| In this article, the second of two articles in the same | | | | business. Marines are taught to make good decisions |
| series, I want to briefly touch upon some of the | | | | quickly and to act instinctively. |
| most important reasons to join the Marines Corps. | | | | B.Deployments in Africa- The Marines are working in |
| There are six official reasons to join the Marines | | | | many African nations to enable better peacekeeping |
| Corps. The first article dealt with the first three | | | | and cooperation between and within countries. Work |
| reasons and this article will examine the next three | | | | is going on within 19 countries including Ghana and |
| reasons to join the Marines Corps. These reasons are | | | | Senegal. |
| labelled; Essential to our freedom, A lifetime of | | | | 3. A Better Life |
| achievement and A better life. | | | | Listed below are the most important elements to this |
| 1. Essential to our Freedoms | | | | reason. |
| Listed below are the most important elements to this | | | | A.Education- Marines can get access to subsidised |
| reason. | | | | higher education programs whilst still serving in the |
| A.First to Fight - The Marines have earned the | | | | Marines Corps but also after their career in the |
| reputation as "America's 911 Force" because they are | | | | Marines has finished. Up to 100% of the fees will be |
| considered to be America's first line of defense. The | | | | paid. The Marines Corps believe that men and women |
| Marine Corps can respond very quickly to any threat | | | | with higher education are a real asset to their |
| to the US national interest. What makes the Marines | | | | communities. |
| unique is that they can respond to threats on the | | | | B.Emblem Ceremony- Once a Marine recruit has |
| ground, in the sea and in the air. | | | | successfully completed the Crucible, the emblem |
| B.History- The Marines Corps has a long and | | | | ceremony is a graduation into the Marines Corps. |
| distinguished history- stretching back to 1775. | | | | C.The Gear- The Marines Corps are given the best |
| C.Deployments- During any deployments, Marines | | | | technology, weaponry and equipment to win battles. |
| take on a huge variety of roles that are not just | | | | From M16s to MRAP vehicles, great quality gear |
| solely combat orientated. They have key training | | | | provides the Marines with the edge they need. |
| roles within the emergent national armies in Iraq and | | | | D.Dress Blues- are the most distinctive uniform in the |
| Afghanistan. They also help with humanitarian efforts | | | | military. They represent the enormous history, pride |
| in these places. | | | | and prowess of the Marines Corps. The famous |
| D.Ground Combat Roles- These include; infantry, | | | | buttons of the eagle and the anchor have been in |
| artillery, reconnaisance, intelligence, assault amphibian, | | | | continued use since 1804. |
| tanks and combat engineering | | | | Conclusion |
| 2. A Lifetime of Achievement | | | | So there we are, three more persuasive reasons |
| Listed below are the most important elements to this | | | | why a career in the Marines Corps would be such a |
| reason. | | | | worthwhile choice. I hope that you have enjoyed |
| A.Leadership Skills- A career in the Marine Corps will | | | | reading this article. Please check out my other articles |
| make you an effective leader. Leadership skills that | | | | and see if you would like to read any more. |
| can be used in many aspects of civilian life including | | | | |