LE3-C4S2T5pg83-88 Marine Officer Career Progression

Purpose This lesson will inform you of requirements and ways to become an officer, and explain some of the typical duties expected of an officer during his or her career.

1. Identify basic qualifications to become a Marine Corps Officer. 2. Explain the main pathways to becoming a Marine Corps officer. 3. Relate becoming a Marine Corps officer to your own career goals.

CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

Do you have the ability or interest to become an officer in the Marine Corps? A.I am interested, but not sure I have the ability. B.I think I have the ability, but am not very interested. C.I am interested, and think I have the ability. D.I am not interested, and don’t think I would have the ability even if I wanted to.

True or False: Commissioned officers are the junior leaders of the military. A.True B.False

Think about the military career paths you have learned about so far. List 2-3 of these career paths. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

 Commissioned officers are the senior leaders of the military.  To be eligible for a commission in the Marine Corps, you must be: a U.S. citizen morally, mentally, and physically qualified your application must be approved by Marine Corps Headquarters

Limited numbers of graduates of _________ and of the _______________ are eligible for regular commissions in the Marine Corps, with preference going to former Marines or children of Marines. West Point Air Force Academy

The __________________ is a summer officer- candidate program designed to train college men and women either as ground officers or as prospective pilots or naval flight officers (NFO) in Marine aviation. Platoon Leaders Class

CPS Lesson Question (3)

True or False: There is one path to obtain a commission to the Marine Corps. A.True B.False

 The Marine Corps pioneered the award of officer commissioned to meritorious enlistees long before the practice was accepted among the other three services.  In the Marine Corps, the door remains open through several programs.

 The officer’s rank structure is divided into: Warrant Officers Company Grade Officers Field Grade Officers General Officers  The company grade is made up of captains and lieutenants.  The field grade ranks consists of majors, lieutenant colonels, and colonels.

CPS Lesson Question (4)

The company grade is made up of _________. A.Captains and Lieutenants B.Majors C.Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels D.All of the above

List the 2-3 most important things you learned in this lesson. Why are they important to you? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)

Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Marine Corps Combat Camera  MCJROTC Student Text