MCO P1100.73B.pdf - Marine Corps

9. Financial Assistance. The purpose of the Marine Corps Financial
Assistance Program is to provide monies in the form of a monthly
stipend of $100 to eligible members of the PLC and WOC(J) Programs.
a. Upon successful completion of at least one summer training
period, undergraduate PLC/WOC (Jr.) Program members in good standing
may apply for financial assistance from the Marine Corps. Applications
approved by a board of officers at Headquarters Marine Corps will
provide for a stipend of $100 per month, subject to yearly renewal, for
the remainder of their undergraduate studies. Payment of such stipend
will be made for a maximum of 9 months during any 1 normal academic
year, not to exceed a total of 3 years. Receipt of Financial Assistance
obligates a PLC/WOC member for an additional active duty obligation.
In the event a commission is not tendered for any reason other
than not being physicallly qualified for commissioned, service, the
member is obligated to repay the total amount accepted for financial.
This obligation is incurred upon the candidate’s receipt and acceptance
of the first payment. MCO 7220.43 describes in detail the requirements,
regulations, and administration of the Financial Asistance
Program.
b. Active Duty Obligation. (Upon Successful Completion of
Requirements for Commissioning). Active duty obligations are governed
by the basic service option as written in the most current service
agreement. Obligated service for undergraduate financial assistance is
established as 6 months for each school year or portion thereof during
which the member received financial assistance from the Marine Corps.
10. PLC Flight Program. There are two programs involving flight
orientation and indoctrination that are available for eligible members
of the PLC(NA) Program:
a. Marine Corps Flight Orientaion Program (MCFOP). This is a
program designed for use by the recruiting service to determine motivation
for flying and to screen members for both the PLC(NA) and AOC
programs. MCO 3770.1 provides instructions and guidelines covering the
program.
b. Flight Indoctrination Program (FIP). Once a PLC applicant has,
been approved by the CMC for an aviation guarantee and successfully
completes all required training the applicant is eligible to participate
in the PLC FIP. Participation in the FIP although not mandatory,
is considered an important recruiting incentive in providing motivation
of fully-trained PLC(NA)’s and reducing candidate attrition. Command
attention should be given to this program to ensure maximum participation.
MCO 1542.2 provides eligibility, instructions, and guidelines
concerning the FIP. Upon graduation from college a member may no
longer participate in the FIP.
11. MCFOP. The recruiting service will normally provide orientation
flights to prospects and applicants under the MCFOP. Orientation
flights other than those flown under MCFOP will be provided in Marine
Corps aircraft only to current members of a Marine Corps commissioning
program. It is the responsibility of each OSO to ensure that only
eligible persons are allowed to receive an orientation flight. The OSO
will ensure that a liability release (figure 2-39) is executed for
every passenger prior to each flight whether in civilian or military
aircraft. In each case of a minor, a Parental/Guardian Agreement as
shown in figure 2-40 will be executed in addition to the individual
liability release. These forms may be reproduced locally.
2101. OFFICER CANDIDATE CLASS (OCC) PROGRAM
1. Program description. The OCC Program is open to male applicants
who are seniors at, or graduates of, an accredited college, university,
or law school. Selected applicants are assigned to a numbered OCC at
MCCDC, Quantico, Virginia. Upon completion of the prescribed training
and recommendation by MCCDC, graduates of OCC are appointed to the
grade of second lieutenant, USMCR and assigned to duty under instruction
at TBS. The OCC Program is divided into three component programs:
OCC (Ground, Aviation officer Candidate (AOC), OCC (Law). The OCC (LAW
Program guarantees assignment to a judge advocate MOS (4401) upon
completion of all requirements for commissioning.
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