USMC OCS (OCC or PLC)

[tpg]

Originally Posted by bsherman92

To TWinter (or anyone else with knowledge about PLC),

I was wondering if there is current, or tentative, list of application materials we will need? I know the basics: proof of citizenship, social security card, identification materials, etc. I'm mainly looking for application materials such as transcripts, recommendation letters, list of activities, or any other materials that are needed to evaluate the candidate's potential/academic record, etc. Basically, the documents that will land you a slot if you are (based on the materials) "qualified." I know this is best handled by contacting an OSO, but I'd like to have my papers and documents in order first before I contact the OSO, and it seems there are not many sites, even the ones listed in the forum's sticky topics, that seem to post it. I haven't had much luck over google or the official USMC/officer's webpage, either (they really only give you a link straight to an OSO's phone #, whom I did contact). I also need to make sure that I even have the credentials in the first place... A set GPA, certain activities I was supposed to be involved in, sports, or even letters from the proper people. I'm currently a commuter student in NYC and it's been difficult for me to get involved in much with my commute and obscure class schedule thrown in. Right now, I'm intent on enrolling in Fordham AROTC for the MSI classes (for the Fall) with plans to contract later on if I qualify, but I would absolutely love to land a slot in PLC because it would eliminate the need to throw in an even longer commute to Fordham since PLC takes place in the summer.

A really helpful user from the Yahoo! Answers forum led me to this:
http://dcmarineofficer.com/documents.html

and I was wondering if those were really the application materials everybody in PLC needed to submit? In any case, thank you very much for the response.

bsherman92 -

I would advise that you contact your OSO and ask them this question. While there are basic requirements that need to be met year in and year out, they do occasionally change and your OSO would have the details.

[TWinter]

Vichawk: Unfortunately, I am not as familiar with the Academy as I am with the other commissioning routes, however, I'm sure if you asked in the main USNA section of this website people could help you.

Bsherman92: As usual, TPG is on the ball and correct, they change pretty often. However, one thing to remember is requesting the materials long in advance. I knew I needed a Social Security Card and Birth Certificate, but because I'm on the opposite side of the country from where the originals were stored in a safety deposit box, it was a big hassle getting them all the way to me. It may or may not be as big of an issue, but it is something to look into.