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YOUR PATH. YOUR DESTINY.

BEGINNING IN RECRUIT TRAINING, MARINES ARE TESTED

IN EXTRAORDINARY WAYS; MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY

AND EMOTIONALLY. THE DIFFICULT BUT REWARDING

PATH MUST BE FACED WITH DETERMINATION AND THE

UNDERSTANDING THAT THE FEW NEVER WALK IT ALONE.

TAKE YOUR PLACE AMONG THE FEW.

SCREENING

SCREENING

WIDE-RANGE ACHIEVEMENT TEST

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A B O S E R T H P I U Z Q

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A SCORE OF 58 OR BETTER USUALLY INDICATES AN APPLICANT WILL BE ABLE TO PASS THE ASVAB. THE ENLISTMENT SCREENING TEST (EST) SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED AFTER THE WRAT. THE EST IS AN ACCURATE PREDICTOR OF AFQT SCORES. 1. 2SCREEN ING

GRADE NORMS

0 - PK.5

1 - PK.8

2 - KG.1

3,4 - KG.2

5,6 - KG.3

7 - KG.4

8 - KG.5

9 - KG.6

10 - KG.7

11 - KG.7

12 - KG.8

13 - KG.9

14 - 1.0 15 - 1.1 16 - 1.3 17 - 1.5 18 - 1.7 19 - 1.9 20 - 2.0 21 - 2.2 22 - 2.4 23 - 2.6

24 - 2.8 25 - 3.2 26 - 3.5 27 - 3.9 28 - 4.2 29 - 4.4 30 - 4.6 31 - 4.8 32 - 5.0 33 - 5.2 34 - 5.4 35 - 5.6 36 - 5.8 37 - 6.0 38 - 6.2 39 - 6.3 40 - 6.5 41 - 6.6 42 - 6.8 43 - 6.9 44 - 7.1 45 - 7.3

46 - 7.5 47 - 7.7 48 - 7.9 49 - 8.1 50 - 8.3 51 - 8.5 52 - 8.7 53 - 8.9 54 - 9.1 55 - 9.3 56 - 9.6 57 - 9.9 58 - 10.0 59 - 10.2 60 - 10.5 61 - 11.3 62 - 11.6 63 - 11.9 64 - 12.2 65 - 12.4 66 - 12.6 67 - 12.8

68 - 13.0 69 - 13.2 70 - 13.5 71 - 13.8 72 - 14.1 73 - 14.4 74 - 14.7 75 - 15.0 76 - 15.3 77 - 15.6 78 - 15.9 79 - 16.2 80 - 16.5 81 - 16.8 82 - 17.1 83 - 17.4 84 - 17.7 85 - 18.0 86 - 18.3 87 - 18.6 88 - 19.0

THE CG MCRC IS THE WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR ALL PRIOR SERVICE (MARINE) APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET RETENTION STANDARDS. MEASUREMENTS OF ONE-HALF INCH OR MORE WILL BE ROUNDED UP TO THE NEXT HIGHER INCH; MEASUREMENTS OF LESS

THAN ONE-HALF INCH WILL BE ROUNDED DOWN TO THE NEXT LOWER INCH.

COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING ADHERENCE TO THESE STANDARDS PRIOR TO SHIPPING A CONTRACTED POOLEE TO RECRUIT TRAINING. CONTRACTED POOLEES EXCEEDING RETENTION STANDARDS BY MORE THAN 10% ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A WAIVER FROM THE REGION CG PROVIDED THEY DO NOT EXCEED ACCESSION STANDARDS, PASS THE IST AND MEET THE BODY FAT PERCENTAGES CONTAINED IN MARINE CORPS ANTHROPOMETRIC STANDARDS (MCO P6100.12) ALMAR 326/97. CONTRACTED POOLEES AND DIRECT ACCESSIONS WHO EXCEED BOTH SHIPPING WEIGHT STANDARDS (OVER 10%) AND BODY FAT PERCENTAGES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO SHIP WITHOUT A CG MCRC EXCEPTION TO POLICY WEIGHT WAIVER. MEASUREMENTS OF ONE-HALF INCH OR MORE WILL BE ROUNDED UP TO THE NEXT HIGHER INCH; MEASUREMENTS OF LESS THAN ONE-HALF INCH WILL BE ROUNDED DOWN TO THE NEXT LOWER INCH.

58 91 148 153 152 131 138 MAX 144 MAX 145+

59 94 153 158 157 136 143 MAX 150 MAX 151+

60 97 158 163 162 141 148 MAX 155 MAX 156+

61 100 163 168 167 145 152 MAX 160 MAX 161+

62 104 168 174 173 150 158 MAX 165 MAX 166+

63 107 174 180 178 155 163 MAX 171 MAX 172+

64 110 179 185 184 160 168 MAX 176 MAX 177+

65 114 185 191 190 165 173 MAX 182 MAX 183+

66 117 191 197 196 170 180 MAX 187 MAX 188+

67 121 197 203 202 175 184 MAX 193 MAX 194+

68 125 203 209 208 180 189 MAX 198 MAX 199+

69 128 209 215 214 186 195 MAX 205 MAX 206+

70 132 215 222 220 191 201 MAX 210 MAX 211+

71 136 221 228 227 197 207 MAX 217 MAX 218+

72 140 227 234 233 202 212 MAX 222 MAX 223+

73 144 233 241 240 208 219 MAX 229 MAX 230+

74 148 240 248 246 214 225 MAX 235 MAX 236+

75 152 246 254 253 220 231 MAX 242 MAX 243+

76 156 253 261 260 225 236 MAX 248 MAX 249+

77 160 260 268 266 231 243 MAX 254 MAX 255+

78 164 267 275 273 237 249 MAX 261 MAX 262+

79 168 274 282 278 244 256 MAX 268 MAX 269+

80 173 281 288 285 250 263 MAX 275 MAX 276+

NOTE 1: Exceeding contracting weight standards requires a CG MCRC Weight Waiver. Height measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded to next higher inch (Exception: heights below 58 inches or over 80 inches will be exact measurements for height waiver considerations, e.g., 57 1/2” or 80 1/2”). CG region height waivers are limited to minimum 56” or maximum 82” (exact measurements, no rounding). See paragraph

3273.6 page 3-79.

NOTE 2: Exceeding shipping weight standards waiver refer to Table 3-11. Height measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded to next higher inch.

NOTE 3: Exceeding weight standards and body fat percentages requires a CG MCRC Exception to Policy Waiver.

