The Two Sides Of Marine Corps Life

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War: Two Sides To Every Story Deployment. Depression. Death. Looking back to the summer before senior year, the only worry I had in mind was what college I would attend and what major I wanted. I have always known what I wanted in life since a young age and was never going to let anyone or anything get in the way of that dream. Or so I thought… Reflecting upon my future, all I hoped for was a degree and a happy, healthy family. As senior year progressed, I met a handsome boy and he changed everything. “United States Marine Corps”, this is something I have come to know, love and slightly fear. Although I am proud for the commitment the love of my life has made for this country, I worry where that path is going to lead us. The United States…show more content…
To be considered for the Marine Corps it is required to be the ages of 17-29 and without any major medical conditions. This ensures that the Marine hopeful is in the best condition possible (Marine.com). After contacting a Recruiter, the applicant must take a test called the ASVAB (Marines.com). This test determines which job is the best suited for you while you are in the Marine Corps. After the ASVAB is taken the applicant must go through a day of extensive medical screening ensuring that he/she has the basics for what it takes. After completing this long and strenuous day, the applicant is finally “Depped in” this means the applicant is in the Delayed Entry Program or DEP and now he/she is referred to as a Poolee (ASVAB for Dummies). Boot Camp is considered the best and worst part of the Marine Corps, it gives you everything you need to be the best Marine possible but is also the hardest thing you will ever have to do. Marine Corps boot camp is the longest boot camp of all of the armed forces coming out at three months (Marines.com). Each month is broken up into three phases, each teaching you a different skill set. After boot camp you get ten days at home then you report to your job school where you learn your tools of the trade. After that you get put with a unit and then after any amount of time you get
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