Can Age waivers be given for applying to OCS?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:40:00 -0500

Good Morning Sir

I really want to become an officer. I have below qualifications:

* I have Bachelors as well as my Masters Degree
* I have GT score of 110 and AFQT 73
* I have enlisted as a soldier E4 (Reserve) recently and going to BCT in Jan 2019

Below are my questions:
* How long does it take to get a Security clearance and is the security clearance required before applying to OCS school?
* Is there a age waiver possible to apply for OCS to become a Reserve Officer? I may be missing the age deadline of 34 by few months?

Thank You so much for your help.

Thank You
AJ

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2018 12:54 PM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:54:57 -0500

Yes there are waivers, but why didn't you just go straight for OCS?
Are you planning on applying for it as soon as you get out of AIT?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2018 2:22 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:22:15 -0500

You will not be eligible to be an officer without a U.S. citizenship. Best of luck to you!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2018 9:22 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:22:39 -0500

There are waivers depending on how much the Army needs officers that year. The requirements for OCS are announced every year by a MILPER. You should pull up the last one and you will find all your answers there.