Outstanding and motivating in every way. I had the honor to serve with a 23 year old 2nd LT. He was very sharp in every way. I will never forget how great of example he was to us and how proud i felt every time he called me by my last name and not my rank.
The thing I'm scared of most is that OCS is not enlistment but selection. I can give my 110% and i could still fail to be a Marine officer and be dropped from the course.
Oh wow, I've been to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. It was really awesome, many of the exhibits there where really creative and represented the history of the corps very well, from 1775. to now.
spent 6 years in the Army reserves, it was a boring enlistment but gave me the chance to go to school and get my degree as well as work on a number of things as a civilian. But now am going to try out for becoming a Marine Officer. I know am gonna get my ass kicked and its going to be the hardest thing I ever do....but I will either get it or die trying. Hoah(Rah)
@Rowiekun Marines have medics, they're called Corpsmen. And no, you can't join the Marines and become a Corpsman, you have to enlist in the Navy since Corpsmen are Navy personnel. Whether you become a Hospital Corpsman or you get attached to a Marine infantry unit is partially dependent on luck, meaning where they decide to place you.
I was told at my college that they are recruiting for a program in the summer. While I am excited about the leadership and mental training, I am worried I would not fulfill the physical requirements the program demands.
+Zakk Rome To prepare for the physical demands of Marine Corps Recruit Training or Officer Candidates School, you should know that a perfect score of 300 for a male on the Marine Corps' Physical Fitness Test (PFT) consists of 20 pull-ups, 100 crunches in less than two minutes, and a 3-mile run in 18 minutes or less. However, the minimum passing score is 135. A perfect score of 300 for a female Marine consists of a 70-second flexed arm hang or 8 pull-ups, 100 crunches in less than two minutes, and a 3-mile run in 21 minutes or less. Female Marines may do pull-ups or the flexed arm hang. However, female recruits and candidates are required to do the flexed arm hang during the PFT at Recruit Training and Officer Candidates School, respectively. A Marine Corps Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer is the best person to ask about specific enlistment requirements, and he or she may be able to help you develop a plan to ensure that you meet those requirements. Learn more about how to prepare for Recruit Training here (www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/how-to-prepare) and Officer Candidates School here (www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/ocs-physical-prep).
+halochris09 Young men and women have several paths to earn a commission at Officer Candidates School, including Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) and Officer Candidate Course (OCC). Learn more about OCS here: usmarin.es/cCie13.
what happens if a current marine who attempts, fails the course? does he or she go back to the enlisted life they were at before or separated from the military? that seems a bit extreame, but i am very curious.
I'm currently an enlisted marine corps reservist I want to become a officer in the Marines but I'm scared of going to Ocs and failing I really want to do this but I need help to know what to expect currently I'm in school right now I'm in my sophomore year
An Officer Selection Officer would be the best person to answer any questions you may have. If you do not have an OSO, you can contact one by filling out this form (usmarin.es/mEFRhA).
Bacon Bishop The decision to serve is not one that is made lightly and is a decision that only you can make for yourself. A Recruiter would be the best person to answer any additional questions you may have about the United States Marine Corps. You can request more information by filling out this form (bit.ly/PonpTp).
You must be between 17-29 years old to enlist. An Officer Selection Officer would be the best person to answer any questions you may have. If you do not have an OSO, you can contact one by filling out this form (usmarin.es/mEFRhA).
+Gamebreaker08 You must be between 17-29 years old to enlist. Some waivers are available; a Marine Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer is the best person to determine if your circumstances warrant a special waiver.
@Rowiekun no if you want to do medical you have to go through Navy and become a Corpsman..you then get deployed with Marines but you wont be a Marine you'll be a Navy Corpsman and you wont be put in 0311 (Infantry) where ever they need you they will place you
+Kory Marsh Young men and women have several paths to earn a commission; whichever path they choose, they will be entrusted with leading Marines. For more information on how to become an officer, visit usmarin.es/nSKSnP.
+Tony Black The Marine Corps does not have a specific program to help you get your GED, but a recruiter may be able to provide advice on that process depending on your circumstances and qualifications. You can request more information here: usmarin.es/mEFRhA
+Tony Black To enlist or discuss opportunities in the United States Marine Corps, fill out this form (usmarin.es/mEFRhA) or call 1-800-MARINES to request more information.
Yes, but if anyone with half a heart and a conscious won't find the audacity to quit on their peers, family, and OSO after all the work you put in just to get there.
