I am almost 18, Black, and want to join the Marines. I am 89 pounds. Is that a problem?

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I thought it might be a problem being all those things. OH! I didn't add things: I am 4'11", I can run 3 miles, I can bench press 130 pounds, I have been physical training. Thank you all for help too.

Thank you all so much. I have solved the weight problem. I will be 92 pounds when I meet the recruiter. I will eat and weight train until I am sick. OH. I have to choose a best one...oh dear..

Thank you all so very much. The computer says I need to give a best answer. I hate having to rank things, but I will have to do it I guess, but please don't think the rest of you didn't give good answers I read every one and appreciated every one. They are all so special to me. Thank please so much!

Answer 1

I'm going to assume you mean American Marines, and not the Royal Marines.
So, how tall are you? I think that the _minimum weight_ is 90 lbs, if you're 4'10" so if you're 4'10" go have a double quarter pounder before you go to the MEPS station. So yeah, you're going to have to go gain some weight.

Answer 2

No I believe there is a weight restriction, bot a min and a max but it depends on your height. If you were 5'10 and 89 lbs you cannot join, I think the minimum is like 110 or something but it depends on height. Over and above that youa re going to have to be carrying upwards of 80lbs and you can comfortably carry I think likea third of your wieght for something so if you weighed 170 thats no problem but 89lbs thats almost 98% of your entire body mass!

Answer 3

Yes, that is a weight problem. But don't worry, you can enter the delay entry program right away before joining for learning about the nutrition. Or you may able to join it right now and be giving what you eat.

Answer 4

Your age is almost appropriate, your race doesn't matter. As for your weight i would have to guess you are short in stature. I was 5'10 and weighed about 125 when i joined the Navy. As long as you are healthy and fit that should be all that matters. But check with your local recruiter as to the latest weight/height standards. Good luck to you in the military.

Answer 5

I don't see any problem except the Marines part.
Why? Do you WANT to put in a few years of combat training? What kind of job do you think you would qualify for after you get out?
Air Force. Same pay, carpet, no tents, no foxholes, physical training is easier than high schools PE, most jobs...you weekends are yours, no extra training.

Answer 6

The only problem would be your pack may weigh more than you. But if you're strong & capable, you shouldn't have a problem. You should talk to a Marine recruiter, they would be the most-able to answer any concerns you might have

Answer 7

just the weight might be,i believe you need to be at least a 100 pounds

Answer 8

For a female, probably not.

You might want to start working out and building some muscle though - it'll make it a lot easier when you get there if you are in good shape.

Otherwise boot camp will be brutal.

Answer 9

I think it's great that you want to serve your country. Why don't you inquire first? I'm sure they have a training center or something near your place. Better to hear it from them than from us. But in my opinion, you're going to have to gain some weight (as in muscle mass) first.

Answer 10

think they have standard weights and some medical conditions that will keep you out--not sure how much you have to weigh but know if you weigh too much it's a big problem.