I remember spending a week in the field and one morning our Captain and his wife showed up with their propane griddle and they made bacon and pancakes for us. I believe it was a Saturday morning. But that is something I haven't forgotten, rahh.
Thank you so much for this video, I’m a Marine Option NROTC applicant and was looking for more of an insight into an officer’s life so this really helps out.
I had no idea NROTC or the Naval Academy existed for the Marine Corps until I had 2 semesters left of college. I also, never thought I'd spend this much time at a desk because of my experience as an enlisted Marine. Just want people to have a better idea of what they're getting into!
OCS is the shortest part of any officer's career and over hyped. Seems like it might be a waste of my time. Edit: If you get this comment to 1,000 thumbs up and let me know I will make an OCS video.
I’m currently a prior enlisted Marine who’s in the office program, i have 3 classes left till i get my degree and hopefully i can get a slot to go to OCS soon after. This video was some good stuff, i appreciate the insight on the USMC officer life!
@@RyanNelson0402 i actually do have a request! I was a 0341 mortarman while i was in and I’m hoping that i can become an infantry officer. Can you make a video about career development for infantry officers? I know its competitive, but what exactly do you have to do to compete besides the basic things all Marines have to do. What schools are mandatory for them to stay in their field? What are some every day task they do besides the obvious ones like counseling’s and training? Please and thank you!!
Listen I watched the video, it’s good I’ve been looking FOREVER for a video like this great job.I’m looking into the nrotc marine options so this helps a lot
I wish to join the marines as an officer after college, but I struggle between the decision to join as an officer or enlist. If I were to join as an officer I’d want to join as an 0302, my main motivation for joining the military is I want to join in a combat arms position. But I’ve noticed the marines don’t offer many combat arms positions for officers. Reading some replies you’ve made I think you’d hold the same opinion that I do in the fact that I don’t wish to do some boring paper pushing job, I’m joining the marines because I want to be in the field. And I wish to be an officer because I wish to lead as one. So my main question is, given all that, is that if I wish to be in the field as a marine, would the 0302 MOS realistically achievable given effort? Or would it be better for me to just enlist?
If your goal is just to be a hands on infantry guy and stay in for a while I'd say just enlist. It gives you about 8 years of guaranteed hands on field time stuff. Either way if you stay in long enough you'll end up behind a desk. Trying to get an 0302 spot can be competitive, because there are a lot of young college grads who want that MOS and some prior enlisted Marines who want to go back to being an 03.
@@RyanNelson0402 Nope, I'm maintenance. I can't speak on if officers have weekend duty, I'm not sure if you meant just officers don't have it or e and o. However, e definitely have it in my career field.
@@amazinglats6020 OOD is officer of the day aka 24 hour shift as the senior guy on deck when everyone else goes home. It's not career field specific, litterally all MOS's. Marine Corps pointless reason to make things suck more kind of stuff. It's not being on call, for an actual job. You're sitting there doing nothing incase something bad happens like a Marine swan dives off the 3rd floor or a bunch of drunk guys start fighting, etc.
I made an enlisted vs. officer video a while back, but if this isn't what you're looking for just let me know buddy. th-cam.com/video/o8LHm3MLFb4/w-d-xo.html
I mean more so perks like when you’re on deployment, when you go to various places on base, etc. I’m about to head out to OCS in a couple months and have always been curious about this. I am a prior enlisted but I was navy. I’m going to Marine OCS
I hate to break it to you, but unless you're on a ship there's really not much difference. I can make a video on the whole ship life thing as a Marine Officer though because I was on the BHR for a while a couple years before it burnt down. Ironically the ship was litterally sinking and lost all power for a while too.
MOS really doesn't matter. You'll end up on the water eventually, especially with the force restructuring lol I'll whip something up this weekend. Hopefully it helps.
It will be great if you can make a video on the life of a 2nd or 1st Lt as an intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. It will also be great if you can make a video to calculate the salary of a 2nd Lt including BAH + BAS for anywhere in California. I also want to hear whether it is the intelligence officers or the operations officers who live a more fulfilling and adventurous life.
Well buddy, get used to not seeing your kids for weeks to months at a time.. also, I personally stood casket watch for 3 Marines who died due to aircraft issues during training or humanitarian aid between 2010-2016... You're older than all them already.
@@RyanNelson0402 would that really be any different for navy pilots though? I have an OTS package for the airforce for a pilots position but the chances are low.
@kyleruiz1981 honestly brother, I don't have much Navy side experience outside of the LCAC pilots, which I personally don't really consider aircraft. I'd recommend being a pilot in the civilian sector over military any day.
In my total of 10 years 10 months of service both active and reserve I never deployed. My entire contracted time as an officer I was 1 of 1 in my MOS and in a non-deployable billet, unless the entire battalion deployed which had only happened like twice in their entire existence. Meaning I wasn't allowed to deploy unless there was a replacement or I was approved to transfer somewhere else. Edit: A typical deployment length for Marines is 6 months.
@@RyanNelson0402 for sure, Sir. But then you get chewed by gunny for not taking a taxi or some shit. The whole time I was in I didn't have a POV and always took a taxi.
I have a 3.7 GPA and am in duel enrollment, basically I’m taking my core classes at my local community college. When I graduate high school I will essentially have graduated my sophomore year of college as well, therefore I only have to be in college for my last 2 years. My end goal is to essentially be a well paid grunt, how do I accomplish that?
@RedBruceStark well if you get an associates you can start out as a contracted PFC. There's a difference between grunt life at every rank. Can't stay a private or private first class forever.
Other than what I mentioned about the associates degree, not really. It'll be a personal opinon if any at all. We're all equally worthless, actually something you don't think about until you see the way the Navy divides facilities and such based on rank on a ship. You will notice a lot of senior enlisted obtaining or seeking degrees thinking of their post military life and career goals. Edit: @RedBruceStark
Hello Sir. I am currently in the application process towards getting a contract to go to OCS. Thank you for the upload and could you do workout tips, OCS or TBS prep? Thank you again sir!
I can do something on workout tips, but any other kind of "prep" is just people trying to beat the system. Anything you need to learn either your OSO will teach you or they'll teach you when you get there. For now my best advice is regardless of how much you run, run more.
@@RyanNelson0402 what happened? If you don’t mind me asking, sir. I’m a reservist in the process of submitting my application for OCS. I’m curious on how different the officer side is. My OSO told me it is not that far off from the enlisted side but I see different lol.
