(USMC OCS) Should I wait two years till commissioning?

2022-11-09T11:17:50-05:00

I'm 18 years old, hold a bachelor's degree, and meet all the required physical standards for entering marine OCS. However, I am unclear as if I need to wait until I become 20 to attend. If someone could explain the age requirement and/or hand out some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2022 11:26 AM

2022-11-09T11:26:17-05:00

https://www.marines.com/become-a-marine/process-to-join/become-an-officer.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAvK2bBhB8EiwAZUbP1BDu5-Nm4jT1opD2jL6tMs7RB5EHxS9WEJ5HaRLMJ9m34stUDEUfMBoC5IMQAvD_BwE

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Response by COL Randall C. made Nov 9 at 2022 12:45 PM

2022-11-09T12:45:03-05:00

Take the advice of an Army grunt for what it's worth. Understand the confusion about the age as it apparently differs based on the commissioning source*.

It does appear that you have to be at least 20 if you go through OCC.

If you want a definitive answer, you need to talk to a Marine recruiter.
https://rmi.marines.com/request-information

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* https://www.cbirf.marines.mil/Portals/16/Officer%20Program%20Matrix%20(1).doc

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Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Nov 9 at 2022 1:37 PM

2022-11-09T13:37:20-05:00

You must be at least 18 years of age to become a commissioned officer in the Marines;

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2022 2:31 PM

2022-11-09T14:31:38-05:00

You need to contact an Officer Selection Officer (OSO) at an Officer Selection Station. They will be able to answer any questions you might have—and if they don’t they’ll know someone who does.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2022 7:54 PM

2022-11-09T19:54:13-05:00

What about an ROTC program towards a Master's Degree.

Both sides win. It drags out two years, isn't really a grunt, but isn't an officer yet. Then when he's done POOF now grad school is knocked out of the way as a new 2LT.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 9 at 2022 10:04 PM

2022-11-09T22:04:18-05:00

Pray tell me how you have a bachelor's degree at 18.