Get E2 Pay During Boot Camp
Can a Marine Recruit receive E-2 pay while going through boot camp? I saw this great question on-line a few weeks ago and decided to find an answer.
An E-2 is the pay grade for a Private First Class or PFC. It is one pay grade higher than E-1, the pay grade for a Private. Higher rank equals additional pay. If your son or daughter can qualify for PFC pay during boot camp that’s something worth looking into.
According to local recruiting personnel, Marine Recruits may receive E-2 pay throughout training if they meet any one of the following requirements:
- They possess an Associate Degree from an accredited College/University
- Earned 15 Semester hours or 22 quarter hours of college classroom work
- If they participated in two years high school JROTC, (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)
- Obtained E-5 rank in the Young Marines
- If he is an Eagle Scout
- If she received the Gold Award as a Girl Scout
- If they provide two referrals that join the Marine Corps
Opportunities change from time to time so check with your local recruiter for good scoop on ways your son or daughter can receive E-2 pay while in boot camp.
More money isn’t the only benefit. The recruit will be promoted and graduate as a PFC (Private First Class) and have additional time in grade (TIG), which will help them get promoted to Lance Corporal (E-3 pay grade) faster.
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I’m an author, writing a short piece on the value of rigorous training. I’d like to ask, with what rank does a recruit leave Parris Island at graduation? Is it a standard rank? One size fits all?
Thanks for your help.
Hi Kerry, Most recruits will graduate with the rank of Private or Private First Class. There are rare occasions when a recruit can graduate as a Lance Corporal, but it does not happen often. An example of this would be a recruit with prior service.
Many thanks for your prompt answer, Vera. I’ve put your information to good use, and I appreciate your response.
I’m a former marine and would like to visit the Parris Island Museum. Douglas Visitor’s Center, Molly Marine, Iron Mike, Drill Instructor Monument, Iwo Jima Monument, Parris Island Museum & Gift Shop and Charlesfort- Santa Elena National Historic Landmark. What do I need to do to get to these places?
Hi Charles, Parris Island is currently open from 6 AM to 6 PM every day. According to the Official USMC website, a vehicle pass is no longer needed to get onto the base or attend a graduation for “typical daily visitors…” however they check ID’s and you should have the following information on hand:
1) A valid driver’s license
2) Vehicle registration
3) Proof of auto insurance
If you are driving a rental car: make sure you have a valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and a copy of your rental agreement with you in case they are needed.
Nice to know my son did that.