WRTIV
03-16-09, 02:49 PM
I am attending OCS at the end of May. I am contracted for 0321 as a Reservist. I am confused why the USMC allows reserve officer candidates to contract for a MOS that is so coveted. My understanding is that if I were active duty I would have to compete at TBS to get Infantry(not easy), complete IOC, and after 1-2 years of active duty I could then compete again for a chance at recon(again, fairly difficult).
1. Assuming I successfully complete OCS, TBS, IOC, and BRC, is there any chance of me ending up in a different MOS?
2. How difficult is it to overcome the stigma of not having competed for my MOS if I were to ever transfer to active duty?
3. How difficult is it to transfer active duty?
4. Assuming I get 0321, spend time in the reserves or on active duty, how difficult is it, or is it possible, to then transfer to MARSOC?
I had a contract PFT of 286(soon to be 300) and I am an excellent swimmer. Thank you for your advice and guidance.
Respectfully,
WRTIV
1. Assuming I successfully complete OCS, TBS, IOC, and BRC, is there any chance of me ending up in a different MOS?
2. How difficult is it to overcome the stigma of not having competed for my MOS if I were to ever transfer to active duty?
3. How difficult is it to transfer active duty?
4. Assuming I get 0321, spend time in the reserves or on active duty, how difficult is it, or is it possible, to then transfer to MARSOC?
I had a contract PFT of 286(soon to be 300) and I am an excellent swimmer. Thank you for your advice and guidance.
Respectfully,
WRTIV