I am currently an NRTOC MO scholarship applicant. I am pursuing the NROTC midshipmen route to commission as a Marine Officer. My father is a former Marine Officer so I’ve grown up listening to stories from him and his buddies and am severely interested in these kinds of videos. If I may ask, what path did you take to commission? From what I understand, the PLC route is most common. Thanks!
@@marcuse7261 Apologize for the extremely late response. When applying, make yourself stand out. That being said, be well rounded and emphasize your leadership billets, whatever they may be; volunteering, high school JrROTC, team captain, etc. It’s better to be good at everything (academics, athletics, leadership) than to be great at one thing. As far as applying, have others read over your essays, and I can’t stress enough the importance of preparing for your scholarship PFT. Once you reach 20 pull ups, aim for 25, most likely you’ll be planking for the ab/crunch portion of the test. It’s a long plank with 4:20 max, but it can be done relatively relaxed. Finally comes running. Train for the run, if you don’t it’ll kill your score. Run 4-5 miles every other day and mix in some sprints, you’ll build speed and endurance quickly. That being said, I hope this helps. Good luck!
@@RyanNelson0402 I don't blame you. I joined the Marine reserves on a 6 year contract to pay for my college and to see if the military is the right fit for me. Recently, I graduated and finished my contract. 66 drill weekends plus all the other extra work outside of drill (if you want to promote) took a toll on me mentally. Really glad I am done with the Corps. Btw sir, you could probably find a decant paying job on www.usajobs.gov/ if you haven't already checked that out by now. Good luck to you as you move onto the next stage in your life. Without a doubt , you will continue to have success in all areas.
Having never been an Officer in the Reserves I'd say it has to be comparable to my time as an Enlisted Marine in the Reserves, but it will require a lot more time outside of paid hours to conduct planning, otherwise it's the junior Marines that would suffer from a lack of meaningful training.
Hey man, I'm currently going through uni right now for business. I applied for the gaurd in the past but was shot down at meps because of my eczema. Recently I was approached by a marine corps recuirter. Im still very interested in joining the armed forces, but im scared I will be turned down at meps again. What are the chances I will be able to make it through ?
The medical requirements and screeners they give everyone are basically the same. So the likelihood of being turned away again is high. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is qualified to join the military. Your degree is very multifaceted and I hope you find success at whatever you do.
A marine corps recruiter told me because of vitaligo being auto immune disorder it might be hard to convince the military to pass. I would need to go get paperwork froma doctor saying that I don't need medication for it. Felt really discouraged . @@RyanNelson0402
Thank you for the video. I have a question. If you are a Marine Corps officer, is your main duty just sitting behind a desk and doing the assigned duty? Do you ever get deployed overseas and go on field duty instead of sitting behind a desk? I am curious because I got into the Naval Academy and do not know if I want to join the Navy or Marine Corps after. Again, thank you for this video, it was super helpful.
I'm a college student who's never even thought about joining the military. I've been given an offer for the platoon leader class, would you say its worth it or should I just continue as I am?
Well, if you've never really considered the military I'd say there's a pretty big chance you wouldn't want to be there. I'd say right now you're starting to consider it. With that being said, if you have a degree path that doesn't transfer well into a career the benefits and pay aren't that bad on the officer side.
Motor Transport Officer in HS Co. of an Infanty Battalion (and maybe some other units) is an O2 and 0402. Do they report to the Battalion Supply Officer then, since MT is in the service platoon?
They should report to.tbe S4, the Supp-O could be an H&S platoon commander but it's unconventional to have a supply officer who's not a supply officer by MOS.
@@josephdodds6786 You're kind of spiraling here into a weird answer here.. I'm not sure what exactly you're looking for but none of these questions has a simple yes or no answer and is up for discussion amongst leadership at any specific unit. So a H&S company at an Infantry Bn would likely contain everyone not directly tasked to or imbeded in an infantry company. Internally they would likely be divided into sections or shops (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) if it's a whole company worth of Marines they may have internal platoon organization established along the lines of each section OR might combine Marines from each section into Platoons. Motor Transportation and supply are both a function of logistics and S-4 is the logistics section so Motor T could be with just the S-4, part of a combined H&S Platoon or directly tasked/imbeded in an infantry company. From your initial comment to here it seems like you're trying to find out how a suppo and MT work together?
Getting a decent lieutenant duty station will make or break the transition for you brother. I made a video on the pros and cons of officer life, give it a look. The pay ain't bad. Semper Fidelis.
Question for you sir. I am looking to join up and go through the college graduate path/NROTC to become an officer in the USMC. With that said my number 1 option would go in as a 0302. How likely would you say that option is given to officer candidate graduates? I am 19 years old and I want to go in and be able to get some. Would performing in the top 10% percent of my OCS class help me get in that MOS? Or is it the Corps will put you where they want you?
Hey man, there's a reason I don't shoot videos in uniform. I'm just trying to give it to people straight, while I appreciate the formalities, you don't owe me a "sir." That being said OCS does not have any significant factor in determining MOS, that's done at TBS. The 0302 community is going to shrink slightly in the near future, that being said it's a big class that a lot of people want. While it is competitive, if it's what you want and you're physically tough enough you'll probably get into school. The rest is on you.
I would love to be a marine officer but the thought of pushing papers all day makes me sick. The pay is much better bet I’d rather be more involved in field work or a more hands on mos.
Are all Marine officer jobs as busy as this ? I got accepted to OCS in September. I’m single with no kids but I plan on doing a Masters program/taking classes while in active duty. Would I have time for this ? While not eventually burning out of course
@@RyanNelson0402 Thank you for answering my question. Another question I have is, are rates of PTSD just as prevalent for officers as for enlisted Marines? I see that there’s a lot of homeless veterans and I’m trying to avoid that. Around what percentage of officers are on the battlefield and are they involved in direct combat ?
@@Obamnaz well dude... in over 10 years (both as enlisted, and officer) I've never seen combat, never even deployed outside the United States. That's kind of the draw of the Marine Corps vs other branches is the desire to be at the "tip of the spear" so to speak. I'd say PTSD is a combination of what happens to you and how you react, I wouldn't say it's tied to homelessness. If you're worried about how stressful situations effect your thoughts and emotions, I'd avoid the military in general because there's a lot of situations that are stressful just to see how you react to stress or make you react before you think to stressors.
