How do you go to OCS if you are enlisted in the Army?

2018-03-14T12:55:07-04:00

Response by PV2 J M made Mar 14 at 2018 12:57 PM

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From what I have heard and seen a enlisted soldier can go to OCS and become a officer after a certain amount of time in service/ rank and i would like to go to OCS after a good enlisted career because being enlisted would help me as a officer because it would give me more experiance

Response by A1C Ian Williams made Mar 14 at 2018 12:57 PM

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Direct commission, commission, or promoted within your own unit PV2 J M If this is truly your next step, why are you enlisting? Tell me more.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 12:57 PM

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Two ways: make it a part of your enlistment contract, or enlist, serve a few years in good standing, and put in a packet to go OCS. There’s a board every year.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 1:01 PM

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I went to OCS as an E6 after almost 8 years of service. There are significant advantages and disadvantages in my mind for either course and they basically balance out.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 1:14 PM

2018-03-14T13:14:12-04:00

If I remember correctly, there's an application process as well as requirements for TIG/TIS (Time-in-Grade/Time-in-Service) as well as age. Your application goes before a board and they determine if you get selected for the program or not.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 1:29 PM

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PV2 J M Below are the requirements for enlisted to go to OCS. A four year college degree is required.

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/advance-your-career/officer-candidate-school.html

Officer Candidate School and Army OCS Requirements

Army Officer Candidate School gives college graduates an opportunity to be leaders and officers for Active Duty or Army Reserve. Learn about Army OCS requirements.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Mar 14 at 2018 1:47 PM

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PV2 J M: I asked my Company Commander.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 3:23 PM

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First thing you have to do is sell ur soul and them have a lobotomy. Then you'll be all set to join the ranks of the Officers.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 4:50 PM

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Why not do some research before asking general questions that have been answered a number of times?

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 6:20 PM

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Apply. If you already have college degree it’s easier. If not there is still a chance but harder.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Mar 14 at 2018 9:22 PM

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PV2 J M: I asked my Company Commander if I could go to OCS in AIT. I should have waited until after I had been a: Squad Leader, a Graduate with Honors, and, a Sports Director/a Sports Director for Dependent Youths; and until after I had earned my Good Conduct medal- and then asked my Company Commander if I could attend OCS. (By the way, I ETS'D as a Sports Director.) Many Prayers for your success Mr. Masters.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 15 at 2018 6:20 AM

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Sgt. Hallock gave you the requirements, could not do better. I will add that you need the support of your commander. If you feel as if you would make a good Officer, ensure you are a great Soldier. Nothing worse than a mediocre Enlisted Service member becoming an average or less Officer. Work hard m, listen and learn. Good Luck and thank you for your service.

Response by PO2 Mike Wyatt made Mar 15 at 2018 10:04 AM

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By getting a 4 yeR degree...

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2018 5:49 PM

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Get a 4 year degree and put it in your enlistment contract. Or you can enlist in the reserves/guard and do ROTC while going to school. You can also get a technical degree and direct commission as a Nurse, Doctor, PA. there are plenty of ways to commission

Response by 1stSgt Mack Housman made Mar 17 at 2018 12:08 AM

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Best of luck! Some of the best officers I served with were prior E's!