CONTRACTING

WEIGHTS

(Note 1)

MALE

SHIPPING

(RETENTION

WEIGHTS

ALL AGES)

SHIPPING

WEIGHTS

(Notes 2&3) Retention Weight Waivers

5% or less 6-10% 11% + No Waiver Co Dist CG Required Waiver Region

HT WT AGE

17-20

AGE

21-30

AGE

31-35

WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR MALE APPLICANTS

WHO REQUIRE RECRUIT TRAINING

58 91 119 123 126 119 125 MAX 131 MAX 132+

59 94 124 127 130 124 130 MAX 136 MAX 137+

60 97 128 131 134 128 134 MAX 141 MAX 142+

61 100 132 135 138 132 139 MAX 145 MAX 146+

62 104 136 140 143 136 143 MAX 150 MAX 151+

63 107 141 144 147 141 148 MAX 155 MAX 156+

64 110 145 149 152 145 152 MAX 160 MAX 161+

65 114 150 153 156 150 158 MAX 165 MAX 166+

66 117 155 157 161 155 163 MAX 170 MAX 171+

67 121 159 163 166 159 167 MAX 175 MAX 176+

68 125 164 167 170 164 172 MAX 180 MAX 181+

69 128 169 173 175 169 177 MAX 186 MAX 187+

70 132 174 177 180 174 183 MAX 191 MAX 192+

71 136 179 181 185 179 188 MAX 197 MAX 198+

72 140 184 187 190 184 193 MAX 202 MAX 203+

73 144 189 192 195 189 198 MAX 208 MAX 209+

74 148 194 197 201 194 204 MAX 213 MAX 214+

75 152 200 203 206 200 210 MAX 220 MAX 221+

76 156 205 208 211 205 215 MAX 226 MAX 227+

77 160 210 214 217 210 221 MAX 231 MAX 232+

78 164 216 219 222 216 227 MAX 238 MAX 239+

79 168 221 225 228 221 232 MAX 243 MAX 244+

80 173 227 231 234 227 238 MAX 250 MAX 251+

NOTE 1: Exceeding contracting weight standards requires a CG MCRC Weight Waiver. Height measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded to next higher inch (Exception: heights below 58 inches or over 80 inches will be exact measurements for height waiver considerations, e.g., 57 1/2” or 80 1/2”). CG regional height waivers are limited to a minimum of 56” or a maximum of 82” (exact measurements, no rounding). Careful consideration with RTR 4th Bn., MCRD Parris Island must be rendered for female height waivers below 58”. See paragraph 3273.6 page 3-79.

NOTE 2: Exceeding shipping weight standards waiver refer to Table 3-11. Height measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded to next higher inch.

NOTE 3: Exceeding weight standards and body fat percentages requires a CG MCRC Exception to Policy Waiver.

CONTRACTING

WEIGHTS

(Note 1)

FEMALE

SHIPPING

(RETENTION

WEIGHTS

ALL AGES)

SHIPPING

WEIGHTS

(Notes 2&3) Retention Weight Waivers

5% or less 6-10% 11% + No Waiver Co Dist CG Required Waiver Region

HT WT AGE

17-20

AGE

21-30

AGE

31-35

WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR FEMALE APPLICANTS

WHO REQUIRE RECRUIT TRAINING

58 91 131 58 91 119 59 94 136 59 94 124 60 97 141 60 97 128 61 100 145 61 100 132 62 104 150 62 104 136 63 107 155 63 107 141 64 110 160 64 110 145 65 114 165 65 114 150 66 117 170 66 117 155 67 121 175 67 121 159 68 125 180 68 125 164 69 128 186 69 128 169 70 132 191 70 132 174 71 136 197 71 136 179 72 140 202 72 140 184 73 144 208 73 144 189 74 148 214 74 148 194 75 152 220 75 152 200 76 156 225 76 156 205 77 160 231 77 160 210 78 164 237 78 164 216 79 168 244 79 168 221 80 173 250 80 173 227

NOTE 1: The CG MCRC is the waiver authority for all prior service (Marine) applicants who do not meet retention standards.

NOTE 2: Measurements of one-half inch or more will be rounded-up to the next higher inch (except 57.5);

measurements of less than one-half inch will be rounded down to the next lower inch.

MALES

(regardless of age)

FEMALES

(regardless of age)

WEIGHT STANDARDS (RETENTION)

FOR APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT

REQUIRE RECRUIT TRAINING

HT WT

MIN

WT

MAX

HT WT

MIN

WT

MAX

1 . 4SCREEN ING

INITIAL STRENGTH TEST (MINIMUM STANDARDS)

MALE APPLICANTS

2 dead-hang pull-ups

44 modified sit-ups in 2 minutes

1.5 mile run in 13:30

FEMALE APPLICANTS

12-second flexed-arm hang

44 modified sit-ups in 2 minutes

1.5 mile run in 15:00

TEST DESCRIPTIONS

Modified Sit-ups (Crunches)

Starting Position:

. Lie on your back with knees flexed, feet flat on the ground, with your shoulder blades touching the ground . Have someone hold your feet, or place them under a stationary object . Arms are folded across the chest and must remain against the chest or rib cage with no gap between the forearms and the chest or rib cage

One Repetition:

. Raise your upper body from the starting position until the elbows or forearms touch your thighs . Return to the starting position

Pull-ups (Males)

Starting Position:

. Mount the bar with both palms facing either forward or backward . Your arms must be fully extended (elbows straight)

One Repetition:

. Raise your body with the arms until the chin is above the bar . Return to the starting position

Note that these are the minimum passing scores and all applicants and poolees should do their utmost to perform well above these minimum standards. Males and females must pass the Initial Strength Test (IST) before they can ship to recruit training.

Flexed-Arm Hang (Females)

Starting Position:

. Mount the bar with both palms facing either forward or backward . Have someone help you to pull yourself up so that your chin is over or level with the bar . Do not rest your chin on the bar

Duration:

. Try to keep your chin over the bar as long as possible, without help . Your score is the amount of time in seconds you can keep your elbows bent to some degree

MEDICAL AND MORAL SCREENING

To help us give you correct information and to help you make the right decisions for your future, we are going to need you to help us by giving complete and honest answers to the screening questions we’re going to go over.

We will be asking you questions about your medical history, any police involvement, drug use, dependents and education.

It is very important that you tell us everything about your medical history, any drug use and any involvement with the police or courts, either as an adult or as a juvenile.

Your honesty now will help us look out for your interests, will make sure we give you correct information about your options and will help you make the right decisions about your future.

MEDICAL SCREENING

Are you:

Q Currently taking any medication Q Currently wearing braces on your teeth Q Under the care of a physician

Have you ever:

Q Been taken to an emergency room Q Been hospitalized Q Taken or been prescribed medication Q Been examined by a chiropractor Q Had surgery of any type Q Been advised to have surgery or any type of treatment Q Bled excessively after injury Q Had pins, screws, plates or implants in any part of your body Q Been rejected for the military because of medical reasons Q Been under physician’s care for any reason

1. 6SCREEN ING

MEDICAL SCREENING

Have you ever had or do you now have:

Q Eye trouble Q Radial keratotomy Q Retinal detachment or problems Q Cataracts or cataract surgery Q Retinal surgery Q Loss of vision in either eye Q Glasses Q Contact lenses Q Severe problems with teeth Q Bled excessively after tooth extraction Q Severe problems with gums Q Ear trouble Q Hearing loss Q External otitis Q Broken or perforated eardrum Q Ear surgery Q Tubes put in your ears Q Worn a hearing aid Q Nose trouble Q Sinusitis Q Deviated nasal septum

