I've noticed plenty of threads here started by high school and college students hoping to make it big in Marine Aviation, so I hope you won't pass this over.
I've been lurking around on this site for the better part of 18 months now trying to get a handle on the best way to make my move to the "Dark Side" and continue serving as an officer. Did you have a degree prior to enlisting? Did you earn one while enlisted? MECEP/BOOST?
I'm interested in how you prior enlisted Marines on the boards here made your transition to the aviation side of the house from the bottom floor. I'm very interested in any problems you experienced during your move, and any advice you may have for me and others looking to do the same thing.
I haven't filled out my profile, but I am a 22 year old Reconnaissance Marine (0321), serving in a Recon Battalion. I have a 300 PFT, 20/15 vision, 97 ASVAB, 130+ GT score, and a 32 on my most recent ACT test. We all know fitness/GT scores/etc always seem to play a role in selection for anything in the Marines, and I am interested in whether or not they made a difference for you.
What were your prior MOS's? How many deployments did you have prior to going officer? Was it your intent to only go flight, or did you just want to serve as an officer in general? Was your chain of command behind you?
Thanks for your time, I appreciate all the advice I can get.
I've been lurking around on this site for the better part of 18 months now trying to get a handle on the best way to make my move to the "Dark Side" and continue serving as an officer. Did you have a degree prior to enlisting? Did you earn one while enlisted? MECEP/BOOST?
I'm interested in how you prior enlisted Marines on the boards here made your transition to the aviation side of the house from the bottom floor. I'm very interested in any problems you experienced during your move, and any advice you may have for me and others looking to do the same thing.
I haven't filled out my profile, but I am a 22 year old Reconnaissance Marine (0321), serving in a Recon Battalion. I have a 300 PFT, 20/15 vision, 97 ASVAB, 130+ GT score, and a 32 on my most recent ACT test. We all know fitness/GT scores/etc always seem to play a role in selection for anything in the Marines, and I am interested in whether or not they made a difference for you.
What were your prior MOS's? How many deployments did you have prior to going officer? Was it your intent to only go flight, or did you just want to serve as an officer in general? Was your chain of command behind you?
Thanks for your time, I appreciate all the advice I can get.