Should You Join the Marines?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Should You Join the Marines?
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About This Quiz

Joining the military is a big decision, but deciding the Marines is the unit that you want to join is an even bigger one. The Marines are known far and wide as being the toughest unit that exists in the United States Military, which means that it just might be the toughest military unit in the entire world. 

It might sound like something that you want to do, but do you really think you have what it takes? Do you have the will, the desire, and the inner strength that is needed to be a Marine?

We suppose you could always just join up and find out for yourself, but we have to be honest if you aren't really cut out for it, or if it is something you don't want to do, then why go through a world of hurt just to figure that out? 

Basic training isn't a whole lot of fun, and it is a lot worse if you aren't sure you want to be there. They are "the few and the proud" for a reason, you know. Maybe you should just do us, and the Marines, a big favor and take this quiz to see if you want to join the Marines before you sign up. Your drill instructor and your mom will thank you.

Are you in really good physical shape?
I am so out of shape it is ridiculous.
I am in pretty bad shape.
I am in okay shape.
I am in awesome shape.
Are you willing to work hard to achieve your goals?
Well...no.
It depends on what my goals are.
I have before.
Always.
Are you afraid of a fight?
Well yes, I am not stupid.
Isn't everyone?
No, I can handle myself.
Bring it on!

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Are you comfortable with guns?
I can't stand them.
I have never touched one.
No, I am fine with them.
I am super comfortable with them.
Do you mind being apart from your family and friends?
Yes, I would hate that.
I might a little bit.
No, I am fine being by myself, as long as I have a good reason.
No, I live for adventure.
How patriotic are you?
Ehh, not so much.
As much as the next guy.
I am pretty patriotic.
I am very patriotic.

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What do you do if you cut yourself kind of badly?
Go to the hospital.
Find someone to bandage it.
Bandage it myself.
Ignore it.
Would you ever take out your own stitches?
No, are you kidding?
That seems kind of nuts.
If I had to.
Sure, that isn't a big deal.
What is your favorite sport?
Baseball.
Basketball.
Football.
Hockey.

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Do you like Chuck Norris facts?
I don't know what those are.
They are kind of funny.
They are cool.
Those are the best things ever.
Do you mind following orders?
Doesn't everyone?
I have to admit I don't like that much.
Not if they make sense.
Never.
Would you like to be called a "good soldier'?
That sounds like an insult to me.
It wouldn't bother me much.
I wouldn't mind.
I would love that.

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What would you most like to study at school?
Poetry.
Math.
Political science.
Military history.
What is your favorite type of meat?
Filet Mignon
Ribeye
Sirloin
Hamburger
Do you own a flag?
No, I never have.
No, but my family does.
I have one.
I have several.

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If a neighbor's house was on fire, what would you do?
Get out of my house and run like crazy.
Call the fire department.
Go door to door making sure people knew there was a fire.
Enter the burning building and try to help.
Do you look good in uniform?
I have no idea.
Nope.
I am pretty sure I do.
I look so good it is ridiculous.
Do you get emotional on the 4th of July?
No. Why?
No, I never think about what it means.
I do a little bit.
I do very much.

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Have you always thought about joining the military?
Actually I never have.
Sometimes I have.
I have for a while.
I have for as long as I can remember.
Did your dad yell at you a lot?
No, he never did.
Not very often.
Only when I deserved it.
Only when he thought it would toughen me up.
Do you have your friends backs?
Well, most of my friends are kind of jerks.
I think I do.
I do my best.
Always and forever.

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If someone gives you a task, do you get it done?
Sure, if I remember.
Sooner or later I do.
I always give it my all to get it done.
I always get things done I am supposed to.
What is your favorite military movie?
"Stripes"
"Inglourious Basterds"
"Saving Private Ryan"
"Full Metal Jacket"
How long could you survive in the woods?
A few hours.
A few days.
A few weeks.
A few months.

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When do you get up in the morning?
9 or later
8
7
6
How often do you get straight up scared by something?
All the time.
More than I like to admit.
Hardly ever.
Nothing scares me.
How does hand to hand combat on a battlefield sound to you?
Terrifying.
Dumb.
Challenging.
Thrilling.

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How do you like to relax?
With a good book.
By taking a nap.
By working out.
I never relax.
What would your friends call you?
Dude.
Man.
Guy.
Bro.
How emo are you?
Pretty emo.
I don't think I am emo.
Not emo at all.
Do you want me to punch you?

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