How does MSO work for USAR officers?

2021-09-15T13:08:25-04:00

I received an Army ROTC scholarship, commissioned into the USAR in May 2013, and completed BOLC in April 2014. I have served in the USAR for over eight years. My MSO is for 8 years, as I believe all initial contacts are. From my reading my contract, Army Regulations, etc. I believe that I have fulfilled my 8 year MSO. However, I remember some ROTC instructors told us as cadets that your MSO begins upon your start of Active Duty service or for Reserve and National Guard officers, your completion of BOLC. Does anyone know what regulation I should search for clarification?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2021 1:13 PM

2021-09-15T13:13:39-04:00

So my question is if my 8 year MSO runs from May 2013 to May 2021 (8 years of total service after commissioning) or from April 2014 to April 2022 (8 years of service after graduation from BOLC).

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Sep 15 at 2021 1:41 PM

2021-09-15T13:41:41-04:00

You are a paid and serving member in the Guard as soon as you Commission. This is the pertinent section. 6. RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) APPOINTMENT. ROTC scholarship
recipients and ROTC advanced training appointees incur an MSO of 8 years from the date of
appointment as commissioned officers.
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/130425p.pdf

130425p.pdf