@@RyanNelson0402 Sounds good. I'm debating with myself whether I should go through with this, mainly because I struggle/have struggled with mental health. I haven't mentioned this to them. I've had anxiety and depression in the past and been on meds but only for about a month at the smallest dose (that's part of why I didn't mention it). I don't want to take away this opportunity from myself if it's not really a big deal. I'm not anxious and depressed anymore, I'm just generally quiet, introverted and a bit quirky. I struggle sometimes with interpersonal interactions. I'm hoping that this experience will help me learn to work with others more efficiently and open up a bit more. I want to lead others, especially when faced with difficulties. Do you think I should go through with it? I know this is a tough question to answer and no pressure at all, I'm definitely asking other people too and reflecting. I just wanted to hear the perspective of someone who's served in the Marines for 10 plus years. And just to clarify a bit, my depression and anxiety were not caused by external factors. There's not much externally that can shake me to be honest. I don't see myself getting anxious about a drill instructor yelling at me. It's all been internal, just doubts, struggling to understand who I really am, etc.
Well buddy.. there will be Marines who rely on you, potentially with their lives, to make the right decision. If you found a way past being depressed or anxious that's great, but if you think it could come back don't tempt it. Being introverted and a bit reserved is not essentially a bad trait. In my experience as an officer I encountered more personal insults, demeaning actions, and belittling from senior officers than I ever did as an Enlisted guy. The job attracts loud and outgoing people, but honestly made me close down and build up walls more. Whatever you do, past the training pipeline isn't about you, it's about the junior Marines. The only reason someone who might not be as mentally tough should go for it, is they'll care more about their Marines than themselves.
At the unit I'm at I lost 20lbs the first year, then slowly gained 30lbs and went up by about 10% body fat until I was in the worst physical shape of my life. I then made the decision I needed to make my personal fitness a priority and let my job performance suffer. Currently lift weights 3-5 days a week for about an hour each day.
Hello, thank you for the video. I'm prior Army enlisted, getting my aviation degree soon. I've talked to a Marine OCS recruiter and seemed like being a pilot for the Marine Corps is very possible for me. What do you think a Marine aviation officer's day of life would be different than yours? Will it be more freedom and less bureaucratic? Will you have to lead enlisted Marines to do PT every morning? Thanks in advance!
Pilots need to spend a certain amount of time in the air to keep their credentials and such. When they become field grade officers, they typically don't fly much and they become more like everyone else. Personally, I got offered the opportunity but I never wanted to fly. Every funeral honor detail I had been on for a Marine on active duty died in a non-combat related air incident, most of the Marines were younger than myself now with the exception of 1 pilot. I wish you luck on your future endeavors!
@@RyanNelson0402 Your input is very valuable, I wonder what kind of quality of life a company-grade aviation officer would have. I did one active contract, I know how reality doesn't often meet expectations in the military lol. My better option is to fly for the airlines or the air force, but the airlines are just devastated right now and the air force is flooded with applicants.
I got 1 friend who became a commercial pilot after EASing as a Cpl from the Marine Corps and another who became an Airforce Lieutenant. Go for whatever job you want, if you don't make it reassess and execute plan B. I believe in you.
Of course! I was a CPL in the USMC. Served from 2012-2016. At first my plan was to get a degree while in and become an officer. Then, plans changed. I still really enjoy the idea of officers and leaders. Awesome video, take care!
On the enlisted side MOS's are contracted out, you might not have a solid idea of the exact MOS by going something like open 03xx you'll be infantry but rifleman, machine gunner, etc. The officer side you go Air, Ground, or law contract. Then MOS's are slated competitively based on what everyone wants and class ranking at TBS.
@@RyanNelson0402 ok so like if I want to be an mp I will pick the law side and then see if I get it but if I don’t I will get something to do with law?
@@braydensadventures9915 for officers landing the law contracts it means a lawyer with a law degree. MP's are part of the ground side. Sorry for the confusion, I'm used to talking this stuff with dudes who have been there and done it. Considering MP's are being cut dramatically and replaced with civilians it's probably more competitive than it used to be.
@@RyanNelson0402 hey man it’s okay I’m only in 8th grade but this is my dream my dads been in the navy for 17 years and I know this is what I want to do so I wanted to ask some questions. Thanks man for your help!
@@braydensadventures9915 anytime. That's what I'm here for, just giving my 2 cents and helping with misconceptions people have or getting them the info they need. Don't be afraid to reach out to your local recruiter and see what's new about stuff as well. A lot has changed over the years.
@@RyanNelson0402 Alright sir. I am shipping out on March 29th for bootcamp and my MOS is Logistics also. I haven’t chosen what code I wanted but I’m thinking about 0431. My goal is to reach E5 and be Embarkment Specialist, I have two years of college and want to be an officer one day after receiving my degree. If I may ask, what kind of work do you guys do as logistic officers and do you guys get to travel with units and maybe train?
It all depends on duty station and billet. 0402 is an extremely broad MOS that can land you in a lot of cool places, I just got a little unlucky. My best advice for you little dude is taking it 1 contract at a time. When it stops being fun it's time to get out.
@@RyanNelson0402 I take the phrase "as long as I did" as past tense. Did you leave the military? If so why? If not, have you found it harder to be enthusiastic about the job since you are admittedly only in it for the benefits at this point?
@washkash1806 nope, just timing and circumstance. First unit I checked into had people returning from deployments soon, and out in Hawaii my primary billet was non-deployable unless the entire battalion went.
@@MightyPacMan well below a C isn't passing college/you won't be able to graduate so that's the bare minimum... and if your competing with anyone who does more than the minimum you're going to lose.
@@MightyPacMan well... contrary to popular belief the military isn't an "easy in" for when you're out of options, especially the officer side. With downsizing coming up it's only going to get more competitive. Good luck buddy.
One big question for someone who is seriously considering being an officer. Is the Corps still making everybody wear masks and all the other crazy COVID-19 measures still?
Logistics was not my first choice. If they are young and able bodied I would recommend any combat arms MOS (infantry, artillery, AAV, etc.), not as much administrative work and lots of field time. A lot more comes into play based on personal preference and what else they want to do with their lives.
@@RyanNelson0402 My son is about to finish OCS. He has a comp sci deg but we're being told that they don't need any more cyber officers for a while. I know it's a bit of a lottery so we'll see.
