after i finish 11th grade and if i drop out and get my ged at 17 can i join the marines at that age? i want to go as soon as i can
2007-07-12 17:34:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Don't drop out! If you can't stick with another year of school then your sure cannot stick it out through boot camp and four tough years as a Marine. Your enthusiasm and desire are admirable but your thinking and logic fall short. The Corps will still be there in a year.
2007-07-12 17:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by cwomo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
finish school. you will have more opportunities than if you joined with a GED.
For one, the Marines take fewer GED holders than they do HS grads. you must score higher on the ASVAB to qualify. fewer jobs are available, and Bonuses are nonexistent for the most part.
They will look at your dropping out and assume you cannot keep a commitment or stick to anything, and will try and weasel out of your military obligations as soon as it gets hard( long about 15 minutes into Boot Camp).
If your parents are smart they WILL NOT sign for you if you drop out, so you might as well finish high school.
2007-07-13 07:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's wrong about the Army, The Army requires a High School diploma, NOT a GED.
As for the Marine Corps Im sure its the same (Highschool Diploma)
2007-07-13 00:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by PlanetMercury 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You would be making a bad choice. Talk to a Marine Recruiter, You can begin the process and be on the DEP (Delayed Entry Program) while you finish school.
Do not drop out.
2007-07-13 00:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by TG79 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finish school dude! The marines will always be there and the education will help you upon arrival to Basic. I respect your want for going asap, but you need your high school education to be a successful Marine.
2007-07-13 00:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finish HighSchool
2007-07-13 02:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by ArmyDog16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all the answers man school comes first Marines are the best you need that education.The better education you have the better job you get too dont forget that. Remember your gonna be on the front lines no room for slacking
2007-07-13 00:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by Dustin W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you can join the Army being a dropout, but I don't know about the Marines. But in any event, your mom will have to sign a waiver so you can join.
2007-07-13 00:38:34 · answer #8 · answered by beckyschristine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need your parent's permission. Plus, the USMC only allows a certain percentage of GED holders.
2007-07-13 04:27:34 · answer #9 · answered by origen01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think they will let you start till you are 18 in any case now.
years ago you could join at 16 with your parents consent.
2007-07-13 00:42:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