Officer Naval and Enlisted Programs

The Officer Naval and Enlisted Section manages the NROTC program, all service academy Marine commissionings, and all enlisted-to-officer programs. Below are details on the eligibility requirements for each program. Application instructions can be found on the Enlisted to Officer Commissioning and Warrant Officer tabs.

program overview

Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP)
- This commissioning program is designed for outstanding enlisted Active Duty or Active Reserve Marines who have already earned their undergraduate degree. Marines selected for ECP will commission upon graduating Officer Candidate School and report to The Basic School shortly after.

Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP)
- This commissioning program is designed for outstanding enlisted Active Duty or Active Reserve Marines who have not yet completed their degree but have demonstrated academic potential by completing several college courses. After successful completion of OCS, Marines in the MECEP program complete their undergraduate degree and receive their commission upon graduation.

Reserve Enlisted Commissiong Program (RECP)
- This commissioning program is designed for outstanding enlisted SMCR, IRR, or AR Marines who have already earned their undergraduate degree. Marines selected for RECP will commission upon graduating Officer Candidate School and report to The Basic School shortly after.

Meritorious Commissioning Program Reserve (MCPR)
- MCP-R is a commissioning program designed to provide outstanding enlisted Marines with the opportunity to serve as Marine Corps officers in the SMCR. Enlisted reserve Marines with an associate degree or more than 75 college credits can attend OCS and commission without a baccalaureate degree.

Enlisted to Warrant Officer (Regular)
- The WO program is designed to provide the Marine Corps with technical specialists who perform duties that require extensive knowledge of a particular Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and can be assigned successive tours of duty in their primary MOS. MOS credibility is a key factor for selection. Marines are encouraged to contact their respective primary MOS monitors and the military Occupational Field (OCCFLD) Sponsors as a notice of intent to submit for consideration to the WO program and to determine technical eligibility for a MOS.

Enlisted to Warrant Officer (Recruiter)
- The WO program provides the Marine Corps with technical specialists who perform duties that require extensive knowledge of a particular Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and can be assigned successive tours of duty in their primary MOS. The E-WO Reserve program is designed for qualified Marines in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR), Active Reserve (AR), Mobilized Reserve Marines, Individual Ready Reserve and Standby Reserve (Active list).

Enlisted to Chief Warrant Officer (CWO)
- The Marine Gunner Selection Board is designed to provide the Marine Corps with technical specialists who perform duties that require extensive knowledge of MOS 0306 and can be assigned successive tours of duty. Applicants should possess combat arms skills, operational experience, extensive knowledge of infantry weapons, combat marksmanship, and other such expertise that will make a significant contribution to the warfighting capability of their future units.

Enlisted to Warrant Officer (Reserve)
- The E-CWO2 Recruiter Program is designed to provide the Marine Corps with subject matter experts in recruiting. Only active-duty non-prior service career recruiters (current primary MOS 8412) in the grade of gunnery sergeant and above are eligible to apply.

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Program eligibility requirements

Enlisted Commissioning Program

•Active Duty or Active Reserve
•E-3 and above
•1+ year time in service
•1+ year left on contract
•Baccalaureate Degree
•US citizenship
•Ages 20-35
•ONE of the following test scores: Min AFQT of 74, SAT of 1000, OR ACT of 22

Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program

•Active Duty or Active Reserve Status
•E-4 and above
•3+ years time in service
•1+ year left on contract
•At least 12 college credits including:
 ​ -3 Math OR Science Credits (social science does not qualify)
  -3 English Credits
•US citizenship
•Ages 20-35
•ONE of the following test scores: Min AFQT of 74, SAT of 1000, OR ACT of 22

Reserve Enlisted Commissioning Program

•SMCR, IRR, or AR Status
•E-4 and above
•1+ year time in service
•1+ year left on contract
•Baccalaureate degree
•US citizenship
•Ages 20-35
•ONE of the following test scores: Min AFQT of 74, SAT of 1000, OR ACT of 22

Meritorious Commissioning Program – Reserve

•SMCR, IRR, or AR Status
•E-4 and above
•1+ year time in service
•1+ year left on contract
•Associates degree or 75 credits
•US citizenship
•Ages 20-35
•ONE of the following test scores: Min AFQT of 74, SAT of 1000, OR ACT of 22

Warrant Officer Programs

Please consult the Warrant Officer tab for applicable resources.

overview

Enlisted to Officer (E-O) contains four commissioning programs: Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP), Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP), Reserve-Enlisted Commissioning Program (R-ECP), and the Meritorious Commissioning Program-Reserve (MCPR).

