The Marine Corps Reserve is critical to the Marine Corps’ ability to provide a balanced, ready force. Many Marines come to the Reserve after serving on Active Duty, as the Reserve gives them an outlet to continue serving while pursuing a civilian career or furthering their education.
Before Serving in the Marine Corps Reserve
To join the Marine Corps Reserve, an individual must be between 18 and 29 years old (17 with parental consent) and have a high school diploma. A small percentage of GED holders may be allowed to join each year, provided they score well on the ASVAB test. College students wishing to train for Marine Corps officer positions may enroll in their school’s Navy ROTC program as a Marine-option midshipman or should visit their local Officer Selection Office (OSO) for information.
All Marine Corps recruits undergo 12 weeks of Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C., or San Diego, Calif. This training is an intense mental and physical process that shapes recruits against the core Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Only the most elite make it through, and that’s just the way the Marines like it.
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Marine Corps Reserve Benefits
The Marine Corps is unique among Service branches in the intensity of its intangible benefits. Marines are paid well and receive the same health care and lifestyle benefits as other servicemembers. Being a Marine is not simply a job. It is a calling, and only those who prove themselves during the rigorous training have earned the right to wear the uniform.
Map of Marine Corps Reserve units
Marine Corps Reserve Careers
A Marine is, above all else, a Marine. As part of the world’s most elite group of warriors, individual jobs take a back seat to the code of ethics that unites this force. Marine training is among the toughest and best, and individuals must have the sharpest skills to perform up to the Corps’ standards.
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