@@Freddels1 it will depend on a lot of things. But at TBS he will at least know what is available and have a few months to shape how he feels towards any MOS.
@@RyanNelson0402 Hoping for the June 2021 OCS class of OCS, but my advice is what’s the best advice you can give for someone who wants to be an infantry officer? Is this a hard position to get into? Is artillery and aav hard as well? Thank you in advance
@@brianmartinez2162 A lot of people want combat arms. The key to being an infantry officer, if there is one, is not getting physically broken by the time you have the MOS. Now just being able to go to the MOS school, you got lucky. The June class typically has a large number of Naval Academy graduates, some of them just wanted the free college and guaranteed job after, the Marine Corps let them avoid being stuck on a ship for as much time.
@@RyanNelson0402 you have a boring job repative listening to someone drone on five days a week sitting in some boring meeting . Assigned to artillery unit waiting all day for a fire mission. it's not national security nelson
Day in the life of a terminal lance, wake up hate life drag down entire workplace while developing crippling alcoholism, repeat 😃 *non-downsizing peacetime only.
I remember spending a week in the field and one morning our Captain and his wife showed up with their propane griddle and they made bacon and pancakes for us. I believe it was a Saturday morning. But that is something I haven't forgotten, rahh.
I'm glad you had a good Capt.
Thank you so much for this video, I’m a Marine Option NROTC applicant and was looking for more of an insight into an officer’s life so this really helps out.
I had no idea NROTC or the Naval Academy existed for the Marine Corps until I had 2 semesters left of college.
I also, never thought I'd spend this much time at a desk because of my experience as an enlisted Marine.
Just want people to have a better idea of what they're getting into!
What are a few tips u have to obtain the marine option NROTC scholarship?
@marcus Are you commenting this on everyone's comment or just people who used it?
@@RyanNelson0402 I am commenting on everyone’s post who got the scholarship to try and see what factors keep re occurring to get the scholarship
@@marcuse7261 be careful using the same verbiage and frequency, might trigger the youtube spam filter.
Good stuff man! Thank you very much, this helps a lot!
That's why I'm on here. Let me know what else you want to know.
Make a video about your OCS experience and your fitness journey
OCS is the shortest part of any officer's career and over hyped. Seems like it might be a waste of my time.
Edit: If you get this comment to 1,000 thumbs up and let me know I will make an OCS video.
I’m currently a prior enlisted Marine who’s in the office program, i have 3 classes left till i get my degree and hopefully i can get a slot to go to OCS soon after. This video was some good stuff, i appreciate the insight on the USMC officer life!
Anytime brother, let me know if there's anything you want/need to know and I'll drop a video for you.
@@RyanNelson0402 i actually do have a request! I was a 0341 mortarman while i was in and I’m hoping that i can become an infantry officer. Can you make a video about career development for infantry officers? I know its competitive, but what exactly do you have to do to compete besides the basic things all Marines have to do. What schools are mandatory for them to stay in their field? What are some every day task they do besides the obvious ones like counseling’s and training? Please and thank you!!
@@RedSeaTV.94 I'll see if I can get an infantry officer to bring into the loop. Give me some time to find someone.
@@RyanNelson0402 thank you so much!!! Looking forward to the video, I’m subscribed and have those post notifications on!!
Listen I watched the video, it’s good I’ve been looking FOREVER for a video like this great job.I’m looking into the nrotc marine options so this helps a lot
Glad you appreciated the video. Let me know if you've got anything else you want to know.
Great video thank you!
Hey, that's what I'm on here for. Thank you for the comment. Don't forget to subscribe and drop a like for me. 🙏
Great video!
Thanks! Appreciate you.
@@RyanNelson0402 ❤❤
I wish to join the marines as an officer after college, but I struggle between the decision to join as an officer or enlist. If I were to join as an officer I’d want to join as an 0302, my main motivation for joining the military is I want to join in a combat arms position. But I’ve noticed the marines don’t offer many combat arms positions for officers. Reading some replies you’ve made I think you’d hold the same opinion that I do in the fact that I don’t wish to do some boring paper pushing job, I’m joining the marines because I want to be in the field. And I wish to be an officer because I wish to lead as one.
So my main question is, given all that, is that if I wish to be in the field as a marine, would the 0302 MOS realistically achievable given effort? Or would it be better for me to just enlist?
If your goal is just to be a hands on infantry guy and stay in for a while I'd say just enlist. It gives you about 8 years of guaranteed hands on field time stuff. Either way if you stay in long enough you'll end up behind a desk. Trying to get an 0302 spot can be competitive, because there are a lot of young college grads who want that MOS and some prior enlisted Marines who want to go back to being an 03.
You are awesome!
I like to think so. Thanks bud.
I’m in the Air Force and we have weekend duty. A few airmen will be selected to be on call during the weekend.
Security forces or something? My buddy said they don't have the OOD like the Corps.
@@RyanNelson0402 Nope, I'm maintenance. I can't speak on if officers have weekend duty, I'm not sure if you meant just officers don't have it or e and o. However, e definitely have it in my career field.
@@amazinglats6020 OOD is officer of the day aka 24 hour shift as the senior guy on deck when everyone else goes home. It's not career field specific, litterally all MOS's.
Marine Corps pointless reason to make things suck more kind of stuff. It's not being on call, for an actual job. You're sitting there doing nothing incase something bad happens like a Marine swan dives off the 3rd floor or a bunch of drunk guys start fighting, etc.
@@RyanNelson0402 Oh okay. I misunderstood.
@@amazinglats6020 it's all good bud. I hope you enjoy the hands on stuff you're doing!
Could you make a video about the “perks” you get as an officer vs. enlisted?
I made an enlisted vs. officer video a while back, but if this isn't what you're looking for just let me know buddy.
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I mean more so perks like when you’re on deployment, when you go to various places on base, etc. I’m about to head out to OCS in a couple months and have always been curious about this. I am a prior enlisted but I was navy. I’m going to Marine OCS
I hate to break it to you, but unless you're on a ship there's really not much difference. I can make a video on the whole ship life thing as a Marine Officer though because I was on the BHR for a while a couple years before it burnt down. Ironically the ship was litterally sinking and lost all power for a while too.
No worries, I’m planning on going infantry officer (for now) so the boat life wouldn’t affect me much (I hope).
