Quote Originally Posted by ameriken View Post
I said nothing about OCS, in fact I suggested completing college before enlisting.

The Marines will still be around in 3 or 4 years when he graduates, but the opportunity and motivation to complete college may not be. Nothing wrong with getting the degree out of the way and then joining, it just gives someone far more options in both the Corps and life.
I didnt mean to quote your post but I think you and I agree. I think that some people think that officers and enlisted have the same jobs but they get paid more and are in charge.
To the OP: I wish I had the time to write out all the differences but I am sure if you can search the internet it has been done. There are several opportunities that are only open for Officer and some that are only for enlisted. Please keep coming back to ask questions, there is so much knowledge here and I think lately the answers have been getting better.