User blog comment:Griever0311/Ask A Marine Part Deux/@comment-1260687-20100317001118

@Jeffnickers: If you don't want to be resented by the infantry under your command, I would suggest becoming an officer through an enlisted-to-officer program; that gives prospective officer plenty of perspective and practical experience. I never went that far, though, so take it with a grain of salt. I would recommend taking your concerns to a recruiter and asking if he can put you in touch with local reserve Marines or the officer-in-charge of the local recruiting stations.