: Things Can Get REALLY Boring</h2> <p>You’ve seen those Marines commercials that are always showing all the cool stuff, right?</p> <p>You know what kind of stuff I’m talking about…</p> <p>Marines running in to a helicopter or V-2 osprey, then taking off from an aircraft carrier.</p> <p>Or driving up a beach in an Amphibious assault vehicle, running onto the beach with guns blazing.</p> <p>Or even driving through some remote desert in an Abrams tank, shooting at bad guys.</p> <p>This is what a typical day in the Marine Corps looks like, right?</p> <p><em><strong>Well, yes and no…</strong></em></p> <p>Sure, there will be times when you’re doing the cool stuff.</p> <p>However, things can get really boring.</p> <p>What they don’t show in those commercials is the long hours spent cleaning the bathrooms, picking up trash outside the barracks, or standing guard for 5 hours straight in a sideways-driven rain.</p> <p>If you think all of your time in the Marines will be spent rappelling from helicopters, skydiving from C-130s, or looking through a sniper score right before you’re about to take out a Taliban leader, think again.</p> <p><strong>References / Resources</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/how-to-join-the-us-marine-corps/">How To Join The US Marine Corps</a></p> <p><a href="https://rmi.marines.com/">Find A Marine Recruiter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.marines.com/being-a-marine/roles-in-the-corps.html">Jobs In The Marines</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.marines.com/">Marines Official Website</a></p> <div class="abh_box abh_box_down abh_box_business"><ul class="abh_tabs"> <li class="abh_about abh_active"><a href="#abh_about">Author</a></li> <li class="abh_posts"><a href="#abh_posts">Recent Posts</a></li></ul><div class="abh_tab_content"><section class="vcard author abh_about_tab abh_tab" itemscope itemprop="author" itemtype="https://schema.org/Person" style="display:block"><div class="abh_image" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"><a href = "https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/author/levi/" class="url" title = "Levi D." > <img decoding="async" src="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/wp-content/uploads/gravatar/levi-profile-pic.png" class="photo no-lazyload" width="250" alt="Levi D." /></a > </div><div class="abh_social"> </div><div class="abh_text"><div class="abh_name fn name" itemprop="name" ><a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/author/levi/" class="url">Levi D.</a></div><div class="abh_job" ></div><div class="description note abh_description" itemprop="description" >Levi served in the Marine Corps as a heavy equipment operator from 2007-2011. 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Hasn’t changed much over the fifty years since I was there. And it strikes a very true chord!</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-2437" data-commentid="2437" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-2437" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Rick Parks" aria-label="Reply to Rick Parks">Reply</a></div> </article> <ol class="children"> <li id="comment-2967" class="comment odd alt depth-2 parent"> <article id="div-comment-2967" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Tony</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-2967"><time datetime="2019-07-15T20:15:10+00:00">July 15, 2019 at 8:15 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Out of all the Cons, the only true Con is difficult family life. The others build character, patience, and more discipline. They also put you way ahead of the civilian populous.</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-2967" data-commentid="2967" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-2967" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Tony" aria-label="Reply to Tony">Reply</a></div> </article> <ol class="children"> <li id="comment-20794" class="comment even depth-3"> <article id="div-comment-20794" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Slick</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-20794"><time datetime="2019-08-20T14:27:37+00:00">August 20, 2019 at 2:27 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Hey Tony, I agree with 95% of what you said but being away from the wife and kids is very hard. I would say that 2 of the CONS is true. As you said, “the rest are character building, patience and discipline”.</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-20794" data-commentid="20794" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-20794" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Slick" aria-label="Reply to Slick">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li id="comment-463803" class="comment odd alt depth-3"> <article id="div-comment-463803" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">John</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-463803"><time datetime="2022-01-20T01:55:42+00:00">January 20, 2022 at 1:55 am</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Family life can suck if YOU decide not to make time while home. Too many MAKE the MC or other service, more important than their own family. That’s the fault of the individual, not a service.</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-463803" data-commentid="463803" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-463803" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to John" aria-label="Reply to John">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ol> </li> <li id="comment-15056" class="comment even depth-2"> <article id="div-comment-15056" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Jack milavic</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-15056"><time datetime="2019-08-11T13:45:09+00:00">August 11, 2019 at 1:45 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>My five years as a Marine is by far the most revered. Although I later retired many years later as a Army CWO5 I continue to tell people I am a former USMC Corporal.</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-15056" data-commentid="15056" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-15056" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jack milavic" aria-label="Reply to Jack milavic">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ol> </li> <li id="comment-2932" class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1"> <article id="div-comment-2932" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Eric</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-2932"><time datetime="2019-07-14T22:20:28+00:00">July 14, 2019 at 10:20 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Well stated…. truth and honorable and respectful…. Marines dont take applications…just commitments</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-2932" data-commentid="2932" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-2932" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Eric" aria-label="Reply to Eric">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li id="comment-2963" class="comment even thread-even depth-1"> <article id="div-comment-2963" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Ray</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-2963"><time datetime="2019-07-15T15:28:28+00:00">July 15, 2019 