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How to Do More Pull Ups: The Ultimate Guide
One of the subjects that frequently comes up when speaking to future Marines is, “how to do more pull ups?” Well, the answer is simple. Do more pull ups. But you’ve got to be smart about it. You’ve got to use the right technique and
Marine Corps Enlistment Requirements | The Hard Truth
There are multiple factors taken into consideration, and some of them can be ‘waivered’ meaning your recruiter can ask the Marine Corps to accept you anyway. Becoming a United States Marine means meeting high standards of moral, mental, and physical strength. You must pass an
Marine Boot Camp Pay
A question we are often asked is, how much is Marine Boot Camp Pay? The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) pays Marine recruits as an E-1 with less than 4 months of service. Many will graduate boot camp as an E-2, but while training as
Marine Obstacle Course Crushed by OCS Instructor
Watch this Marine Instructor from Officer Candidate’s School in Quantico, Virgina, crush the Marine Corps Obstacle Course.
Marine Corps Obstacle Course | Conquer the Challenge
One of the first challenging events that recruits face in boot camp is the Marine Corps Obstacle Course, also called the O-Course, or the Tarzan Course. It looks difficult, at first, but there’s a technique to it. Your drill instructors will show you how to
Marine Corps Strength Training | Fundamentals of Strength
When it comes to Marine Corps Strength Training, I never knew where to start. I wanted to be strong enough for boot camp but didn’t have the resources. There are many recruits who have considerable weight training experience from being on a high school football