Who wants to move from Enlisted to Officer later?

[Cressler]

I was just wondering how many of you poolees wanna earna degree while your active and go to OCS i knwo i was thinking about it I was just wondering who else out there might want to

[cammedNslammed]

Im already halfway there, I have an associates degree, and plan on acquiring at least my bachelors degree, but possibly a masters during my first term. If possible id like to go to OCS and maybe become and officer. Not sure how it will turn out but well see i guess? haha

[Cressler]

cool i was looking at the University of Pheonix online and i found this degree Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management I know when you go into officer they pretty much go where they want you but since i'm gonna sign up for embassy duty i figured this would be a good degree and maybe help me give them reason to put me into like a MP field or Embassy field after that

[Eldridge0311]

I am going to work on trying to get accepted into the MECEP program once I reach Cpl.

[Cressler]

yeah i think thats how i'm gonna do it maybe idk still not positive i just know i want to

[Eldridge0311]

yeah i think thats how i'm gonna do it maybe idk still not positive i just know i want to


MECEP is gonna be tough to get in, but if your determined I am sure we can make it.

[Cressler]

hell yeah just gotta be motivated :)

[Books]

I'm not certain... The MOS field I have does not have officers, and all officers in my *general* field are pilots, which I am pretty sure I can't be because of my vision. I am pretty sure that going officer would mean a lateral move for me, and after almost two years of aircrew schooling after boot (5 year active contract) it would seem like a waste to go officer for an unrelated field.

Before enlisting, I withdrew applications to NYU and the Citadel, so I definitely have education on my mind in the future, but I am not sure that is going to be totally compatible with my active duty service. The RS Sgt. Major stressed the importance of getting an education though. I think it's good advice.

[MarinesFTW]

If I make it, my plan is to spend 8 in and if I get my degree go officer or try and go WO.

[duarte]

Yes.. I wanna be a fighter pilot.. and I'm taking the MECEP route even though your MOS becomes Corps needs if I'm not mistaken.. I will take my chances though.

[duarte]

Oh but it will be tough.. from what i hear almost everyone and their mother's wants to do MECEP

[Poole Savoy]

well i already have 36 college credits so im on my way im in the reserves

[Cressler]

eh not really alot of people like to remain NCO's because there usually the ones that run the show officers are desk jobs 90% of the time lol but i'm goin in till i retire so i wanna retire with a nice paycheck to and it's mostly based on Corps needs you can influence it a bit and your degree will thats why i wanna get the degree in criminal stuff so i can go like embassy something or MP stuff like that

side comment i dont like the officers dress blues lol

[Poole Savoy]

eh not really alot of people like to remain NCO's because there usually the ones that run the show officers are desk jobs 90% of the time lol but i'm goin in till i retire so i wanna retire with a nice paycheck to and it's mostly based on Corps needs you can influence it a bit and your degree will thats why i wanna get the degree in criminal stuff so i can go like embassy something or MP stuff like that

side comment i dont like the officers dress blues lol



dont like the dress blues:thumbdown

[Cressler]

haha i know i love enlisted Marine dress blues but the officer ones make you look old and like there warn out lol

[MarinesFTW]

Yeah get to E-6 and you'll get another set of dress blues for dinner wear and stuff. Dont remeber the exact name, look like the olden day's fancy stuff.

[Cressler]

yeahh the evening dress's i hate those lol

[derikdrock1989]

What ever happened to just planning on getting through boot camp?

[Cressler]

i'm motivated and confident i'll get through bootcamp ;)

[Barr]

I talked with my recruiter about the MECEPS program:

- Get paid as an E-5
- School completely paid for, along with housing, food allowance
- You can get ANY 4 yr degree. (His friend got a degree in wine tasting and is now an officer)
- Has to have a Navy ROTC program

This plan all sounds great, but I'm gonna go with the flow and take things one step at a time. I still got to make it through boot first.

[Eldridge0311]

Then again becoming a Drill Instructor would be fcking bad ass :D

[Cressler]

i coudln't be a DI like i couldn't yell at people all day like that i mean i understand why they have to do it it's just not for me

[Eldridge0311]

Ill let you know for sure after RT but as of right now i think being a Drill Instructor is probably one of the best jobs in the Corps. I mean it takes the best of the best to make and train Marines... think about that.

[JWG]

..and who doesn't like to yell and belittle another fellow human being? Hehe. In all seriousness, it sounds like it would be a billet I wouldn't mind attempting if given the chance, if I'm so gratefully allowed such a Marine Corps career. Like previously stated, you must always be squared away and never show ANY weakness to your recruits.

[JJK5286]

I have 15 credits and will aquire another 15 by the time I ship.

[Cressler]

oh i understand there some of the best and theres no doubt there great at there job and i respect them alot it's just not for me

[SkMike]

My Ultimate goal is to try and become a Helo Pilot.
Already have ~30 College credits.

Steps;
1. Boot Camp. Get my EGA.
2. Take online/night classes while enlisted to get closer to my Bachelors Degree.
3. Become an Officer and do my best to get a flight seat.

[cammedNslammed]

Im sure its also one of the toughest. Id bet 4 years of that takes a toll on your body.

Ill let you know for sure after RT but as of right now i think being a Drill Instructor is probably one of the best jobs in the Corps. I mean it takes the best of the best to make and train Marines... think about that.

[McKec]

It is possible to be a DI then to become an officer, I spend a year in Marine ROTC, before I decided I wanted to be enlistedm and in my unit we had 2 MECEPs who were former DIs who were working being officers. I plan on trying to do the MECEP program if I decide to make the Marines my career.