Posted on Jun 15, 2018
Do you have to be an E5 to put your packet in for OCS, or can that be at anytime? Also, do you need a four year degree?
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Prior Army cadet who decided to enlist instead. I was told that once I hit E5 that I would be aple to put my packet in for OCS, but was also told I could do it at any time? Do you need a four year degree, or does it just give you a higher chance of being able to attend OCS? Putting my packet in is a more long term goal, I have short term goals as well.
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Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
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There is no rank requirement to submit an OCS packet. I’ve recently submitted mine and I haven’t reached my zone to even become a SPC (P). I’m also pretty sure that you do not need a completed bachelors degree to submit a packet. If I’m not mistaken, the rule is you have to have atleast 90 college credits or so in order to submit the packet. However, if you get accepted without a completed degree, you have to finish your degree by the time you reach CPT I believe. Granted it may look better to submit a packet at E5 and with a completed degree but that shouldn’t completely stop your motivation from wanting to apply.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
I believe that the 90 hours only applied to Army Reserve and National Guard OCS. Everything I can find says Active Duty OCS requires at least a BA and a 100 on the ASVAB.
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PFC (Join to see)
Looks like im gonna have to grind out the degree while im active duty then! Thank you for the insight. And Cpt. Cable, a hundred on the ASVAB or a 100 GT score? Im hoping 100 on the GT and not the latter!
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Here are the requirements for OCS.
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/so-you-want-to-be-an-officer-3345027
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/so-you-want-to-be-an-officer-3345027
So, You Want to Be an Officer? All About OCS
How to become an officer in the United States Military. This page covers applying for Army Officer Candidate School (OCS).
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Rank has its privileges, but not at OCS. Apply and then see what happens; don't speculate negatives prior to even planting seeds PFC (Join to see). Speculation and presumptions are our own worst enemies. Try and don't retreat till you succeed.
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