Does the 39 years old SGT (P) still can apply for OCS with age waiver?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:17:24 -0400

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jun 25 at 2019 6:55 PM

SFC Marc W. — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:55:16 -0400

How much time in service do you have?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2019 12:59 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:59:47 -0400

I was a 39 y/o SSG and was told to apply for a direct commission because I didn't have time to make it through OCS before turning 40. But that was 16 years ago...

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Jun 26 at 2019 3:27 PM

CDR Terry Boles — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:27:09 -0400

Age waiver should be a normal part of your application with regard to your years of enlisted active duty. I also remember reading, many years ago, if one commissioned on active duty with no break in service between enlisted service and commissioning, one could retire at 20-years total active duty without meeting the mandated 10-years commissioned service retirement requirement. Just food for thought.

I commissioned at 40-years old, with age waiver for my enlisted active duty time.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2019 12:01 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:01:28 -0400

Check the current MILPER message that explains the Officer Candidate process. Each fiscal year, the Army sets aside requirements, as well as what waivers the are willing to accept for that fiscal year. That is truly the only way you will know. Each year the requirement for Army officers changes.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2019 5:46 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:46:48 -0400

I was 39 when commissioned. I had six years service prior to commissioning. If the age standards are the same you should be good to go with a waiver. Good luck.