MOS really doesn't matter. You'll end up on the water eventually, especially with the force restructuring lol I'll whip something up this weekend. Hopefully it helps.
Just saw your Sergeant stripes. Semper!
@Darthbornvisate Semper Fidelis the rest are jealous.
It will be great if you can make a video on the life of a 2nd or 1st Lt as an intelligence officer in the Marine Corps. It will also be great if you can make a video to calculate the salary of a 2nd Lt including BAH + BAS for anywhere in California. I also want to hear whether it is the intelligence officers or the operations officers who live a more fulfilling and adventurous life.
BAH video already exists. I know a couple Intel guys, maybe they'd be willing to share.
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Dang. In others words no chill whatsoever.
Putting an application in for a pilots slot… 29 with kids, I wonder if I’m doing the right thing
Well buddy, get used to not seeing your kids for weeks to months at a time.. also, I personally stood casket watch for 3 Marines who died due to aircraft issues during training or humanitarian aid between 2010-2016... You're older than all them already.
@@RyanNelson0402 would that really be any different for navy pilots though? I have an OTS package for the airforce for a pilots position but the chances are low.
@kyleruiz1981 honestly brother, I don't have much Navy side experience outside of the LCAC pilots, which I personally don't really consider aircraft.
I'd recommend being a pilot in the civilian sector over military any day.
This was great to listen too. I’m a marine corps option midshipmen right now so this was good info.
I didn't know the Naval academy existed until I was at TBS.
What are a few tips u have to obtain the marine option NROTC scholarship?
Hi. Do marines officers usually get deployed often? How many times have you been deployed and for how long?
In my total of 10 years 10 months of service both active and reserve I never deployed.
My entire contracted time as an officer I was 1 of 1 in my MOS and in a non-deployable billet, unless the entire battalion deployed which had only happened like twice in their entire existence. Meaning I wasn't allowed to deploy unless there was a replacement or I was approved to transfer somewhere else.
Edit: A typical deployment length for Marines is 6 months.
When I was in years ago if you were called back in and have been drinking, oh well. They wouldn't care you would still have to get your ass there. Lol
It's all fun and games until you get a DUI and have it in a text your boss told you to do it. The 0.00 limit on base has the slogan "not 1 drop."
@@RyanNelson0402 for sure, Sir. But then you get chewed by gunny for not taking a taxi or some shit. The whole time I was in I didn't have a POV and always took a taxi.
Unreal, must've been cheap enough back then. Same mindset applies. Mission accomplishment > self.
@@RyanNelson0402 yep seems that way, sir. I got out in 2006 so things were slightly cheaper. And being single with zero kids, taxis were no issue.
I have a 3.7 GPA and am in duel enrollment, basically I’m taking my core classes at my local community college. When I graduate high school I will essentially have graduated my sophomore year of college as well, therefore I only have to be in college for my last 2 years. My end goal is to essentially be a well paid grunt, how do I accomplish that?
@RedBruceStark well if you get an associates you can start out as a contracted PFC.
There's a difference between grunt life at every rank. Can't stay a private or private first class forever.
@@RyanNelson0402 is there a difference between enlisted with a degree and enlisted without a degree in terms of how they are treated or promoted?
Other than what I mentioned about the associates degree, not really. It'll be a personal opinon if any at all. We're all equally worthless, actually something you don't think about until you see the way the Navy divides facilities and such based on rank on a ship. You will notice a lot of senior enlisted obtaining or seeking degrees thinking of their post military life and career goals.
Edit: @RedBruceStark
Semper Fi Marine, guessing 1/12 at MCBH? I served with 2/3 from 03-08 0151 for the S1 shop.
Nailed it. 03 was a long time ago brother. 🤣
@@RyanNelson0402 indeed time gets us all but our beloved Corps will live on!
Hello Sir. I am currently in the application process towards getting a contract to go to OCS. Thank you for the upload and could you do workout tips, OCS or TBS prep? Thank you again sir!
I can do something on workout tips, but any other kind of "prep" is just people trying to beat the system. Anything you need to learn either your OSO will teach you or they'll teach you when you get there. For now my best advice is regardless of how much you run, run more.
@@RyanNelson0402 I understand. Thank you sir!
@@ayanafellows8578 Making a video on how to do more pull ups, should have it posted some time Friday. (Oct 23 2020)
It depends on who your mom and dad...I mean CO and XO....are.
You're not wrong. People in those positions have made me decide I don't want to be in the Corps anymore.
@@RyanNelson0402 what happened? If you don’t mind me asking, sir. I’m a reservist in the process of submitting my application for OCS. I’m curious on how different the officer side is. My OSO told me it is not that far off from the enlisted side but I see different lol.
@@iTCGz well man, stuff still rolls downhill and on the officer side Lieutenant is the bottom. 🤣
I am currently an NRTOC MO scholarship applicant. I am pursuing the NROTC midshipmen route to commission as a Marine Officer. My father is a former Marine Officer so I’ve grown up listening to stories from him and his buddies and am severely interested in these kinds of videos. If I may ask, what path did you take to commission? From what I understand, the PLC route is most common. Thanks!
PLC combined. 10 weeks straight of OCS goodness and back to being a Sgt in the reserves to finish my degree for a semester.
What are a few tips u have to obtain the marine option NROTC scholarship?
@@marcuse7261 Apologize for the extremely late response. When applying, make yourself stand out. That being said, be well rounded and emphasize your leadership billets, whatever they may be; volunteering, high school JrROTC, team captain, etc. It’s better to be good at everything (academics, athletics, leadership) than to be great at one thing. As far as applying, have others read over your essays, and I can’t stress enough the importance of preparing for your scholarship PFT. Once you reach 20 pull ups, aim for 25, most likely you’ll be planking for the ab/crunch portion of the test. It’s a long plank with 4:20 max, but it can be done relatively relaxed. Finally comes running. Train for the run, if you don’t it’ll kill your score. Run 4-5 miles every other day and mix in some sprints, you’ll build speed and endurance quickly. That being said, I hope this helps. Good luck!
Thank you for making this video. No leave in 2 years? That's kinda messed up..
Well... not like didn't try. Had it denied or recalled every time. 🤣 I am EASing for a multitude of reasons.
