Becoming a Marine means meeting the Corps’ highest standards. Explore enlistment requirements for age, education, fitness, ASVAB, and medical readiness—then take the first step toward earning the title United States Marine.

Marine Corps Recruit Training shapes you into something greater. Face your limits and go beyond them. 13 weeks. No excuses. Do you have what it takes to call yourself Marine?

Every Marine has a specialized job that contributes to our success. Marine Corps roles, occupational fields, and Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) ensure that every mission is accomplished expertly. Find your role in the fight.