Kmr07g
10-08-09, 11:08 AM
Im currently a senior at FSU and I'm seriously considering going to OCS when I graduate. Of course this is a big descision so I have some questions for those of you who have made that journey.
My girlfriend and I are planning to get married soon, so of course she is very concerned. Shes worried that Ill be gone for 4 years and only get to see her a few days a year, not to mention the fact that theres a possibility that I may not come back.
-So my first question is how long, on average, I could expect to be deployed?
-Is there a set maximum number of days per year that one could be deployed?
-Is there a set maximum number of times that one could be deployed during my time in the service?
-What is an officers life like when not on deployment? Meaning, what kind of daily routine, if any, could I expect when not deployed?
-Of course how much do officers generally earn in a year? Ive looked at the pay scales online, however they are a bit confusing since I have limited knowledge of the Marine rank system.
These are just a few of the questions that I have. I know alot of you will probably tell me to speak to a recruiter, but I want to have a better understanding of what to expect before I take that step. I signed up for the Air Force right out of highschool, but I chose not to go before my ship out date, so I've already been thru the whole recruiting process and I know how recruiters are (at least the one I had, they try to sell you the moon and pretty much say/do anything to get an enlistment).
Thank you, any help would be greatly appreciated.
My girlfriend and I are planning to get married soon, so of course she is very concerned. Shes worried that Ill be gone for 4 years and only get to see her a few days a year, not to mention the fact that theres a possibility that I may not come back.
-So my first question is how long, on average, I could expect to be deployed?
-Is there a set maximum number of days per year that one could be deployed?
-Is there a set maximum number of times that one could be deployed during my time in the service?
-What is an officers life like when not on deployment? Meaning, what kind of daily routine, if any, could I expect when not deployed?
-Of course how much do officers generally earn in a year? Ive looked at the pay scales online, however they are a bit confusing since I have limited knowledge of the Marine rank system.
These are just a few of the questions that I have. I know alot of you will probably tell me to speak to a recruiter, but I want to have a better understanding of what to expect before I take that step. I signed up for the Air Force right out of highschool, but I chose not to go before my ship out date, so I've already been thru the whole recruiting process and I know how recruiters are (at least the one I had, they try to sell you the moon and pretty much say/do anything to get an enlistment).
Thank you, any help would be greatly appreciated.