Can I go to OSC with more than 6 years AFS?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:33:18 -0500

I want to apply for OSC, but it says must not have more than 6 years AFS. Is that a hard deal breaker or is that a fairly easy waiver to get. GTG is not an option as I already have a BA and MBA.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2020 12:34 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:34:50 -0500

I would look at the current MILPER message for OCS. When I went through, the cut off was 10 years TAFS.

Response by Capt Gregory Prickett made Nov 17 at 2020 1:18 AM

Capt Gregory Prickett — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:18:18 -0500

You may want to look at the other military branches if you can't go Army.

Response by MAJ Roland McDonald made Nov 18 at 2020 5:33 PM

MAJ Roland McDonald — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:33:22 -0500

Not sure if you would qualify. But another option to check out.

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

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Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2020 9:05 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:05:20 -0500

MILPER 20-307 - FY21 US Army Federal Officer Candidate School Program Announcement

Who may not apply:
"Soldiers that cannot be commissioned before reaching 10 years active federal
service (AFS); Soldiers with over 9 years of AFS at time of application submission to
unit commander or before the Selection Panel convenes must request a waiver for
AFS."