@@RyanNelson0402 I don't blame you. I joined the Marine reserves on a 6 year contract to pay for my college and to see if the military is the right fit for me. Recently, I graduated and finished my contract. 66 drill weekends plus all the other extra work outside of drill (if you want to promote) took a toll on me mentally. Really glad I am done with the Corps. Btw sir, you could probably find a decant paying job on www.usajobs.gov/ if you haven't already checked that out by now. Good luck to you as you move onto the next stage in your life. Without a doubt , you will continue to have success in all areas.
@@michalbaca2439 same to you my dude. Time heals all wounds. One day you'll miss the Corps. We all do eventually...
@@RyanNelson0402 did you have a family before joining Marines?
@@michalbaca2439 why 6 years instead of 4? Just want to know why someone would commit for 2 extra years
0 4 with no deployements? You're due!
EAS'd as a Capt in Aug 2021. Oct 2010 - Aug 2021 no deployments.
Son is a O 3 with 4 deployments so far, commissioned in 2016.. @@RyanNelson0402
What do you think about being a marine officer in the reserves?
Having never been an Officer in the Reserves I'd say it has to be comparable to my time as an Enlisted Marine in the Reserves, but it will require a lot more time outside of paid hours to conduct planning, otherwise it's the junior Marines that would suffer from a lack of meaningful training.
It’s shitty
Do you have a lot of interaction with junior enlisted Marines, or is your job more "behind the scenes" with other officers/senior enlisted?
I would say it depends on the day. Some days you're the wizard of oz/man behind the curtain. Some days you're right there doing some manual labor.
Hey man, I'm currently going through uni right now for business. I applied for the gaurd in the past but was shot down at meps because of my eczema. Recently I was approached by a marine corps recuirter. Im still very interested in joining the armed forces, but im scared I will be turned down at meps again. What are the chances I will be able to make it through ?
The medical requirements and screeners they give everyone are basically the same. So the likelihood of being turned away again is high. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is qualified to join the military. Your degree is very multifaceted and I hope you find success at whatever you do.
A marine corps recruiter told me because of vitaligo being auto immune disorder it might be hard to convince the military to pass. I would need to go get paperwork froma doctor saying that I don't need medication for it. Felt really discouraged . @@RyanNelson0402
Thank you for the video. I have a question. If you are a Marine Corps officer, is your main duty just sitting behind a desk and doing the assigned duty? Do you ever get deployed overseas and go on field duty instead of sitting behind a desk? I am curious because I got into the Naval Academy and do not know if I want to join the Navy or Marine Corps after. Again, thank you for this video, it was super helpful.
Really depends on your MOS, duty station, and what's going on in the world right now. Can't go wrong with an 03 MOS if you want time in the field.
@@RyanNelson0402 thanks man! This was super helpful.
@@ZTNFIFA glad to hear it. Hope everything goes well for you, as a younger guy I had no idea the Naval academy existed.
What are a few tips u have to obtain the marine option NROTC scholarship?
@@marcuse7261 be a good person and apply. Not really much else to anything.
I'm a college student who's never even thought about joining the military. I've been given an offer for the platoon leader class, would you say its worth it or should I just continue as I am?
Well, if you've never really considered the military I'd say there's a pretty big chance you wouldn't want to be there. I'd say right now you're starting to consider it.
With that being said, if you have a degree path that doesn't transfer well into a career the benefits and pay aren't that bad on the officer side.
Take care of my marines Sir!!!!
That's the goal... Stay motivated.
Motor Transport Officer in HS Co. of an Infanty Battalion (and maybe some other units) is an O2 and 0402. Do they report to the Battalion Supply Officer then, since MT is in the service platoon?
Follow on .. does that mean MT is more in the realm of Supply vs. S4
They should report to.tbe S4, the Supp-O could be an H&S platoon commander but it's unconventional to have a supply officer who's not a supply officer by MOS.
@@RyanNelson0402 So Motor T is a function of S4 shop, and not the service platoon?
@@josephdodds6786 You're kind of spiraling here into a weird answer here.. I'm not sure what exactly you're looking for but none of these questions has a simple yes or no answer and is up for discussion amongst leadership at any specific unit. So a H&S company at an Infantry Bn would likely contain everyone not directly tasked to or imbeded in an infantry company. Internally they would likely be divided into sections or shops (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) if it's a whole company worth of Marines they may have internal platoon organization established along the lines of each section OR might combine Marines from each section into Platoons. Motor Transportation and supply are both a function of logistics and S-4 is the logistics section so Motor T could be with just the S-4, part of a combined H&S Platoon or directly tasked/imbeded in an infantry company. From your initial comment to here it seems like you're trying to find out how a suppo and MT work together?
@@RyanNelson0402 yes, how does Motor T PC and Supp-O work together?
So from an officer prospective what makes this life worth it? Im a prior and just got in contact with an OSO, considering returning as an officer.
Getting a decent lieutenant duty station will make or break the transition for you brother. I made a video on the pros and cons of officer life, give it a look. The pay ain't bad. Semper Fidelis.
Question for you sir. I am looking to join up and go through the college graduate path/NROTC to become an officer in the USMC. With that said my number 1 option would go in as a 0302. How likely would you say that option is given to officer candidate graduates? I am 19 years old and I want to go in and be able to get some. Would performing in the top 10% percent of my OCS class help me get in that MOS? Or is it the Corps will put you where they want you?
Hey man, there's a reason I don't shoot videos in uniform. I'm just trying to give it to people straight, while I appreciate the formalities, you don't owe me a "sir." That being said OCS does not have any significant factor in determining MOS, that's done at TBS. The 0302 community is going to shrink slightly in the near future, that being said it's a big class that a lot of people want. While it is competitive, if it's what you want and you're physically tough enough you'll probably get into school. The rest is on you.
@@RyanNelson0402 thanks for the reply man! I said sir just because that's how I was raised by my grandpa
@@xbountyhunterx14 manners aren't common nowadays. Let me know if there's any way I can help you out.
I want to be marine officer but I’m not interested to be pilot I just want be combat engineers officer or any other mos.
That's on the ground side! Get with your local OSO and ask them if you're qualified for a ground contract.
@@RyanNelson0402 oh, I got a question is OCC 10 weeks right?
Yeah buddy, there's also "PLC combined" same thing. OCC is post college graduation and the PLC route you can go during college.
Did you see combat during your time as O-1 to O-3?
Nope. In fact so far I've only been on 1 field op the last 3 years since getting through the training pipeline.
