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www.marines.mil Arlington, VA 5000+ Employees

US Marine Corps Reviews

Updated Jun 16, 2013
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92% Approve of the CEO

US Marine Corps Commandant General James F. Amos

General James F. Amos

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86% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Best decision I ever made. Would never take it back.

Ammunition Technician (Current Employee)

I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 3 years

ProsWill change your life. Worth the time, worth the effort.

ConsDon't expect the greatest work-life balance, because here, work is your life.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Life changing and taught me skills I would never learn anywhere else.

Supervisor (Current Employee)
Quantico, VA (US)

I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 7 years

ProsLeadership is taught from the start which helps you understand that it is the basis of getting things done without supervision to your best potential.

ConsThere was a lot of mind games that were played and some seemed unnecessary.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Great

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at US Marine Corps

ProsGreat people great food great times.

ConsNothing that comes to mind.

Advice to Senior ManagementNada.

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Loved every minute of it! The Marine Corps gets better with age.

Logistics Officer (Former Employee)
Albany, GA (US)

I worked at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsEsprit De Corps! Looking out for one another.

ConsDeployments were tough, but necessary.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep up the good work!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Avionics Technician (Current Employee)
Beaufort, SC (US)

I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsCareer Stability and an above par work force. An opportunity for travel and a vast array of technical experience that is typically not afforded in the civilian work place.

ConsFrequent deployments and time away from family. Typically location for work is limited as there are a limited number of Marine Corps bases to relocate to.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Becoming a Marine was the best decision of my life."

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsChallenging environment that consistently keeps you striving to improve yourself, your people, and the organization. Everyone at some point in their career, short term or long, gets the opportunity to lead and that is one of the most important skills in life.

ConsBureaucracy can really kill initiative and morale. The organization can get wrapped up in "that's the way we've always done it" syndrome instead of taking on the task to re-work a process that is better and more efficient.

Advice to Senior ManagementContinue to stay true to the Corps expeditionary roots. This will keep us unique amongst the services as a complete, self-sustaining, fighting force for the nation. The longer we stay unique, the longer we stave off attempts to do away with the Marine Corps by those who can't be who we are.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at US Marine Corps for more than 7 years

ProsLearn many different job skills, travel around the world, meet new people, and use expensive equipments.

ConsSometimes things just do not go the way it suppose to and it can make a setback in your career.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Deputy Director (Current Employee)
Washington, DC (US)

I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsEsprit de Corps. Tradition. You are a Marine forever.

ConsLong times away from home.

Advice to Senior ManagementNone.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Operations Manager (Former Employee)
Ginowan (Japan)

I worked at US Marine Corps as a contractor for more than 3 years

ProsYou really do learn to control your mind and body. Gain confidence and learn the true meaning of discipline.

Consyou signed your life away for 4 years. no quitting if you dont like the assignment

Advice to Senior ManagementStaff NCOs need to start trusting their Sgt and Cpl to get the job done.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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23 year Marine Artillery officer

Marine Corps Officer (Current Employee)
Washington, DC (US)

I have been working at US Marine Corps full-time for more than 10 years

ProsGreat opportunity to serve your country, travel, and get education. Perfect job for those who want to challenge themselves and help make a difference in the world.

ConsRegimented/rigid lifestyle, frequent moves and challenges in leading people to do what they may not naturally want to do.

Advice to Senior ManagementEnsure that you maintain the standards for the generations of Marines that follow you. Lowering standards for political reasons will lead to battlefield casualties.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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