Posted on Jul 24, 2017
Had an LT tell me during OCS that I have compete for an active duty spot again. Is this true?
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Just basically wanting to know if I go in as an active duty service member, will I still stay active duty upon completion of OCS
Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
OCS
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Yes. It is called a Reserve Commission but if you are Title 10, Compo1, and have enlisted through an active duty recruiter, then you will be active duty.
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I appreciate it sir, been active duty all the way. He just confused me when he was telling me. So I had to ask the experts.
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If you're prior service active duty and your unit sends you to OCS as TDY and return then you don't have to compete for a spot.
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I kinda figured that, cause I have read up on OCS and when he told me that. I was confused. Thank you sir.
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2LT (Join to see)
I signed an active duty 09s contract for OCS. We had guard and reserve 09s and prior enlisted in our class.
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Yes; it is referred to as OTRA (Other Than Active Duty), under Title 10. For three or more years of active duty enlisted time you earn the "E" identifier. So; say you become a 2LT/O1 after OCS then, your AOC will read O1E, which equates to more $$ in pay. I hope this is helpful SGT (Join to see).
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