Q� Throat trouble Q� Thyroid trouble Q� Goiter Q� Head injury Q� Skull fracture Q� Frequent severe headaches Q� Migraine headaches Q� Nervous disorders Q� Fainting spells Q� Amnesia Q� Loss of memory Q� Dizziness Q� Convulsions Q� Epilepsy Q� Periods of unconsciousness Q� Tourette’s Syndrome Q� Seizures Q� Paralysis Q� Neuritis Q� Stutter or stammer habitually Q� Spina Bifida

HEAD

MEDICAL SCREENING

Q Chronic or frequent colds Q Chronic cough Q Tuberculosis Q Lived with anyone that has tuberculosis Q Wheezed Q Used an inhaler Q Chronic bronchitis Q Asthma Q Used inhaler or breathing medication Q Collapsed lung Q Coughed up blood Q Intestinal trouble Q Intestinal ulcers Q Intestinal obstruction Q Frequent indigestion Q Stomach problems Q Stomach ulcers Q Kidney disease Q Kidney stones Q Absence of a kidney Q Protein in urine Q Sugar in urine Q Blood in urine Q Gallbladder trouble Q Gallstones

BODY AND VITAL ORGANS

Q Removal of spleen Q Liver problems Q Liver infections Q Jaundice Q Hepatitis Q Abdominal surgery Q Rheumatic fever Q Scarlet fever, erysipelas Q Irregular heartbeat Q Pain or pressure in chest Q Heart trouble Q Palpitation or pounding heart Q Heart murmur Q High blood pressure Q Low blood pressure Q Rapid pulse Q Heart surgery Q Hernia/rupture Q Frequent or painful urination Q Venereal disease of any type Q Hydrocele Q Blood in stool Q Hemorrhoids Q Rectal disease Q Pilonidal cyst

1. 8SCREEN ING

MEDICAL SCREENING

Q Bone deformities Q Painful or ‘trick’ elbow Q Painful or ‘trick’ shoulder Q ‘Trick’ or locked knee Q Swollen joints Q Joint deformities Q Painful joints Q Fluid in any joint Q Foot pain or trouble Q Cramps in your legs Q Lameness Q Worn arch supports in shoes Q Painful corns or callouses Q Bursitis Q Arthritis Q Total loss of a finger or toe

BONES, LIMBS, APPENDAGES AND SKIN

Q Partial loss of a finger or toe Q Flat feet Q Broken bones Q Back pain Q Scoliosis or curvature of the spine Q Slipped or ruptured disc Q Fused vertebrae Q Worn a back brace for support Q Rheumatism Q Atopic dermatitis Q Acne Q Been prescribed acne medication Q Pseudofolliculitis barbae (shaving bumps) Q Psoriasis Q Other skin diseases Q Tattoos

Q Talked to a psychiatrist Q Talked to a psychologist Q Received ‘Family Counseling’ Q Treated for alcohol abuse Q Treated for drug abuse Q Had a mental condition Q Have you ever been counseled by a social worker Q Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Q Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Q Been prescribed Ritalin® or similar drug for hyperactivity, ADD or ADHD

Q Periods of depression Q Considered suicide Q Attempted suicide Q Excessive worry Q Bedwetting since the age of 12

MEDICAL SCREENING

OTHER

MALES ONLY

Q Absence of a testicle Q Undescended or missing testicle Q Surgery to a testicle

Q Are you or have you ever been pregnant Q Have you had a recent change in your menstrual pattern Q Have you ever been prescribed birth control medication to regulate your menstrual cycle Q Received an abortion Q Been diagnosed or treated for any female disorder

FEMALES ONLY

Q Sensitivity to light Q Sensitivity to chemicals Q Sensitivity to dust Q Allergy to wool Q Allergy to common foods Q Allergy to serum Q Allergy to insect bites or bee stings Q Allergy to any medications Q Recent loss of weight Q Recent gain of weight

Q Recent use of ‘water’ pills Q Frequent trouble sleeping Q Sleepwalking Q Hyperventilation Q Hay fever Q Motion sickness Q Mononucleosis Q Cysts Q Tumors Q Cancer

MORAL SCREENING

Q Bicycle ordinance violation Q Blocking or retarding traffic Q Contempt of court for minor traffic offenses Q Crossing yellow line, driving left of center Q Disobeying traffic lights, signs or signals Q Driving on shoulder Q Driving uninsured vehicle Q Driving with blocked vision/tinted window Q Driving with expired plates or without plates Q Driving with suspended or revoked license Q Driving without license Q Driving without registration or with improper registration Q Driving wrong way on one-way street Q Failure to appear for traffic violations Q Failure to comply with officer’s directive Q Failure to have vehicle under control Q Failure to signal Q Failure to stop or yield to pedestrian Q Failure to submit report after accident Q Failure to yield right-of-way Q Faulty equipment, such as defective exhaust, horn, lights, mirror, muffler, signal device, steering device, tailpipe or windshield wipers

Q Following too closely Q Hitchhiking Q Improper backing, such as backing into intersection or highway, backing on expressway or backing over crosswalk

Q Improper blowing of horn

TRAFFIC OFFENSES

Q Improper passing, such as passing on right, passing in no-passing zone, passing stopped school bus or passing a pedestrian in crosswalk

Q Improper turn Q Invalid or unofficial inspection sticker, failure to display inspection sticker Q Jaywalking Q Leaving key in ignition Q Leaving the scene of accident (when not considered hit and run)

Q License plates improperly displayed or not displayed

Q Operating overloaded vehicle Q Racing, dragging or contest for speed Q Reckless, careless or imprudent driving (When fine is less than $300 and there is no confinement, it is considered a traffic offense, and court costs are not part of the fine)

Q Reckless, careless or imprudent driving (when the fine is more than $300 or there is confinement; court costs are not part of a fine)

Q Seat belt/child restraint violation Q Skateboard/roller skate violations Q Speeding Q Spilling load on highway Q Spinning wheels, improper start, zigzagging or weaving in traffic Q Violation of noise control ordinance

1. 10SCREEN ING

MORAL SCREENING

Q Altered driver’s license or identification Q Assault (simple assault with fine or restitution of $500 or less and no confinement)

Q Carrying concealed weapon (other than firearm);

possession of brass knuckles

Q Check, worthless, making or uttering with intent to defraud or deceive (less than $500)

Q Committing a nuisance Q Conspiring to commit misdemeanor Q Curfew violation Q Damaging road signs Q Discharging firearm through carelessness or within municipal limits Q Disobeying summons, failure to appear other than traffic court Q Disorderly conduct; creating disturbance;

boisterous conduct Q Disturbing the peace Q Drinking alcoholic beverages on public transportation Q Drunk in public Q Dumping refuse near highway Q Failure to appear, contempt of court (all offenses except felony proceedings)

Q Failure to appear, contempt of court (felony proceedings)

Q Failure to stop and render aid after accident Q Fare/toll evasion Q Harassment, menacing or stalking Q Illegal betting or gambling; operating illegal handbook, raffle, lottery or punchboard; cockfighting Q Indecent exposure Q Indecent, insulting or obscene language

(communicated directly or by telephone to another person)

OTHER NON-TRAFFIC OFFENSES

Q Jumping turnstile (to include those states that adjudicate jumping a turnstile as petty larceny)

Q Juvenile adjudications, such as beyond parental control, incorrigible, runaway, truant or wayward

