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5 Over Exaggerated Reasons why Teens Join the Marines

Teens are often roped into joining the military at the thought of shooting things, guns and explosions. While these aspects of military recruitment do exist, it is not normally on the level that high school teens seem to think. Here are 5 of the more over exaggerated claims that are made regarding joining the Marines Corps.

1 – Many teens join the Marines because they are under the impression that their school will be completely paid for, when this is not always the case.

2 – Many teens join the Marines because they are under the impression that joining up is easier than simply trying to find a job.

3 – Many teens join the Marines because they are under the impression that they will automatically receive enlistment bonuses no matter what.

4 – Many teens join the Marines because they are under the impression that they can have any post or job that they want while enlisted.

5 – Many teens join the Marines because they are under the impression that they can travel all over the world with their company for free.

23 Responses to “5 Over Exaggerated Reasons why Teens Join the Marines”

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		Blake January 19th, 2010 at 11:11 pm Well-loved. Like or Dislike: 27 6 These reasons are not all true, I am only fourteen and I want to join bc of what it means o be a marine and the respect you get, and to do something with my life

		mario February 22nd, 2010 at 5:55 pm Well-loved. Like or Dislike: 16 7 i wish to join the marines to fight for my country and help those in need. BTW i am 14

		Fizzy July 1st, 2010 at 3:45 pm Well-loved. Like or Dislike: 19 8 Not true im only 12 and a female but I want ot be in the Marines because of the discipline, training, respect and your duty to serve my country in the time of war

		Zak July 30th, 2010 at 7:51 am Well-loved. Like or Dislike: 11 5 I agree with all the comments above. im 19 and am enlisted and cant wait to rise to the challenge.

		brittany September 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 pm Hot debate. What do you think? 4 4 I agree but im undecided. im in the JROTC marine corps and i love it! but I dont know if i would want to go to the anvy coast guard or marines!

		Sierra October 19th, 2010 at 8:11 am Hot debate. What do you think? 5 7 I am 16 and my brother is a Marine. I am writing a paper for my Journalism class on why teens decided to join the Military. If any of you could help me out, I would love to hear from you. Thank you!

		jennifer October 27th, 2010 at 6:40 pm Hot debate. What do you think? 8 7 I am 14 and i’ve already decided that I’m joining the marine corps. I want to better my country and serve. I have family members who have joined different branches of service and I’m ready to join now!

		Z November 19th, 2010 at 4:07 pm Hot debate. What do you think? 5 7 I am only thirteen, and when I watch and read information about the Marines, I get this feeling in my stomach that feels like I am being pushed towards this path. I feel it is my destiny, and duty, to join the Marines.

		dakota November 19th, 2010 at 6:24 pm Poorly-rated. Like or Dislike: 2 6 Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see. this isn’t exactly true.. i want to join the Marines because of what they stand for, not for what i can get. i am full of patriotism and wish to serve my country, state, county, and my family to the best of my ability. ooorah, Marines.. job well done

		beth December 9th, 2010 at 2:20 pm Poorly-rated. Like or Dislike: 2 7 Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see. seems to me whoever published those reasons is not a teen and doesn’t know what forces drive teens to join. i also wanted to be a marine since i was 13.

		Scott December 16th, 2010 at 4:11 pm Well-loved. Like or Dislike: 12 6 Why are twelve, thirteen, and fourteen year olds making this decision right now? That’s weird. Explore other options don’t be so narrow minded. Btw I am a 19 year old enlisted recruit about to go out to boot camp soon so I mean just think about it. But college is completely free in the Marine Corps. Only books are not paid for. The number one reason people should want to join the Marines is because it represents The U.S.A.’s premier fighting force, also, it is the only branch that truly has deep brotherhood. Marines are family, not co-workers like the other branches. Just be ready for hell at boot camp it seriously is no joke. Don’t watch Jarhead or Blackhawk Down and make that decision. Really figure out what job you would be interested in and use the Marine Corps to your advantage. Don’t just go to a recruiter and say “SIGN ME UP AND GIVE ME A GUN” because you are all smarter than that. Study, get a great score on the ASVAB, and get a good job that you like. Trust me, my 92 allows me to get almost any job I want. USMC is the way to go.

		Mikey February 7th, 2011 at 3:42 pm Poorly-rated. Like or Dislike: 2 6 Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see. the closest you can get to basic in movies is Full Metal Jacket that movie brings back so many memories everytime i see it.

		bRANDON April 25th, 2011 at 9:12 pm 4 2 thats not true im 14 im going to join the Marines… for the respect…..honor……protect this counrty from the worst….. we faced enough we dont need more

		Brian. June 7th, 2011 at 7:28 pm Poorly-rated. Like or Dislike: 1 5 Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see. Most of what is said here is true. i am 12 but teens do this for many reasons, sometimes they do it to get scholarships without knowing the only way it will go to use is if you make it back. When you are part of these marines you are nothing but a puppet , if you do come back u will most likely have an injury, but people dont notice that the goverment dosent help people with these injuries they only pay with what you have served which is not that much.

