All those who think they are worthy, apply below!

Requirements:

• Must be atleast 20 years of age.

• Must have or download Yahoo Messenger.

• Must have or download TeamSpeak.

• Should live in North America.

• Must pass an interview with a member of the Command staff.

• Must pass rifle qual, land nav, and boot camp once you are accepted.

• Must have a broadband connection.

   Notice: If you don't meet meet all these requirements do not enlist!  

Members will be put on a one month probationary period. If you do not keep active and in contact with the Command you will be dismissed after that month.

You must read and be prepared to obey and honor the following oath or do not consider joining our battalion!

THE 1/8 BATTALION CREED
I recognize the fact that I have volunteered to serve with the 1st Battalion 8th Marines. "The Cutting Edge." As a 1/8 member I will always strive to uphold the prestige and honor of the Battalion. Gallantly I will show other squad and clans that I am a specially selected and well trained Marine. My courtesy to superior officers and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Above all I will reach my objective with honor!

I will have pride in my Battalion, Platoon, Squad and Myself. Never shall I fail my fellow Marines. I will always keep myself mentally alert and physically strong. I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be. I will be their eyes and ears, working as one entity.

I will be ever vigilant of the dangers to the Battalion. . Should they be flanked I will provide back-up to all team members, and constantly watch their backs when engaged in fire! I will be the eyes in the back of their head and they will be the eyes in the back of mine!

Courageously and Energetically will I meet the enemies of the West. Acting without mercy I shall defeat them on the field of battle. For I will be better trained and will fight with all my might. I will always maintain that I am a member of the team and never an individual.

I will train endlessly, mastering each weapon available to me, for these are the tools of my survival. I will choose my weapons carefully as to compliment my team and enhance the effectiveness of it to complete the mission.

Acknowledging the fact that as a 1/8 member I will arrive at battle by Land, Sea, or Air. Moving further, faster, and fight harder than any other soldier in any other squad! I accept that my commanders and team members expect me to be in place and do my part to complete the objective. I will never leave my team in jeopardy while maintaining my own safety over the safety of the team.

Loyalty to my superiors , chain of command, and allegiance to the force is engrained in my soul! I will never overstep my authority. My superiors lead and I will follow! I will never question their authority and will never degrade them when speaking to others. If I find I cannot follow their orders or respect them I will immediately resign my status as a 1/8 Battalion member.

I will perform the impossible. Be where others cannot be, see where others cannot see, act when others cannot act. My team is my lifeblood and I am theirs. If I fail, my platoon is jeopardized as is the Battalion; Therefore I will NOT fail.

I will place each shot on target whether it be as Sniper or Lead Infantry. I will choose every shot carefully, identifying each target as the enemy before releasing my lethal payload. I will never fire recklessly as to jeopardize any of my team to "friendly fire."

I will never fail to respond to the call of a battalion member needing my assistance , knowing they will always respond to mine. I will never leave a fallen 1/8 member to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass the battalion or fellow members of the elite the 1st battalion 8th Marines!