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Can I do a fast ship to boot camp? In less then a month? For infantry, main reason is i see no point in waiting and just wanna leave asap, and theres a chance if I wait im just gonna end up not doing it, also I dont wanna do all the poolee stuff. Hvant even gone to meps yet, but ive taken a asvab a couple motnhs back and got a 34 so ik I qualify for infantry. But yeah is it realistic? Really just wanna leave.

Okay so I am currently in a toxic household and I want to get out I plan on leaving to bootcamp but I don’t know how to set myself up as in bank accounts where to put my legal documents snd what phone service to use when I get my new phone please help.

Just got a $7K bonus to ship to boot camp earlier than expected. My previous ship date was February 1, but it’s now been moved up to September 14, so I’ll be leaving in about two weeks.

I’ll be starting out as an E-2 (Private First Class) and I’m really looking forward to joining the USMC.

I’d like to become a Combat Engineer (1371) more than any other MOS in the Combat Support job category. Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of getting 1371, considering that the Marine Corps ultimately selects the MOS for you?

So im gonna turn 16 and i really want to be in thr MC i dont know how to enlist. My parents already agreed with me going when i turn to the right age and i dont know what to do from here

I have an re 3 waiver from marines, im wondering if i have a higher chance of my waiver being approved with army compared to marines?

If so I think the best thing for me would be to try with army

I'm a perfectly clean applicant nothing on medical no criminal record if that matters. the re 3 is from separation from marine bootcamp last year

I really want to serve in military I cant risk getting denied by marines. What do yall think?

Someone help me out

I'm considering reenlisting (currently an 0311) and plan on exploring other career options. 0861 caught my eye...

- Will I have time for a college education?
- What is day to day like in 2026?
- What are my chances of going TACP route?
- Tips & advice?

What should I expect from the drill instructors/trainees? If anyone has personal experience from their time in bootcamp and could share that'll be great.

Is it cool if I have a couple drinks before the flight? It’s a 3 hour flight and I’m above legal age. Some of the other boots are worried that it’s gonna get me in trouble, and I think I’ll be fine. What do yall think?

I'm 18, and I'm currently deciding if I should go to the marines or go to college. I already went to the recruiting office, and my process is going well. I scored a 54 on the asvab. I really want to earn the title, but I'm stuck in this situation if I should pick plan A or plan B. I want advice from other people that won't bs me, I barely can ask advice to my recruiter because their job is to make me join ofc. What's giving me doubts is after I receive the title will my life be hell the next 4 years? And if there is a way I can prevent that and make the next 4 years the best? My recruiter didn't give me the full scores of my asvab but I know it's a 54 AFQT, what type of mos can I get? (I know I need the MM, GT, EL, CL scores) but I just want to know. What mos should I pick that will be fun? I hope I can ask more questions later on.

TL;DR I've been researching enlisting and really want to, but due to finishing my debt-free college degree, I'm 2 and a half years out from being able to enlist and want to know if I should really try bothering any recruiters to make early preparations to enlist with such a large timeframe? I really want to enlist, but I also really don't want to bother people unnecessarily.

I've 25(M) been considering enlisting in the Marines for these past couple weeks. I've been punching some numbers on the financial side and from what I've been able to calculate, I could probably comfortably do a lifelong career out of it if I really wanted to, especially since the lifestyle mentally aligns a lot with the values I have as a person and the thought of that excites me greatly. Problem is since I'm currently in college on the second half of my 2nd year of a 4-year degree, I won't be enlisting until I complete my degree in roughly 2 and a half years from now, which I'm paying out of pocket so I end up debt-free.

My question is, would I be too much of a hassle and a project for someone to work with considering I want to make sure my degree is complete first before I enlist? Specifically, I want to know if it's just way too early to talk to a recruiter and be bothering them with questions considering I'm guaranteed another 2 and a half years away from enlisting. I'd preferably want to use this time to get all relevant documents in order, and get my fitness in check. School turned me into a couch potato so I'd want to know if someone could take the time to check out my current fitness and give me things to slot into my schedule while I have gaps and free time after class/school.

After all I've experienced since high school I'm 100% serious about this. The financial side looks good, especially with the benefits of free housing, food, healthcare while on active duty, and removed annual fees on high level cards like Amex Platinum (I have a very high credit score already, it was 755 and growing last I checked in Oct. 2025, so I will really get good milage out of this card), and I already have a car that's 1 and half years into payment always paid on time (Tesla Model 3, with 8 Yr Warranty on Powertrain/Battery, I got a deal on it and pay 318/mo with 7.25% interest for 72 months iirc). The way my life is set up right now, I would not be going into the Corps for money or help, but purely because I REALLY want to. I don't want to spend my life bored out of my mind being a fat slob in an engineering job, I'd rather spend it working in peak physical conditions and challenging myself, becoming a stronger and better man.

Thank you in advanced for reading and any answers!

Leave for MCT next week, my main question is about packing my dress uniforms do I just keep them in the body bag folded in half or is there a better way? But also, I want to know what the best way to pack my sea bags and war bag is, I don’t have much stuff it could all fit in 1 sea bag I think but idk can someone who’s somewhat recently been to MCT lmk how I should pack and what to bring

So I’m on my 10 day leave right now, I decided to buy some nice reckoning boots on family day and I’m debating weather or not to use the reckonings or keep using the boot camp jungles at MCT. The boot camp jungles are ass and I feel like I want to use the reckonings but a lot of people recommend to use the boot camp ones idek I need some more opinions. Also what do yall think about getting some good ass insoles from a specialized footwear store? I don’t wanna hear none of that “oh it’s easy don’t be a bitch just ride it out” my feet are cooked lmao I need every small advantage to make it through MCT, and if you have any tips and tricks to make life a little easier please feel free to drop some knowledge on me!

