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  • Required Test Average Duration: 4.7
  • Desinnation Designation: 8412
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 507
  • Category Category: Miscellaneous Requirements MOS
  • Age Average Age: 36
Career Recruiters are superior recruiters who will serve to establish a cadre of professional recruiters with long-term assignments in key managerial billets to improve the management and effectiveness of the recruiting effort. These billets include Staff Noncommissioned Officer in charge, instructor, Operations Chief, training team member, and liaison billets. Gunnery Sergeants serving as Career Recruiters may be considered for promotion to Master Sergeant and First Sergeant. Career Recruiters can anticipate a minimum 3-year tour in assigned key recruiting billets and should anticipate transfer to another key billet upon the completion of a 3-year tour. 
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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I can't say anything bad about the Marines. I served for 12 years and it has helped me be a passionate leader, committed to building the future for any company. Industrious, dependable and action oriented leader who deftly manages weighty job requirements while generating positive results. Possess an excellent understanding of the fluid and dynamic nature of recruiting operations, make correct decisions and attain quality results. Well organized, mission oriented and provides the public an excellent example of a Marine Leader. So would I do it all over again and join the Marines? Absolutely!