Force Recon

[C./Fields]

I might not understand this right or have correct info, but why do they have it so you go on assignment with them for a time and then are assigned back to the unit you were in before that? Also, why do officers have to stay back and don't go into "the field"(Source:http://www.forcerecon.com/reconfaq.htm Question 9)? I was actually considering it as a future career option until I discovered those 2 things.

[Drill for life]

The GT score has been highered to 110 and I will tell you this a Recruiter will never and I mean never meet his Quota for UZ Enlistment options, you have to do your research when you sign up and be real buddy buddy with recruiter to get the UZ enlistment option. It is one of the few enlistment options in the Marine Corps where you will get a Enlistment Bonus($5,000, I never got one, I don't really care about the money). Now it is Enlistment option, when you enlist you pick a MOS(Ex. 0311(Rifleman mine,most common MOS in The Marine Corps) then you talk to your recruiter about getting a 0321 Contract(UZ enlistment option) it will be thrown out the window if you don't Graduate Boot,Get Expert Marksmanship,1st Class PT and Qualify Swim(Don't ask me ihave no clue about this, it is important though, you will still have a Contract but will not be eligible to attend NAvy Diving School only Army Airborne School). I have heard at the end of Basic and SOI they will ask who wantes to be Recon(It is MARSOC now)ans you'll sign something if you qualify. That is really all I know, if you want to know more as a Recruiter.

[PhoenixCadet]

Originally Posted by C./Fields

I might not understand this right or have correct info, but why do they have it so you go on assignment with them for a time and then are assigned back to the unit you were in before that?

If you're talking MARSOC, this was actually addressed on one of the USMC sites (official ones) that detailed an article about the organization. It stated that you serve a limited amount of time in MARSOC (i.e. you won't go your entire career with them) because the Marine Corps feels the skills you gain as a MARSOC Marine will help other units, as well. As more and more Marines become a part of MARSOC, then finish up their duties with them, they'll take their skills they learned to other non-MARSOC units.

-PC

[C./Fields]

Originally Posted by PhoenixCadet

If you're talking MARSOC, this was actually addressed on one of the USMC sites (official ones) that detailed an article about the organization. It stated that you serve a limited amount of time in MARSOC (i.e. you won't go your entire career with them) because the Marine Corps feels the skills you gain as a MARSOC Marine will help other units, as well. As more and more Marines become a part of MARSOC, then finish up their duties with them, they'll take their skills they learned to other non-MARSOC units.

-PC

I guess I can understand that, but I just wish there was a way to stay in and that officers could actually go out "into the field" with there men like in most other SpecOps units...

[cscsmp]

Originally Posted by C./Fields

I guess I can understand that, but I just wish there was a way to stay in and that officers could actually go out "into the field" with there men like in most other SpecOps units...

There is a way. Join the Army or Navy.

[C./Fields]

Originally Posted by cscsmp

There is a way. Join the Army or Navy.

And that's exactly why I'm going Army officer and my backup is Navy officer.

[DiscoSnake]

Have you thought about Air Force officer? I believe the Air Force position is Combat Controller. I may be wrong because it has been a little while since I was briefed on the topic.

[C./Fields]

Originally Posted by DiscoSnake

Have you thought about Air Force officer? I believe the Air Force position is Combat Controller. I may be wrong because it has been a little while since I was briefed on the topic.

They mostly just set up airfields and prep drop zones, right? ehh...

[DiscoSnake]

If I recall correctly yeah something like that. They are the first ones into the area that set up everything and keep the area guarded while the Base is being set up.

[TruBlu]

Combat Controllers operate under AFSOC and are used to infiltrate and direct air power; very similar to TACP, only they operate under AFSOC and aren't regularly fixed to Army units. From what I know, field work in these areas as officers does not exist. The AF website for career fields (www.airforce.com) does not list combat controllers, TACP, or SERE, and more, as officer opportunities. If you 'want' field work as an officer in USSOC, you'll want to go Army or Navy, although when acting in full strength (as if they ever aren't lol), Marines send out their officers also.