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Thread: PLC-OCC Candidate
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05-28-11, 01:22 PM #1
PLC-OCC Candidate
Hello,
I am applying for the Marine PLC program for the summer of 2012. I am extremely interested in joining the military. I wanted to join the Coast Guard initially (DQ from being an officer because of colorblindness: no waivers) so I talked to a Marine recruiter about the PLC program. I am looking to make a career out of the military, however, this depends highly on finding an MOS that would satisfy me for an entire career. Being colorblind, I will be forced to take the Ground Officer route (dashing my lifelong dream of becoming a helicopter pilot). This is still perfectly acceptable to me, albeit less favorable.
I am looking for a comprehensive account of what may be in store for me in the various officer positions. I have been to various websites, including the Marines' own website, that outlines the duties. I am looking for personal experiences in the MOS that I would qualify for to help make my decision. I am a chemistry and math dual major and thus far, intelligence has caught my attention.
If anyone would care to share a personal experience or advice as to which path to take, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks a lot,
A hopeful future Marine
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05-28-11, 01:35 PM #2
Lots of good information in your profile.
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05-28-11, 01:36 PM #3
No profile, no answers.....site rules, which can be found in the poolee and Ask A Marine forums.
You may also want to PM Sgt Leprechaun and ask him to move this to the Ask A Marine forum.
And do a search on the site, as this topic has been covered before.
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05-28-11, 01:37 PM #4
Please fill in your profile, Schmuck
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05-28-11, 01:44 PM #5
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05-28-11, 02:50 PM #6
Thank you for filling in your profile Colin. Have you been to this website?
http://www.marineocs.com/portal/index.php
It's very similar to LN. Create an account and start browsing. There is a section dealing with PLC
I went through PLC in '77 so I'm sure my info would be a bit out of date but I will try and answer any specific question
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05-28-11, 03:11 PM #7
Thank you very much for the link, sir. I greatly appreciate it.
Just in case I would like to use this forum in the future, can someone please tell me what a "sticky" is? And where they might be located? I have looked pretty hard and I honestly don't know what that means.
Thanks,
Colin Schmucker
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05-28-11, 03:16 PM #8
Scratch that.
I found them. I didn't realize I needed to click on a specific area to see the stickies. I was looking for an icon.
Thanks again.
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05-28-11, 03:21 PM #9
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05-28-11, 04:56 PM #10
Moved to the proper forum
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05-28-11, 06:14 PM #11
In my humble opinion, wait until you are in and on your first contract to make that decision
Good foresight/planning. In this regard, I would advise you to think about transferability to the civilian sector. Three things you need to weigh in listing your MOS (which if you're now looking at PLC, is a long way off): 1) what are your strengths; 2) what do you want to do; and 3) what will give you the greatest return for time invested.
But again, MOS selection doesn't happen until TBS. And after a few FEXes, you may well change your mind. You have time. Focus on getting to and through OCS first.
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05-28-11, 06:58 PM #12
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