How much does a Marine rifleman make?

All U.S. military personnel are paid according to rank and time in service. A new Marine Rifleman, with less than two years in service, can currently expect a base pay of about $1,700 per month before allowances and incentive pay.

Do all Marines see combat?

All Marine Infantry MOS personnel, including Marine Riflemen, can expect to see combat. The Marine Corps does have a number of combat support roles that may or may not become involved in active combat.

Do Marines pay for their meals?

Military personnel are provided with two meals a day, with access to chow halls near barracks or dormitories. Those authorized to live off base receive BAS, Basic Allowance for Subsistence, which they can spend at the chow hall or elsewhere.

Are Marines really first to fight?

In emerging situations, Special Ops units generally deploy first. However, the Marines are frequently first to arrive when it comes to conventional operations in order to secure the battlefield for larger units to arrive, usually the Army.

Is it hard to get into marine infantry?

With a minimum score of 80 on the General Technical portion of the ASVAB to qualify, the bar for entry isn’t high. However, it’s an extremely physically demanding job, so a successful career in the Marine Corps infantry takes a great deal of resilience.

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