Joining the United States Marine Corps : A Handbook

from Ron_Gilbert

Regardless of your motivation--a parent, friend, or relative wanting to help and understand, or a recruit hungry for money, glory, patriotism, or otherwise--this book will give you a fine-toothed comb by which to sort through the manifold issues associated with military service. Of particular int...

from doggonelaura

In a very informational, easy to ready format, this book covers deciding to join the military, choosing which branch, information for spouses, general information about the Marines, and a very detailed listing of the enlistment process and basic training. Each section contains a lot of bullet lis...

from gabri71685

"Joining the United States MARINE CORPS (A HANDBOOK)" is fourth in a series of five books on joining the United States military, by Snow Wildsmith. This book is well-written and well-researched, and should be read by anyone who is considering joining the U.S. military, as well as their parents, s...

from HouseofPrayer

If I had a son, daughter, niece, nephew or spouse who was considering joining the military, I would definitely recommend this book. Not just a "Hoo Rah, it's all wonderful," but a thoughtful, complete explanation of the pros and cons of becoming a marine, a brief history of the USMC, a descriptio...

from oraclejenn

Very well written overview of the steps to become a Marine. While this is not a step by step by any means, it does provide a good overview for anyone who is considering joining the Marine's. I've shared the book with a Marine friend of mine and he confirmed that it is an accurate picture.