Request recruitment information directly from the marines The local recruiters for The United States Marine Corps can help you decide whether joining the marines may be right for you and exactly where to get the most accurate information. They can even advise you on the distinct advantages of becoming a marine officer.

I recommend:  The United States Marine Corps website lets you complete an online request for information form. You will then be able to contact a local recruiter for help in deciding whether becoming a marine officer might be right for you.

Consider a career with a special agency of the United States Marine Corps You may not realize all of the varied career opportunities the US Marine Corps offers.

I recommend:  Manpower & Reserve Affairs, the largest department within the marines’ headquarters, plans, directs and implements both active and reserve forces. Public affairs specialists work for the Division of Public Affairs, which helps to inform the public about events on marine bases and on the battlefield.

Find out what kind of training and education you will get in the Marine Corps The specific training you will receive and the education opportunities available to you as a marine will likely be the most prominent factors shaping your decision to become a marine.

I recommend:  Marine Corps Institute maintains the catalog of courses and exams marines should complete. Check out the “Frequently Asked Questions” section of its website for detailed explanations about enrollment and training. Marine Corps University started in 1989 as the central agency for the military schools providing marine training and education since the nineteenth century. The Marine Corps University provides Marine Corps information on degree programs, schools and academic support.