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I have some more information on the "are OCS graduates Marines" question I posted several months ago. My grandson was at Quantico from 22 May - 10 July as part of a company comprising PLC-seniors (college students back for their second summer) and NROTC midshipmen. According to both the O-6...

Great answer! True to form,. Senior NCOs have all the answers.

Thanks to everyone for replying. However, I sense a split of opinion on my question which boils down to, "can he call himself 'a Marine' after OCS?" Some seem to say yes, others, no. I appreciate that he will not be a Marine officer until he finishes his last two semesters of schooling. He...

My grandson is a "Marine contract" who will be attending OCS at Quantico starting in late May. Although he will not commission until May of 2022, is he considered "a Marine" at completion of OCS in early July? Thanks.

Glen, I am the grandfather of a Citadel 2nd classman (Cadre, Marine contract). Based on my conversations with him, I think that you have largely hit the nail on the head in the above post. Cadre are due to report on 1 Aug, a week before the knobs. As you noted, the knobs and cadre will be...

My grandson is a MIDN 3/C (MO) getting ready to depart for CORTRAMID East in a couple of days. His parents have asked when and where for next year. Any insights would be appreciated.

Thanks for the heads-up!