Title: The Disadvantages of Joining the Marine Corps | Work - Chron.com
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By Jeffrey Joyner Updated June 27, 2018
The U.S. Marine Corps is organized as an expeditionary force that can deploy quickly and launch amphibious operations or ground assaults. The Marine Air-Ground Task Force is organized into four elements: the command, ground, aviation and logistics combat elements. Although not everyone views the pros and cons of a particular branch of the military in the same light, there are some general facts about joining the Marines that can be viewed as disadvantages compared to joining other military branches. Jobs in the Marine Corps
In terms of size, all other branches of the U.S. military, except the Coast Guard, have more personnel than the Marines - both enlisted and officers. This in itself creates limited availability for Marine jobs. Further, the Marine Corps does not offer the same selection of jobs that some of the other branches have. For example, there are no medical personnel in the Marines; the Marine Corps uses Navy medical personnel when necessary, therefore those aspiring to become medics are not able to do so in the Marines. Basic Training
All new enlistees, regardless of branch, must undergo some type of basic training.