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Not everyone can be a Marine. And not every Marine can be an officer. Young men and women who join our ranks right out of high school enlist in the Corps. Officers, however, are usually college graduates who have either completed the Platoon Leaders Class or attended Officer Candidates Course shortly after graduation. This is an excellent opportunity to lead this nation's most elite warriors, and the ability to do so will set you apart. Become a Marine Corps Officer and you will never look back - except at those trying to keep up.

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Posted By  Capt. Merlin
My name is Captain Merlin. I am the Marine Corps Officer Selection Officer for Riverside, San Bernardino, Pomona, and Las Vegas. I interview and select some of America's brightest college students and graduates to become Marine Corps Officers. Selected individuals can pursue one of two programs:

Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) - Open to all regularly enrolled full-time students from Freshman to Juniors.

Officer Candidates Course (OCC) - Open to graduating seniors and college graduates.

Individuals that complete training are eligible to receive a commission in the United States Marine Corps as 2nd Lieutenants.
This is not ROTC. Training takes place (for PLC) entirely during the summer and does not interfere with your school schedule. Training for OCC takes place 3-times a year (October / January / June). See Programs for specific information in regards to PLC or OCC.
I am looking for the best, self-determined and confident young men and women who are mentally, morally, and physically fit to lead Marines.
Capt. Sean M. Merlin, USMC  
1201 University Ave, Suite 220
Riverside, CA 92507
Office: (951)248-2211
Cell: (951) 662-4046
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Congratulations to the following selected to attend the Platoon Leaders Course FY08:
Candidate Alex Blank (UNLV) - Air Contract
Candidate Eric Sagong (UNLV) - Air Contract
Candidate Alex Ismail (UCR) - Ground Contract
Candidate Carlo Alcazar (UCR) - Ground Contract
Candidate Bryan Ho (UCI) - Ground Contract
Candidate Jose Mercado (VVCC) - Ground Contract
Candidate Andres Posada (UNLV) - Ground Contract
Candidate Jonathan Janbakhsh (UCR) - GroundContract
Candidate Charlie Cordova (CSUSB) -Ground Contract
Candidate Jose Barboza (UNLV) -Ground Contract
Candidate Jordan Vargas (Cal Poly Pomona) - Ground Contract

Congratulations to the following selected to attend the Officer Candidate Class 198:
Candidate William Moorman (ULV) - Ground Contract
Candidate Elizabeth Peterson (MSU) - Ground Contract
Candidate Joel Robison (SUSU) - Ground Contract
Candidate Greg Rodriguez (ULV) - Air Contract
Candidate Luke Oberjuerge (UCSD)- Ground Contract
Candidate Michael Wells (Azusa Pac) - Ground Contract

Candidates currently attending training at OCS:
Candidate Alcazar – Alpha Co, 3rd Plt
Candidate Barboza – Alpha Co, 2nd Plt (Drop On Request)
Candidate Blank – Alpha Co, 2nd Plt
Candidate Cordova – Alpha Co, 3rd Plt
Candidate Ho – Bravo Co, 1st Plt
Candidate Ismail - Alpha Co, 2nd Platoon
Candidate Moorman – Charlie Co, 2nd Plt
Candidate Oberjuerge – Delta Co, 3rd Plt
Candidate Peterson – Charlie Co, 7th Plt
Candidate Posada – Bravo Co, 5th Plt
Candidate Sagong – Bravo Co, 4th Plt
Candidate Robison – Delta Co, 2nd Plt (Drop On Request)
Candidate Rodriguez – Charlie Co, 4th Plt (Drop On Request)
Candidate Devin Taylor (UNLV) - Echo Co, 4th Platoon
Candidate Wells – Charlie Co, 6th Plt

Mailing address for candidates while at OCS:
Candidate Last name, First, MI.
__ Company, ___Platoon
Officer Candidates School
2189 Elrod Avenue
Quantico, Virginia 22134-5033
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Transcripts
All candidates need to send your OSO an updated transcript every quarter/semester after grades post.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Physical Fitness Test for Applicants
We will run a Physical Fitness test for all of our applicants the first Saturday of every month at the OSO office. Alternate times are available on an individual basis. PFT's submitted to the selection board must be within 30 days of the board date. We welcome other applicants and candidates to attend as well, but make sure you tell your OSO you are coming.
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