The following links provide additional information that will be helpful in your journey towards becoming a Marine Officer. If you are in need of information and you cannot find it here, please call the Officer Selection Office. To qualify for Marine pilot you need a 4 on the AQR and a 6 on the PFAR. To qualify for Marine Naval Flight Officer you need a 4 on the AQR and a 6 on the FOFAR. The OAR is not used to determine eligibility for Marine Aviation Programs. The Marine Corps Professional Reading Program - Recommended reading for all Marines, Midshipmen and Candidates Motivation:
Aviation Links:
Aviation Program
-This power point gives an in-depth guide to the different types of aircraft, flight schools, missions, and flight pay within the Marine Corps Aviation community.
Aviation Preparation:
Overview of ASTB from NAMI - Talks about testing policies, scoring and FAQs
Nautical and Aviation Study Guide- Good study guide for nautical terms and aviation principles.
Marine Gouge- The famous Marine gouge, includes a sample test
Mechanical Comprehension Review
Spatial Apperception Review
FAA Pilot Handbook Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 - Big files, but very thorough pilot information. If you have lots of time to prepare this is good.
ASTB Study Guide
-This book has been used by countless candidates to prepare for the Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB). The ASTB is the standardized test that must be passed prior to obtaining an aviation contract.
Professional Military Education:
www.MARINECORPSTIMES.com/class186/ - A muti-part article outlining the challenges of OCS and becoming a Marine Officer. This website provides articles and videos from OCS with actual candidates.
The Best Commercial Ever - A tribute to the US Military.
Heroes Video - A motivating movie that displays the power of the US Military!
Marine Corps Music - Listen to some songs inspired by United States Marines.
Marine Corps Cadence - Be ready when the Platoon Sergeant calls you out to
lead the platoon on a run at OCS!
