Jun 14, 2023 · The Navy has a number of enlisted recruiting incentives that move the E-1 recruit more rapidly to initial lower grade auto-promotions, which bring a welcome pay bump. I am …

Feb 21, 2024 · I'm interested in hearing about people's experiences with both the Marine and Navy options in Naval ROTC, just to get a sense of what might be the best fit for me. …

Apr 21, 2020 · How does the USMC feel about things like this? I know there's PLC, OCC, ECP, & MECEP, but even so, will the Marine Corps like the idea of me quitting officer training to enlist …

Jan 14, 2013 · My experience was that the USMC promoted slower than the other branches. Perhaps because of a smaller number of officer slots or something else altogether. There is …

Dec 14, 2023 · Do you still get the GI Bill after 4 years of service even if you were a National ROTC Scholarship winner?

Nov 27, 2017 · So I’m going into rotc this fall and I do get razor bumps quite frequently and I was thinking I could get a shaving profile. Is the profile frowned upon in the army? How do I get …

Jun 11, 2014 · Graduating Army ROTC cadets may be released from the Army to accept appointment in a component of the USAF or USMC if one of the following criteria is met: a. …

Sep 10, 2021 · I've bought a lot of uniform items and equipment (in person) at the Marine Corps Exchange, and the USMC's individual issue store (just had to show ID of course).

Jan 13, 2018 · I am not interested in USMC aviation and am open to AF aviation (through afrotc). Academically I am a very good student, my grandfather is a pilot and I fly with him a few times …

Jun 12, 2025 · A discussion forum for service academy candidates, cadets and midshipmen, parents and alumni