at 3:28 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Meeting the most impressive individual in most Marines lives. One to whom you must totally surrender so that he can work his harsh magic to rid you of your self-centered and self-defeating habits, and instill in you initial values of great worth your Drill Instructors … If we made it easy it wouldn’t be Marines …</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-2963" data-commentid="2963" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-2963" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Ray" aria-label="Reply to Ray">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li id="comment-3433" class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1"> <article id="div-comment-3433" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Gary E. Billingsley</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-3433"><time datetime="2019-07-26T22:41:28+00:00">July 26, 2019 at 10:41 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I served twenty years in the Marine Corps, four years as a Drill Instructor and the rest in combat infantry units, I liked the article that was written, Marine’s are best fighting force that you can put on the battle field it all starts with the Drill instructor.</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-3433" data-commentid="3433" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-3433" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Gary E. Billingsley" aria-label="Reply to Gary E. Billingsley">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li id="comment-4827" class="comment even thread-even depth-1 parent"> <article id="div-comment-4827" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">David W. Long</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-4827"><time datetime="2019-07-31T21:15:17+00:00">July 31, 2019 at 9:15 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>The 2nd smartest thing I’ve ever done in my life is enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1958. Although serving between wars it taught me more about myself, personal discipline, leadership, teamwork, standards of personal conduct & personal pride than I could have learned elsewhere. And it all started with an extraordinary Senior Drill Instructor. Now being a retired Superior Court Judge I am eternally grateful for that e experience. Oh, the smartest thing I’ve ever done in my life is convincing my wife to marry me. And 40 years later…..WOW!</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-4827" data-commentid="4827" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-4827" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to David W. Long" aria-label="Reply to David W. Long">Reply</a></div> </article> <ol class="children"> <li id="comment-5323" class="comment odd alt depth-2 parent"> <article id="div-comment-5323" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Dexter Sloan</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-5323"><time datetime="2019-08-01T16:22:45+00:00">August 1, 2019 at 4:22 pm</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>I joined the Marines right out of High School Sep. 1981 to May 1994 also served in the Army National Guard 2000 to 2009 now retired, deployed twice to Beirut Lebanon during the Airport bombing assigned to 2nd Battalion 8th Marines (MAY MY BROTHERS REST IN PEACE) ,Grenada and Somalia. The Marine Corps has definitely changed my life for the better which instilled Discipline, Corps values, brotherhood, teamwork, life skills that only the Marines can teach, the list is endless. This article touches my mind, body and spirit. We are bar none a strong and unique millitary organization. Enlisting into the Marines was a great and rewarding decision in my life. Once a Marine always a Marine, SEMPER FI !!!</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-5323" data-commentid="5323" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-5323" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Dexter Sloan" aria-label="Reply to Dexter Sloan">Reply</a></div> </article> <ol class="children"> <li id="comment-18539" class="comment even depth-3"> <article id="div-comment-18539" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Tod L Brunson</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-18539"><time datetime="2019-08-16T01:15:31+00:00">August 16, 2019 at 1:15 am</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Semper Fi ! I was attached to HMM 162<br /> in Lebanon in 1983. The funny thing was I was going to the Air Force. I am so proud that I chose the world’s elite fighting force !</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-18539" data-commentid="18539" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-18539" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Tod L Brunson" aria-label="Reply to Tod L Brunson">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li> <li id="comment-4962" class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1"> <article id="div-comment-4962" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">Paul Petersen</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-4962"><time datetime="2019-08-01T01:26:48+00:00">August 1, 2019 at 1:26 am</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>Both of my 2 boys are marines. Oldest infantry mortarman stationed in Hawaii. The youngest is Recon stationed in Okinawa. Best thing they could have done. Very proud Father</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-4962" data-commentid="4962" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-4962" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Paul Petersen" aria-label="Reply to Paul Petersen">Reply</a></div> </article> </li> <li id="comment-21005" class="comment even thread-even depth-1"> <article id="div-comment-21005" class="comment-body"> <footer class="comment-meta"> <div class="comment-author vcard"> <b class="fn">GYSGT Daniel G. Marso</b> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <div class="comment-metadata"> <a href="https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marines-pros-and-cons/#comment-21005"><time datetime="2019-08-21T02:40:04+00:00">August 21, 2019 at 2:40 am</time></a> </div> </footer> <div class="comment-content"> <p>The only glaring thing in this article, which is very complimentary of the Corps,<br /> Is the very first sentence, ” the Marine Corps is part of the Navy” NO IT IS NOT!<br /> 13 years in our Corps, we are a seprate branch with our own Commandant.<br /> The U.S. Navy, and the U S Marine Corps both belong to the NAVY DEPARTMENT.<br /> As a 0311, then Corrections Offcer,I spent half my 13 years with the Navy,the Navy – Marne Corps team is unbeatable. To all our Brothers and Sisters,<br /> SEMPER FI. Joining the Corps was the secound best thing I did in my life, the<br /> Best thing I did was meet my Wife ,and raise a Family,we are still together<br /> After 52 1/2 years !<br /> Marine Corps team is unbeatable, but we are our own</p> </div> <div class="reply"><a rel="nofollow" class="comment-reply-link" href="#comment-21005" data-commentid="21005" data-postid="2203" data-belowelement="div-comment-21005" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to GYSGT Daniel G. Marso" aria-label="Reply to GYSGT Daniel G. 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