native, enlisted into the Marine Corps under the new 2-year contract option that congress mandated all services must have as part of the “National Call to Service Program.” Just like regular four-year contracts that have an additional four-year inactive-reserve obligation, the new two-year contract has a six-year …

What does 4 years in the Marines get you?

4 years of active Marine Corps duty at a station and 4 years of inactivity to be called upon at the behest of the nation. When you sign you will serve 4 yrs of active duty. You then have a choice to re-enlist or get out of the Marine Corps.

Is it hard to join the Marine Corps?

Marine Corps basic training has the reputation of being the toughest of all the services. It most certainly is the longest, at about 12 1/2 weeks. It has been said time and time again by former Marines that Marine Corps recruit training was the most difficult thing they ever had to do in their entire lives.

Is Army or Marines harder?

Yes. The Marine Corps is a superior fighting force. Every Marine has to have basic infantry skills, which require guts to learn and execute. Marine Corps boot camp is hand tailored to be the most difficult basic training the world has to offer, because we are the best troops the world has to offer.

How long do you have to be in the Marine Corps?

The minimum initial enlistment in the US Marine Corps is four years on Active Duty with four years in the Inactive Reserves.

When do you sign up for the Marines?

This occurs before any type of training begins. The enlistment contract details the conditions of your position with the Marines, including how long your time in the service is. When you’re signing the enlistment contract, you are given the option of how many years you’d like to enlist, with four years as a minimum time commitment.

What’s the minimum enlistment period for the Navy?

The Navy will offer a two-year active duty enlistment, but they couple it with a two or four-year active (drilling) Navy Reserve commitment. The minimum active duty enlistment periods offered by the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps is four years.

How old do you have to be to re-enlist in the Marine Corps?

It is important to note that once the applicant is released from the DEP, they will not receive a formal discharge certificate, as there was no service associated with their previous commitment. By law, the maximum age for enlistment is 35.