I am a 13 year old boy wanting to be a Reservist Fighter Pilot but I can not decide between Air Force and Marines. I am a city guy so I really am scared of being alone in nature (like Quantico) and I would rather be in Maxwell AFB for OTS, but then again the Marines are so much cooler and better Aircraft! Does anybody know what would be better?
im currently in the Air Force and want to be an officer in the future but i believe the Air Force has more aircrafts than the Marines. If you would feel more comfortable being at Maxwell than i would say Air Force. I chose the Air Force because i thought it would be better for my life not whether it was cooler or not. I agree with elcid523, and suggest go with what you are comfortable with.
You can find a list of requirements to become a United States Marine here: usmarin.es/DBsKW4. A Marine Corps Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer is the best person to ask about any specific questions, and he or she may be able to help you develop a plan to ensure that you meet the requirements. Request more information here: usmarin.es/mEFRhA.
+Francisco Moran Some medical waivers are possible. A Marine Corps Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer is the best person for you to talk to about your eligibility and opportunities within the Marine Corps. You can request more information by submitting this form (usmarin.es/mEFRhA).
@XmojotronX Don't you like it when they do that to you? It's like he's getting to know you in their unit. I'll be going to the Marines too. Idk what though. Reservist or Active Duty? I'm going for Paramedic in the Infantry (do they have that?) O.o I'm already 21 years old and I wanna join before I turn 22 next January 11th. Besides, I was gonna join after I graduated at the Class of 2008, but got held back by my father forcing me to go to college. :/
In order to qualify for a commissioning program, your school must be a four-year institution, not a two-year or community college, and you must be pursuing a Bachelor level degree. You can find more information about the path to become an officer in the Marine Corps here: usmarin.es/nSKSnP.
How badly have these programs been hurt since the budget cuts? I'm just about ready to talk to an OSO and I'm wondering if the budget cuts will hurt my chances.
In order to qualify for a commissioning program, your school must be a four-year institution, not a two-year or community college, and you must be pursuing a Bachelor level degree. You can find more information about the path to become an officer in the Marine Corps here: usmarin.es/nSKSnP.
few can be Marines, fewer can lead them.
Outstanding and motivating in every way. I had the honor to serve with a 23 year old 2nd LT. He was very sharp in every way. I will never forget how great of example he was to us and how proud i felt every time he called me by my last name and not my rank.
I'm going to say this, from what I've learned reading about leadership: Leadership is not a job (That's just management). Leadership is a way of life.
its amazing how much the military can make a person so crisp for the rest of their lives
The thing I'm scared of most is that OCS is not enlistment but selection. I can give my 110% and i could still fail to be a Marine officer and be dropped from the course.
1:11 that dude was my Series commander at MCRD San Diego
this has been my dream ever since I was in 1st grade
Same here m8
Love seeing these comments from our future leaders! Semper Fi!
I got three years before I'm going to test myself to become an officer of The United States Marines. Looking foward to all of these.
Are you currently in college? I'm an OSO. Let me know if you have any questions.
+Kao Saeteurn I have a question
What's that grandmasterlegend? 5108676609 give me a call brother.
Do I need to already have a four year degree before going to OCS?
Hell yeah! I'm heading to OCS this summer for PLC Juniors! So excited!
Oh wow, I've been to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. It was really awesome, many of the exhibits there where really creative and represented the history of the corps very well, from 1775. to now.
Going to be on the OCS board this month. Never wanted anything more than I want this
This is the first video I like in youtube. I wish to have the honour of commissioning from this OCS.
spent 6 years in the Army reserves, it was a boring enlistment but gave me the chance to go to school and get my degree as well as work on a number of things as a civilian. But now am going to try out for becoming a Marine Officer.
I know am gonna get my ass kicked and its going to be the hardest thing I ever do....but I will either get it or die trying. Hoah(Rah)
@Rowiekun Marines have medics, they're called Corpsmen. And no, you can't join the Marines and become a Corpsman, you have to enlist in the Navy since Corpsmen are Navy personnel. Whether you become a Hospital Corpsman or you get attached to a Marine infantry unit is partially dependent on luck, meaning where they decide to place you.
This video gets my blood pumping. I'm attending Norwich University & I can't wait any longer to commission as a 2nd Lt. in the Corps. Oorah!
Don't you still have to attend OCS after NROTC?
+Luke Weliever You join NROTC, the summer after your junior year, you go to OCS for 6 weeks
The Weeknd ayy im attending norwich in fall
Just enlisted a while ago got my job and waiting to go to bootcamp wish me luck!
Two best teachers in the World. My Marines, and 16 years in prison. Nuff said.
Nothing I want more than this...