Q Killing a domestic animal Q Littering Q Loitering Q Malicious mischief (fine or restitution of $500 or less and no confinement)

Q Pandering Q Poaching Q Purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products by minor Q Removing property from public grounds Q Removing property under lien Q Robbing an orchard Q Shooting from highway Q Throwing glass or other material in roadway Q Trespass (noncriminal/simple)

Q Unlawful assembly Q Unlawful manufacture, sale, possession or consumption of liquor in public place Q Unlawful use of long-distance telephone calling card Q Using or wearing unlawful emblem/identification Q Vagrancy Q Vandalism (fine or restitution of $500 or less and no confinement)

Q Violation of fireworks law Q Violation of fish and game laws Q Violation of leash laws Q Violation of probation

NOTE: IF THE MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT UNDER STATE OR LOCAL LAW EXCEEDS SIX MONTHS OR IS ONE YEAR OR LESS, TREAT AS A MISCONDUCT OFFENSE. TREAT ALL OTHER OFFENSES AS “OTHER NON-TRAFFIC OFFENSES” OR “TRAFFIC OFFENSES” DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE OFFENSE. A THREE-DIGIT “OFFENSE CODE” IS PROVIDED ON THE TABLE FOR STANDARDIZED REPORTING AND TRACKING.

MORAL SCREENING

Q Aggravated assault, fighting or battery (more than $500 fine or restitution, or confinement)

Q Carrying of weapon on school grounds (non-firearm)

Q Concealment or failure to report a felony Q Contributing to delinquency of minor Q Crimes against the family (nonpayment of court-ordered child support/alimony)

Q Criminal mischief (more than $500 fine or restitution, or confinement)

Q Criminal trespass Q Desecration of grave Q Domestic battery/violence, not considered Lautenberg

Amendment (refer to MPPM page 3-99 paragraph 3282.12.a.b.c & d)

Q Driving while drugged or intoxicated, or driving while ability impaired, permitting a DUI

Q Illegal or fraudulent use of a credit card, bank card (value less than $500)

Q Larceny or conversion (value of less than $500)

Q Leaving scene of an accident or hit and run Q Looting Q Mailbox destruction Q Mailing, to include email, of obscene or indecent matter Q Possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia, 30 grams or less (CO MCD level waiver)

MISCONDUCT OFFENSES

Q Prostitution or solicitation for prostitution Q Reckless driving, careless or imprudent driving

(considered a misdemeanor when the fine is $300 or more or when confinement is imposed; otherwise, considered a minor traffic offense)

Q Reckless endangerment Q Resisting arrest or eluding police Q Selling or leasing weapons Q Stolen property, knowingly received (value less than $500)

Q Throwing rocks on a highway, throwing missiles at sporting events, throwing objects at vehicles

Q Unauthorized use/taking of a vehicle/conveyance from family member, joyriding

Q Unlawful carrying of firearms or carrying concealed firearm

Q Unlawful entry Q Use of telephone, Internet or other electronic means to abuse, annoy, harass, threaten or torment another Q Vandalism (more than $500 fine or restitution, or confinement)

Q Willfully discharging firearm so as to endanger life;

shooting in public

1. 12SCREEN ING

MORAL SCREENING

Q Aggravated assault, assault with dangerous weapon, maiming

Q Arson Q Attempt to commit a felony Q Breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony Q Bribery Q Burglary Q Carjacking Q Carnal knowledge of a child Q Carrying of weapon on school grounds (firearm)

Q Check, worthless, making or uttering with intent to defraud or deceive (over $500)

Q Child abuse Q Child pornography Q Conspiring to commit a felony Q Criminal libel Q Domestic battery/violence as defined under the

Lautenberg Amendment Q Embezzlement Q Extortion Q Forgery; knowingly uttering or passing forged instrument

(except for altered identification cards)

Q Grand larceny/larceny (value of $500 or more)

Q Grand theft auto Q Hate crimes Q Illegal/fraudulent use of a credit card, bank card or automated teller card (value $500 or more)

MAJOR MISCONDUCT OFFENSES

Q Indecent acts or liberties with a child, molestation Q Indecent assault Q Kidnapping or abduction Q Mail matters; abstracting, destroying, obstructing, opening, secreting, stealing or taking (not including the destruction of mailboxes)

Q Manslaughter Q Murder Q Narcotics or habit-forming drugs; wrongful possession or use (marijuana not included)

Q Negligent/vehicular homicide Q Perjury or subornation of perjury Q Possession or intent to use materials in a manner to make a bomb or explosive device to cause bodily harm or destruction of property

Q Public record; altering, concealing, destroying, mutilating, obligation or removing

Q Rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, incest or other sex crimes

Q Riot Q Robbery, to include armed Q Sale, distribution or trafficking (including “intent to”) of cannabis (marijuana) or any other controlled substance Q Sodomy Q Stolen property, knowingly received (value $500 or more)

Q Terrorist threats, including bomb threats Q Violation of civil rights

EXCEPTION: “MAJOR MISCONDUCT OFFENSE”— ANY OFFENSE CLASSIFIED AS A “FELONY” UNDER STATE OR LOCAL JURISDICTION WILL BE COUNTED AS A “MAJOR MISCONDUCT OFFENSE” FOR WAIVER PURPOSES, REGARDLESS OF SIMILAR CHARGES LISTED ON OTHER TABLES. FOR ALL OFFENSES, IF UNABLE TO FIND A SIMILAR CHARGE, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES: IN DOUBTFUL CASES, TREAT THE OFFENSE AS A “MAJOR MISCONDUCT OFFENSE” IF THE MAXIMUM CONFINEMENT UNDER STATE OR LOCAL LAW EXCEEDS ONE YEAR.

Q Amphetamines (Speed) Q Barbiturates (Downers) Q Cocaine Q Heroin Q Marijuana/Hashish (THC) Q Steroids Q Mescaline Q Mushrooms (Psilocybin) Q Opium

Q PCP

Q Peyote Q Quaaludes Q Valium

Q LSD

Q Rohypnol Q Spice Q Other

MORAL SCREENING

DRUG USE

1. 14SCREEN ING

Have you ever used the following drugs:

MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES

Q Have you ever been or are you now a member of a gang?

Q Have you ever had any involvement with any organization or activity which is disloyal or subversive to the United States Government, or any indication that enlistment or reenlistment would not be in the best interest of national security?

TATTOO, BRANDING, ORNAMENTATION AND BODY MUTILATIONS

Q Prohibited on head or neck Q Prohibited if sexist, excessive, racist or eccentric Q Prohibited if vulgar, contains anti-American matter, discredits the Marine Corps or represents extremist group

Q Tattoos relating to gang membership/activities must be researched and commented on before enlistment

Q Body mutilations (i.e., tongue splitting, facial implants)

FOR THE MOST CURRENT GUIDANCE, SEE MARINE CORPS ORDER P1100.72 (SHORT TITLE: MPPM) TABLES 3-14 AND 3-16.

Q If yes, how many times and when?

Q Have you ever been questioned by a police officer or law enforcement official for any reason?

