justin.chebahta
Registered User
I am currently a contracted cadet in my universities Army ROTC program (SMP more specifically meaning that I am in a National Guard unit as well). I just saw a Marine Corps recruiter during a job fair the other day here on campus and so I spoke with him for awhile. Apparently, it is possible to secure a pilot slot (obviously after meeting physical/testing standards, etc.) in the Marines through a very interesting OCS program that I was not aware of. They will pay for tuition and a lot of other goodies through this program but without all the hassle of dealing with ROTC during the school semester as the training takes place over the summer. Now, I was unaware of this program until recently as the SSgt informed me that their advertising is limited. I was just wondering if it is at all possible to get out of my ROTC contract and get into this program? In the Army, I have no guarantee of getting a flight slot even after passing the test/meeting standards...I just get thrown in the grab bag. I've always been more interested in fixed wing aviation anyhow. I have good PT scores, 20/20 vision, and have taken some ASTB practice tests and know they wont be a problem. I would just like to get a feel for if it is even possible or not to go from green to the Corps. Sorry for the long post and thank you for your time.
EDIT: The Staff Sergeant I spoke to was an OSO and not a traditional enlisted recruiter if that helps. Thanks again.
EDIT: The Staff Sergeant I spoke to was an OSO and not a traditional enlisted recruiter if that helps. Thanks again.