High School Student

[SaillorJ]

Right now i'm currently on my last year of High School. I've spoken to my recruiter and have already decided that i'm going to join the Marine Corps as an infantryman. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice to help me in the future? I plan on enlisting at the end of the year.

[Mongoose]

Hang tight....there will be someone posting shortly.

[crazymjb]

If you want to be infantry, the infantry jobs fill up first. Make yourself known to your recruiter, go to the functions, etc, so that he is tracking on you being serious about this. The jobs open up...

[Tennessee Top]

Finish school (not everyone does)

Attain the best grades you possibly can (you will take an aptitude test at some point and it's in your best interest to score as high as possible - even for the infantry).

No tattoos (we do have a tattoo policy)

No drugs (you WILL be tested and we have a zero tolerance policy)

Do not get your girlfriend pregnant (your plans/responsibilities will automatically change)

Increase your upper body strength, core strength, and ability to run 1.5 miles as fast as you can (you'll be required to pass an Initial Strength Test before shipping to bootcamp). But, be careful not to injure yourself or your journey will be delayed.

Good luck

[Kegler300]

The toughest job in the Marine Corps. Work on your physical fitness ...