Pros
The Marine Corps will develop your leadership and communication skills. The Marine Corps will develope a man physically and mentally in order for him to lead Marines in the most stressful of environments. This training creates a total warrior who focuses his life on how he can become a better Marine. He is indoctrinated in the warriors' life of honor, courage and commitment. This Marine will see the world in peacetime or in today's global war on terror. Written and verbal communication skills are essentail in communicating with superiors and subordinates. The level of responsibility is enormous. The greatest asset a junior officer has is his Marines. He must train them in the severest of situation for them to be effective when it counts.
Cons
You are expected to be ready to go anywhere with a moements notice. As the nation's premier 911 force this a reality. Even though the pay is great the responsibities a junior officer has outweighs the nice pay. Plus a JO is not eligible for bonuses. A E-4 receives 30K for reelistment while a JO gets nothing. No matter how hard you work you don't get promoted faster. Balencing work with a family is by far the most difficult part of the job. 7 months gone 7 months at home training. Within those 7 months at home you'll have to train on two field ops lasting 30 days each. Plus the 10 -12 hour days in garrison. i gues a small price to pay to be the best.
