OP, if you're still interested, I went to Marine OCS in 08, graduated from A&M (was not in Corps of Cadets) and comissioned in 09 and got winged a year ago, currently in the FA-18 FRS (fleet replacement squadron, where we learn the FA-18 as opposed to the trainer aircraft we flew in flight school)

Don't know much about the AF but unlike the Air Force where actually being a pilot is not guaranteed I do know the Marine Corps has GUARANTEED flight contracts as long as you can hack it at OCS, pass the flight physical and score well enough on the aviation selection test, and make it through flight school of course. Let me know if you want more info.

For now, focusing on school, being in great phyical shape, and staying out of trouble will set him up for success.

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OP, if you're still interested, I went to Marine OCS in 08, graduated from A&M (was not in Corps of Cadets) and comissioned in 09 and got winged a year ago, currently in the FA-18 FRS (fleet replacement squadron, where we learn the FA-18 as opposed to the trainer aircraft we flew in flight school)

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That's so awesome man, thanks for your service. I once heard an AF pilot speak of Marine pilots, and he said they were, to the man, some of the most disciplined and professional pilots he's ever met.

Thanks again, stay safe!

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GUARANTEED flight contracts as long as you can hack it at OCS, pass the flight physical and score well enough on the aviation selection test, and make it through flight school of course.

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Naval Aviation is the same.

And CougarHunter is a WSO...not a Pilot. While his service is equal. His knowledge, nor experience of pilot selection is not the same.

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And CougarHunter is a WSO...not a Pilot. While his service is equal. His knowledge, nor experience of pilot selection is not the same.

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Ouch...easy with the WSO hatin'

I take it you're a C/E guy

OP if you are still reading make sure he stays out of trouble, coming from someone that was in the exact same position a couple years ago...

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still reading, yes that's the hardest part. Not looking forward to when the interest in girls kicks in. This'll definitely help in keeping him on the straight and narrow.
Taking many notes and watching.