Posted on Nov 4, 2019
How long should I wait to put in an OCS packet after arriving to my first duty station?
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How long should I wait to put in an OCS packet after arriving to my first duty station? I’ll be 27 by the time I finish AIT. I’m worried about not making the age cut off. Ive heard everything from 6 months to 2 years?
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Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
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Just like what’s already been mentioned, you can pretty much apply as soon as you get to your unit after AIT. I enlisted with a degree and waited a little bit under a year after getting to my unit to apply for OCS. It really all depends on your command and their recommendation of you to attend OCS. You’re company, battalion, and brigade commanders will all have to sign atleast one document each detailing they support/recommend you for OCS. Get to your unit and prove your worth right away! Don’t hesitate to ask your command what they expect of you and what it’ll take for them to recommend you. The application process will be driven completely by you. It’s a lengthy process but doable. Let me know if you have any questions!
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As far as I know, there isn't any regulation that stops you from applying the day after you report. On the practical side, getting into OCS will generally require a recommendation from your commander, so how long he/she feels that you need to be in the company before that happens is largely their call. If you are interested in OCS, when you hit your first Duty Station, talk to your Chain of Command about it, which should include your Company Commander. You have plenty of time.
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Age cutoff is 33, must commission before 34. I’m on a similar boat as you, however I’m a bit older than you.I have a MBA, a MS in Cyber and a DBA in Intelligence. I opted for 35Q and dropped my 17C job reservation for the bonus. When are you attending AIT?
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I would look into warrant officer as well, that is my goal now that I had time tod o my research.google warrant officer requirements for cyber, you have to be an e5 with three ncoers. Being a leader is great and I have done that for the past 10 years on the civilian side. It seems though you like the knowledge as I do. As a warrant you will be the SME, and knowledge is power my friend! PFC (Join to see)
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Since you have an MBA, would you suggest I pursue an MBA for my graduate degree or try and get a technical degree like MS in cyber security?
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I have both, I feel like the cyber degree helped a little more than the MBA. It all depends on your goals. PFC (Join to see)
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Try to get into the "IN CROWD" ASAP bring doughnuts and pizza. Hang out with the First Sgt... flirt.. then your'e set.
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