I would love to be a marine officer but the thought of pushing papers all day makes me sick. The pay is much better bet I’d rather be more involved in field work or a more hands on mos.
I really thought I'd be more hands on in my MOS. Manage those expectations young one.
Are all Marine officer jobs as busy as this ? I got accepted to OCS in September. I’m single with no kids but I plan on doing a Masters program/taking classes while in active duty. Would I have time for this ? While not eventually burning out of course
Well, don't expect to pursue the Masters full time. If you take it slow and don't plan on having a family or anything you should be fine.
@@RyanNelson0402 Thank you for answering my question. Another question I have is, are rates of PTSD just as prevalent for officers as for enlisted Marines? I see that there’s a lot of homeless veterans and I’m trying to avoid that. Around what percentage of officers are on the battlefield and are they involved in direct combat ?
@@Obamnaz well dude... in over 10 years (both as enlisted, and officer) I've never seen combat, never even deployed outside the United States. That's kind of the draw of the Marine Corps vs other branches is the desire to be at the "tip of the spear" so to speak. I'd say PTSD is a combination of what happens to you and how you react, I wouldn't say it's tied to homelessness. If you're worried about how stressful situations effect your thoughts and emotions, I'd avoid the military in general because there's a lot of situations that are stressful just to see how you react to stress or make you react before you think to stressors.
@@RyanNelson0402 Sounds good. I'm debating with myself whether I should go through with this, mainly because I struggle/have struggled with mental health. I haven't mentioned this to them. I've had anxiety and depression in the past and been on meds but only for about a month at the smallest dose (that's part of why I didn't mention it).
I don't want to take away this opportunity from myself if it's not really a big deal. I'm not anxious and depressed anymore, I'm just generally quiet, introverted and a bit quirky. I struggle sometimes with interpersonal interactions. I'm hoping that this experience will help me learn to work with others more efficiently and open up a bit more. I want to lead others, especially when faced with difficulties.
Do you think I should go through with it? I know this is a tough question to answer and no pressure at all, I'm definitely asking other people too and reflecting. I just wanted to hear the perspective of someone who's served in the Marines for 10 plus years.
And just to clarify a bit, my depression and anxiety were not caused by external factors. There's not much externally that can shake me to be honest. I don't see myself getting anxious about a drill instructor yelling at me. It's all been internal, just doubts, struggling to understand who I really am, etc.
Well buddy.. there will be Marines who rely on you, potentially with their lives, to make the right decision. If you found a way past being depressed or anxious that's great, but if you think it could come back don't tempt it. Being introverted and a bit reserved is not essentially a bad trait. In my experience as an officer I encountered more personal insults, demeaning actions, and belittling from senior officers than I ever did as an Enlisted guy. The job attracts loud and outgoing people, but honestly made me close down and build up walls more. Whatever you do, past the training pipeline isn't about you, it's about the junior Marines. The only reason someone who might not be as mentally tough should go for it, is they'll care more about their Marines than themselves.
What has been your most and least favorite billet as an 0402?
Only ever had one so that's an impossible question for me.
@@RyanNelson0402 was 0402 your first choice MOS?
@@josephdodds6786 third choice.
@@RyanNelson0402 what were your first two?
@@josephdodds6786
Supply and Finance
Ever get time to hit the gym/weights? Got accepted to OCS in September.
At the unit I'm at I lost 20lbs the first year, then slowly gained 30lbs and went up by about 10% body fat until I was in the worst physical shape of my life. I then made the decision I needed to make my personal fitness a priority and let my job performance suffer. Currently lift weights 3-5 days a week for about an hour each day.
@@RyanNelson0402 For someone that makes fitness a priority, am I going to find it hard to do active things in the fleet being a pog officer
🤣 just don't get married, have kids, or plan on having any social life and you'll be fine.
Hello, thank you for the video. I'm prior Army enlisted, getting my aviation degree soon. I've talked to a Marine OCS recruiter and seemed like being a pilot for the Marine Corps is very possible for me. What do you think a Marine aviation officer's day of life would be different than yours? Will it be more freedom and less bureaucratic? Will you have to lead enlisted Marines to do PT every morning? Thanks in advance!
Pilots need to spend a certain amount of time in the air to keep their credentials and such. When they become field grade officers, they typically don't fly much and they become more like everyone else. Personally, I got offered the opportunity but I never wanted to fly. Every funeral honor detail I had been on for a Marine on active duty died in a non-combat related air incident, most of the Marines were younger than myself now with the exception of 1 pilot. I wish you luck on your future endeavors!
@@RyanNelson0402 ouch
Sorry if it seemed harsh, I just don't like to give people a pair of rose colored glasses.
@@RyanNelson0402 Your input is very valuable, I wonder what kind of quality of life a company-grade aviation officer would have. I did one active contract, I know how reality doesn't often meet expectations in the military lol. My better option is to fly for the airlines or the air force, but the airlines are just devastated right now and the air force is flooded with applicants.
I got 1 friend who became a commercial pilot after EASing as a Cpl from the Marine Corps and another who became an Airforce Lieutenant. Go for whatever job you want, if you don't make it reassess and execute plan B. I believe in you.
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Thanks for stopping by Josh.
Of course! I was a CPL in the USMC. Served from 2012-2016. At first my plan was to get a degree while in and become an officer. Then, plans changed. I still really enjoy the idea of officers and leaders. Awesome video, take care!
@@joshuatalks6213 Semper Fidelis the rest are jealous. Hope you're doing well out there brother.
Hey man do you get to pick your own mos? Or no
On the enlisted side MOS's are contracted out, you might not have a solid idea of the exact MOS by going something like open 03xx you'll be infantry but rifleman, machine gunner, etc.
The officer side you go Air, Ground, or law contract. Then MOS's are slated competitively based on what everyone wants and class ranking at TBS.
@@RyanNelson0402 ok so like if I want to be an mp I will pick the law side and then see if I get it but if I don’t I will get something to do with law?
@@braydensadventures9915 for officers landing the law contracts it means a lawyer with a law degree.
MP's are part of the ground side.
Sorry for the confusion, I'm used to talking this stuff with dudes who have been there and done it.
Considering MP's are being cut dramatically and replaced with civilians it's probably more competitive than it used to be.
@@RyanNelson0402 hey man it’s okay I’m only in 8th grade but this is my dream my dads been in the navy for 17 years and I know this is what I want to do so I wanted to ask some questions. Thanks man for your help!
