ok, here's my story,
i'm awaiting my second year of college, the son of a naval aviator. it wasn't until a few months ago that i wanted to join the military at all, my dad had somewhat dissuaded me with his strictness (in my myopic, teenage view of the world i overlooked the many amazing opportunities the military has to offer)
dont know how or why, but something snapped in my head, and i can't wait to become a military officer. i considered the Judge Advocate program for a while, but the financial aspects, along with the excitement make aviation far more appealing at the moment.
i want, love, need challenges, and the Marine Corps makes no mistake as to what it takes to claim the title. I'd love to earn the title of Marine Aviator, but have to also consider reality in that the Navy might be a better option. Either way, i will relentlessly attack my goal.
the question is this: what is the difference between being a Marine or Naval Aviator? just like every other kid that worshipped Top Gun, i would like to fly jets, i understand that the Navy has more available but have been told there are fewer people wanting to fly USMC jets (most want to do helos - just what i was told, no way to verify)
I've talked to OSOs, but would just like to know what you boys think of the idiosyncrasies between the branches, and which of the two offers the best opportunities.
i'd greatly appreciate any help - God bless
i'm awaiting my second year of college, the son of a naval aviator. it wasn't until a few months ago that i wanted to join the military at all, my dad had somewhat dissuaded me with his strictness (in my myopic, teenage view of the world i overlooked the many amazing opportunities the military has to offer)
dont know how or why, but something snapped in my head, and i can't wait to become a military officer. i considered the Judge Advocate program for a while, but the financial aspects, along with the excitement make aviation far more appealing at the moment.
i want, love, need challenges, and the Marine Corps makes no mistake as to what it takes to claim the title. I'd love to earn the title of Marine Aviator, but have to also consider reality in that the Navy might be a better option. Either way, i will relentlessly attack my goal.
the question is this: what is the difference between being a Marine or Naval Aviator? just like every other kid that worshipped Top Gun, i would like to fly jets, i understand that the Navy has more available but have been told there are fewer people wanting to fly USMC jets (most want to do helos - just what i was told, no way to verify)
I've talked to OSOs, but would just like to know what you boys think of the idiosyncrasies between the branches, and which of the two offers the best opportunities.
i'd greatly appreciate any help - God bless