The marine Corps Reserve is the leading command in the U.S marine corps. It is vital to the Marine Corps’ ability to provide a balanced and prepared force that means they are ready to supplement the active-duty forces when needed. These marines have the ability to train part-time, also continue serving while pursuing a civilian career or further their education. It is popular to many marines who have served on active duty as the reserve gives them an outlet and other options.
Marine Corps Reserve – Age Requirements
For you to join the reserve, you must be between the ages of 17 to 29 years. However, 17 year olds need parental consent. You must also have a high school Diploma.
They are also other additional factors that you will have to meet to join the Marine Corps Reserve, you must:
1.Be a U.S citizen
2.Pass a Military Entrance Processing station medical exam
3.Meet thorough mental, physical, and moral standards.
4.Take and pass the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test.
What do they do
After successful end of Marine Corps Recruit training and becoming skillful in your MOS (Military Occupational Specialty), you begin your duties as a Reserve Marine. Training periods are called drills. The Reserve offers three drill status choices. These choices let you pick on the time stretch spent in the active Reserves and in the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve). The IRR are not obligated to partake in Military activities unless precisely called upon to meet back-up requirements.
These options include:
1. 1.First 5 years are spent in a drilling position and spend the last 3 as an IRR member
2. If you wish to participate G.I. bill must choose the program of spending the first six years in a drilling status with the last two as an IRR member
3. You spend the first four years in a drilling status and the last four in the IRR.
Benefits of Being in the Marine Corps Reserve
Marines are well paid and receive the same lifestyle and healthcare benefits as other service members. The Reserve provides you with complete medical care while on duty and you qualify for low-cost life insurance They have advanced leadership opportunities and MOS training. This will benefit you in all aspects Marine life, and civilian thereafter. Through DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support) you can pursue University or College study courses as a member of the Reserve.
As a member you have base privileges whereby you are allowed to access all leisure amenities on military bases. You can use tennis courts, gyms and libraries. Being a marine is not just a job, it is a calling. Only those who prove themselves through the difficult training have earned the honor to wear the uniform. Display your enlistment and pride with custom designed Marine Corps Rings gold and silver rings.
