BDCP And PLC

[TheMattAttack]

Hey all,

The other day I spoke with an ex PLC grad. He said as long as you don't accept any money you don't have any commitment. After hearing this, I was curious if that was true. If it is true, would you be able to go through PLC and apply for BDCP? I'm just looking at all the possible options out there. Sorry if this question may see obvious for some. Thanks.

 

[Thisguy]

I know someone who went through OCS as a BDCPer after completing the first six-week session of PLC. Obviously, he was a money grubbing whore (that was his main reason for not doing the second session of PLC). If you want to be a marine, PLC sounds like a money option, if you want to be in the Navy, BDCP is a sweet deal. I wouldn't weigh them in terms of "extras and benefits" do whichever one you want based on what service you want to join.

 

[TheMattAttack]

Well, money isn't really that big of an issue to me. It's just a matter of me wanting to get commissioned as an officer in the military. Preferably Navy, which is why I asked if I would be able to apply for BDCP as well.

 

[Thisguy]

It's just a matter of me wanting to get commissioned as an officer in the military.

If this is the case, I recall from your other posts that you're a freshman? I would look seriously into your school's or cross-town affiliate's ROTC program. But in short, yes, you can leave PLC without commitment (basically turning down your commission). However, I think they pay you E-5 for those six weeks you're there, but that's not the same as collecting BDCP money. In other words, they don't make you sign something saying you'll go to boot camp if you fail to get a commission.

 

[NavyLonghorn]

I cant imagine why you would want to do PLC, and then OCS. That is just retarded. Its like getting a divorce and getting re-married the next day.

 

[xmid]

I wondered about the same thing. I thought since PLC is supposed to be easier to get in to than OCC, you could do PLC and keep applying to Navy OCS (If Navy is your first choice) then accept your USMC commission when you graduate if the Navy side of the house doesn't pick you up. Since OCC is supposed to be a harder program to get in to it could take a long time after graduation to get in to it.