Can i still join the marines even if im an only child or the last born male in the family?

jpbofohio

There is absolutely nothing to do with being an only male child in a family when it comes to enlisting or serving in combat. There used to be, but that disappeared many years ago.

I was a recruiter for 6 years.

Matt C

I believe you can join the marines regardless of whether or not you are an only child. It may be wise to go to http://www.marines.com and go to the contact area and send them an e-mail with your question. Hope i helped.

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yes

superliney

Course you can fella. I'm the only child in my family and I had no problems joining up. Go for it, it will be the best thing you've ever done.

bluepinguino30

Yes

anton k

Yes

woofywaffles

You have the CHOICE to do whatever you choose. If your mother doesnt want you to join she doesnt have a say. Its completely up to YOUR judgement.
Good Luck.

James

Yes. The Sole Surviving Son rule only applies if your father was KIA or MIA. Also, siblings can't be sent into the same theatre during combat.

cyfcupcake

lol yep- y not?

Yes you can. Good luck

nosdda

Of course you can. There are hundreds of soldiers in the Army and Marines, Paras etc who are the only child.

Mrsjvb

yes this is an all volunteer military. you are also subject to deployment just like any body else. the only time you would be exempt is if a parent or sibling was killed in combat.

Kekionga

I don't believe that question will even come up when you go in to sign up.

It just isn't something they care about.

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Vulture38

Yes

debbielou

of course you can ,just make sure you are megga fit mate

JOHN S

Yes it is your choice.Good luck

jim bob

yes but your mother will have to deploy with you on operations to hold your hand and wipe your nose

MunsonIII

Yes you can. The problem comes up when you are deployed to a combat zone. You must sign a waiver saying you understand that you are an only child/male child and that if you died your family name will die as well. Buddy had to sign on before we went to Iraq. Brothers also have to sign one if they are both in a combat zone.

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shud y not

Bubba

Yup, but you will have to sign a waiver.

robert775159

Not if your name is Private Ryan..

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If your the last born male in your family then you should consider having some children of your own before you join. Its called planning ahead.

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