Posted on Feb 27, 2020
How likely is it that i can get a commission into a combat branch in the Army?
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I'm finshing my degree in May and planning to go thorough OCS after. I know your branch is mainly based on the needs of the Army, but how likely is it that if I request a combat branch(Infantry, Armor, Field Artillery) that I'll get it?
Posted in these groups: 
19A: Armor Officer
11A: Infantry Officer
13A: Field Artillery Officer
Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
19A: Armor Officer 11A: Infantry Officer 13A: Field Artillery Officer Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
Posted 4 y ago
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I think you will have a great chance of getting combat arms. I picked armor #1 and got it. It is a great way to learn about leadership, going combat arms.
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Selection, as you say, will depend upon the needs of the Army.
However, your chances of being selected for the Infantry right now are better than average.
You didn't mention what your degree represents but that may sway the reviewer one way or another.
I hope this helps and wish you all the best.
However, your chances of being selected for the Infantry right now are better than average.
You didn't mention what your degree represents but that may sway the reviewer one way or another.
I hope this helps and wish you all the best.
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LTC Wayne Brandon
LTC (Join to see) - I saw much of that at my commissioning as well but the Army was in a draw down (RIF - 1974) at the time so it made some sense, I suppose.
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LTC Wayne Brandon - I could somewhat see it if Chemical was an easy field to find qualified people for. But I had 2 years experience doing chem warfare research on army contracts when I got commissioned. Hell, I was on the team that developed and tested most of the equipment that is in the Army's M93A1 Fox CBRN vehicle. You would have thought they would have been slobbering over me to become a chemical officer.
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SGT Dan Gray - think of what makes the most sense and then do the exact opposite. Army logic 101
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If you haven't committed to the Army (signed a contract), I think you should shop around. Your profile is incomplete so I don't have much to go on. However, you should talk to recruiters from all the Services, Active and Reserve Components. Decide which Service offers an officer opportunity that most closely matches your near- and mid-term life goals. For example, if you want employment that expands your academic degree in civil engineering (or whatever it's really in) then look for opportunities in the associated MOS/AFSC. If you're hard over on ground combat arms, then the Army or Marines would be best. Also look for the best deal in terms of accession date, post-training assignment location, credit for enlisted time, post-OCS training. Take the offer that most closely matches you priorities.
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