WAIVER GUIDELINES

DOCUMENTS NEEDED

DD 2808 (report of medical examination)

DD 2807-1 (report of medical history)

SF 513 (medical consultation sheet)

Doctor’s letters

DD 370 (character references)

DD 369 (police check)

Birth Certificate of dependents

Financial Statement

Marriage Certificate

SOU for applicants with dependents

Divorce Decree

Adoption Papers

High School Transcripts

GED Scores

Statement of applicant about the disqualification

Drug abuse screening form

Photographs

Recent PFT Scores

Recent IST Scores

Body fat measurements

Uniform sizes

DD 214/215

DD 368

Probation Officer’s Recommendation

DD 1966/4 Dependency Statements

Mortgage/Lease Agreements

Child Support Orders

Dependent Social Security Cards

X

X if applicable

X if applicable if applicable

X

X if applicable if applicable

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X if applicable

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X if applicable

X

X

X

X

X if applicable statement why discharged if applicable

TYPE OF WAIVER

NOTES:

DD 370s — CHARACTER REFERENCES. A MINIMUM OF 3 REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED. THEY MUST BE FROM REPUTABLE, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS OTHER THAN FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS OR NEIGHBORS. RECRUITERS WILL MAIL OR PERSONALLY DELIVER THE DD FORM 370 REQUEST TO INDIVIDUAL NAMED BY THE APPLICANT, FOR COMPLETION AND RETURN. RECRUITERS WILL NOT ALLOW AN APPLICANT TO CARRY, RETURN OR IN ANY WAY OBSERVE THE CONTENTS OF THE DD FORM 370.

REENLISTMENTS. ALL ARE FORWARDED TO MCRC FOR DETERMINATION.

HARDSHIP PRIOR SERVICE WAIVERS. HARDSHIP WAIVERS MUST CONTAIN THE SAME DOCUMENTS AS A DEPENDENCY WAIVER, PLUS PROOF THAT THE HARDSHIP NO LONGER EXISTS.

DEPENDENCY AGE EDUCATION MORAL/DRUG MEDICAL HEIGHT/WEIGHT PRIOR SERVICE OTHER SERVICE

1 . 16SCREEN ING

APPLICANTS WITH CONDUCT DISQUALIFICATIONS

IF APPLICANT HAS A CONVICTION, ADVERSE

ADJUDICATION OR HAS SERVED OR BEEN

CREDITED IN A TERM OF INCARCERATION FOR:

Up to 4 Traffic Offenses OR; 1 Other Non-Traffic Offense

5 or more Traffic Offenses OR; 2-4 Other Non-Traffic Offenses

OR; 1-2 Misconduct Offenses OR; Pre-DEP marijuana use 1-50x

OR; Pre-DEP steroid use (experiments, i.e., one cycle) OR; Pre-DEP prescription drug use

5-9 Other Non-Traffic Offenses AND/OR 3-6 Misconduct Offenses

OR; Pre-DEP marijuana use 51-200x/steroid abuse OR; Pre-DEP use of all other drugs (used more than 6 months prior to DEP) OR;

In-DEP marijuana, steroid usage

NOTE: Individuals with 10 or more Other Non-Traffic Offenses or more than 6 Misconduct Offenses are ineligible unless

“Exception to Policy Waiver” (MCRC)

One Felony Offense (NOTE: Refer to para 4301.2 (1) (b).) OR;

Pre-DEP marijuana use 201x or more/steroid abuse OR; Pre-DEP use of all other drugs (used less than 6 months prior to DEP) OR;

In-DEP use of drugs other than marijuana, steroids

THEN THE APPROVAL

AUTHORITY IS:

No waiver required

CO, Recruiting Station

CG, Recruiting Region

CO, Marine Corps District

NOTE 1: SEE TABLE 3-14 FC 032-08 ENCL 1 FOR THE UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES.

NOTE 2: IF CONVICTION/ADVERSE ADJUDICATION ARE NOT LISTED IN ENCL 1 THEN:

(1) IF THE ADJUDICATING AUTHORITY CAN IMPOSE MAXIMUM PERIOD OF CONFINEMENT THAT EXCEEDS 1 YEAR, TREAT OFFENSES AS MAJOR MISCONDUCT OFFENSE.

(2) IF THE ADJUDICATING AUTHORITY CAN IMPOSE MAXIMUM PERIOD OF CONFINEMENT THAT EXCEEDS 6 MONTHS BUT IS NOT MORE THAN 1 YEAR, TREAT OFFENSE AS A

MISCONDUCT OFFENSE.

(3) TREAT ALL OTHER OFFENSES AS OTHER NON-TRAFFIC OFFENSES OR TRAFFIC OFFENSES DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE OFFENSE.

NOTE 3: APPLICANTS WITH 10 OR MORE OTHER NON-TRAFFIC OFFENSES, MORE THAN 6 MISCONDUCT OFFENSES, OR 1 MAJOR MISCONDUCT OFFENSE AND 4 OR MORE MISCONDUCT OFFENSES ARE INELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT WITHOUT A MCRC-LEVEL “EXCEPTION TO POLICY” WAIVER. SEE TABLE 3-16 FOR NON-WAIVERABLE CATEGORIES AND REQUIRED WAITING TIME FOR CASES INVOLVING FELONIES, CONFINEMENT, PROBATION, PAROLE AND SUSPENDED SENTENCES.

NOTE 4: APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY INCARCERATED, ON PAROLE, SERVING A SUSPENDED SENTENCE OR ON PROBATION ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT UNTIL THE SENTENCE HAS BEEN COMPLETED. AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE FOREGOING, AN UNCONDITIONAL SUSPENDED SENTENCE OR UNSUPERVISED UNCONDITIONAL PROBATION, WHICH RESULTS FROM CONVICTION OF OFFENSES LISTED AS TRAFFIC OFFENSE(S): (CODES 100-142) AND OTHER NON-TRAFFIC OFFENSES: (CODES 200-248) OF TABLE 3-14 UNIFORM GUIDE LIST FOR TYPICAL OFFENSES, ARE NOT CONSIDERED RESTRAINT. IN THESE LIMITED CASES, APPLICANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT PROVIDED THEY ARE OTHERWISE WELL QUALIFIED.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MARINE RECRUITER

BEFORE CONDUCTING AN INTERVIEW

Screen the applicant for:

. Age . Citizenship . Dependents . Education . Illegal Drug Use . Medical History . Gang Affiliation/Tattoo or Identifying Marks

. Mental Aptitude . Valid ASVAB Scores . Wide-Range Achievement Test . Enlistment Screening Test

. Police Involvement

. Prior Military Service

. Height and Weight

BEFORE PROCESSING APPLICANTS FOR ENLISTMENT AT MEPS

Ensure that the applicant’s enlistment package contains all the required paperwork and supporting documents:

. MEPCOM 680 (Request for Examination)

. DD 2807-2 (Medical Prescreening Form)

. Medical Documents

. DD 1966/1

. DD 1966/2

. DD 1966/3

. DD 1966/4 (If Required for Name Change)

. DD 1966/5 (If Required for Parental Consent)

. SF-86/EPSQ

. Drug Abuse Screening Form

. Statement of Understanding on Marine Corps Drug Policy

. NAVMC 11000 (Privacy Act Statement)

