Gonna give it another try

[josephd]

So I am coming into my senior year in college and should be graduating next spring. I've come to realize that I am not ready to settle into a civilian job.

Going to get in contact with the OSO here in my area and see what my options are for commissioning. This time next year I could be a 2nd Lt....??....

If for whatever reason I am not able to get a commissioning package with the Corps, I may consider going to the Army if I can get guaranteed an infantry or special forces spot.

Thought I would share with you fine gentleman here

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[m14ed]

Most of us have remembered the 'ole- "Carefull what you
Wish For" quote.

You're young enough and smart enough to know the
difference between want and need to do.

SemperFi, with your decision -Good Luck Joe

[Marine1955]

Just remember O.C.S. isn't a cake walk. They still treat you like a maggot.. Good Luck and don't forget the Silver Dollars it's Officer tradition ,,,

[advanced]

They offered me ocs out of PI, no way I was going to do Quantico after PI

[devilbones2]

Good luck. Keep us posted, I know you will but come back and tell us.

[USMC 2571]

Joe, you're one of the most squared away, helpful, knowledgeable people here, so good luck to you and keep us posted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[josephd]

Thanks....this will be my 4th attempt at commissioning and will be going on 32 years old so I am gonna need ALOT of help from the OSO to push a package through board

[Kegler300]

With your prior Marine experience, it should be a cakewalk. Be prepared to be called grandpa since you will be a relic in the eyes of the other candidates ....

[josephd]

With your prior Marine experience, it should be a cakewalk. Be prepared to be called grandpa since you will be a relic in the eyes of the other candidates ....

haha...thats what I was called at boot camp and on deployment(27 year old Lance Coolie)

[Kegler300]

Good luck gramps!

[josephd]

that's cool though....I don't look a day over 24 so....

I have been with talking with a few MECEP guys at school......30 year old SSgt, 31 year old SSgt, and a 28 year old Sgt.....I'll have some old timers with me(hopefully)

[USMC 2571]

I hate to see anyone making fun of Joe's age. When he gets to OCS, he'll find that they have a special area for the older folks to leave their canes while they do PT or the obstacle course.

[josephd]

I hate to see anyone making fun of Joe's age. When he gets to OCS, he'll find that they have a special area for the older folks to leave their canes while they do PT or the obstacle course.

hahahaha....I hope so

[Fenwick]

I don't know how things work today. I'm a firm believer in earning your strips. Work your way up the ranks for a while and you'll get a little more respect IMHO.
A O-1 making decisions that could affect my life, (I'm not active) kind of scares me.

[Marine1011]

Ridiculous. What about your decisions that affect an O-1's? You act like they have no training, have no idea what's going on. Come on, now