Joining the United States Marine Corps: A Handbook (Joining the Military, #4)

This book is for the teenager or young adult who is interested in enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. It will walk him or her through the enlistment and recruit training process: making the decision to join, talking to recruiters, getting qualified, preparing for basic training, and learning what to expect at basic recruit training. The goal of the McFarland Joining the Military book series is to help young people who might be curious about serving in the military decide whether military service is right for them, which branch is the best fit, and whether they are qualified for and prepared for military service. Features include lists of books, web links, and videos; a glossary; and an index. Read this first Thinking about joining the military Things to consider for potential enlistees Things to consider for parents of potential enlistees Things to consider for spouses of potential enlistees Military benefits The branches of the military General information about the Marine Corps The history of the Marine Corps Career opportunities in the Marine Corps The enlistment process What is the enlistment process? Eligibility requirements Talking to military recruiters The qualifcation process Visiting the military entrance processing station (MEPS) Taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Joining the delayed entry program Preparing for basic training Marine Corps basic training Overview Basic training tips Leaving for basic training Receiving and forming Life during basic training Basic training-seventy days of hard work Graduation and beyond Glossary of military terms. This book is for the teenager or young adult who is interested in enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. It will walk him or her through the enlistment and recruit training making the decision to join the military, talking to recruiters, getting qualified, preparing for and learning what to expect at basic recruit training. The goal of the McFarland Joining the Military book series is to help young people who might be curious about serving in the military decide whether military service is right for them, which branch is the best fit, and whether they are qualified for and prepared for military service. Features include lists of books, web links, and videos; a glossary; and an index. "This book is for the young adult who is interested in enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. It will walk him or her through the enlistment and recruit training process: making the decision to join the military, talking to recruiters, getting qualified, preparing for and learning what to expect at basic recruit training"--Provided by publisher. "This book is for the young adult who is interested in enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. It will walk him or her through the enlistment and recruit training process: making the decision to join the military, talking to recruiters, getting qualified, preparing for and learning what to expect at basic recruit training"-- Provided by publisher