Marine corps service options?

Question

is it true they have 2 yr enlistment options?

Answer 1

Minimum for the Marine Corps is three years for active duty.  All services had a two year contract but was done away with in the mid to late 1970's if memory serves me correctly.  The Army was discussing going back to a two year contract but I do not know if they ever did or not.

Answer 2

All military contracts are actually 8 years...

In the Marines you'll sign either a 4x4 or a 6x2

A 4x4 means that you serve 4 years active duty and 4 years inactive reserves (IRR)

A 6x2 is 4 years active duty or reserves and 2 years IRR

Answer 3

I never seen or heard of a two year enlistment..Maybe long ago but not today..

Answer 4

You might be thinking of the National Call to Service program.

http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup...