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Your first step in making a decision to join the ranks ofthe elite starts here.  \nBy reviewing the information in this pamphlet, you'll be able to discuss options with the Officer Selection Officer and gain an understanding of not only what the Marine Corps can offer you, but what we expect of you as well.  \nThe specific training path you will follow depends on where you are in your college education, your qualifications, and your preferences. The charts and information on the following pages outline the training paths for college freshman through juniors. To find out more information contact Capt Kozel at 814-237- 8578.  \nPLC  \nPLATOON LEADERS CLASS PROGRAM  \nGENERAL  \nThe Marine Corps looks to the nation's colleges and universities for its officers. Primarily, because one of the main prerequisites for obtaining a commission in the Corps is a college degree. The Marine Corps also obtains a limited number of its officers through the Naval Academy and the NROTC program. However, these programs do not supply the number of officers required each year by the Marine Corps. Recognizing this, the Officer Candidate Class (PLC) Program was adopted by the Corps and is the only program through which college seniorsand graduates (both men and women) can apply to obtain a commission in the Marine Corps. You cannot simply \"join\" the Marine Corps as an officer. You must meet and surpass certain criteria to be a competitive applicant for the limited number of Officer positions that the Marine Corps has available every year.  \nDESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM  \nThe PLC Program has both ground and aviation options and is open to college freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Freshman and sophomores take their pre-commissioning training at Quantico, Virginia in two separate six-week training sessions over two summers without interrupting their academic career. One session takes place at the end of the first year following acceptance into the program and the other session is conducted at the end of the junior year of college. College juniors accepted into the PLC Program attend 10 weeks of training after the end of their junior year. After completion of all training requirements and upon receipt of degree, candidates are commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Immediately thereafter, assignment to active duty commences.  \nThe mission of OCS is to provide a physically challenging and mentally stressful training environment in which candidates can be evaluated on their leadership ability and potential to serve as United States Marine Corps Officers. Officer Candidate School may well be the most demanding challenge you ever faced.  \nUpon completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) and graduation from a four-year college, you'll be offered a commission as a Marine Officer. If you choose to accept this 'job offer' you will serve on active duty in the Marine Corps for three and a half years (more if you choose) . Your commission is the beginning of a career (whether you serve 4 years or 20+ years) with many opportunities for advancement and a broad array of exciting jobs.  \nTwo 6-week sessions at Officer Candidate School  \nOne 10-week session at Officer Candidate School  \nmeet all requirements  \n|  | The Basic School\u003Cbr>6 months |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |\n| Schools for\u003Cbr>occupational\u003Cbr>specialties |  |  |  |\n\n\n| Fleet Marine\u003Cbr>Force Tour |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n| Post-graduate\u003Cbr>educational\u003Cbr>opportunities |  |\n\nSecond tour opportunities  \n“What sets the [Marine Corps] apart from other training institutions---and in particular, from a M.B.A. program…is that it unabashedly favors breeding generic, high–speed, chaos-proof leadership. Experts and specialists are a dime a dozen. What the world needs is someone who can grasp the workings of an ent","cbCaipEbVOWR3ssc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipEbVOWR3ssc","pdf",475480,11,"English","# The Path to Becoming a Marine Corps Officer\n## PLC (Platoon Leaders Class) Program\n## Description of the PLC Program\n## Officer Candidate School (OCS)\n## Basic Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What is the PLC Program for college students?\",\"answer\":\"The PLC Program is the Marine Corps program through which college seniors and graduates can apply to obtain a commission. It is the only program that allows these groups to apply for officer commissions each year.\"},{\"question\":\"How does training differ for freshman, sophomores, and juniors?\",\"answer\":\"Freshmen and sophomores complete two separate six-week pre-commissioning training sessions at Quantico during summers without interrupting academics. 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