Bob-o
10-08-11, 01:29 PM
Just looking for some opinions, experiences, and information on the ECP and MECEPS programs.
My name is Bob and I got out in 2004 as a Sergeant. I want to get back in and make a career out of it now. I am nearly done with college and really want to be an officer. I had some outstanding lieutenants when I was in before and would like to follow in their footsteps. Here is the problem, my age. I am 31 years old. I have talked with the OSO in my area and was told that my age is wavier-able but that the Corps isn't giving out those waivers now due to the reduction in the size of the Corps.
He mentioned to me the ECP as a possible option. My questions are: What is the likely hood of getting an ECP package submitted? How hard will it be? I have also been in contact with a PSR in my area and I am planning on submitting an AR package. My second question regards the MECEPS program. If I were to get into the AR and not finish my degree would I be able to get into the MECEPS program after I was in the AR? I fear that getting into either of those programs would be rather difficult if I were to get back in. I say this because all those programs are based on your command and I would think that a new guy walking in saying, "I want to be an officer can we submit an ECP or MECEPS package" wouldn't be received well. Or maybe I am wrong.
Anyway just looking for some advice, guidance, or past experiences to maybe help me out. If I can't be an officer I plan to continue on and serve proudly on the enlisted side.
Thanks for the help,
Bob
My name is Bob and I got out in 2004 as a Sergeant. I want to get back in and make a career out of it now. I am nearly done with college and really want to be an officer. I had some outstanding lieutenants when I was in before and would like to follow in their footsteps. Here is the problem, my age. I am 31 years old. I have talked with the OSO in my area and was told that my age is wavier-able but that the Corps isn't giving out those waivers now due to the reduction in the size of the Corps.
He mentioned to me the ECP as a possible option. My questions are: What is the likely hood of getting an ECP package submitted? How hard will it be? I have also been in contact with a PSR in my area and I am planning on submitting an AR package. My second question regards the MECEPS program. If I were to get into the AR and not finish my degree would I be able to get into the MECEPS program after I was in the AR? I fear that getting into either of those programs would be rather difficult if I were to get back in. I say this because all those programs are based on your command and I would think that a new guy walking in saying, "I want to be an officer can we submit an ECP or MECEPS package" wouldn't be received well. Or maybe I am wrong.
Anyway just looking for some advice, guidance, or past experiences to maybe help me out. If I can't be an officer I plan to continue on and serve proudly on the enlisted side.
Thanks for the help,
Bob