I'm getting ready for OCS. What branches should I pick?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:26:58 -0500

I wanted armor but in the Missouri National Guard that’s not an option (by the way I do plan on going active when I can after college). I couldn’t find helpful information on the web trying to see what it’s like in different branches and I also don’t have connections to ask officers. Looking for advice to help me make a decision!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 9:29 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:29:09 -0500

Engineer Corps

Response by A1C Ian Williams made Feb 21 at 2018 9:46 PM

A1C Ian Williams — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:46:19 -0500

Congratulations SGT Private RallyPoint Member I look forward to great things in your career and in service of the brand you pick. You probably know more officers than you think. There is always Rally Point and get involved in your local community. Just when you think you are the only one. 10 of your branch just happen to appear.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 11:51 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:51:25 -0500

What do you want to do? Asking what branch without a little background into your general interest is a little difficult to answer.

Response by LTC John Mohor made Feb 22 at 2018 1:15 AM

LTC John Mohor — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:15:38 -0500

Considering you're already an ammunition specialist the Field Artillery Branch give you a full spectrum in the Combat Arms working with Armor, Infantry, Aviation, Communications as well as Logistics. They're all good. Do your absolute best at OCS in order to keep your options fully open!

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 22 at 2018 9:37 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:37:28 -0500

Being an ammunition Soecialist now I would recommend Infantry or Artillery. Your knowledge of ammunition in all capacities would be invaluable in training and deployments. Thank you for your service.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 10:05 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 22:05:04 -0500

Tennessee National Guard have the best Tankers

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2018 12:41 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:41:58 -0500

I would say whichever unit you are currently under as a Reservist or NG dictates what branch would be available. Ordnance or Quartermaster would be the primary two for Ammunition. Also OCS runs order of merit for Active Duty but as a Reservist/NG your branch should already be picked - as it has to fit the unit you are accepted in, unless something changed that I am unaware of. Also Ordnance/Quartermaster/Transportation all combine for Captains Career Course and you become Logistics.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2018 9:29 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 21:29:38 -0500

Depends on your interests. Be prepared to have a 5 year plan with different paths to achieve your goals. If you want to talk off line I can provide some advice.