Got a pft comin up soon so I can submit my package before the board. Im gonna be in Quantico this summer
I was told at my college that they are recruiting for a program in the summer. While I am excited about the leadership and mental training, I am worried I would not fulfill the physical requirements the program demands.
+Zakk Rome To prepare for the physical demands of Marine Corps Recruit Training or Officer Candidates School, you should know that a perfect score of 300 for a male on the Marine Corps' Physical Fitness Test (PFT) consists of 20 pull-ups, 100 crunches in less than two minutes, and a 3-mile run in 18 minutes or less. However, the minimum passing score is 135.
A perfect score of 300 for a female Marine consists of a 70-second flexed arm hang or 8 pull-ups, 100 crunches in less than two minutes, and a 3-mile run in 21 minutes or less. Female Marines may do pull-ups or the flexed arm hang. However, female recruits and candidates are required to do the flexed arm hang during the PFT at Recruit Training and Officer Candidates School, respectively.
A Marine Corps Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer is the best person to ask about specific enlistment requirements, and he or she may be able to help you develop a plan to ensure that you meet those requirements. Learn more about how to prepare for Recruit Training here (www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/how-to-prepare) and Officer Candidates School here (www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/ocs-physical-prep).
@romo75 same here, even tho im enlisting for army i still secretly admire the spirit of marine corps
I enlisted but maybe in the future I can be an officer. First you have to live through enlisted before you inspire to be an officer is my philosophy.
I respect that.
So basically if want to become an officer in the USMC I have to obtain a 4 year degree and then i head to OCS?
+halochris09 Young men and women have several paths to earn a commission at Officer Candidates School, including Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) and Officer Candidate Course (OCC). Learn more about OCS here: usmarin.es/cCie13.
Ooh Rah to all the pass and future officers !
My dream ever since I was a kid
what happens if a current marine who attempts, fails the course? does he or she go back to the enlisted life they were at before or separated from the military? that seems a bit extreame, but i am very curious.
You would go back to your enlisted rank.
I'm currently an enlisted marine corps reservist I want to become a officer in the Marines but I'm scared of going to Ocs and failing I really want to do this but I need help to know what to expect currently I'm in school right now I'm in my sophomore year
Does going through PLC before OCS guarantee you a spot at the school of your choice? Land, Law, or Air?
An Officer Selection Officer would be the best person to answer any questions you may have. If you do not have an OSO, you can contact one by filling out this form (usmarin.es/mEFRhA).
ya know, i don't know. I've wanted to be a marine since i was 3 but i don't know if im doing it for the right reasons what should I do?
Bacon Bishop The decision to serve is not one that is made lightly and is a decision that only you can make for yourself. A Recruiter would be the best person to answer any additional questions you may have about the United States Marine Corps. You can request more information by filling out this form (bit.ly/PonpTp).
Ok thank you
Three more years of college.
im doing naval officer
Seems easy to me, LETS DO THIS! CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
You've got another thing coming.
If you get selected, it's gonna be the hardest thing you ever do in your life.
can you earn an advanced degree and then apply for OCS? what is the cutoff age
You must be between 17-29 years old to enlist. An Officer Selection Officer would be the best person to answer any questions you may have. If you do not have an OSO, you can contact one by filling out this form (usmarin.es/mEFRhA).
Is it possible to get an age waiver up to 29? I'm 26 right now, but no where near the shape I need to be in for this.
+Gamebreaker08 You must be between 17-29 years old to enlist. Some waivers are available; a Marine Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer is the best person to determine if your circumstances warrant a special waiver.
+Marine Corps Recruiting ok thank you for the information!
I'm an OSO. Waivers up to mid-30s. If I believe in an applicant, I will write the waiver request.
@Rowiekun no if you want to do medical you have to go through Navy and become a Corpsman..you then get deployed with Marines but you wont be a Marine you'll be a Navy Corpsman and you wont be put in 0311 (Infantry) where ever they need you they will place you
do you have to go through college to have a chance to become a Marine officer?
+Kory Marsh Young men and women have several paths to earn a commission; whichever path they choose, they will be entrusted with leading Marines. For more information on how to become an officer, visit usmarin.es/nSKSnP.
any ideas because i was thinking of getting my ged
+Tony Black The Marine Corps does not have a specific program to help you get your GED, but a recruiter may be able to provide advice on that process depending on your circumstances and qualifications. You can request more information here: usmarin.es/mEFRhA
+Marine Corps Recruiting thx
the few the proud the Marines glory to the holy father and the holy son and the holy spirit
what do i have to do to be able to do this
Brandon Davis I don't know exactly but I know college might be a way
You're only 13? You've got a while. You'll change your mind a hundred times before you know what you want to do.
how can i become a marine need guidance pls any body
+Tony Black To enlist or discuss opportunities in the United States Marine Corps, fill out this form (usmarin.es/mEFRhA) or call 1-800-MARINES to request more information.
