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A SMART WARRIOR IS A STRONG WARRIOR.
Imagine having the opportunities you need for a college degree, the money to afford it, and the self-discipline to be successful in the classroom. The United States Marine Corps will help you to advance your mind, your career and the Corps' mission through education. After all, a warrior's greatest weapon is knowledge.
TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) PROGRAM
During active duty, 100% of your tuition is covered at accredited institutions.
-Tuition assistance is available at any duty station.
-You can earn points towards promotion.
-You must maintain a "C" average.
MONTGOMERY GI BILL
The Montgomery GI Bill is the primary way to earn money toward an education.
-Earn tax-free money toward a college degree.
-Awarded for college, technical school or vocational programs.
-Contribute a small part of your paycheck every month for a year.
-Funds can be used for any approved schooling that takes place up to 10 years after you receive your honorable discharge.
MARINE CORPS COLLEGE FUND
Enlist in the Marine Corps for four years, and you could qualify for the Marine Corps College Fund.
-Enhances the benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill.
-Based strictly on an applicant's potential to excel.
-Only available at the time of initial enlistment.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Marines on active duty must constantly move to where there is the greatest need. To support education under these circumstances, the Corps has developed special continuing degree programs.
*Service Members Opportunity College for the Marine Corps (SOCMAR) classes are offered either on campus, on base, by correspondence course or through a special college study package.
*Staff Noncommissioned Officer's Degree Completion Program allows noncommissioned officers with a rank of Staff Sergeant or above to go to college full time.
MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE
As a distance learning program, the Marine Corps Institute is a great way to learn military skills and advance your education.
-Many courses earn college credits.
-Over 180 free courses available.
-Self-paced, non-classroom study.
-Bonus points earned toward a promotion.
-Certificate of completion issued.
OFFICERS COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
-Marine Option Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
-Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training Program (BOOST)
-The United States Naval Academy
-Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP)
-Meritorious Commissioning Program (MCP)
-Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP)
This is a complete compilation of educational opportunities that are available to Marines and future members of the Marine Corps. If you are considering enlistedenlisting or even considering officer candidacy, these programs may be just for you. To learn more information about the United States Marines than what has been posted here (credit goes to General Cartwright for posting this information), please speak to your local United States Marine Corps recruiter at any local recruiting station or visit www.marines.com and www.marineofficer.com. You may also call 1-800-MARINES for more information about the Marine Corps.
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
HIGH SCHOOL: THE PROVING GROUND
Are you in high school? Does your high school support a JROTC unit? Well, then you're in luck! This page will discuss the many benefits of joining JROTC prior to your enlistment into active military service.
No matter what branch of JROTC you join, Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, you will still receive the same benefits for completing at least two years of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The Marine and Navy JROTCs are naval science courses that will educate you in detail on everything to do with the Navy and Marines. Subjects range from historical uses of tactics, to today's common tactics. It will teach you physically and mentally and give you military experience prior to enlistment into the military.
Here are some of the benefits for taking two years of JROTC:
-upon completion of recruit training, you will receive a contract promotion to Private First Class.
-you receive military knowledge and experience prior to signing up.
-it gives you an idea of what you will be getting into in the military.
-it teaches you physically and mentally and will make you a more mature, better person.
Now, here is a list of benfits for completing all four years of JROTC:
-you receive a more extensive knowledge and experience of the military than those who only take two.
-it gives you a sense of discipline and respect.
-the education you receive can aid you in real life situations.
-you learn how to manage people under your command.
-you experience what it is like to be a staff member of a platoon or company.
These are not all, but some of the advantages and benefits of being in an JROTC program prior to military service. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is for everyone and is not a recruiting station for the military, however it does give you an idea of what the military is like and is an excellent choice for any civilian attending high school.ogram (ECP)
Imagine having the opportunities you need for a college degree, the money to afford it, and the self-discipline to be successful in the classroom. The United States Marine Corps will help you to advance your mind, your career and the Corps' mission through education. After all, a warrior's greatest weapon is knowledge.
TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) PROGRAM
During active duty, 100% of your tuition is covered at accredited institutions.
-Tuition assistance is available at any duty station.
-You can earn points towards promotion.
-You must maintain a "C" average.
MONTGOMERY GI BILL
The Montgomery GI Bill is the primary way to earn money toward an education.
-Earn tax-free money toward a college degree.
-Awarded for college, technical school or vocational programs.
-Contribute a small part of your paycheck every month for a year.
-Funds can be used for any approved schooling that takes place up to 10 years after you receive your honorable discharge.
MARINE CORPS COLLEGE FUND
Enlist in the Marine Corps for four years, and you could qualify for the Marine Corps College Fund.
-Enhances the benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill.
-Based strictly on an applicant's potential to excel.
-Only available at the time of initial enlistment.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Marines on active duty must constantly move to where there is the greatest need. To support education under these circumstances, the Corps has developed special continuing degree programs.
*Service Members Opportunity College for the Marine Corps (SOCMAR) classes are offered either on campus, on base, by correspondence course or through a special college study package.
*Staff Noncommissioned Officer's Degree Completion Program allows noncommissioned officers with a rank of Staff Sergeant or above to go to college full time.
MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE
As a distance learning program, the Marine Corps Institute is a great way to learn military skills and advance your education.
-Many courses earn college credits.
-Over 180 free courses available.
-Self-paced, non-classroom study.
-Bonus points earned toward a promotion.
-Certificate of completion issued.
OFFICERS COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
-Marine Option Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
-Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training Program (BOOST)
-The United States Naval Academy
-Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP)
-Meritorious Commissioning Program (MCP)
-Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP)
This is a complete compilation of educational opportunities that are available to Marines and future members of the Marine Corps. If you are considering enlistedenlisting or even considering officer candidacy, these programs may be just for you. To learn more information about the United States Marines than what has been posted here (credit goes to General Cartwright for posting this information), please speak to your local United States Marine Corps recruiter at any local recruiting station or visit www.marines.com and www.marineofficer.com. You may also call 1-800-MARINES for more information about the Marine Corps.
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
HIGH SCHOOL: THE PROVING GROUND
Are you in high school? Does your high school support a JROTC unit? Well, then you're in luck! This page will discuss the many benefits of joining JROTC prior to your enlistment into active military service.
No matter what branch of JROTC you join, Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, you will still receive the same benefits for completing at least two years of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. The Marine and Navy JROTCs are naval science courses that will educate you in detail on everything to do with the Navy and Marines. Subjects range from historical uses of tactics, to today's common tactics. It will teach you physically and mentally and give you military experience prior to enlistment into the military.
Here are some of the benefits for taking two years of JROTC:
-upon completion of recruit training, you will receive a contract promotion to Private First Class.
-you receive military knowledge and experience prior to signing up.
-it gives you an idea of what you will be getting into in the military.
-it teaches you physically and mentally and will make you a more mature, better person.
Now, here is a list of benfits for completing all four years of JROTC:
-you receive a more extensive knowledge and experience of the military than those who only take two.
-it gives you a sense of discipline and respect.
-the education you receive can aid you in real life situations.
-you learn how to manage people under your command.
-you experience what it is like to be a staff member of a platoon or company.
These are not all, but some of the advantages and benefits of being in an JROTC program prior to military service. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is for everyone and is not a recruiting station for the military, however it does give you an idea of what the military is like and is an excellent choice for any civilian attending high school.ogram (ECP)
