Against unexpected, unpredictable and unrelenting threats to our Nation’s future, it is our Marines who find a way to win. Through constant training, Marines develop the unbeatable skillset and adaptable mindset to become our Nation’s greatest asset on ever-changing battlefields.
There are many roles in the Marine Corps that require a variety of skill sets.
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There are hundreds of roles for aspiring Marines. While each role is different, all Marines fight together to make sure our Nation can win on any front.
No matter when the call arrives, our Nation can always count on its Marines for a swift response.
A UH-1Y Venom prepares for takeoff in the Pacific Ocean as an MV-22B Osprey flies above.
The Musician Enlistment Option Program (MEOP) gives young men and women the opportunity to fight and win our Nation’s battles while pursuing their passion for music. MEOP prospects must complete Marine Corps Recruit Training and all requirements of earning the Marine title.
Marines train around the clock so that no matter the time or place, they’re ready to answer the Nation’s call whenever it may come.
Marines prepare for a night live fire range on Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan.
With the fighting spirit that has propelled them thus far, recruits move on to the final challenges they must face to become Marines during the 54-hour day and night test of endurance, the Crucible.
Leading Marines and pursuing justice in the fight for our country is a noble call answered only by the Few.
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To ensure that all Marines have the capability to fulfill their duties while operating in a combat environment, they continuously go through a wide range of training programs.
The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program helps Marines in developing hand-to-hand combat skills.
The thirteen weeks recruits spend at one of our two depots are filled with intense battles that require them to tap into the purpose that led them to initially step on those yellow footprints.
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The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem represents the culmination of every hardship endured and every battle won during recruit training. Earn it, and it will forever serve as a testament to true purpose found coming together for a common cause.
As Marines, we train continuously so that whenever our Nation calls upon us, we are able to decisively defeat threats, no matter where they might arise.
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Marines serve our Nation in a variety of roles, from the air, on land, at sea, and even in cyberspace. Every role plays an instrumental part in making a critical difference in the collective fight.
Marines often serve in a variety of special capacities; these duties are earned by Marines who have proven their exceptional ability to fight and win battles for our Nation.
As Marines, we utilize our training and tactical mindset to help us execute missions and win battles.
Reconnaissance Marines free fall jump during Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH in Visakhapatnam, India.