Greetings Marines and Naval aviators. My name is Ryan, I am working on becoming an officer candidate. Right now I'm in the process of getting in shape to pass the PFT. The OSO wants me to contract come February. I am on track to graduate in 2011.
I have a couple questions if anyone could help. He told me that the Marines will guarantee me the Aviation option if I qualify, but not ground. That's fine, since I was a kid I have wanted to fly (just like everyone) but never figured I would get the chance. I am confused as to how it works. What are the steps for getting the Aviation option guaranteed? Do I need to qualify before I commission? Is it like the enlisted side, where I will choose the aviation field and get put where they need me?
Second, does getting the aviation option mean I get to attend flight school? Or can I be sent somewhere else? I will fly anything, as many people only dream of the chance, but...how do I get the chance?
I had another question but I forget. I hope I didn't break any forum rules or anything, if I did I apologize. Thank you for your time.
-Ryan
I have a couple questions if anyone could help. He told me that the Marines will guarantee me the Aviation option if I qualify, but not ground. That's fine, since I was a kid I have wanted to fly (just like everyone) but never figured I would get the chance. I am confused as to how it works. What are the steps for getting the Aviation option guaranteed? Do I need to qualify before I commission? Is it like the enlisted side, where I will choose the aviation field and get put where they need me?
Second, does getting the aviation option mean I get to attend flight school? Or can I be sent somewhere else? I will fly anything, as many people only dream of the chance, but...how do I get the chance?
I had another question but I forget. I hope I didn't break any forum rules or anything, if I did I apologize. Thank you for your time.
-Ryan