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BOOST
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The BOOST program provides an educational enhancement opportunity for those eligible enlisted Marines that desire to seek a college education and enter a commissioning program. These programs include The U. S. Naval Academy, Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP), and the Marine Option Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship program (NROTC). BOOST is a demanding 10-month academic improvement course providing remedial high school and college preparatory level instruction. BOOST is open to all enlisted active duty Marines and Marines in the Active Reserve (AR) program who meet the basic eligibility and academic requirements.
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LANCE CORPORAL OR ABOVE
ONE YEAR OF ACTIVE DUTY COMPLETED AFTER RECRUIT TRAINING
19 YEARS OF AGE, BUT NOT MORE THAN 25
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED EQUIVALENT
SAT SCORE WITH A MINIMUM OF 900, ACT SCORE WITH A MINIMUM OF 19, OR AFQT SCORE WITH A MINIMUM OF 70
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ECP
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The ECP allows qualified enlisted Marines in the Regular Marine Corps and in the Marine Corps Active Reserve (AR) Program, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential for assignment to Officer Candidates School (OCS) and subsequent commissioning in the Marine Corps Reserve. The policy, eligibility criteria, and application process are contained in MCO 1040.43A.
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MUST HAVE SATISFACTORILY EARNED A BACCALAUREATE LEVEL DEGREE FROM A NATIONALLY OR REGIONALLY ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THE PROGRAM
U. S. CITIZEN
BE OF OFFICER CALIBER
GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY
NOT PREVIOUSLY FAILED ANY OFFICER PROGRAMS
AT LEAST 21 BUT NOT OLDER THAN 30
AFQT => 74 or SAT=>1000 or ACT=>22
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MCP
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The MCP allows commanding officers to nominate qualified enlisted Marines in the Regular Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Active Reserve (AR) Program, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential for assignment to Officer Candidates School (OCS) and subsequent commissioning in the Marine Corps Reserve. The policy, eligibility criteria, and application process are contained in MCO 1040.43A.
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MARINES WITH AT LEAST 75 SEMESTER HOURS OF ACTUAL COURSE WORK
A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM AN NROTC AFFILIATED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE BA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 18 MONTHS
U. S. CITIZEN
BE OF OFFICER CALIBER
GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY
NOT PREVIOUSLY FAILED ANY OFFICER PROGRAMS
AT LEAST 21 BUT NOT OLDER THAN 30
AFQT => 74 or SAT=>1000 or ACT=>22
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MECEP
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The MECEP is designed to provide outstanding enlisted Marines the opportunity to become Marine Corps officers. MECEP is open to all active duty Marines and Marines in the Active Reserve (AR) program who meet the eligibility requirements. Marines successfully completing the program receive a Baccalaureate Degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Selection is based on an individual's potential for commissioned service as demonstrated by his/her service record, previous academic record, and evidence of career and academic self-improvement.
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AT LEAST 20 YEARS OF AGE BUT LESS THAN 26
RANKED IN THE TOP 50% OF HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OR WITH A GED SCORE OF 75
SAT SCORE WITH A MINIMUM OF 1000, ACT WITH A MINIMUM OF 22 COMPOSITE SCORE, OR AN AFQT OF 74
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RECP
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The RECP allows qualified enlisted Marines in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) Program to apply for assignment to Officer Candidates School (OCS) and subsequent appointment to unrestricted commissioned officer grade in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. The policy, eligibility criteria, and application process are contained in MCO 1040R.10L
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SMCR MARINES WITH A 4-YEAR BACCALAUREATE LEVEL DEGREE
U.S. CITIZEN
BE OF OFFICER CALIBER
GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY
NOT PREVIOUSLY FAILED ANY OFFICER PROGRAMS
AFQT =>74 OR SAT=> 1000 OR ACT=>22
AT LEAST 21 BUT NOT OLDER THAN 33
QUALIFIED TO FILL A SMCR OFFICER BILLET AS ANNOUNCED BY CMC (RESERVE AFFAIRS)
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ROTC
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The purpose of the Marine Option NROTC program is to educate and train highly qualified young men and women for careers as commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps.
The Marine Option NROTC units are located at selected colleges and universities throughout the United States. Upon graduation and successful completion of required courses and training, a midshipman is appointed a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. While attending a university as a scholarship student, active duty Marines who are selected as Marine Option NROTC scholarship recipients are released to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and do not receive pay and allowances.
