I was wondering if this would work.Once I turn 17 I join the marine corps and then after the training can i just go back to school and finish highschool then go back to it after iam done with the training.Or am I able to do the boot camp training first then go back and finish the year of highschool then go back and take the rest of the training or do you have to take it all at one time and then you cant finish highschool?
any ideas?
2007-12-12 17:16:04 · 13 answers · asked by JLap1991 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You can. But you must have a parent sign your contract as well.
With the reserves it is pretty frequent to see 17 year olds taking basic between their Junior and Senior year of high school.
If you go active, you can't finish high school, you will be active.
2007-12-12 17:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Can you join the Marine corps at age 17?
I was wondering if this would work.Once I turn 17 I join the marine corps and then after the training can i just go back to school and finish highschool then go back to it after iam done with the training.Or am I able to do the boot camp training first then go back and finish the year of highschool...
2015-08-06 17:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I went to Marine Corps boot camp right when I turned 17. I didn't have my high school diploma, but I get have a GED. And, I regret it very much. I couldn't legally drink the entire time I was in the Marines. Imagine that.
2007-12-13 09:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by Adam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
General Enlistment
General enlistment is at least a four-year commitment, depending on your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Recruits are expected to have a high school diploma along with a satisfactory Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score. New recruits must also meet minimum standards for fitness and strength.
Delayed Entry Program
The Marine Corps also has a Delayed Entry Program, which allows you to enlist up to one year before they graduate from high school. I don't beleive you do any training before graduation.
2007-12-12 17:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. You have to be a high school grad. You can enlist with parent permission at age 17 but will not be shipped off to bootcamp until after you graduate. Academically, it's a little harder to get into the corps than some of the other services.
2007-12-12 17:21:39 · answer #5 · answered by caligirl_SC 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
nope. must have the HS diploma in hand (and parental permission) before you can ship.
Marines do not offer Split Option Training, only the Army Reserves does.
2007-12-13 02:17:09 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can join at 17 if your parents sign you in. you have to be finished with school before basic..good luck
2007-12-13 05:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine went to boot camp the summer before his senior year and then elisted after we graduated.
2007-12-12 18:13:26 · answer #8 · answered by jbd89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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