I remember my first OPSO (who I worked for as a schedule writer along with the 14 other collateral duties) tell me that there was only ONE block on the Fitness Report that had anything to do with FLYING THE AIRPLANE

Luckily for me - this OPSO was just pointing that out to me for my future benefit and then told me that my studies and preparation for my flights was just as important as my numerous ground jobs in his eyes - - but I had still better have that schedule completed on time!

Those ground tours in the Marines actually IMPROVE your chances - especially if you are somehow able to gain a command billet; but ANY good paper from a Ground Officer is like gold!

USMCFLYR