Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/enlisted to officer

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I've been in the navy for two years and i have 4 years left. I'm only twenty years old though so im still eligible for academies. But i want to become an officer. Not only a Naval Officer but a Marine Corps Officer. So i was wondering how i would go about going from Navy enlisted to Marine Corps Officer?

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There are enlisted to officer programs available through the Navy, ask your career specialist (normally a civilian) at your base. As for the transition, its fairly easy. Once you get accepted to a college you can go NROTC and then use the marine option. Same goes for the Naval Academy, you can chose either Navy or Marine Corps shortly before graduation.

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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I can answer any question regarding the process of becoming a marine corps officer, the timeline, the different jobs available, the entire flight training process and general military knowledge and history questions.

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Currently an active duty Marine Corps Helicopter Pilot. I have been a Marine Officer for 3 years.

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Bachelors Degree. USMC Commission. Completed Flight School.

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