cofranc736
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Hello all, I am new to the forums.
For the past few weeks, I have been working with a USMC Officer Recruiter to build an application to be submitted for an aviation contract for a board in early 2016. My lifelong dream since I was a kid was to fly helicopters in the military. I originally was going to do the Army ROTC route, but when finding out I had to sign a contract before getting a pilot slot, I opted not to go forward. I am now a senior in college and have been with the Marine Corps Officer Recruiter for a few weeks now because I knew that one could be offered an air contract before signing anything. However, I did not realize that Army Warrant Officers could do the same thing.
I know that even if I were offered a USMC air contract, there is a chance that I wouldn't fly helicopters. If I became an Army Warrant Officer, I would be guaranteed a helicopter (pending graduation from all courses and schools). Since I am more interested in flying as opposed to doing more administrative and managerial work, would I be better off going with the Army to become a Warrant Officer instead of being a Commissioned Officer in the Marine Corps?
Thank you for any replies in advance.
For the past few weeks, I have been working with a USMC Officer Recruiter to build an application to be submitted for an aviation contract for a board in early 2016. My lifelong dream since I was a kid was to fly helicopters in the military. I originally was going to do the Army ROTC route, but when finding out I had to sign a contract before getting a pilot slot, I opted not to go forward. I am now a senior in college and have been with the Marine Corps Officer Recruiter for a few weeks now because I knew that one could be offered an air contract before signing anything. However, I did not realize that Army Warrant Officers could do the same thing.
I know that even if I were offered a USMC air contract, there is a chance that I wouldn't fly helicopters. If I became an Army Warrant Officer, I would be guaranteed a helicopter (pending graduation from all courses and schools). Since I am more interested in flying as opposed to doing more administrative and managerial work, would I be better off going with the Army to become a Warrant Officer instead of being a Commissioned Officer in the Marine Corps?
Thank you for any replies in advance.
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