I am 27, joining as E-2 in USMC -actives for 4years. Recruiter said I can apply for a waiver after I am a citizen and be an officer without fulfilling my commitment of Enlistment in Actives. Is this true?
Please help.
2007-10-08 03:39:01 · 7 answers · asked by ramakrishna_kolachina 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
IF you are accepted to OCS, your enlistment contract would be canceled and you would report to OCS and incur a new one. You are actually discharged form enlisted service the day before you report to OCS.
HOWEVER just getting your Citizenship is NOT a guarantee that you will ever be picked up for OCS. It may take more than one application. It may never happen at all.
2007-10-08 08:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need 3 years of college and would have to be expected into a program that would allow you to go to OCS. I think the program is called MECEP. I know of some reservist that have done this but I'm not sure how it works for active duty Marines. If your planning on being an officer I'd recommend joining as a reservist so that you can get GI bill benefits and complete college first and then become an officer. It's easier to get orders to OCS in Quantico if your a reservist because you don't have an active duty job your committed to. If you already have a college degree there isn't any reason you can't join as an officer right now. Don't believe anything the recruiter tells you unless it is in writing and get a signed copy of it.
2007-10-08 03:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by Jerbson 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, but you would have to apply to OCS and you need a Bachelors Degree. Be careful, you may want to check into age waivers and age limits. Many of our branches of the Military have a maximum age which one is allowed to attend OCS. Most I have seen are 28. Some are waiverable, others are not. It probably all depends on needs of the service and whether they need Officers or not. Many others who just graduated from College will be applying as well, and their average age is probably 23.
2007-10-08 03:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
N O, this is false. you have to complete US Marine
Boot Camp and if you are qualified, you will have to apply for Officers Candidate School and graduate from there before becoming an officer!!
Then, if you still want to become a American citizen, apply for citizenship!! This will take more than 4 years!!
2007-10-08 08:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always apply, but the chances of it happening may not be good. Your recruiter phrased it most carefully.
If you enlist, be sure you can handle spending the whole time enlisted. Commissions aren't easy to obtain.
2007-10-08 03:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
there is a threat of truth - but everything has to fall right into place. see the other recruiters too. go to another USMC recruiting station. see how the stories differ and are the same. you'll figure out whats on the level
2007-10-08 03:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Recruiters lie.
I Can not put it any clearer than that
2007-10-08 03:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