Can a candidate opt out of OCS tab any time if he or she chooses?
Yes, but if anyone with half a heart and a conscious won't find the audacity to quit on their peers, family, and OSO after all the work you put in just to get there.
I am a 13 year old boy wanting to be a Reservist Fighter Pilot but I can not decide between Air Force and Marines. I am a city guy so I really am scared of being alone in nature (like Quantico) and I would rather be in Maxwell AFB for OTS, but then again the Marines are so much cooler and better Aircraft! Does anybody know what would be better?
@TheEliamani I don't know if you are aware but I would suppose so due to the FACT that the Seals are a Special Forces Unit. Soo.. Yeea.. Marine Corps!
How many officer candidates make it through OCS or PLC and actually receive the commission compared to how many enter the course?
60% apply and get the opportunity to go to OCS. 65% of those graduate and commission.
Perhaps in another life.......
Semper FI!
C co. 143rd OCC. 1990. That's me.
THIS IS MY FUTURE!! OORAH DEVILS!!!
samper fidelis from indonesian marines corps
Who is that at the end? Is he Sgt Major of the Corps?
+mbenzsl2000 I think that was SgtMajor Barrett before was was the SgtMajor of the Marine Corps.
im currently in the Air Force and want to be an officer in the future but i believe the Air Force has more aircrafts than the Marines. If you would feel more comfortable being at Maxwell than i would say Air Force. I chose the Air Force because i thought it would be better for my life not whether it was cooler or not. I agree with elcid523, and suggest go with what you are comfortable with.
Does anyone know the physical requirements for the physical tests during OCS?
You can find a list of requirements to become a United States Marine here: usmarin.es/DBsKW4. A Marine Corps Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer is the best person to ask about any specific questions, and he or she may be able to help you develop a plan to ensure that you meet the requirements. Request more information here: usmarin.es/mEFRhA.
Marine Corps Recruiting Ok thank you
I'm 23 with congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. does that effect any of my chances?
+Francisco Moran Some medical waivers are possible. A Marine Corps Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer is the best person for you to talk to about your eligibility and opportunities within the Marine Corps. You can request more information by submitting this form (usmarin.es/mEFRhA).
I have never served in the military, but I cannot imagine a SGM or any senior NCO for that matter is not looking to be led by a 2LT.
Lol right? The newer butter bars would never be in position to lead him anyway.
Sam Levin Being fellow marines, I think they are mature enough to have mutual respect for one another.
@TheEliamani You're comparing a large scale armed force to a Spec Ops capable unit? Hmm... FORECON would be a better comparison to SEALs.
you need to get over your fear of being alone in nature before you do anything
@XmojotronX Don't you like it when they do that to you? It's like he's getting to know you in their unit. I'll be going to the Marines too. Idk what though. Reservist or Active Duty? I'm going for Paramedic in the Infantry (do they have that?)
O.o
I'm already 21 years old and I wanna join before I turn 22 next January 11th. Besides, I was gonna join after I graduated at the Class of 2008, but got held back by my father forcing me to go to college. :/
how bout a 2 year degree can you do that
In order to qualify for a commissioning program, your school must be a four-year institution, not a two-year or community college, and you must be pursuing a Bachelor level degree. You can find more information about the path to become an officer in the Marine Corps here: usmarin.es/nSKSnP.
Does officers go fight?
Depends on mos I would suppose
黒木寿子 , You don't ever want to be a leader who would ask something of his Marines he wouldn't do himself.
dont got ged or diploma
m16 strongest
2 words Marines: ARMY RANGERS
+Paul Mclean ... I had a boss that was an Army Ranger. I ended up taking his place after only 3 months :) Enough said.
How badly have these programs been hurt since the budget cuts? I'm just about ready to talk to an OSO and I'm wondering if the budget cuts will hurt my chances.
what do i have to do to be able to do this
In order to qualify for a commissioning program, your school must be a four-year institution, not a two-year or community college, and you must be pursuing a Bachelor level degree. You can find more information about the path to become an officer in the Marine Corps here: usmarin.es/nSKSnP.
Marine Corps Recruiting , Does ROTC matter at all ? Or is it as long as you have a 4 year degree ?
As long as you have one or are currently getting yours.