Can you lose your status as a WO candidate if you are flagged for ABCP before you have a school date?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:24:37 -0400

I was a medical setback at WOCS and am expected to return to the course. I had surgery to repair my shoulder and have had a long recovery process. During that time I got fat. Now I’m looking at being flagged. Will that take away my selection status? Please advise.

Response by SGT Jim Arnold made Oct 10 at 2017 12:41 PM

SGT Jim Arnold — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:41:02 -0400

I really cannot answer for what the Army may do. If I was you and wanted to be a WO I would be out there doing two a days 7 days a week or whatever it took to accomplish it

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2017 1:17 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:17:45 -0400

More than likely, yes. As being Flagged will eliminate you going to schools. So, your Selection may still stay (possible but not likely), but your school seat reservation will go the way of the Dodo. It could very well end up having to do the process all over again.

Response by CW2 Christopher Esparza made Oct 10 at 2017 5:37 PM

CW2 Christopher Esparza — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:37:54 -0400

Short answer is yes. Any flag will prevent you from attending any school. Furthermore WOCS will not accept any canidate on a temporary profile. Permanent profiles must be approved by DA G3 and only cover the running event. The BLUF is if you can’t maintain yourself now, what kind of WO will you be in the future.

Response by CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) made Oct 10 at 2017 8:39 PM

CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 20:39:04 -0400

Get back in shape, get the flag removed and ask for a class date. Quickly.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2017 1:59 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 01:59:30 -0400

I would say...possibly. But, if you're a stellar soldier otherwise and this failed tape test is just a one time thing, you should be ok. You've been though at least part of WOCS so you know the plan is to put you in adverse and stressful situations to see how you cope. This is one of those situations. I got a feeling you'll do fine though.