I know the USMC section on this site sees a fair bit less activity, but I wanted to ask a a question: What does it mean to want to be a Marine Officer?
I ask as someone looking to earn a commission at either Navy or Marine OCS, and hopefully end up in Pensacola shortly thereafter. I don't want to turn this into another Navy vs USMC thread (I've read just about every one I could find), but I am curious as to what it means to want to be a Marine Officer. When I look at the Navy vs Marines decision, I feel like my reasons for going Marines would be a little superficial:
Anyways, yell at me if this has already been answered and I've just missed the thread (preferably with a link), but I would definitely appreciate any perspective this forum could provide.
Thanks and happy thanksgiving!
3. If you want to fly go Navy. If you want to be a Marine Officer go Marines. If you want to go airlines in the future go Navy. If you want to be a Marine Officer go Marines. If you want quality of life go Navy. If you want to be a Marine Officer go Marines. If you want to spend time with your family go Navy. If you want to be a Marine Officer go Marines.
I ask as someone looking to earn a commission at either Navy or Marine OCS, and hopefully end up in Pensacola shortly thereafter. I don't want to turn this into another Navy vs USMC thread (I've read just about every one I could find), but I am curious as to what it means to want to be a Marine Officer. When I look at the Navy vs Marines decision, I feel like my reasons for going Marines would be a little superficial:
- TBS looks fun
- All of the long-shot dream tours in the Navy could be pursued as a Marine (NPS, TPS, etc)
- Preferred CONUS installation locations
- A FAC tour or other B-Billet looks way more appealing than a non-flying job on a boat
- Leadership opportunities/experience look pretty similar as an aviator
Anyways, yell at me if this has already been answered and I've just missed the thread (preferably with a link), but I would definitely appreciate any perspective this forum could provide.
Thanks and happy thanksgiving!