@@braydensadventures9915 anytime.
That's what I'm here for, just giving my 2 cents and helping with misconceptions people have or getting them the info they need.
Don't be afraid to reach out to your local recruiter and see what's new about stuff as well. A lot has changed over the years.
Did you say that you were a logistic officer?
Is there a way to ask you some questions maybe on social media like instagram?
@@juiicethekidd1427 yea, I'm a 0402 Logistics Officer. Unfortunately I don't have any other form of social media.
@@RyanNelson0402 Alright sir. I am shipping out on March 29th for bootcamp and my MOS is Logistics also. I haven’t chosen what code I wanted but I’m thinking about 0431. My goal is to reach E5 and be Embarkment Specialist, I have two years of college and want to be an officer one day after receiving my degree. If I may ask, what kind of work do you guys do as logistic officers and do you guys get to travel with units and maybe train?
It all depends on duty station and billet. 0402 is an extremely broad MOS that can land you in a lot of cool places, I just got a little unlucky. My best advice for you little dude is taking it 1 contract at a time. When it stops being fun it's time to get out.
@@RyanNelson0402 thank you for your advice.
vlog!!!
It's like a blog but on Video.
Sir you better have a haircut by Sunday;) ahahaha rah
Covid changed haircuts some.. I still go as often as allowed by the current base restrictions. :D
If the military had no benefits besides what you get paid, would you have still joined the military?
Initially when I enlisted at 18 yeah, but I wouldn't have stayed as long as I did.
@@RyanNelson0402 I take the phrase "as long as I did" as past tense. Did you leave the military? If so why? If not, have you found it harder to be enthusiastic about the job since you are admittedly only in it for the benefits at this point?
I lost faith in higher ranks as I ascended on the officer side and decided to execute my EAS just over a decade in service.
@@J.B24
I think I made a video that helps summarize why I initially felt a call to serve. Here: th-cam.com/video/5cz5Hglx-js/w-d-xo.html
Why haven’t you gone on deployments? Is it because you have a family?
@washkash1806 nope, just timing and circumstance. First unit I checked into had people returning from deployments soon, and out in Hawaii my primary billet was non-deployable unless the entire battalion went.
Is there a certain gpa that you have to maintain in order to be a marine officer ?
Technically, no, but it's a competitive selection process. So if an applicant has a higher GPA they're more likely to be selected.
@@RyanNelson0402 my friend in the Air Force said if I have 3 c in any of my classes I would not be selected
@@MightyPacMan well below a C isn't passing college/you won't be able to graduate so that's the bare minimum... and if your competing with anyone who does more than the minimum you're going to lose.
@@RyanNelson0402 that’s what I’m worried about but I’m gonna be done soon, so I’m only hope that they would let go to ocs after I graduate college .
@@MightyPacMan well... contrary to popular belief the military isn't an "easy in" for when you're out of options, especially the officer side. With downsizing coming up it's only going to get more competitive. Good luck buddy.
One big question for someone who is seriously considering being an officer. Is the Corps still making everybody wear masks and all the other crazy COVID-19 measures still?
Commander directed. Hawaii is still wearing Masks.
How about the basic school in quantico. Basically boot camp?
I don't know what they're doing out there. Haven't been paying attention since COVID.
I get out next year and I'm trying to figure out if I wanna extend to do MECEP or not
Tough choice! Not everyone makes it anyways. Maybe drop a package just to shake the what if feeling and see how it goes. 🤷🏼♂️
Sounds like you put in some seriously long hours. Was logistics your first choice of MOS? What other MOS's would you recommend for the young LT's?
Logistics was not my first choice. If they are young and able bodied I would recommend any combat arms MOS (infantry, artillery, AAV, etc.), not as much administrative work and lots of field time. A lot more comes into play based on personal preference and what else they want to do with their lives.
@@RyanNelson0402 My son is about to finish OCS. He has a comp sci deg but we're being told that they don't need any more cyber officers for a while. I know it's a bit of a lottery so we'll see.
@@Freddels1 it will depend on a lot of things. But at TBS he will at least know what is available and have a few months to shape how he feels towards any MOS.
@@RyanNelson0402 Hoping for the June 2021 OCS class of OCS, but my advice is what’s the best advice you can give for someone who wants to be an infantry officer? Is this a hard position to get into? Is artillery and aav hard as well? Thank you in advance
@@brianmartinez2162 A lot of people want combat arms. The key to being an infantry officer, if there is one, is not getting physically broken by the time you have the MOS. Now just being able to go to the MOS school, you got lucky. The June class typically has a large number of Naval Academy graduates, some of them just wanted the free college and guaranteed job after, the Marine Corps let them avoid being stuck on a ship for as much time.
Who's the best Marine that ever lived?
@mattsmith5253 that's a near impossible question to answer. I'd say start with some of the most decorated for valor.
@@RyanNelson0402 Is it the Marine with the most valor, or is it the Marine with the most heart and guts?
Or is the Marine with the most crayons?
@@mattsmith5253 that would depend on how hungry we are.
What base are you working at? Where does this artillery unit conduct live fire
Are you a spy? Those questions are legitimately concerning..
@@RyanNelson0402 to whom ?
To anyone.
@@RyanNelson0402 you have a boring job repative listening to someone drone on five days a week sitting in some boring meeting . Assigned to artillery unit waiting all day for a fire mission. it's not national security nelson
Ok, cheese man. Look at where I'm at, google artillery in the state, and you'll probably find what you're looking for.
Day in the life of an officer,wake up make bad decisions go to bed repeat.
Day in the life of a terminal lance, wake up hate life drag down entire workplace while developing crippling alcoholism, repeat 😃
*non-downsizing peacetime only.
@RyanNelson0402 Wrong,and your still a do nothing officer.
@daviddavis3229 bro, I EAS'd over a year ago and I do normal dude stuff now... you ok?
officers shit around drink coffee and not much. lol enlisted do all the work
You ok brother? It's too early for drunk comments on a Tuesday.
@@RyanNelson0402 Don’t mind him Sir, he’s another drunk Lance. As am I, I’m just not drunk.. right now..
@@S_Patty0331 that happens. I've found talking about stuff makes me want to drink less. Crazy world we live in.
@@RyanNelson0402 Very true.
The ncos I was surrounded with should have been officers