Enlisted to Officer as a private?

2020-07-15T17:44:11-04:00

I’m a PV2 at my first unit. I’ve been in for 9 months and definitely want to go to college while I’m in. I’d like to go officer and I don’t know which way to go. Either green to gold or to get out and re-enlist as an officer. My asvab scores are decent (127 GT and all other scores range from 127-129) I’m pretty squared away and it almost sticks out from my peers. I don’t know if that’s from being out of IET for a short period of time or what. Any information would be great, thanks!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 15 at 2020 5:47 PM

2020-07-15T17:47:07-04:00

I'd wait a little longer before taking that plunge, but the choice is yours.

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Jul 15 at 2020 6:29 PM

2020-07-15T18:29:16-04:00

if you want to spend your time supervising (behind a desk) go for it.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Jul 15 at 2020 7:38 PM

2020-07-15T19:38:56-04:00

I am a prior enlisted officer who did Green to Gold. If you truly want GTG, think about preferences that go along with application process and training. Consider whether if you want to be a full time college student, which school and future branch as officer, etc. It is a rewarding program, but be sure it is the right path for you

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2020 8:58 PM

2020-07-15T20:58:25-04:00

Green to gold needs a minimum of 2 years active. Find more info on a hip pocket scholarship that's more along your Avenue. If you get out and join ROTC then you need to compete for a commission with other students.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 15 at 2020 9:02 PM

2020-07-15T21:02:27-04:00

Look kid, there is not "enlistment" to be an Officer. You are direct commissioned due to special training/skills, or you go the ROTC route and hope to get commissioned, or you apply/accepted and pass the OCS course. Which if you failed you will be returned to unit at your enlisted rank,.

Response by PV2 Nathaniel Hatcher made Jul 21 at 2020 12:27 PM

2020-07-21T12:27:00-04:00

Military is the greatest job in the world, you have a lot to offer, personally I love the enlisted men/women. Your scores are very high!u have the qualities of an officer. Go for it. GOD BLESS YOU

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2020 7:24 PM

2020-07-24T19:24:39-04:00

What I would suggest if you want to do it this path is to look into the Simultaneous Membership Program. I am currently working on becoming an SMP cadet. The trade off of this path is you have to go Reserves, so if that doesn't interest you then you can write it off. If you are Active, I don't see any problems with trying for Green to Gold; however I'll give you the advice my commander has given me as I try and go SMP. It is worth it to spend some time on the enlisted side and try and possibly go through a deployment. If you go through a deployment you will learn what it's like to be under leadership and that will help you figure out how you want to lead. It can also help you make connections to those you lead and act as a way to build up your credibility by having a deployment already under your belt by the time you are commissioned and at your first unit as an officer.

Good luck out there, and I hope this turns out well for you.

Response by PV2 Glen Lewis made Aug 2 at 2020 2:35 PM

2020-08-02T14:35:14-04:00

I don't know anything at all about how that transition works but I do know that officers who know both sides of the coin seem to get more respect and confidence in their abilities from the enlisted under them. I'd complete my enlistment before upgrading.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2020 7:36 PM

2020-08-04T19:36:12-04:00

Can you please share the advice they gave to you to me please.

Response by CPL Raul Perez Jr made Nov 19 at 2020 7:09 AM

2020-11-19T07:09:35-05:00

If you can apply to West Point.