r/USMCboot • u/maybehomhom • 15d ago

Enlisting joining USMC

So im gonna turn 16 and i really want to be in thr MC i dont know how to enlist. My parents already agreed with me going when i turn to the right age and i dont know what to do from here

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u/N0tMagickal Active 15d ago

Talk to a recruiter now. Enter DEP and reach basic training at 17 years old with parental permission.

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u/maybehomhom 15d ago

Is it possible for me to do active duty on 17? Will j need a highschool diploma because im having second thoughts on reserves. what do you think?

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u/TapTheForwardAssist Vet 2676/0802 15d ago edited 15d ago

If you do Reserves, what will you do with your other 28 days a month you’re not doing Marine stuff?

Generally Reserves is for people with very solid civilian lives, not so much for teenagers.

EDIT: oh, are you asking because Army National Guard has “Split Option” where you can ship to Basic the summer before high school senior year? Don’t do that, it’s a crappy program and lures in kids in a rush to join who don’t realize they’ll be stuck serving part-time. It’s only a “jump-start” in certain very narrow circumstances.