Eph5 said:
1. what is an OSO?
2. are you going Navy or Marines?
3. when are you starting?
4. are you knowledgeable enough to give me a timeline of events and locations for your first few years as a pilot going through OCS? (where will I potentially be and for how long for the next few years?)
Thanks.
1. OSO = Officer Selection Office, or Officer Selection Officer.
2. I myself in looking at Marines, so my answers to the 3 and 4 will be Marines related.
3. Hoping to start OCS in June, if not, October.
4. OCS for Marines is 11 weeks long at Quantico, VA. After OCS, you are commissioned, and are given 1 month leave before reporting to TBS (The Basic School). TBS lasts about 6 months (I believe this is also at Quantico), then you are sent to your MOS. If MOS is pilot, you are looking at anywhere from 18-24 months of basic and advanced pilot training depending on your aircraft assignment. Basic Pilot training is conducted at Pensacola, FL. Advanced training can be one of a couple locations depending on your aircraft assignment (fixed wing, helo, etc.). I'm sure someone who has been through training can be more detailed.
NOTE: it is my understanding that all Marine and Navy pilots go through the same exact training school, so after TBS, Marines and Navy will be training together.