		Brian. June 7th, 2011 at 8:51 pm Poorly-rated. Like or Dislike: 3 9 Hidden due to low comment rating. Click here to see. To all you people who are saying a want to serve this country for the good of it, i laugh at it , america is a country with so much debt its not even funny. its not a great country at all. when people say they come here for freedom its not really well stated, america treats immigrants like crap and they usally work long hours, i would never in my life serve this country, if WWIII came i rather go to jail then serve. these young kids saying they are going to join, good luck with that hahaaha

		eddie s June 19th, 2011 at 4:31 pm 4 1 Former SSgt. here..Formerly NCOIC of Processing AFEE’s Columbus Ohio, 1972…I have heard the talk of a large number of recruits and Recruiters and often find there is a different language being spoken by both that is hard to understand by both..Let me try and give a glimspe through the fog of the unknown…First of all, you have to successfully graduate Boot Camp..Next, once assigned your Primary Military Occupational Speciality or what we used to call an MOS you have to successfully pass your MOS School…Once you have successfully completed those challenges is where your Marine Corps Career begins..It is up to you to be successful, the Marine Corps will provide everything you need to reach that goal..Now, not everyone is cut out, or able, or capable, or physically capable, of meeting those intial goals, that is just the way it is. Same as Civilian life not everyone is cut out to be a Doctor or a Plumber but many try….But the Marine Corps may give you a chance to be successful in another area depending on your attitude and whether you tried to just skate through or worked very hard..If you worked very hard, then you may have nothing to regret…Next comes the real part of being a “Team Member” when you reach your first assignement once you passed your MOS School. Never think you can now slack off and think you have learned everything you have just learned the Basics,,that is why it is called “Basic Training”..Listen carefully to your Senior NCO’s and always work to the highest of your abilities and never stop learning and you will be successful..I had a Placard on my Desk which read “I have never heard of a dumb question!” If you are ever unsure of anything or not clear on an order or what is expected of you…Ask! Yes in some quarters this can mean a dressing down, but you will always remember what you are told after a dressing down, and that is the goal to help you remember and keep it in your brain…That is the advice I received from my Family… I come from a family of 9 successful Marines..My Father’s Father, My Father,, his Brothers, my three brothers, a combined total of 281 years of Service…Semper Fi

		Zach October 13th, 2011 at 12:03 pm Well-loved. Like or Dislike: 4 0 I am 17 years old and I do not plan on joining the Marines. I plan on joining the Army. Although some of you may not think that these are valid reasons for joining the Military, these are some of the reasons why people end up joining. Although you may not like the above statements, they are true in some cases. Having said that, none of these are why I plan on enlisting. I plan on enlisting because I cannot see myself doing anything other than joining the Army. I’ve always wanted to.

		steeler October 20th, 2011 at 11:13 am 1 0 For me all those reasons are false if seen what the Marines stand for and I love the Marines history. My uncle is an active soldier and he is my insperation. BTW im 16 and decided to join the Marines when I was 10. SEMPER FI DO OR DIE OOOORAAAH

		Blake M November 5th, 2011 at 10:25 pm 2 0 im 17 and leaving for basic after highschool, and im joining because of the respect,discipline,honor,and brotherhood, none of the reasons listed.

		matt gamble November 8th, 2011 at 8:24 am 2 0 before looking into the marine corps, explore your options. i am 17, and enlisted to become a combat engineer. i joined, because of the brotherhood, pride, and because i wanted to become the best of the best. oorah!!!!

		lisa November 12th, 2011 at 1:01 am 0 0 i think that becoming a marie is more than just a responsibility. It is a commitment. It is something that you have to have a burning soulful desire in your heart! I am fourteen years old and i know that i really wnat to be a marine no matter who tell me what! I am a fourteen year old female girl and i want to become a marineno matter what anybody else sasy thank you for listening!!! Peace and Happiness!!!

		Blayne December 31st, 2011 at 1:28 am 1 0 im 14 and thinking about joining the marines im mostly curios if i should join or not join my mom doesnt want me joining and my dad wants me to join because he got his pride from joining the army for 3 years

		Joe January 16th, 2012 at 7:03 pm 0 0 Easier? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I want to join not only because it is practically the family business in my family but because I want to be one of the few and the poud. to serve my country and protect the republic so many have died for to preserve and protect. Oh, and 15 here.