wanderingwolf
02-28-10, 08:20 PM
I am currently working in Japan and will be trying to go to OCS upon return to the US.
I had a few questions about being a Marine officer that I haven't been able to find the info for yet (I tried the search function)
1. I love and live for physical training, this is one thing that attracts me to the Marines over other branches. How much freedom of designing one's own personal training program is allowed as a Marine Officer? How about during OCS? I understand that PT is required during OCS but will there be any opportunity to insert personal training plans? Are Marine officers required to PT daily upon assignment of their MOS?
2. When I return Stateside I will not have a home and I will not be "moving" into a place anywhere until I get the opportunity for OCS. Rather, I will stay with my brother in Toronto to train and prepare until the time comes. During the Candidate Screening process, how often will I need to check in or meet with my recruiter? My recruiter is in San Diego so its helpful to be able to guess around how many trips to plan for.
3. I've read much about the conflict between going Enlisted before trying for a comission versus going straight to OCS from college. The biggest issue I see is respect Enlisted Marines will have for you as an Officer. As someone who wants to be a leader in the most effective military branch on Earth having the respect of any soldiers I will lead is extremely important. What mentality will help me build that repoir with Enlisted soldiers even though I haven't been through their ranks?
I apologize in advance if any of this has been adressed before or if my questions seem to suggest I've gotten ahead of myself as I truly expect to accomplish my goals.
Thank you for any answers or advice you can provide MARINES
I had a few questions about being a Marine officer that I haven't been able to find the info for yet (I tried the search function)
1. I love and live for physical training, this is one thing that attracts me to the Marines over other branches. How much freedom of designing one's own personal training program is allowed as a Marine Officer? How about during OCS? I understand that PT is required during OCS but will there be any opportunity to insert personal training plans? Are Marine officers required to PT daily upon assignment of their MOS?
2. When I return Stateside I will not have a home and I will not be "moving" into a place anywhere until I get the opportunity for OCS. Rather, I will stay with my brother in Toronto to train and prepare until the time comes. During the Candidate Screening process, how often will I need to check in or meet with my recruiter? My recruiter is in San Diego so its helpful to be able to guess around how many trips to plan for.
3. I've read much about the conflict between going Enlisted before trying for a comission versus going straight to OCS from college. The biggest issue I see is respect Enlisted Marines will have for you as an Officer. As someone who wants to be a leader in the most effective military branch on Earth having the respect of any soldiers I will lead is extremely important. What mentality will help me build that repoir with Enlisted soldiers even though I haven't been through their ranks?
I apologize in advance if any of this has been adressed before or if my questions seem to suggest I've gotten ahead of myself as I truly expect to accomplish my goals.
Thank you for any answers or advice you can provide MARINES