As mentioned above, enlistment in the military is based on the following factors:
Needs of the government.
Available slots and funding for the MOS, both in the school and in the fleet.
ASVAB scoring by the recruit.
Guaranteed enlistment contract.
The recruit meeting all necessary conditions and q...
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Military
Armed Forces
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Nuclear
Defense Specialist
The only interview involves talking with the local Marine Corps recruiter to fill out paperwork to include a background check. All applicants to the Unites States Military must pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to determine which job fields the applicant(s) are qualified...
Government
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Musician
Armed Forces
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Musical Instrument
Rehearsing/Performing for concerts and military ceremonies, uniform preparation, various military duties. Annual military requirements must also be met (physical training, rifle/swim qualifications, various deployments, etc).
Government
Day in the Life
Musician
Armed Forces
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Musical Instrument
At my old unit we did physical training in the morning and had rehearsals and logistical work the rest of the day.Other units vary in what specific time physical training is, but they all follow roughly the same schedule.
Day in the Life
Musician
Armed Forces
United States Marine Corps
Marines
In Washington D.C., we had a yearly schedule. In January we performed at schools around the area, and sometimes flew to New York or Chicago to perform at a fundraiser at some big hotel. Those were cool trips generally speaking. In February we packed up and flew to Yuma, Arizona to put together ou...
Day in the Life
Military
Musician
United States Marine Corps
Marines
A day in the life of an infantryman varies. It can be a very challenging yet rewarding job. Days typically start of with physical fitness training, followed by classes in various tactics and warfare. Some weeks you will go out to "the field". Where you will sleep outside and eat MRE's for days or...
Day in the Life
United States Marine Corps
Infantry Officer
Infantry/Armorer
This varies highly depending on where you are stationed, and what kind of unit you are attached to. Oftentimes, you will either be attached to an infantry or other similar unit, and it will be you and one or two other people with the same job title. The other possibility is being in a CBRN platoo...
Day in the Life
Military
Armed Forces
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Nuclear
Defense Specialist
I would be at work between 6-6:15 AM to prepare for the production meeting that takes place at 7:00 AM. I would then return to my work center and delegate tasks for the day, this can be anything that needs to get done not just maintenance work. The day generally ended at 4:30 PM with a pass down ...
Day in the Life
Military
Armed Forces
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Electronic Technician
Director and Executive level positions are based on a person's experience and combined, more so with leadership capabilities. Interview questions related to these types of positions are based on scenario questions and how you communicate your response as to what was done, how you achieved results...
Interview
Military
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Executive Director
The interview begins with your recruiter before you ever sign a contract with the Marine Corps. They look at your past - associates, criminal record, schooling, drug use, family, jobs, etc. - basically anything important that has happened in your life. They determine your eligibility from this, a...
Interview
Military
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Corporal
Avionics Technician
On days that you have Physical Training, you arrive on base at 430 AM and work out with your unit. On other days, you arrive at your shop at 530. We have pass down, which highlights what work must be done that day and you will be assigned to a certain task. Next you will check out all gear you ne...
Day in the Life
Military
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Corporal
Avionics Technician
Assuming you haven't done any of the following yet, you'd need to prepare any audition materials you have (sonata, exerpts, etc.) as well as your 12 major scales and the 36 minor scales (natural, harmonic, and melodic) You then need to speak with a Marine Corps Recruiter about joining the Marine ...
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Military
Musician
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Your day depends on your rotation and the side of the Military Police field you are in. If you are a Provost Marshalls Officer or PMO, it will be very similar to that of a civilian cop. If you are a field MP like myself, you will most likely be doing mounted and dismounted patrols, Entry Control ...
Day in the Life
Police Officer
Military
United States Marine Corps
Marines