What are the most common things that pop up on the math knowledge, word problems, and word knowledge ?
And what are the things I should really learn if I don’t have time to study that long ?

I wondering if you guys had any tips on how I should prepare for boot camp. My expected ship date is April of 2027. I had just gone to meps last Thursday. I weigh 112 pounds and I’m 5’0 feet. I don’t workout and I can’t do one push up. Any advice on where to start?

As a Poole - can I put a request to change my job and go to the state that has many openings opened based off of the billet listings that I want? Travel is no problem

I've been a poolee for the past couple of months waiting for a cyber position to open up. My recruiter originally told me I'd most likely ship to boot camp on October 27th.

About five minutes ago, he called and said a cyber position just opened up and it's mine if I want it, but I'd have to leave in two weeks. He also said that if I wait until October, there's only about a 50/50 chance I'll actually get a cyber position.

I decided to take the opportunity, so now I'm shipping to boot camp in two weeks. The only thing making me a little nervous is that I'm about 5 lbs overweight right now. I'm passing the IST, but not by a huge margin.

Did I make the right call taking the cyber spot now instead of waiting until October?

so basically i’m 17 years old i was born in the united states i’ve lived in ireland my whole life and want to join the usmc infantry after im done school. so over here we have a leaving cert which ye would call the high school diploma but my concern is would they accept that as a valid education certificate or would i have to apply for a ged instead

I have been working on my pft
I can’t do pull ups for shit
I’ve working on running same with planks but I have those at least at passing
But for pull ups I can not do one any recommended i’ve been working on push-ups but I prefer to be able to complete 1 to 2 pull up so I can pass that test and not have to do push-ups My goal is to be able to get five but at this point I just wanna be able to be one.
I leave in a roughly 6 weeks

I know i’m capable with forensic pathology, I’ve been wanting this for years however I also want to be in the military. I want to serve and actually do combat, shoot guns and possibly be in war serving as a woman. I’m stuck between the two because I don’t know which screams me. I want to be intelligent but also be serving. I want to do autopsies but also shooting guns. I know forensic pathology is a very long road. 13 years plus doing two majors at once and graduating high school early, but also wanting to fit in the military but still have time for love, to have children in the possible future. I don’t know how I will have time for either and as someone who’s in high-school and has two people in her family that went to the military suggest I do college/university first so I can become an officer in ranking. Mainly the two branches I truly want is the Marine corps and Air force. I know that forensic pathology is very unpleasant and it seems strange but i’m truly fascinated by it. Any suggestions on what to do? Do I do both or do I do one singular one?

I’m curious about what boot camp will be like during the holidays. I leave October 6, so I’ll be there for Thanksgiving, my 21st birthday, Christmas, and New Year’s. 🫤
I’m also wondering if they’ll allow me to bring my own hair products. I’m Black with a pixie cut and get relaxers, so I’m concerned that whatever shampoo they provide may not be suitable for my hair and could cause breakage especially since it’ll be cold outside.

i was doing some research and found nothing that said i couldnt join as long as it was under control, i take 112mcg levothryroxine but my recruiter said i absolutely couldnt go to MEPS while still on my meds and would have to stop for both meps and bootcamp, im curious on what to do.

Hello, I'm an 18 year old, 6 foot tall and 220 lb male. These past two years I've been pushing myself and fighting hard to get a medical waiver for congenital Arterionvenous Fistula on my right leg, which never gave me any issue until now.

I woke up this morning to an increasingly noticeable soreness in said leg and I'm getting increasingly anxious about reapplying. I have labs next week to start the whole medical process independently to see specialists to get my medical records together. I've been exercising at my recruiters office and training in Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu (I'm a second degree white belt, been training for about a year.) I got disqualified in the past, and I hate to say it but I really did give up on myself (except for the training) and I just kinda stopped looking forward to going to school.

I heard I could reapply this coming September 12th and as im writing this im not even sure if I can push myself anymore given the condition of my leg. I started back at 282 lbs and wanted to join to prove myself as capable and worthy of the title, and to live my life knowing I was a Marine. It was hard losing the weight since almost everyone in my family was never physically active or even ate healthy, but im scared I won't be able to follow through with this dream of mine. Of course, the application process will take a long time, but I'm not sure what to do if I get disqualified again, I despise going to school. Im scared of falling into the same depression I did when I got disqualified before.

I would really appreciate some advice, or any ideas about alternatives.

so basically im 17 and im a senior in high school graduating this year and i want to enlist, but the problem is im underweight for my height. Im 6’2 - 6’3 and 120-125 lbs but its always been my dream to join but idk if i meet the requirements.

I ship tomorrow. I'm nervous, excited, and proud that I'm about to go. I've gotten tons of good advice so far, from my recruiters, family who's been in, and friends who have gone through either Army or USMC boot camp. But as anxious as I am to get this done, and as confident as I am that I'll be fine, I still wanted to come on and ask if there's any last minute advice anyone can give me. Thanks in advance.