For more information and complete requirements, read the E-O Order and current fiscal year board announcement MARADMIN.

Please consult this MARADMIN for updates to the application process.

Application information

Application Instructions

To apply for one of the Enlisted to Officer (E-O) commissioning programs, please submit your completed application, DD Form 2807-1, DD 2808, and Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) Report from MCTFS or Marine On-Line through the form linked below.

Application resources


DD Form 2807-1

DD Form 2808

Medical submissions

Please use this form to submit any additional medical documentation.

Overview

The Warrant Officer (WO) Program is designed to provide the Marine Corps with technical specialists who perform duties that require extensive knowledge of a particular Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), and can be assigned successive tours of duty in their primary MOS. Read the following publications to learn more:

SECNAVINST 1412.11

MCO 1040.42B

NAVMC 1200.1G

- Please utilize the following MARADMINs to understand the requirements specific to each selection board.


E-WO Regular Selection Board: MARADMIN 587/24 

E-WO Reserve Selection Board: MARADMIN 600/24

E-CWO2 Marine Gunner Selection Board: MARADMIN 613/24

E-CWO2 Recruiter Selection Board: MARADMIN 059/24

application information

application instructions

Complete the application package linked below and order your final submission in the same order as the checklist.

Send your completed package to warrantofficerboard@marines.usmc.mil via encrypted email only after the application is complete with signed endorsements.

Attach the application package and medical submission as two (2) pdf documents titled ‘LNAME, FNAME MI WO Application’ and ‘LNAME, FNAME MI WO Physical.' The subject line of the email should be: WO (Reg/Res/Gunner/Recruiter) Application ICO Rank LNAME, FNAME MI EDIPI/PMOS.   

application resources

Application

officer candidates school

ocs pre-ship information

The OCS 60-Day Letter is a preparation aid for all candidates prior to shipping to OCS. It is expected that candidates thoroughly read and understand this document as well as the enclosures.  Candidates are expected to arrive with all required items and documentation listed in the 60-Day Letter.

Please note that OCS requires a 3-mile run time of 24:00 minutes or less for males and 27:00 minutes or less for females at the initial PFT to begin training.

We encourage you to consult the OCS website for additional information to help you prepare.

ocs dates

the basic school

The Basic School trains and educates newly commissioned or appointed officers in the high standards of professional knowledge, espirit-de-corps, and leadership to prepare them for duty as company grade officers. Learn more here.

tbs dates

Accession to Active Duty SOU (Annex D)

Aviation Sample Package

Civil Relief Act Statement of Understanding (NAVMC 11494)

DD Form 2807-1

DD Form 2808

DD FORM 4 REVISED

E-O SELECT POC INFORMATION revised Oct 23

MECEP INBOUND CHECKLIST

NROTC FOUR YEAR PROCEDURES

NSTC 1533-135 (04-17) - NROTC Scholarship Contract

ON-E Waiver Approval Documentation Guide

Police Record Check(DD Form 369)

Race and Ethnicity Codes

Religious Preference Codes

Security Clearance Verification Letter

TBS Checklist

Transcript Request Letter Form

USMC NROTC Sideload Application Checklist MCRC Form SL Feb 25

Head Officer Programs
(571) 559-4622

Deputy Officer Programs
(571) 559-4523

Operations Officer Programs
(571) 991-1650

​Head Officer Naval & Enlisted Programs
(703) 432-9685

Head Officer Appointments
(703) 432-9402

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