Join Us to Learn About Becoming a Marine Corps Officer!

Where: Packapalooza Warrior Zone
When: Saturday, August 23 | 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Meet Captain Brennan Hazewski, Marine Officer Selection Officer (OSO), and explore the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) and Officer Candidates Course (OCC) programs. Whether you’re an undergraduate, a graduate student, or a recent college graduate, the Marine Corps Officer Program offers a path to earn your commission while developing unmatched leadership skills.

Why Choose the Marine Corps?

Becoming a Marine Officer is more than a job—it’s a calling. Through PLC and OCC, you’ll gain:

• Leadership Development: The most rigorous leadership training available, preparing you to lead in high-pressure environments.
• Financial Support While in School: Up to $9000 of training pay, with opportunities for tuition assistance and financial benefits.
• Guaranteed Career Opportunities: Upon graduation and commissioning, you’ll enter directly into one of several officer specialties.
• Elite Network: Join a lifelong brotherhood and sisterhood, with connections across military and civilian leadership.

Match Your Path with the Right Program

• Platoon Leaders Class (PLC):
  For undergraduates. Train at Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Quantico, VA—two 6-week sessions or one 10-week session during summer breaks.
• Officer Candidates Course (OCC):
  For seniors and graduates. A 10-week OCS program in Quantico, VA, leading directly to commissioning as a Second Lieutenant.

Both paths = Your Degree + Your Training = Your Commission.

Career Fields After Commissioning

Marine Officers lead in diverse fields, including:

• Ground Officer: Infantry, Logistics, Intelligence, Artillery, and more
• Aviation Officer: Pilot or Naval Flight Officer
• Law (Judge Advocate): Serve as a Marine lawyer after law school
• Specialized Fields: Cyber, Communications, UAS, and beyond
• Reserve Officer: Serve part-time while pursuing a civilian career or advanced degree

What You Get as a Candidate

• Paid Training: Earn E-5 pay while at OCS
• Full Salary & Benefits: Start at $50,000+/year as a Second Lieutenant, plus housing, food allowance, and medical benefits
• Education Benefits: GI Bill support for graduate school and future studies
• Healthcare & Insurance: Full medical, dental, and vision at no cost
• Leadership Certification: Recognized in both military and civilian careers

How to Qualify

• Academic Background: Open to all majors; minimum 2.0 GPA required.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen.
• Physical Fitness: Pass Marine Corps physical standards.
• Commitment: Successful candidates serve a minimum 4-year active-duty obligation as a commissioned officer, or part-time in the Marine Corps Reserve

Real-World Career Benefits

Marine Officers graduate with unmatched leadership skills, professional experience, and the ability to lead in any environment. The discipline, confidence, and problem-solving skills gained in the Corps prepare you for success in both military and civilian careers.

Learn More

Visit the official Marine Officer Programs page: Become a Marine Corps Officer | Marines
Contact: Captain Brennan Hazewski Email: Brennan.Hazewski@marines.usmc.mil
Phone: (919) 349-3692