Marine Officers are entrusted with leading Marines and making the tough decisions required to win our Nation’s battles. In order to fill our officer ranks, we’re looking for tough, intelligent, disciplined Marines who think critically, are complex problem-solvers, communicate precisely and articulately, and thrive in ambiguity. Service as a commissioned officer affords enlisted Marines the opportunity to serve in billets of increased leadership, scope, and responsibility. The Marine Corps encourages enlisted Marines to further their education and talk with their chain of command about the opportunity to be commissioned as a Marine Officer.