. Sexual Harassment Screening Form

. Document to Verify Age and Citizenship . Birth Certificate

. DD 372

. Passport . INS Form I-551 . INS Form I-94 With Stamp . INS Form G-845

. Document to Verify Social Security Number . Social Security Card . Verified SS-5 (Application for Social Security Account Number) . Numident (Provided by Social Security Administration)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MARINE RECRUITER

BEFORE PROCESSING APPLICANTS FOR ENLISTMENT AT MEPS (CONTINUED)

. Document to Verify Education Level

. High School Diploma

. College Transcripts or Degrees/Diploma

. Post-Secondary Educational Transcripts or Diplomas

. Education Verification Letter with Transcripts

. Alternative Credential . Document to Verify Police Involvement

. DD 369s (Police Records Check)

. SF-86/EPSQ

. Document to Verify Single Parent’s Consent (if applicant is 17 years of age)

. Parent’s Death Certificate

. Parent’s Divorce Decree which specifies what parent has legal custody

. Statement of Abandonment

. Legally Appointed Guardian

. Born Out of Wedlock Statement

. Unavailable for Signature Statement . Document to Verify Marital Status and/or Dependents

. Marriage Certificate

. Divorce Decree

. Spouse’s Birth Certificate and Social Security Card

. Spouse’s DD 214/215 if the spouse has had prior military service

. Copy of current Rental Agreement or Mortgage (for financial statement)

. Birth Certificate and Social Security Cards of all Children

. Paternity Decrees

. Child Support Court Orders

. Common Law Spouse (if applicable)

. Adoption Papers

. Document to Verify Prior Military Service

. DD 214

. DD 215

. DD 368 (if applicant is currently a member of an active or inactive Reserve component) . NGB 22 (National Guard version of the DD 214/release form)

. DD 370s (if a waiver is required)

. Statement of Understanding for Applicants with Dependents (if applicant has dependents)

. Enlistee Financial Statement (if applicant has dependents)

. Statements on DD 1966/4 Required by Region Ops Note (if applicant has dependents)

. JROTC or Eagle Scout Certificates (if applicable)

. SOU Eligibility for the Officer Candidate Course (if applicant possesses a Bachelor’s Degree)

. Driver’s License (if applicant will be enlisting for MOS or program which requires a license)

. Statement of understanding for program guarantee

. Tattoo Screening Form

1. 18SCREEN ING

1. 20SCREEN ING

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RSS SNCOIC

BEFORE PROCESSING AT MEPS

Rescreen the applicant for:

. Age . Citizenship . Dependents . Education . Illegal Drug Use . Medical History . Gang Affiliation /Tattoo or Identifying Marks

. Mental Aptitude . Valid ASVAB Scores . Wide-Range Achievement Test . Enlistment Screening Test . Police Involvement . Prior Military Service . Height and Weight

Review the applicant’s enlistment package and review with applicant:

. Accuracy of all required paperwork and forms . Program Guarantees

. All required supporting documents . Promises made by Recruiter

Discuss all MEPS processing procedures with the applicant to include:

. ASVAB Testing Procedures . Conduct in the hotel . No drinking . No disruptive activities . Obedience to hotel and security staff . ENTNAC Interview and Fingerprinting Procedures

. Physical Examination Procedures . MEPS Liaison Interview . Contracting and Enlistment Procedures . Potential Processing Problems That You Expect . Medical . Waiver . Consults . Other

Remind the applicant to:

. Take eyeglasses or eye refraction paperwork . Wear appropriate attire (consult local MEPS definition of appropriate attire)

. Wear underwear . Take prescription for any medication applicant is currently taking

Ensure that:

. Applicant has been declared a New Working Applicant by RSS SNCOIC . Applicant has been scheduled to process through the RS Operations Section

. Both the applicant and recruiter understand the date and time that the applicant will be picked up to be taken to the MEPS

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREATER THAN YOURSELF?

PRIDE OF BELONGING

ONCE A MARINE

MARINES ARE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN A

BRANCH OF MILITARY SERVICE; A PART OF SOMETHING

GREATER THAN THEMSELVES; A PART OF SOMETHING OLDER

THAN THE VERY NATION THEY DEFEND.

2. 2PR IDE OF BELONG ING

ALWAYS A MARINE.

MARINES BELONG TO AN ELITE FORCE OF MEN AND WOMEN

TRAINED IN A CULTURE OF CAMARADERIE.

– As committed to each other as they are to any given mission.

– It is a brotherhood, and a team, unlike any other in the world.

A BROTHERHOOD UNLIKE ANY OTHER IN THE WORLD.

2. 4PR IDE OF BELONG ING

“IT WAS, AND ALWAYS WILL BE, THE PROUDEST

MOMENT OF MY LIFE.” LANCE CORPORAL RYAN JOHNSON, CAMP PENDLETON

A MARINE’S PRIDE IS NOT A SELFISH PRIDE BUT A FEELING OF

DIGNITY AND HONOR, KNOWING THAT HE OR SHE STANDS AMONG

THE FEW WHO HAVE OVERCOME THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND

EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES OF BECOMING AN ELITE WARRIOR.

2. 6PR IDE OF BELONG ING

WHEN YOUR DRILL INSTRUCTOR

YOUR LIFE WILL BE FOREVER

2. 8PR IDE OF BELONG ING

SEMPER FIDELIS MEANS “ALWAYS FAITHFUL.”

– Unique to the Marine Corps, it is used as a salutation, motivation and an expression that unites past and present Marines.

– The Corps would not be what it is without this pride and loyalty living in the heart of each and every warrior.

PLACES THAT EAGLE, GLOBE AND ANCHOR IN YOUR HAND,

CHANGED. YOU WILL BE A UNITED STATES MARINE.

MARINE CORPS CORE VALUES

GENERATIONS OF AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN HAVE GIVEN

SPECIAL MEANING TO THE TITLE UNITED STATES MARINE. THESE

WARRIORS LIVE BY A SET OF ENDURING CORE VALUES WHICH

FORM THE BEDROCK OF THEIR CHARACTER. THESE VALUES GIVE

MARINES STRENGTH AND GOVERN THEIR BEHAVIOR.

THESE VALUES ARE THE BOND ENSURING THAT

AS A TOTAL FORCE.

AS A FUTURE MARINE, YOU WILL REAFFIRM THESE CORE VALUES AND ENSURE THAT THEY GUIDE YOUR PERFORMANCE, BEHAVIOR AND CONDUCT. 2. 10PR IDE OF BELONG ING

HONOR

Honor guides Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior. Never lie, never cheat or steal; abide by an uncompromising code of integrity; respect human dignity and respect others. The qualities of maturity, dedication, trust and dependability commit Marines to act responsibly, to be accountable for their actions, to fulfill their obligations and to hold others accountable for their actions.

COURAGE

Courage is the mental, moral and physical strength ingrained in Marines. It carries them through the challenges of combat and aids them in overcoming fear. It is the inner strength that enables Marines to do what is right, to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure.

COMMITMENT

Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication found in Marines.

