Can I direct commission to become a Financial Officer in the Army or do I have to go to OCS? I'm a Dental Specialist (68E) in the Army for almost 3 yrs. I have a Master's degree in Economics.

Posted on Oct 29, 2018

Can I direct commission to become a Financial Officer in the Army or do I have to go to OCS?

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I'm a Dental Specialist (68E) in the Army for almost 3 yrs. I have a Master's degree in Economics.

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CPT Enrique M.

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I know only of a few Direct Commission officers in the financial side when being a comptroller for AMEDD. General Army as SP5 Peter Keane link shows there is no other direct commissioned areas. Other than the ones listed on the website he provided.

Here is info about 70C's

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/amedd-categories/medical-service-corps-jobs/health-services-comptroller.html

Health Services Comptroller (70C)

The health services comptroller examines, manages, and certifies military and civilian payrolls, travel, commercial accounts, and other vouchers and claims. As an officer, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in one of the world’s largest health care organizations.

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So looks like I have to go through OCS then see if I'm lucky enough to get 70C or financial corps?

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SPC (Join to see) you can direct commission AMEDD as a 70B and branch to 70C as a 1LT or CPT.

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CPT Enrique M.

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CPT (Join to see) - There are in some very small opportunities direct commissioning as 70C. The best person to talk to is an AMEDD recruiter to see if they have a mission for it.

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CPT Enrique M.

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SPC (Join to see) - No you can direct comission into a 70C if there is a mission requirement by AMEDD recruiters. I would talk to them to see if there is any opportunities. If not like CPT (Join to see) said you can go DC as a 70B series and branch to a 70C after you are in.

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SP5 Peter Keane

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https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/become-an-officer/how-to-become-an-officer-in-the-army/direct-commission.html

Army Direct Commission Officers

Learn about Army direct commission requirements. The eligible areas for direct commission are the Army Medical Department, Jag Corps and the Army Chaplain Corps.

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You cannot direct commission (currently) into the standard branches. You'll need to do OCS.
Direct Commissions were given even a few years ago but now even the Reserves has withdrawn the Direct Commission route. There are options for professional corps (doctors, and such, but not for finance)

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1LT (Join to see)

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Generally you have to be an E7 to direct commission. OCS is a better option across the board. You'll miss all of the tough lessons learned in OCS which inherently will make you a better officer on the back end.

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MAJ Ken Landgren

Posted 5 y ago

I went OCS and went into Armor and branch transferred to Finance a couple years later. I think the process was made easier as combat arms officers have a pyramid rank structure. It also gave me a greater appreciation for the Army by going to Armor first. It gave me an insight into combat arms and support units and what is good for the two kind of units.

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CW4 Craig Urban

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I have 6 years of college. No degree. I had a job. GS 12 as well.

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LTC Charles T Dalbec

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No only a professional I.e Jag Doctor Chaplain etc

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LTC Charles T Dalbec

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I believe the Army is only considering Licensed Professionals. Ie Doc’s, JAGs, etc. check with retention NCO fir more ok

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LTC Jason Mackay

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SPC (Join to see) Not unless you can pull that tarp over Cyber. Google 5th man. https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/become-an-officer/how-to-become-an-officer-in-the-army/direct-commission.html

Army Direct Commission Officers

Learn about Army direct commission requirements. The eligible areas for direct commission are the Army Medical Department, Jag Corps and the Army Chaplain Corps.

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Can I direct commission to become a Financial Officer in the Army or do I have to go to OCS?

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