Are officers real Marines?

Marine Officers hold a college degree and have earned a commission that carries the “special trust and confidence” of the President of the United States. These educated and decorated Marines hold the responsibility of being outstanding leaders to Marines in their charge.

Is it better to enlist and then become an officer?

Officers will start out at a higher pay grade than enlisted personnel, though enlisted service members are eligible for a variety of bonuses that can be quite substantial. Officers will also receive higher benefits such as monthly Basic Allowance for Housing.

Can you choose your MOS as a Marine officer?

Though officers indicate their preferences, MOSs are assigned based on individual performance and the needs of the Marine Corps. Your major in college does not determine your MOS and there is no guarantee you will get your preferred MOS.

How selective is Marine Corps OCS?

Candidates with PFT scores 260 or higher tend to get selected about 80\% of the time. They can also get pre-selected at similar rates to regular ground. Air & Law – If your PFT score is 260 or higher, your chances of being selected are 90\%.

Are you a Marine after Plc?

College juniors accepted into the PLC Program attend 10 weeks of training after the end of their junior year. Upon completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) and graduation from a four-year college, you’ll be offered a commission as a Marine Officer.

Can enlisted Marines become officers?

The ECP allows qualified enlisted Marines to apply for assignment to OCS and receive their commission. For enlisted Marines who do not possess a bachelor’s degree they may take part in the Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECEP). After completion of OCS the Marine will be commissioned as an officer.

How hard is it to get into Marine Corps OCS?

If your PFT score is a 285 or higher, I would say you have a 75\% chance of getting direct selected to the OCS class you were applying for. If your PFT was in the 260-275 range or you didn’t get direct selected with a 285 or higher, your chances of being pre-selected to the following class is probably 80–90\%.

How do you get a commission in the Marines?

Pursuing and achieving a commission in the United States Marine Corps requires more than a simple willingness—it requires an unwavering commitment to a purpose greater than self. When you become a Marine Officer, you fight with the trust of a Nation, to win on its behalf, and to prevail for its beliefs.

Do you have to go to college to become an enlisted Marine?

As pointed out yes there are programs in place for earning a commission as an enlisted Marine. But if you already know you want to be an officer why not go to college, get your degree and then go OCS. Frankly if you already know you want to be an officer, going enlisted first is a waste of your time

Why do you want to join the Marines?

When you become a Marine Officer, you fight with the trust of a Nation, to win on its behalf, and to prevail for its beliefs. Those who possess the grit and the leadership to make sound decisions that break through the noise of battle will discover their own purpose lies in the purpose of our entire Nation.

What are the ranks of commissioned officers in the Marines?

Commissioned officer ranks are further subdivided into generals, field-grade, and company-grade officers. The commandant of the Marine Corps and the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps are four-star ranks.