It leads to the highest order of discipline for individuals and units. It is the ingredient that enables 24-hour-a-day dedication to Corps and Country.

It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor.

THE MARINE CORPS CAN MEET ANY CHALLENGE

IS COURAGE THE ABSENCE OF FEAR OR THE ABILITY TO OVERCOME IT?

COURAGE, POISE &

SELF-CONFIDENCE

3. 2COURAGE , PO ISE & SELF -CONF IDENCE

COURAGE

– Learn to master your fears.

– Develop the ability to overcome both mental and physical obstacles.

– Learn how to persevere in the face of adversity.

– Strengthen and expand your moral courage.

THERE CAN BE NO COURAGE WITHOUT FEAR.

POISE

– Recognize your potential to succeed.

– Learn to develop composure under pressure.

– Demonstrate a sense of control at all times.

BELIEVING YOU CAN DO SOMETHING IS THE

3. 4COURAGE , PO ISE & SELF -CONF IDENCE

HARDEST PART OF DOING IT.

IF YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF,

3. 6COURAGE , PO ISE & SELF -CONF IDENCE 3. 6COURAGE , PO ISE & SELF -CONF IDENCE

YOU’LL GAIN THE CONFIDENCE OF OTHERS.

SELF-CONFIDENCE

– Develop extreme confidence in your abilities, even under the most difficult circumstances.

– Become a leader.

– Establish your own voice.

– Take responsibility for your actions and the actions of others.

WHEN FACED WITH A CHALLENGE, DO YOU SEE AN OBSTACLE OR AN OPPORTUNITY?

CHALLENGE

YOU’VE

WALKING

4. 2CHALLENGE

MENTAL CHALLENGE

– Develop steadfast mental courage.

– Learn to think quickly and act decisively.

– Learn to solve challenging problems using ingenuity and initiative.

– Learn to adapt to changing situations.

– Learn to develop your mental capacity to become a more effective Marine.

– Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training

– Advanced MOS training

– Technical training

– Professional Military Education

– Service Academies, Marine Corps Institute

ALREADY OVERCOME THE FIRST REAL CHALLENGE—

IN THE DOOR TO SPEAK WITH A RECRUITER.

UNLESS YOU TEST YOURSELF,

CHALLENGE

PHYSICAL CHALLENGE

– An Initial Strength Test is the first physical challenge.

– Join the Delayed Entry Program and get in shape before recruit training.

– Experience the toughest initial training anywhere—

Marine Corps Recruit Training.

– The Crucible—the final test of everything you’ve learned—is the toughest physical challenge of the recruit training process and the last thing between you and the title “Marine.”

– Test physical prowess throughout each year through the conduct of the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT).

4. 4

YOU’LL NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE CAPABLE OF.

ARE LEADERS BORN OR ARE THEY MADE?

LEADERSHIP &

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

AT THE AGE OF 19, A MARINE

DO IN THEIR ENTIRE LIVES.

HOW TO BE A LEADER

– Accept responsibility.

– Take the initiative.

– Inspire and motivate others.

– Make the right decisions.

– Train other Marines.

– Manage time, material and resources.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE BEGINS EARLY

– The Delayed Entry Program (DEP)

– Marine Corps Recruit Training

– Marine Combat Training

– MOS School

5. 2LEADERSH IP & MANAGEMENT SK I LLS

ASSUMES MORE RESPONSIBILITY THAN MOST

NO MATTER THE RANK, EVERY MARINE IS A LEADER.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

– Observe experienced leaders on the job.

– Obtain progressive leadership training:

– Corporal’s course

– Sergeant’s course

– Career course

– Advanced course

– Advanced formal schools

– Marine Corps Institute

5. 4LEADERSH IP & MANAGEMENT SK I LLS

LEADERS ARE NOT BORN. THEY ARE MADE.

MARINE CORPS LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

– Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

– Know your Marines and look out for their welfare.

– Keep your Marines informed.

– Train your Marines as a team.

– Set the example.

– Ensure that each task is understood, supervised and accomplished.

– Be technically and tactically proficient.

– Make sound and timely decisions.

– Develop a sense of responsibility among subordinates.

– Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities.

– Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

5. 6LEADERSH IP & MANAGEMENT SK I LLS

LEADERSHIP TRAITS

– JUSTICE

– JUDGMENT

– DEPENDABILITY

– INITIATIVE

– DECISIVENESS

– TACT

– INTEGRITY

– ENTHUSIASM

– BEARING

– UNSELFISHNESS

– COURAGE

– KNOWLEDGE

– LOYALTY

– ENDURANCE

TO BE A LEADER, PEOPLE MUST BELIEVE IN YOU.

5. 8LEADERSH IP & MANAGEMENT SK I LLS

BUT FIRST YOU MUST BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

MARKETABLE SKILLS

– Leadership by example.

– Become an asset to society due to unique skills, values and experience.

– Technical skills that set you apart from your peers.

– Work harmoniously with others.

– Have the ability to manage time, assets and materials.

– Marine training is valued by civilian employers.

– Maturity

– Responsibility

– Experience

– Teamwork

DO YOU SEE DIFFICULTY IN EVERY OPPORTUNITY OR OPPORTUNITY IN EVERY DIFFICULTY?

SELF-RELIANCE/

DIRECTION / DISCIPLINE

SELF-RELIANCE

– Possess an inner strength to do what is right.

– Be a self-starter, believe in self, think on your feet.

– Work under the most challenging conditions.

– Count on yourself, and your own abilities.

– Work with self-reliant individuals.

SELF-DIRECTION

– Determine your own path to success.

– Take charge of your life.

– Set personal goals and work hard to achieve them.

– Work with people who are sure of what they want.

– Be open to opportunity.

THERE IS NO GREATER QUALITY THAN ALWAYS

THAN THE PERSON YOU ARE.

6. 2SELF-REL IANCE/D IRECT ION/D ISC IPL INE

STRIVING TO BE BETTER

IF YOU DON’T DISCIPLINE YOURSELF,

6. 4SELF-REL IANCE/D IRECT ION/D ISC IPL INE

SELF-DISCIPLINE

– Follow through with your commitments.

– Do what you know needs to be done.

– Set your priorities and achieve them.

– Have the moral strength to do what is right.

SELF-DEVELOPMENT

DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM (DEP)

– Your first step.

RECRUIT TRAINING

– Face challenges, make your own decisions.

– Pull your own weight.

FLEET MARINE FORCE

– Take responsibility.

– Take a leadership role.

THE WORLD WILL DO IT FOR YOU.

– SELF-STARTER.

– PROVEN PERFORMER.

– INDEPENDENT.

BEFORE FELLOW MARINES CAN RELY ON YOU,

YOU MUST BECOME SELF-RELIANT.

LIFETIME TRAITS

6. 6SELF-REL IANCE/D IRECT ION/D ISC IPL INE

HAVE YOU EVER PUSHED YOUR BODY PERCEIVED LIMITS? BEYOND ITS

PHYSICAL FITNESS

DEP/POOL PROGRAM

Your recruiter will mentor you and make sure you are physically prepared.