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BE A U. S. CITIZEN.
BE 17 YEARS OF AGE BY SEPTEMBER 1ST OF THE YEAR STARTING COLLEGE AND LESS THAN 23 YEARS OF AGE ON JUNE 30TH OF THAT YEAR. APPLICANTS MUST NOT HAVE REACHED THEIR 27TH BIRTHDAY BY JUNE 30TH OF THE YEAR IN WHICH COLLEGE GRADUATION AND COMMISSIONING ARE ANTICIPATED. APPLICANTS WHO HAVE PRIOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY SERVICE MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE AMOUNT OF TIME EQUAL TO THEIR PRIOR SERVICE, ON A MONTH-FOR-MONTH BASIS, FOR A MAXIMUM OF 36 MONTHS, PROVIDED THEY DO NOT REACH THEIR 30TH BIRTHDAY BY JUNE 30TH OF THE YEAR IN WHICH GRADUATION AND COMMISSIONING ARE ANTICIPATED.
BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR POSSESS AN EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE (GED) BY AUGUST 1ST OF THE SAME YEAR OF ANTICIPATED ENTRANCE INTO THE FOUR-YEAR NROTC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
BE PHYSICALLY QUALIFIED BY MARINE CORPS STANDARDS.
HAVE NO MORAL OBLIGATIONS OR PERSONAL CONVICTIONS THAT WILL PREVENT CONSCIENTIOUS BEARING OF ARMS
HAVE NO CRIMINAL RECORD OF MILITARY OR CIVILIAN OFFENSES.
APPLY FOR AND GAIN ADMISSION TO AN APPROVED NROTC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
ACHIEVE QUALIFYING SCORES ON THE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) OF 1000 MINIMUM COMPOSITE, OR THE AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT) OF 45 MINIMUM COMPOSITE.
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USNA
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Enlisted active duty Marines and Marines serving in the Active Reserve (AR) program that meet the eligibility requirements may apply for nomination and appointment to The USNA. The NAPS obtains it's students from USNA applicants that, in the opinion of the USNA Admissions Board, could profit from an additional year of academic preparation. Marines who wish to be considered for admission to NAPS must state their willingness on their USNA application.
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U. S. CITIZEN
HAVE GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
AT LEAST 17 YEARS OF AGE BUT LESS THAN 23 (THE AGE REQUIREMENT CANNOT BE WAIVED)
UNMARRIED
HAVE NO DEPENDENTS
NOT PREGNANT
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WO
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The enlisted to Warrant Officer Program allows qualified Marines, who are technical experts in their field, to apply for appointment to warrant officer in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in which they are considered to be qualified to serve. There are four categories of warrant officers: Regular Active Duty, Active Reserve, Marine Gunner, and Career Recruiter. The policy and eligibility criteria are contained in SecNavInst 1120.11 and the application format is located in MCO 1040.42A.
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U. S. CITIZEN
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR GED
SAT=>900 OR ACT=>39 OR EL=>110 (GT 110 FOR GUNNERS ONLY)
NO CRIMINAL OFFENSES OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
MUST BE RECOMMENDED BY COMMANDING OFFICER
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MCP-R
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The Meritorious Commissioning Program - Reserve is established for enlisted Marines, AC and RC, possessing an associates degree (or equivalent) to apply for a reserve commission and follow-on service in an SMCR unit (reserves).
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U. S. CITIZEN
ASSOCIATES DEGREE or 75+ SEMESTER HOURS COMPLETED
COMPLETED 12 MONTHS OF SERVICE (AC/RC)
SAT=>900 OR ACT=>39 OR EL=>110
NO CRIMINAL OFFENSES OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
MUST BE RECOMMENDED BY COMMANDING OFFICER
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OCC-R
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The Officer Candidate Course - Reserve is established for qualified college seniors or graduates to apply for a reserve commission and follow-on service in an SMCR unit (reserves).
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U. S. CITIZEN
4-YEAR DEGREE or WILL COMPLETE PRIOR TO SUMMER TRAINING
SAT=>900 OR ACT=>39 OR EL=>110
NO CRIMINAL OFFENSES OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
MUST BE RECOMMENDED BY COMMANDING OFFICER
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