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    DoDMERB VS. MEPS

    In case you need specifics, I've done both MEPS and DodMerb, so if you have a question about how they are different (beyond what has already been explained) then ask away.
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    Commissioning

    Congratulations!
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    Freshman Year

    People here might not agree with me, so feel free to ask around, but as a sophomore in high school I'd just focus on having fun and maintaining physical fitness (through sports or not, whatever you want) and grades. At that point, at least for me, my priority was not to an acceptance to the...
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    USMC OCS (OCC or PLC)

    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...
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    PLC to Reserves?

    You can commission as an officer in the reserves. It is rare but I don't know if that's because it is limited or because it is not a goal of many seeking commission. Talk to your OSO to find out more and if you are eligible.
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    PLC Aviation

    You attend all of the same training, from PLC to TBS. After TBS you go to the flight school pipelines. It is the same application process but you MUST specify in your contract that you are aviation, and to do that you must pass extra tests.
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    Panel: Let women serve in combat roles

    But you can argue with that.... the cutting score for 0311(rifleman) and almost any 03xx (Infantry) MOS in the Marine Corps is ridiculously higher than other scores. Pogs are picking up Corporal and Sergeant in one four year pump, and Marines in Combat Arms are promoting to Lance weeks before...
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    billingual

    Depends on the branch you are aiming for, and also what specific job within that branch. I know the army is actively looking for French speakers in Special Forces, because of the prevalence of that language in Northern Africa and that area. I mean, being bilingual can't hurt your application...
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    Breathing when exercising

    I used to do a thing like that: two quick breaths in, one long breath out. But in the end, its all about the most efficient way to get oxygen to your muscles. I was routinely hitting 18:00 minutes for 5K, but couldn't get faster. My coach watched me run closely one day and told me to stop...
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    Women in the Infantry?

    I am not a combat veteren at all, but I will still post in this thread. I understand that right now the debate or question is still: can men suppress their instincts to protect women. I would say yes, but I'm not qualified. What I can say is that I support the points being made before...
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    NROTC - MC Option?

    Nitpick: All Marine officers will go through TBS and MOS school.
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    ROTC vs PLC

    Just to add more facts to the mixture, I have important information for people considering PLC as an aviation option. ALL aviation slots for PLC/OCC have been cancelled until further notice. If you have already contracted for PLC (split or combined) under Air then you can go. If you haven't...
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    My school has no scholarship funds right now?

    I am not in the ROTC program, but I do train in the morning with the ROTC unit at my school. (I am enrolled in the Marine OCS pipeline) There are currently two candidates who are contracted but are not receiving money. They just had that much of a desire to serve their country that they...
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    Scholarship and Top Choice

    If you don't make that deadline for some reason, and your son is accepted ED, you can still get out of it. The only way you can get out of ED is if the money/scholarship offered is not sufficient to meet your financial needs. If you don't get the ROTC scholarship that seems like a pretty...
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    PLC Law Program

    "To be eligible for PLC (Law) an applicant must be a senior in college who is accepted to a law school, or a 1L or 2L attending a ABA accredited law school" tpg is 100% correct
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