Head Office
1555 Southgate Road
Marine Corps National Capital Region Command
Henderson Hall
Arlington, VA 22214-5000
Phone: 703-614-8958
Support
Phone: 866-243-3887
Phone: +1 800-627-4637 (Marine Corps recruiting)
Phone: 703-614-8010 (communication office)
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About US Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States armed forces. One of the most elite armed forces in the world, United States Marines is known for its amphibious assault force. They also serve in humanitarian and other emergency response situations. An important department of the U.S. Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps has been in existence since 1775 and has its headquarters at Arlington County, Virginia. The Marines are trained and equipped to respond to threats across US and around the world. As of 2017, it had more than 180,000 active personnel and close to 39,000 reserve personnel. The Marines are also nicknamed “Leathernecks” and “Jarheads”. The commissioned officers’ ranks include Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General and General.
You can visit the official website here to read latest news, view photos or get other information on the Marines. Additionally, there is the Marine Corps Unit Directory with details of divisions, detachments, bases/stations, reserves and training/schools. Enlisted Marines in the Reserve go through intense training. The Officer Candidates School (OCS) is where the Marines’ abilities are tested. The eligibility requirements and procedures to explore enlisted and officer opportunities are available on the website.
Interested candidates can talk to a Marine Recruiter to determine if the Corps is right for them. You can get details of nearest recruiter on the website. Joining the Marine Corps not only gives an opportunity to serve the country, but also comes with attractive pay, medical, housing, insurance, vacation and other benefits. For more information or queries on recruitment, forms, training schools, or others, reach the US Marine Corps support.
