I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
Marine Corps officers are directly responsible for the welfare and job performance of the men and women they command. People's lives often depend on that performance.
The career of a Marine Corps officer has many advantages. The variety of duties, responsibilities and challenges is unlike any found in the civilian sector.
Because enormous responsibility is given to Marine Corps officers, it is critical that college coursework toward a bachelor's degree is underway or completed before beginning the officer commissioning programs.
Depending on your graduation date, there are two college programs you can follow: the Platoon Leaders Class or the Officer Candidate Class.
If you are a United States citizen and have a bachelor's degree complete or underway, you may be eligible for the Marine Corps officer program.