I don't think the "chances" are any higher in the USMC vice Navy. But I can tell you the chances of flying strike in the Navy as a Naval Aviator are higher than the chances of flying strike as a Nuke.
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I don't think the "chances" are any higher in the USMC vice Navy. But I can tell you the chances of flying strike in the Navy as a Naval Aviator are higher than the chances of flying strike as a Nuke.
I don't think the "chances" are any higher in the USMC vice Navy. But I can tell you the chances of flying strike in the Navy as a Naval Aviator are higher than the chances of flying strike as a Nuke.
If he had said "strike," (jets) I think the conventional wisdom is that its the same in either service.
He said "attack." Unless we are counting Hornets, only the Marines have "Attack."
If he meant, "an aircraft with release-authority," (versus cew-served) which would include all the Seahawks and most of the P-3s, wouldn't the Navy be the better choice? :icon_smil
First, I’d like to address the issue of the wedding. I’ve made a commitment to my friend to be his Best Man. I’m not just an attendee; I’m a part of the wedding. Some of you seem to think my wish to fulfill this commitment shows a lack of desire to serve. I view it differently. I view it as an issue of moral responsibility – if I make a commitment I try my best to follow through with it. Does the military really want an officer who will so easily give up on commitment’s he makes? What does that say about my character? I will try my damnedest to fulfill both obligations, but should I have to choose I would not attend the wedding. What’s wrong with trying to do both, if it’s possible?
The Navy Nuke career path was my intended career path before I learned I might be able to fly. If, for whatever reason, I don’t qualify to fly this is the career path I intend to pursue. I do intend to talk to the Navy about their aviation program as well, but I am much more interested in flying for the marines.
I like, and agree with, the Marine’s motto of, “Every Marine a rifleman, every Officer a platoon leader.” Marines are the ‘best of the best’, and I want to do my best to support them. I believe (perhaps mistakenly?) that I have a better chance of flying the type of aircraft I want to fly with the Marines. They offer the most challenging program. They can guarantee me a flight contract before I commit. And, should I discover, for whatever reason, that the lifestyle isn’t for me (as I’ve heard stories of), I’m not required to commit until after OCS.
I do understand that I could end up in a job I didn’t sign up for. But you also have to have a goal, and work hard to reach that goal. My goal is to fly for the Marines, and if I’m given the opportunity to pursue that goal, I will take the chance. However, if I know off the bat I won’t be given the opportunity, I will pursue the next goal down on my list, even if it’s not my first choice branch, it wouldn’t be there if I didn’t have a desire to serve in that branch of the military.
The enlisted recruiter didn’t make any mention of enlisting when I talked to him on the phone. He gave me information about the closest OCS dates after I earn my degree in February. I don’t think I have to worry about that so much, but if he does mention it, will he have a good argument against going to OCS if I ask him, “Why would I enlist when I’m qualified to be an Officer, and will have my degree in 6 months?”
Also, could someone explain what Mike Company is? I've seen it mentioned here a few times, but don't have a good idea of what it is? Is it's a Company you're put into while waiting to attend TBS? or other schools? And they give you jobs to do?
Thanks for the input so far, everyone.
The Navy Nuke career path was my intended career path before I learned I might be able to fly. If, for whatever reason, I don’t qualify to fly this is the career path I intend to pursue. I do intend to talk to the Navy about their aviation program as well, but I am much more interested in flying for the marines.
I like, and agree with, the Marine’s motto of, “Every Marine a rifleman, every Officer a platoon leader.” Marines are the ‘best of the best’, and I want to do my best to support them. I believe (perhaps mistakenly?) that I have a better chance of flying the type of aircraft I want to fly with the Marines. They offer the most challenging program. They can guarantee me a flight contract before I commit. And, should I discover, for whatever reason, that the lifestyle isn’t for me (as I’ve heard stories of), I’m not required to commit until after OCS.
I do understand that I could end up in a job I didn’t sign up for. But you also have to have a goal, and work hard to reach that goal. My goal is to fly for the Marines, and if I’m given the opportunity to pursue that goal, I will take the chance. However, if I know off the bat I won’t be given the opportunity, I will pursue the next goal down on my list, even if it’s not my first choice branch, it wouldn’t be there if I didn’t have a desire to serve in that branch of the military.
The enlisted recruiter didn’t make any mention of enlisting when I talked to him on the phone. He gave me information about the closest OCS dates after I earn my degree in February. I don’t think I have to worry about that so much, but if he does mention it, will he have a good argument against going to OCS if I ask him, “Why would I enlist when I’m qualified to be an Officer, and will have my degree in 6 months?”
Also, could someone explain what Mike Company is? I've seen it mentioned here a few times, but don't have a good idea of what it is? Is it's a Company you're put into while waiting to attend TBS? or other schools? And they give you jobs to do?
Thanks for the input so far, everyone.
+1. Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders.
I really think you don't have to worry about making the wedding. Even if everything flows as smooth as you have been told and hit all those dates, you should have no problems. When the time comes communicate with the appropriate people. FWIW, the only commitment the military is really going to care about is yours to them.
Yes, Mike Co. is the holding co. at TBS. You can/will be called upon to do any number of random things. Someone who is at TBS can maybe speak up and give you some fresh gouge - mine is old and its getting a little fuzzy.
This is what I'm thinking too. Especially if I end up needing to wait 6 months before submitting a waiver for eyesight. I don't know how long the process of getting the surgery takes (from initiation of talks to having it performed) but the earliest I'd be available to have it done would be the end of November. 6 months from that time would put me right at the entrance date for the earlier OCS.
Oh, by the way, Clux, it's 'him'. I believe the wedding is just one day, but I'll need to be there for rehearsals, etc. So at least 2 days. Probably more like 3 at the least.
Spekkio
He bowls overhand.
And people say that nukes are the anal ones...
@ Aether: I don't think anyone was ragging on you for trying to make your friend's wedding. It's just an unfortunate reality that military life might make you miss some personal events in the future.
Be carefull with that SSgt. I went to try to get into ROTC at first, went to the wrong recruitor and ended up as an HM for a year and a half before I got my scholarship.
I definitely appreciate that, and will keep it in mind in the future.