If I join the Marines, how do I become an officer instead of a regular enlisted soldier?
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I have a friend whose husband went into the army as an officer first. He was a Lt. for a yr. and now he is going to captains school. What he did was he went to college, Texas A&M and enrolled in their ROTC program and I think he talked to a recruiter.The military paid for his college tuition and then he had to serve 4 years in the military upon graduation. Don't believe the recruiters when they tell you that you can go to college while in the military. That is a bunch of BS, I know because my first husband was in the military. Go to college first, then go into the military. Look into West point or something like this guy. I do want you to know that the military doesn't make that much money. You are poor...they do have free housing for officers, free medical, the commisary(groceries) which is cheaper and the traveling is ok if you get housing on base.
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When he first gets out of boot camp he will go to a school to train him in his mos...you will not be able to go there, but when that is finished and he gets an actual duty station and you were married you would be able to go with him. If you are looking at marrying into the Marine Corps family check out LINKS (Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) \nThe Spouse's LINK to the Corps!)
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Join the armed forces.
460656
Yes, if you get sixty credits, you can enlist as a private first class.  That's what I did.\nIf you go for two more years, and complete a bachelors degree, you can enlist as a specialist, or even commission as an officer.  Consider all your options before making a decision.  Joining the Army will change your entire life.\nGood luck!
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Hello, who said Marines have a messed up lifestyle?  Your wrong.  We dont.  I take it your talking about the semper-fit lifestyle.  Marines are just like everyday people. We all have our ups and downs. Altho the change is forever, the change is for the best.  To the asker, I suggest you look in my profile, and read my question (my only question btw..)    Being a marine is something, not everyone can do. Becoming a marine is the best way to understand who we are, and what we do.
604175
You know people who are actually already in the service are capable of crossing over to other branches, it happens all the time in the reserves. So I don't think you should have a problem doing so. The Marine recruiter will make it difficult no doubt but you should be able to...I'll be back. I'm gonna check something for ya...
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The marines are a more elite but smaller force. They most commonly are associated with the Navy because they are actually a part of the Navy. \n\nThe army is more of a "bulk packaged" soldier. They are called upon when a large force is needed.\n\nJust as the Army has the Green Berets special force unit, the Marines are a larger "special forces" unit.
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Go talk to a reqruiter.  But first of all you need to decide how you would like to serve your country.  There is a very big difference between joining the Marines and the Air Force.  In the Corp. be ready to be one hard charging GUNG HO MO FO.  lol.  The Air Force is 300 times more laid back and much easier duty.  So it really depends on your personality and just how much of a bad ass you want to be.
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As mentioned above, the closest thing to it, is a tactical firearms officer.  You will need to join the Police as a constable, go through your probation of at least 2 years, and then apply for a transfer within the organisation.  They tend to prefer non ex-military people so they can train them the way they want them to be trained, rather than have previous training.  Military they shoot to kill, Police shoot to stop.  It is very difficult to get into, and there's ongoing training which is very hard too.  If you don't make the grade in one of your assesments, you're normally booted off.  Just make sure it's for you, and you'd be able to live with the worst case senario of killing someone.
100880
Marry yourself a Marine.
139941
Go to college, get a degree, join the Army as an officer...  Get out and go into the public sector.  When you get done being an Army officer everyone will want you and you move right into management.  So once you're there you just move up the chain and become CEO.
902013
Ok, you are given the option to either take the 9999 MOS (1st Sgt/SgtMaj), or stay in your occ. field and go for Master/Master Gunny. Once you take one route, you stay there. And no, a Master Gunny cannot become Sgt Major of the Marine Corps.\n\nEdit: There is an option called Sergeant Major Through Master Sergeant that you can do if you opt for the Master Sergeant route first and decide you wish to be on the other side.
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Intelligence officers are recruited the same way as anybody else.  You join the Army, tell them that's what you want to do, and then do something completely different.\n\nI haven't played the game, but I assume you are probably asking how to get into the Special Forces (Green Berets, SEALS, Force Recon and so forth).  The answer is the same as above.\n\nBe warned, however, there is a lot of competition for those positions, the training is VERY INTENSIVE, and most people DO NOT PASS.  Those poor souls, then find themselves committed to 4 years or more in the Army doing something other that what they wanted to do.\n\nThink carefully before dedicating your life to George Bush's war machine.  There's no telling what he will want you to do.
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I suggest doing some research along with talking to your local recruiters.  Basic pay is the same across the board but it's the special duty pay that may differ.  In terms of moving up the enlisted chain, they all go to E-9.  Army and Marines just have different names but the manner in which you reach higher ranks differ from service to service.  Your drive and dedication will determine how quickly you advance.  Jump at every opportunity to attend special skills schools like Airborne and Air Assult.  Work hard at earning an Expert Infantry Badge.  Volunteer for special duty assignments, if you qualify.  Note my suggestions learn towards Army experience.  So go out, talk to your recruiters, make a decision, get out to the MEPS, take your ASVAB and get rolling.  Oh and if you have the time, take advantage of the tuition assistance and get your degree, just in case infantry doesn't work out.
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i hear mcdonald's is hiring, but try the military.. you can become an officer based on your bs.. seriously..
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Check this out, to be a pilot, You can do about 3 thing. 1. When you get out of high school, got to college, and enroll in ROTC. That way you can get 2 things out of the way, A degree and your commission. 2. Talk to a Recruiter about OCS (officer candidate school). The 3rd option is to make Warrant Officer. In which case, you go talk to a recruiter about becoming one. The difference in being a warrant officer and a regular commissioned officer is a Warrant Is the master of his/her job. They know it and every component that makes it tick. Regular officers know just basics. I am pretty sure of this because a great friend of mine is a CW-4( Chief Warrant 4). Also remember that you can navy or army and fly as well. In fact the Navy has more pilots than the air force. The Army has more the need for helicopter pilots though. I hope that this shed a little light.
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depends what you want to do.  the marines are the toughest guys in the military.  they are killing machines.  they are trained for combat and they aren't given as much equipment.\n\nthe navy is a more technical endeavor.  you will be trained in electronics maybe, or working decks or some such, depending on your post.  but the training and the job won't be as physically demanding.