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marinucci9
12-05-09, 09:33 PM
I'm 35 1/2 years old and have wanted to serve in the Corps for quite a few years now. Other commitments have held me up but I am finally in a position where I can do it. I have a friend at a mid level Pentagon position who told me an age waiver is difficult but not impossible. I'm in exceptional physical condition, have a substantial amount of prior family service, and I'm extremely motivated and dedicated to this. What are my chances?

Lisa 23
12-05-09, 09:37 PM
Just to let you know, no profile, no answers..........and core is spelled Corps, and when using the words Marine or Marine Corps, they will be capitalized at all times.

Lisa 23
12-05-09, 09:42 PM
United States Marine Corps Commissioning Programs

There are several ways to gain a commission in the United States Marine Corps, whether one is currently enlisted, or whether one is currently a civilian college student/graduate.

For those Marine Officers not attending the U.S. Naval Academy, the road to a commission as a lieutenant in the Corps begins with one of several programs at Officer Candidates School: The Officer Candidates Class, the Platoon Leaders Course, or the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Each course is a screening process, with the mission to motivate, train, evaluate, and screen potential officers.

Basic Qualifications

There is no longer a specific officer candidate academic test for Marine Corps Officer applicants. Those wishing to apply for a commission in the Marine Corps must achieve one of the following minimums:

(1) Combined score of 1000 on the verbal and math sections of the Sccholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
(2) Combined math and verbal score of 45 on the American College Test (ACT), or
(3) 120 (can be waivered to 115) on the Marine Corps EL composite score (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/blmarineasvab.htm) of the ASVAB.
Aviation officer applicants must also take the Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery.


Other minimum qualification requirements include:

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree (upon commissioning)
Must be a United States Citizen
Age: Between 18 and 28 (no older than age 30 for current enlisted)
Must Meet Normal Accession Medical Standards (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/intmedstandards/blintmedstandards.htm)
Must Be Eligible for a Security Clearance (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/aa120901a.htm) (Either SECRET or TOP SECRET, depending on the job assignment)
High Moral Character. Applicants convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude can forget it. History of addiction to any narcotic, illegal drug, or alcohol is disqualifying. See Marine Corps Criminal History Information (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/blusmccriminal.htm) for basic details.
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/marinejoin/a/usmcofficer.htm

Zulu 36
12-06-09, 12:37 PM
Basically you're out of luck either as an officer or enlisted. An age waiver of that magnitude would be most unusual as you will be eight years over max age before getting in.

The Army may take you. I'm not being insulting, just pragmatic.

GSEMarine94
12-06-09, 01:17 PM
Zulu is correct, a career in the Corps is not in your future, but you can become an officer in the Army. I was commissioned at the age of 36, in the Army you can be commissioned as long as it is done before your 42 birthday.

fespar
12-07-09, 04:37 AM
Why didn't you try to enter the Marine Corps when you became interested in it?Becoming an officer is out of the question at your age.Most likely,so is enlisting.I enlisted at 30 years of age.That was difficult(see my comments on this).You waited too long,the ship has sailed.Remember,for whatever reason,YOU chose to do other things first.What was more important then becoming a Marine?

brian0351
12-22-09, 05:52 AM
Age is waiver-able for OCS, I've seen stories of ages up to 33ish get an appointment. However you have to be maxing out all aspects of requirements (namely a 300 PFT).

You can go to marineocs.com for more info.

Sgt Leprechaun
12-23-09, 01:00 AM
HIGHLY doubtful and unlikely unless you have a law degree or some extremely, extremely specialized knowledge and/or skill that the Marine Corps desperately needs.

That's the 'no bs' answer. Sorry, but you've waited too long, I'm afraid.