Title: US Marine Corps - Pay, Benefits, and Careers @ MilitaryPay.org
Headings: US Marine Corps – Pay, Benefits, and Careers
US Marine Corps – Pay, Benefits, and Careers
Pay and Benefits for Marines
Careers in the US Marine Corps

Content: Otherwise, they will be eligible to receive BAH, or a Basic Allowance for Housing. Marines are also eligible to receive a food allowance called Basic Allowance for Subsistance, or BAS. Some Marines who live in on-base housing may receive dining hall access instead of BAS. Medical care is an important benefit given to all active duty Marines. There is no cost for medical care through TRICARE, the military health care provider. Most medical care is given on base, but some procedures are provided off base. Qualified dependents are also eligible for TRICARE coverage. Be sure to learn more about dependent care coverage eligibility before joining. There are a variety of education benefits for Marines, including advanced technical and on the job training, leadership training, tuition assistance to pay for college courses or certification programs, and the Montgomery GI Bill or Post-9/11 GI Bill for taking college classes or certification programs during or after military service. The military retirement plan is one of the most valuable retirement plans in the world, offering a pension worth up to 50% of base pay after serving 20 consecutive years on active duty.