– Initial Strength Test

– Personal physical fitness program

– Poolee functions

– Field meets

INITIAL STRENGTH TEST MINIMUM STANDARDS

MALE APPLICANTS

2 dead-hang pull-ups

44 crunches in two minutes

1.5 mile run in 13:30

FEMALE APPLICANTS

12-second flexed-arm hang

44 crunches in two minutes

1.5 mile run in 15:00

7. 2PHYS ICAL F I TNESS

PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY.

RECRUIT TRAINING

– Initial Strength Test

– Structured, graduated physical fitness program

– Begin with 1.5 mile runs

– Work up to 3–5 mile runs

– Obstacle courses

– Circuit courses

– Strength training

7. 4PHYS ICAL F I TNESS

YOU’LL STOP COUNTING THE NUMBER OF PULL-UPS, PUSH-UPS,

SIT-UPS AND MILES YOU RUN. YOU’LL LEARN TO NEGOTIATE AN

OBSTACLE COURSE YOU NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE. AND YOU’LL

DO IT FASTER EVERY TIME.

7. 6PHYS ICAL F I TNESS

COMBAT FITNESS TEST (CFT)

– Keeps Marines ready for the physical rigors of combat operations.

– Individual readiness measured by performing a series of combat-related tasks.

IN THE MARINE CORPS, PHYSICAL FITNESS IS

AN INDISPENSABLE ASPECT OF LEADERSHIP.

7. 8PHYS ICAL F I TNESS

CONTINUING AS A MARINE

– Organized athletics

– Physical fitness tests

– USMC sports teams

– Free recreational athletics and facilities

– Modern fitness centers

– Basketball and racquetball courts

– Tennis courts

– Athletic fields

– Swimming pools

– Unit /Intramural sports

– Inter-base and inter-service competition

– Participate in almost any sport—basketball, boxing, cross-country, golf, rugby, shooting, soccer, softball, tae kwon do, triathlon, bowling, marathon, volleyball and wrestling.

IS SUCCESS A JOURNEY OR A DESTINATION?

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

CHOICE, NOT CIRCUMSTANCES,

EARLY OPPORTUNITIES

DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM

– Complete high school education.

– Train with Marines.

– Develop strong friendships.

– Ready yourself for recruit training.

– Early advancement opportunities.

RECRUIT TRAINING

– Physical and mental challenge.

– Develop self-reliance and self-discipline.

– Become physically fit and look good.

– Gain determination, courage and confidence.

– Take pride in yourself and in assigned MOS.

8. 2PROFESS IONAL DEVELOPMENT

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS)

– Technical Training.

– Apprenticeship program.

– Immediate hands-on experience.

– Acquire marketable career skills.

DETERMINES YOUR SUCCESS.

CONSTANT DEVELOPMENT

– Increase opportunities to get important job responsibilities.

– Develop abilities to direct and supervise others.

– Continue your education and training.

– Attend advanced MOS schools.

– Take career/leadership and management courses.

– Complete college-level courses.

– Obtain invaluable experience and skills to last a lifetime.

MARINES STRIVE TO BE THE VERY BEST. THERE ARE

WAY OUT. IT’S QUITE SIMPLE. IF YOU WANT TO BE

8. 4PROFESS IONAL DEVELOPMENT

NO SHORTCUTS, NO TAKING THE EASY

THE VERY BEST, YOU WANT TO BE A MARINE.

“SOME PEOPLE SPEND

MADE A DIFFERENCE.

8. 6PROFESS IONAL DEVELOPMENT 8. 6PROFESS IONAL DEVELOPMENT

AN ENTIRE LIFETIME WONDERING IF THEY HAVE

MARINES DO NOT HAVE THAT PROBLEM.” RONALD REAGAN, 40TH PRESIDENT

OF THE UNITED STATES

Kenneth Ottley, Police Sergeant Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth Ottley proudly serves his country as an active reservist in the Marine Corps, and he also serves his community as a Police Sergeant within the Miami-Dade Police Department. As a Marine, Ottley has dedicated his more than 27 years to providing critical support to Marine Corps decision makers at all levels. As a criminal investigator and law enforcement professional, Ottley supervises the training of Police Academy graduates, ensuring their day-to-day development, preparation and readiness– invaluable traits he acquired in the Corps.

Joseph Amick, Entrepreneur, Coach Following 24 years of distinguished service in the Marine Corps, Master Sergeant Joseph Amick retired from the Corps. While other men in his position might have been content to enjoy their retirement, Amick was just getting started. Today, Amick is the successful owner of five different businesses, including real estate, construction, computer and nonprofit organizations. He credits the Corps for giving him the leadership and prioritization skills needed to efficiently and effectively run his businesses so he has time to do the job he loves most: coaching high school wrestling. As a coach, one of Amick’s greatest joys is instilling in his student athletes the same values he learned in the Corps–honor, courage and commitment.

Jake Wood, Co-founder, Team Rubicon Having already graduated college, he could have pursued the path to become an officer, but for Jake Wood the call to become an Enlisted Marine was too strong. After he was deployed, Wood served honorably as a Fire Team Leader in Iraq. In late 2009, Wood left the Marine Corps, but his training stayed with him. Immediately following the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti, Wood formed Team Rubicon and used his Marine Corps training to provide relief to the people of Haiti. Today, Team Rubicon responds to natural disasters all over the world, and Wood credits the Marine Corps for giving him the dedication, perseverance and judgment needed to make him a success.

PROMINENT FORMER MARINES

ENTERTAINMENT FIGURES

Brian Dennehy – actor R. Lee Ermey – actor Drew Carey – actor, television host Don Imus – radio talk show host George Jones – country singer Jim Lehrer – journalist, host of PBS NewsHour Robert Ludlum – author “Bourne Identity” Lee Marvin – actor Ed McMahon – television personality Steve McQueen – actor Oliver North – author, political commentator Pat Robertson – evangelist Shaggy – musician Nathaniel Dewayne Hale “Nate Dogg” – rapper Josh Gracin – country singer, “American Idol” contestant Anthony Zinni – foreign policy advisor, television commentator Bernard Shaw – CNN news anchor Bernard Trainor – NBC military analyst Montel Williams – television host

R . LEE ERMEY – ACTOR

MANY FAMOUS PUBLIC FIGURES, PROMINENT

DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTE THEIR CURRENT

8. 8PROFESS IONAL DEVELOPMENT

POLITICS AND BUSINESS

Charles Bolden Jr – NASA Administrator Walter Cunnigham – astronaut, Apollo 7 David Dinkins – Mayor of New York City Richard Farmer – founder of Cintas Corporation John Glenn – astronaut, first American to orbit the earth, US Senator Fred Haise – astronaut, Apollo 13 and Space Shuttle Enterprise James L Jones – National Security Advisor (Obama Administration) Zell Miller – former governor of Georgia, US Senator Tom Monaghan – founder of Domino’s Pizza Robert Mueller III – Director of FBI Bob Parsons – founder and CEO of GoDaddy.com Charles “Chuck” Robb – former governor of Virginia, US Senator Frederick Smith – founder of FedEx James Webb – US Senator, US Secretary of the Navy, author Pete Wilson – former governor of California Mike Ilitch – founder of Little Caesar’s Pizza, owner of Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings Alfred Lerner – chairman of MBNA…