Here's some more info: PLC Program

Once accepted into PLC, the only obligation you incur is to attend OCS. If you successfully graduate from summer OCS training, you’ll have a big decision to make during your senior year. “Do I accept my commission and begin serving as a Marine officer, or do I decline my commission and pursue another path after college?” Participating in PLC allows you to earn the option of becoming a Marine officer after you graduate from college. It also provides the Marine Corps with the chance to assess your leadership during the summer to determine whether or not you have what it takes to lead Marines. We both get to “test drive” the idea of you becoming a Marine officer without either of us incurring a post-college obligation.

Sounds like a good program (they want you to complete your 4 year college degree) with no strings attached if you decide to not pursue a career in the Corps. Being the smallest branch in the armed services, the Marines generally don't have any problem filling their recruitment quotas.

I think you are misreading the intent here.

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1. Yes I am special ops.
2. Yes I have worked side by side with marines.
3. Yes i had a good laugh about it.