BECOMING A MARINE
We turn the willing into the able, transforming purpose-driven recruits into Marines
who make a difference. Only those who complete the most demanding training can
accomplish the world's most demanding missions. If you seek our title, the path ahead
will be one of great challenge. Prevail, and your proudest days will be realized.
Recruit Training
Marine Corps Recruit Training is a challenge few experience—and even fewer complete. Twelve weeks of trial and triumph; it is here where the "recruit" label is shed, and the Eagle, Globe and Anchor is earned. This is the ultimate proving ground for those who are driven by purpose, guided by values, and aspire to earn the title reserved only for the Few.
How to Prepare
No one can fully comprehend the difficulty of Marine Corps Recruit Training without experiencing it firsthand. But there are ways to prepare. These tips will help you strengthen your mind, body and mettle for the toughest 12 weeks you'll ever experience.
Transformation
Obstacles once considered insurmountable are now passable. The determination to prevail now overpowers the desire to quit. As you begin to change, you will not lose your soul—you will discover it. Your identity will not be erased, it will be sharpened. You will live by our Core Values—honor, courage, and commitment.
Graduation
Graduation Day is the reward for every hardship endured, every obstacle overcome. The Eagle, Globe and Anchor is no longer a distant pursuit, but a distinct symbol of pride that will forever define a life of honor.
Parents & Mentors
If you are a family member, friend or mentor of someone considering service as a United States Marine, it is important that you are able to provide informed guidance during the decision-making process. We invite you to explore how other families have approached the decision, read stories about life in the Corps, download informative discussion guides and get the facts about what it means to become part of the Marine family.
