Hey All, just hoping maybe someone out there has some knowledge or direction for me...
I'm in NROTC and graduate/get commissioned in May -- with a solid 6 month wait before starting TBS in November. Does anyone know how plausible it would be for me to arrange doing IFS at home (in MA) before beginning TBS?
I know that this is possible, but I've also heard that the Marine Corps prefers having everyone do IFS down in Quantico (and since I'm not getting paid before TBS, I would be going after). Obviously, in my case however, it would be a more efficient use of time if I could knock out IFS in my initial waiting period.
Can someone tell me who to contact to inquire about this? The officers I have spoken to aren't sure who I should seek out.
Also, if the Marine Corps doesn't agree to fund my IFS course up here, and I decided to pursue a private pilots license (on my own), would I then be exempt from IFS all together?
Thanks a lot for any info.
Semper Fi.
I'm in NROTC and graduate/get commissioned in May -- with a solid 6 month wait before starting TBS in November. Does anyone know how plausible it would be for me to arrange doing IFS at home (in MA) before beginning TBS?
I know that this is possible, but I've also heard that the Marine Corps prefers having everyone do IFS down in Quantico (and since I'm not getting paid before TBS, I would be going after). Obviously, in my case however, it would be a more efficient use of time if I could knock out IFS in my initial waiting period.
Can someone tell me who to contact to inquire about this? The officers I have spoken to aren't sure who I should seek out.
Also, if the Marine Corps doesn't agree to fund my IFS course up here, and I decided to pursue a private pilots license (on my own), would I then be exempt from IFS all together?
Thanks a lot for any info.
Semper Fi.