Hi guys I don't mean to sound like a whiney piss ant and I know the question has been asked millions of times before, but I will ask one more time. What is the ratio of Jets/Helos/Props. I'm not a pompus d!ck that will only take jets, if that was me I would go Air Force. I was just curious, and even more curious what the breakdown of combat helo/transport helo also.
I was recently contacted by an OSO and told that because the USMC is hurting for aviators that I would have almost 100% chance I could get an air contract through PLC, but I would have to apply immediately. The reason he is contacting me now is because my local enlisted recruiter insulted my intelligence and did not put me in contact with an OSO last fall when I inquired about PLC. He basically said the only chance for PLC is through the reserves. I knew better then this and this left a sh!tty impression of the Marines. However that recruiter has since left and the other recruiter called me out of the blue and asked me if I was still interested in PLC, he gave the closest OSO my phone number and he called me late last week. Luckily I am in half way decent shape, which for me is the ability to max pull ups/crunches and run 3 miles in 23:00 (I Know guys, I'm slow, but I am heavy with muscle).
I am not 100% sure my heart is with the Marines (at this time), and that is being totally honest. The reasons are not because I am scared of combat, long runs, etc. I know how aviators go in cycles of flying then B-billets or forward air control (combat). I actually like this when compared to the Air Farce. My problem is that my family situation has changed (recently born godson) and I think my family will miss me. Hell I think I will miss my family. This is why I have the highest respect for our armed forces (all branches).
My questions are:
1. The breakdown of Jets/Helos/Props?c I want to know this so I have an idea of what I can expect. I would love to fly Harrier, Hornet, Cobra in that order. I want to blow **** up but would not be unhappy flying transportation (especially them Osprey's).
2. Has anyone felt similar about their family situation? Please talk me into becoming a Marine. I am a hard core conservative and know that the Marines would be a second family for me. I also like being busy, so that will not be a shock to the system, I am lucky to get 5 hours of sleep a night right now (I work full time, 19-21 credit hours a semester with a 3.75-4.0gpa every semester, and I find time to workout for at least an hour a day).
3. What are the chances of getting an aviation slot going through straight OCS vs. PLC? Is there a difference in Jet/Helo/Prop's drop between the 2?
Any info would be surely appreciated guys, I am short on time to make a decision.