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How old do you need to be to enlist?

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You need to be a least 17 years of age to be enlisted. If you are under 18, then you must have a parent approve and sign a document.

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Can you still become a marine sniper if you have asthma?

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You will have to be issued an asthma waiver of use since before your 13th birthday.

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To be a member of a sniper team, do I have to have 20/20 vision? If my vision is corrected to 20/20, can I be a member?

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If you have 20/20 vision, corrected or not, yes.

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Can a woman become a sniper in the Marines?

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Sex is not a determining factor of eligibility, so yes, women may become Marine snipers.

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Does a parent have to sign a document allowing me to do this, or can a family member, such as an uncle, sign it?

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If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian has to sign papers; after you turn 18, you can join by yourself.

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Can I become a Marine after graduating from West Point?

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No. West Point is an Army college, so you would have to go somewhere else to become a Marine.

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Can I join the marines if I have asthma?

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If you've not had any symptoms of it or been treated for it past your 13th birthday, then yes; otherwise, no.

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Can I become a sniper if I wear contacts?

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No, you have to have 20/20 vision without glasses or contacts as these may cause problems in your vision with extreme physical demands (ie. sweating, swimming, etc.). You may be a candidate for laser eye surgery.

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Do contact lenses count as 20/20 vision?

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Yes, you are allowed to wear contacts if they can correct your vision to 20/20.

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Can i be a sniper if I have glasses? (they correct my vison to 20/20)

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Yes you can still become a sniper if your glasses correct your vision to 20/20.

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Do have to join infantry to become a sniper?

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You will need years of experience as a member of the infantry before you can apply to sniper school.

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How long is this training to be the best of the best?

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Marine sniper school lasts 8 and a half weeks. It is really intense and difficult to pass, so it is not unusual for people to drop out earlier.

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Do you have to be an officer to be a sniper?

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No, you don’t have to be an officer to become a Marine sniper. Both the enlisted and the officers can become a sniper.

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Can Canadians apply?

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If they hold legal American Citizenship they can join the marines and become a sniper.

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Can I become a marine if I have asthma?

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Asthma is one of the many disqualifying conditions of joining the Marines. If you have not had any symptoms after your thirteenth birthday, you can get a waiver. If you still have symptoms though, you will get disqualified.

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What school or what can I join during high school to become a Marine sniper later?

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There are special colleges you can find on the web that are marine friendly. There is a Marine Corps University, a Marines War College, and Westpoint. You can contact recruiters to find more information.

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Are people with high-functioning autism allowed to be Marine snipers?

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As of now, no. But the military may change disqualification due to being on the spectrum soon.

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What do I need to get on the ASVAB to become a Marine sniper?

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You need to score 100 or more on the GT portion of the ASVAB to be eligible for sniper school.

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Can I join the Marines if I have messed-up knees?

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Yes if you pass the physical fitness and health tests. It is these tests that would decide if you are able to join the marines or not. So, be honest with yourself about just how messed up your knees are: are you able to exercise and do so for long periods of time and in harsh conditions?

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Can I still join at age 26?

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The maximum age requirement for you to become a Marine is 28, so you are still eligible.

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