2006-09-16 08:44:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I figure No Kids.
Don't know I want to do for a career in life.
No girlfriend
Lots of friends, would miss them dearly but they wont be paying my Bills anytime soon
My parents I love em to death but my dad is 68 my mom with cancer 59. they wont be around forever.
I figure I am a perfect candiate for the marines
I am willing lay down all my joys in this life to pay the debt of the men and women who served before me who layed down their joys in life to serve for the freedom of the U.S.A
2006-09-16 10:05:03 · update #1
Not at all...I think the cutoff is late 30s early 40s...go for it.
2006-09-16 08:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by want it bad 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I joined the cut off was 27. But be forewarned, you are 25 and have established a life pattern. If you are at all set in your ways think hard about it. Your whole life will change. You will have guys your age or younger in your face, ordering you around night and day for the first 13 weeks. That's just boot camp. You will be training with 18 and 19 year olds.
But the upside is you have some years of life experience going for you. If you can channel that you should do OK.
2006-09-17 16:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by scotty w 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are not too old to join but I must tell you that you will not be able to get close to those of the same rank when you get to your unit. The Privates will all be 19 or 20 and will not have the life experience you have. You will have to do some adjusting to being treated like a child. Good Luck to you!
2006-09-16 17:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not. I believe that people can join up to age 32 or 35, with a waiver. If you're considering joining, now is the best time. When I joined, I was 18, but there were women in my platoon who were in their late twenties and early thirties.
Good luck!
2006-09-16 15:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mazzy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Physically, I'd say no. But at 25, you've already had 7 years of enjoying personal freedom. You'll have to give up a lot, so just keep that in mind.
2006-09-16 16:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
27 for active duty marines, 42 for us army but in the army not all posits are open to you id do it right now! just dont sign up for the infantry, theres all kinds of benefits and very few drawbacks. even if you hate it, its still an accomplishment that will last your whole life
2006-09-16 18:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny Guano 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cut off was raised to 42
2006-09-16 15:51:42 · answer #7 · answered by freemansfox 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the cut off is around 28-30 just be in good shape and you'll be okay
2006-09-16 15:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by HookemHorns21 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope! I say go for it, and Good for you for wanting to join!! Keep your head up, and go talk to a recruiter! Be up-front with him. Tell him what you want, and be stern. They can't talk you into anything you dont want to do. Be sure and pick a job you like, and try your hardest to get it! Good luck!!!!!! =)
-USMC Wife, future Officer of the Marines.
2006-09-17 23:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by Katie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not too old. And you'll still be able to do fun stuff...so don't think of it as laying your joy down.
2006-09-16 17:33:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