Posted on Jan 18, 2021

Does the Navy take prior service Army/Air Force for their Officer Candidate School?

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I'm prior service Army and Air Force, and am wondering if I can get a Navy commission on active duty.

Are there any bars for prior service for the Navy?

Is the commissioning process difficult?

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Cpl Johnny Willis

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I wouldn't see why you wouldn't be able to go in as an Officer in the Navy as long as you meet the recruitment requirements. To join you must be between the ages of 18-39 and be able to have 20 years of total service by age 60 but keep in in mind that your eligibility for programs depends upon your prior service background and how long it’s been since you were discharged from service, and also a variety of other factors. You should contact a recruiter (as you know already) but they have a live chat feature on their website.

Check out the Navy website:
https://www.navy.com/joining-navy-if-you-have-served

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Does the Navy take prior service Army/Air Force for their Officer Candidate School?

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