blackcoffeeandadanish
Member
Hello,
I recently got selected for PLC as an air contract. I have a few quick questions before I decide to go. How frequent are the opportunities for USMC pilots to work with the infantry and does this only entail FAC tours? Do the pilots that work with infantry typically come from the skid community, as in, is a Huey pilot more likely to get assigned as a FAC than an F-35 pilot? Many many years down the line, could there be an opportunity to screen for MARSOC as a FAC, and again, would this opportunity be more likely for a rotary wing pilot?
The reason I ask is because SOF has always been my dream, but it seems smarter to go Officer, however, if opportunities are limited in working directly with the infantry or SOF for pilots. I think I may strongly consider enlisting as an 18X after college instead of pursing a commission.
Thanks.
I recently got selected for PLC as an air contract. I have a few quick questions before I decide to go. How frequent are the opportunities for USMC pilots to work with the infantry and does this only entail FAC tours? Do the pilots that work with infantry typically come from the skid community, as in, is a Huey pilot more likely to get assigned as a FAC than an F-35 pilot? Many many years down the line, could there be an opportunity to screen for MARSOC as a FAC, and again, would this opportunity be more likely for a rotary wing pilot?
The reason I ask is because SOF has always been my dream, but it seems smarter to go Officer, however, if opportunities are limited in working directly with the infantry or SOF for pilots. I think I may strongly consider enlisting as an 18X after college instead of pursing a commission.
Thanks.