Posted on May 21, 2017
Are Prior Service Active Duty Army more competitive than civilians applying for Active Duty OCS? If so, how?
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I am currently putting my packet together to return to active duty as an officer but am wondering if I'm competitive enough for active duty. I would like MP as my branch but I know it's up to the Army and based off the OML.
Background:
- I ETS'd as a SPC
- Last PT test was a 300
- Currently in graduate school and working full time
- Hold a clearance
I appreciate any input
Thank You
Background:
- I ETS'd as a SPC
- Last PT test was a 300
- Currently in graduate school and working full time
- Hold a clearance
I appreciate any input
Thank You
Officers
Prior Service
OCS
Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
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I went through the processes as a college op and I was not as "qualified" as you are. However it all comes to the board. If you don't do well they won't select you. Your prior service will help your packet for sure.
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2LT (Join to see)
What I was looking for out of being an officer in the Army was one. But I feel a big one was what would my reaction be if my first choice or even my third choice wasn't available at branching.
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Why Active Duty OCS?
If you are competitive and have a degree you can apply fir a Direct Appointment in the Army Reserve. See a member of Army Reserve Retention Transition Division RTD for details and NOT USAREC.
If you are competitive and have a degree you can apply fir a Direct Appointment in the Army Reserve. See a member of Army Reserve Retention Transition Division RTD for details and NOT USAREC.
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LTC Charles T Dalbec
Why go thru OCS when with an prerequisite degree you can seek a direct appointment and forgo ICS training for OBC and OAC
Hooah? Or do you not understand???
Hooah? Or do you not understand???
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2LT (Join to see)
Sir, after speaking with numbers recruiters and doing research it appears that direct commission has been suspended unless it is JAG or AMED. Has it begun again?
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