By: Jacob Wertman

Becoming a Marine

Marine Corps History

• Established November 10th 1775• Disbanded after the American

Revolution• Reestablished shortly after

because of constant threats of war• “On Foot” Solders of the U.S. Navy

Becoming an Officer• A 4 year degree is required• Officer Candidate School (During

College)- 2 6 week sessions- 1 10 week session

• Must be selected and approved to go by Colonels, Majors, and other officers

• Officer Candidate Course - Post Graduation

Upon Completion of either route, you will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant

The Few, The Proud• The Few, The Proud, The Marines• Just over 200,000 Marines active and reserve• Elite in depth screening process• Rigorous training

Benefits• Free Travel for immediate family

on available air craft • 30 days paid vacation• Access to private campgrounds,

beaches, and resorts• 100% Medical and Dental

Coverage• Retirement after 20 years of

service• Military Discount

Personal Interview – Foster• Captain Peter. C Foster• Marines since January 2009• “Being a Marines means you’re

servicing a higher cause than yourself, serving a brother hood, when chaos and uncertainty arises The Marines are the first to lead the way.

• The Marines stick out because they train all men to be rifleman before an MOS.

Personal Interview – Elmore• Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Elmore• Marines 18 ½ year• Chose the Marines because

everything else seemed easy and he wanted a challenge to push himself to his limits

• “Being a Marine means He’s done his part to support this country for his family.”

• Plans to stay in the Marines until retirement, than pursue something else

• His best advice when picking a branch is to “Weigh the options”

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Citations“Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps. “ 2013. The History Channel website. Oct 21 2013, 11:24 Web.

Elmore, Kevin. Personal Interview. 28 10 2013

Foster, Peter. Personal Interview. 28 10 2013

United States. Department of Defense. Today’s Military. Web.

United States. Department of Defense & United States Marine Corps. Marines. 2013. Web.

United States. United States Marine Corp Recruiting Command. US Marines Corps. Des Plaines:

, 2012. Web.