Marine Corps
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Job Opportunities in the Armed ForcesEnlisted occupational groups are reviewed at this page, which addresses the broad categories of job opportunities in the U.S. Armed Forces. Education and training, enlisted personnel training, officer training, and other qualifications are reviewed, and followed by information on military rank and employment for active duty personnel. Occupational groups by broad category are listed, as well as information on employment outlook and potential earnings.
Today’s MilitaryFind out what a military career can offer you at this site, dedicated to providing up-to-date information on today’s military. Click on the link for students, and you will be brought to a career link, information on how the military can help pay for your education, military life, and information on finding a recruiter in your area.
U.S. Marine CorpThe official site of the U.S. Marines is packed with information on enlisted opportunities, officer opportunities, and healthcare opportunities and careers. Links to education, life in the U.S. Marines, and basic training details are provided, as well as general information on the mission of the Marines. You can chat live with an advisor, find base locations, or watch any one of a multitude of interactive features describing what makes a Marine.
U.S. Marine Corps HeadquartersThe headquarters of the U.S. Marines provides listings and links to all of its agencies from this site, as well as career information, publications, news, connections all about education, and the administration of the Marines.
Occupational Titles
Combat Specialties
• Field Artillery
• Infantry
• Tank and Amphibian Tractor
Computer, Communications, Intelligence, and Electronics
• Intelligence
• Cryptography
• Communications
• Data Systems
• Media Operations
Vehicle/Machinery Maintenance
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Motor Transport
• Avionics
• Electronics Maintenance
• Training and Audiovisual Support
Personnel/Base Support
• Airfield Services
• Auditing, Finance, and Accounting
• Food Service
• Legal Services
• Marine Corps Exchange
• Military Police and Corrections
• Musician
• Personnel and Administration
• Printing and Reproduction
• Public Affairs
Logistics and Supply
• Ammunition and Explosive Ordinance
Disposal
• Logistics
• Supply Administration and Operations
• Transportation
Engineering, Science, and Technical
• Air Traffic Control and Enlisted Flight Crew/Air Support/Anti-warfare
• Aviation Ordinance
• Data Systems
• Drafting, Surveying, and Mapping
• Construction, Equipment, and Shore Party
• Intelligence
• Nuclear, Biochemical, and Chemical
• Operational Communications
• Ordinance
• Signals Intelligence/Ground Electronic Warfare
• Utilities
• Weather Service
Accredited Academic Programs
Marine Corps College of Continuing EducationDistance education and training opportunities to Marine Corps active, reserved, and retired employees and family members are described at this website. Link to satellite campus regional coordinators, the MarineNet learning resource, or professional military education.
Marine Corps UniversityThe delivery and evaluation of military education and training are the purposes of Marine Corps University. Its website provides information on degree programs, professional development, and academic support.
Marine Corps: Officer Training SchoolThe education, training, evaluation, and screening of officer candidates are the purposes of the Officer Training School. Find out all about candidate information, how to become a Marine officer, and find links to related Marine sites.
MarineNet: Distance Learning ProgramsInstant access to libraries of online courses available on your PC is available through this site, part of a Marine initiative to train Marines. You can browse the course catalog from this site and find out more about training management accounts and MarineNet education.
Military.com: EducationMarine Corps education programs offer a guide to undergraduate level courses to qualified Marines. Find out about the Marine Library Program, Military tuition assistance, and other Marine Corps educational benefits. You will also find a connection to help you find the right military-friendly school or locate vocational, technical, or trade schools.
Salary Levels
Marine Corps SalaryPart of a parent’s guide to the Marine Corps, this site describes basic allowances, comparison of compensation versus the private sector, promotion with years of service, and combat service specialties.
PayScale: U.S.Marine CorpsYou will find the median salary of U.S. Marine Corps members according to job at the first chart at this site. Scroll down a little to see more information on median salary by years of experience and base location.
Princeton Review: Military Pay GradesClick on the Marines to find an overview of the military pay scale. There are a variety of ways to become a Marine, and this site also describes these.
Professional Organizations
Globemaster Links: U.S. Marine Corps Commands and OrganizationsThis list of links connects you to Marine Corps reserves, air stations, task force training units, community service information, security force battalions, training centers, and correspondent associations.
Marine Corps AssociationThis is the professional association of the Marine Corps and provides news, benefits, and event information about professional development and special services to Marines and retired Marines.
Licensing & Certification
Certification Support ProgramThe DANTES Certification program offers support and information to servicemen and allows the opportunity to test on a variety of credentialing examinations. Reimbursement benefits for service members are available if you pay for certification or licensure examinations sponsored by DANTES.
Job Opportunity Sources
Marine Corps Career CenterMarine Corps Career Center offers Marines the opportunity to post a resume, browse employment, and compare feature opportunities in the Marines.
Publications
LeatherneckWith a circulation of more than 100,000, Leatherneck contains portions of back issues at no charge at this site, with features on such topics as border patrol, women’s issues at war, and leaders in the Corps
Marine Corps GazetteYou can read the entire magazine from the digital version and learn more about such issues as the military police, an infantry’s perspective, communications, recruiting, physical fitness, and find features items from Marine Corps writers. Plenty of web extras are available, too.
Marine Corps PublicationsDirection to current digital Marine Corps publications are available from this collection, published and issued by staff agencies, major commands, and Department of Defense agencies. Marine web sites, Marine Corps doctrinal publications, technical manuals, and online versions of Country Studies.
Marines MagazineMarines Magazine online offers the Year in Pictures from this site, as well as the ability to see back issues of the publication. Click on the issues you want to look at, and find the Marines in photos, special interactive fold-out covers, information on the corps future, and articles about Marine responsibilities.
United States Military Academy LibrarySearch for government documents at this site, or explore the American Politics Portal, where you’ll find political think tanks and special collections and archives. You can take a virtual tour of the library, or find out how to obtain the study and research tools needed for cadets.
Online Forums & Blogs
Military.com Discussion BoardsThese forums include postings and discussion about military life, community, joining the Armed Forces, wars and conflicts, and specific discussions about every branch of the military, including the Air Force. Special rooms on women in the military, weaponry, military history, voting while in the Air Force, and military entertainment are available at this very active community.
Career Videos
Marine Video ClipsThis site features several brief videos about life in the U.S. Marine Corps. The variety of films includes clips that will may motivate and excite you, as well as some rare historical pieces. Click on Marine videos
Today’s Military: Extraordinary CareersThe videos at this site introduce visitors to the several types of career paths available in the U.S. Air Force. Unique stories from a variety of different perspectives and types of young officers are presented, with more than 10 clips for viewing.
