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United States Marine Corps Commissioning Programs. There are several ways to gain a commission in the United States Marine Corps, whether one is currently enlisted, or whether one is currently a civilian college student/graduate. For those Marine Officers not attending the U. S. Naval Academy, the road to a commission as a lieutenant in the Corps begins with one of several programs at Officer Candidates School: The Officer Candidates Class, the Platoon Leaders Course, or the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Each course is a screening process, with the mission to motivate, train, evaluate, and screen potential officers.
Those wishing to apply for a commission in the Marine Corps must achieve one of the following minimums: (1) Combined score of 1. Sccholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)(2) Combined math and verbal score of 4. American College Test (ACT), or(3) 1. Marine Corps EL composite score of the ASVAB. Aviation officer applicants must also take the Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery. Other minimum qualification requirements include: Minimum of a Bachelors Degree (upon commissioning)Must be a United States Citizen. Age: Between 1. 8 and 2.
Must Meet Normal Accession Medical Standards. Must Be Eligible for a Security Clearance (Either SECRET or TOP SECRET, depending on the job assignment)High Moral Character. Applicants convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude can forget it. History of addiction to any narcotic, illegal drug, or alcohol is disqualifying.
See Marine Corps Criminal History Information for basic details. The United States Naval Academy. A percentage of each class at the U. S. Naval Academy receives commission in the Marine Corps through a selection process. The academy offers bachelor of science degrees and reserve commissions as second lieutenants to graduates. Academy candidates should begin their nomination request during their junior year in high school. For complete details, see the article, The Perfect University.
I should mention here, that even though graduates receive a . After completing The Basic School, aviation offcers undergo flight instruction for an additional 1. Ground officers have an active duty obligation of 3.
Pilots have an active duty obligation of six years if trained as a helicopter or fixed- wing turboprop aircraft pilot and eight years if trained as a jet pilot. Naval flight officers (NFOs) have an active duty obligation of six years.
Aviation candidates must be at least 2. Ground officers must be less than 2. Platoon Leaders Class. Marine Platoon Leaders Class is available to full- time enrolled, physically qualified male and female undergraduate freshmen, sophomores and juniors attending accredited colleges. Pre- commissioning training consists of two six- week sessions or one 1. Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Quantico, Va. PLC students may choose ground, aviation or law contracts, and may apply for financial subsistence allowance of $2.
Aviation students may join the Flight Indoctrination Program and receive civilian flight instruction during their senior year of college. PLC members may also apply for the Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program and receive as much as $5,2. Upon graduation from college, PLC participants receive reserve commissions as second lieutenants. Officers are then assigned to The Basic School at Quantico, Va. Aviation may be guaranteed to freshmen if qualified. Minimum active duty obligation for ground officers and a lawyers following commissioning is 3.
Ever think about becoming an Officer through the Officer Candidate School (OCS) program but perhaps. Commissioning Programs Manual. Commissioning Program. The Air Force Reserve Officer.
AFROTC Homepage Enlisted Commissioning Montgomery G.I. Bill Detachment Locator AF Reserve. Enlisted Commissioning. Officer and Nurse this may be the program. Major changes to the enlisted to officer commissioning programs date signed: 7/21/2011. The United States Marine Corps Reserve. A direct commission officer (DCO) is a United States uniformed officer who has received a commission without the typical prerequisites for achieving a commission. Coast Guard Officer Programs. Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (Scholarship Program). AF introduces Total Force Commissioning.
Following flight training and designation as a naval aviator, the minimum active duty obligation is six years if trained as a helicopter pilot or naval flight officer and eight years if trained as a fixed wing pilot. Minimum active duty requirements are extended six months for receiving financial subsistence allowance and 1.
Navy/Marine Corps ROTCNavy/Marine Corps ROTC programs at more than 6. Marine Corps commissions to college students who complete four years of naval science study on campus.
The two types of programs are the College Program and the Scholarship Program. In addition to students already enrolled in college programs, or planning to attend college, some enlisted personnel are eligible to apply for a Navy/Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship. Four- year scholarship program. Students are selected from a national competition and are appointed midshipmen, U. S. Naval Reserve, and identified as Marine Corps options. They may be granted the compensation and benefits authorized by law during the Basic Course for a total period of not more than four years. During this period of college, the Department of the Navy pays tuition, fees and textbooks, and provides uniforms and a subsistence allowance of up to $4.
Upon completion of naval science requirements and graduation, students receive reserve commissions as a second lieutenant with a four- year active duty obligation. Four- year college program. Students are selected from among those applying for enrollment at each Navy/Marine Corps ROTC unit.
During the first two years in the Basic Course, students have the status of civilians who have entered into a contract with the Navy. Upon completion of one term of The Basic Course, students may apply for a change to a Marine Corps option. Upon enrollment in the Advanced Course, College Program students enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve. Upon graduation and completion of naval science requirements, students are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Marine Corps Reserve with a 3. The Navy provides uniforms, naval science textbooks and up to $4. Advanced Course. Three, two, and one- year scholarships are available to College Program students nominated by their NROTC unit commanding officers.
The Commandant of the Marine Corps makes those selections. Two- year scholarship and college programs. Students selected are those with advanced college standing who qualify for enrollment in the Advanced Course.
They must first successfully complete the six- week course at the Naval Science Institute. Those enrolled in the two- year scholarship and college programs have the same privileges and obligations as those in the respective four year programs.
Commissioning Programs for Current Enlisted. The U. S. Naval Academy Preparatory School. The Preparatory School, located at Newport, R.
I., accepts applications from active duty and inactive reserve enlisted members of the Marine Corps. The Naval Academy admissions board considers applicants for the Naval Academy Preparatory School. Application is made to the Naval Academy. If someone is not selected for admission to the academy, they could be selected for the Naval Academy Preparatory School. Entrance requirements are based on the whole person. BOOST offers active duty enlisted men and women between the ages of 1. Naval Academy, Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program and Navy/Marine Corps ROTC scholarship programs.
BOOST participants attend school at the Naval Education Training Center in Newport, R. I. If not selected for either a Navy/Marine Corps ROTC scholarship, MECEP or appointment to the Naval Academy, BOOST students fulfill their service obligation to the Marine Corps in the enlisted ranks. Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP). ECP provides enlisted Marines with a four- year degree from an accredited school the opportunity to become commissioned officers. ECP is open to Marines with a minimum of one- year active duty experience and at least 1.
This program provides selected enlisted Marines, ages 2. After obtaining a degree and completing officer candidate school, MECEP graduates are commissioned reserve second lieutenants, provided they are no older than 3.
Meritorious Commissioning Program. MCP provides a commissioning opportunity for enlisted Marines with two- year degrees, 7. Marine Corps as an officer. Unlike other commissioning programs where the applicant initiates the application process, MCP requires that applicants be nominated by their commanding officers.
Marines must have the same basic qualifications for MCP as ECP. Marines are given a reserve commission and serve on active duty.