Is there a clause for sole surving son in the military {USMC}?

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reasons but I believe these informative and authoritative articles on
the subject should answer all your questions on the matter:

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS ? SOLE SURVIVOR
http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/OLA/caseworker%20section%203.htm#sole%20survivor

SELECTIVE SERVICE ? SURVIVING SONS
http://www.sss.gov/FSsurviv.htm
(These regulations apply to all branches of the military)

OTHER BRANCHES SPECIFICALLY

US ARMY - SOLE SURVIVING SON/DAUGHTER AND FAMILY EXCLUSION
https://www.perscom.army.mil/Enlist/guide/soleson.htm
(Regulatory guidance for assignment of sole surviving son or daughter is found in 
AR 614-200, ENLISTED ASSIGNMENTS AND UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT, PARAGRAPH 5-7.)

PENTAGON HAS RULES ON SOLE SURVIVORS
http://www.kypost.com/2003/03/29/kysiblings032903.html

THE SULLIVAN BROTHERS: U.S. NAVY POLICY REGARDING FAMILY MEMBERS
SERVING TOGETHER AT SEA
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq72-5.htm
(Marines often go to sea and some, if not all these regs may apply to
marines on sea duty as well provided they are under the command of the
US Navy)

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INFORMATION SOURCES

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/OLA/caseworker%20section%203.htm#sole%20survivor

SELECTIVE SERVICE ? SURVIVING SONS
http://www.sss.gov/FSsurviv.htm

SOLE SURVIVING SON/DAUGHTER AND FAMILY EXCLUSION
https://www.perscom.army.mil/Enlist/guide/soleson.htm

PENTAGON HAS RULES ON SOLE SURVIVORS
http://www.kypost.com/2003/03/29/kysiblings032903.html

THE SULLIVAN BROTHERS: U.S. NAVY POLICY REGARDING FAMILY MEMBERS
SERVING TOGETHER AT SEA
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq72-5.htm

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MILITARY REGULATIONS "SOLE SURVIVING"

MILITARY ?ONLY SONS?

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