I was prior AD now Reserves and I will be finishing my degree next year. What are my routes for going officer upon graduation?

2019-12-01T12:00:49-05:00

4 years of AD in the Marine Corps, and still have 4 years left in Army Reserves. My degree is in Cyber Security. I’m not doing ROTC or any other commissioning program at the moment.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2019 12:23 PM

2019-12-01T12:23:50-05:00

Since you are not doing any commissioning program now, all that you can do once you graduate is to see if you can apply for direct commission or apply for and go thru OCS.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2019 12:25 PM

2019-12-01T12:25:24-05:00

Have you looked into the cyber direct commission program? https://m.goarmy.com/army-cyber/cyber-direct-commissioning-program.m.html

There’s also a good opportunity to direct commission as an AMEDD officer working in information systems. Both are separate processes and utilize specialized channels.

Cyber Direct Commissioning Program | GoArmy.com

System admin, web developer, programmer. Put your civilian experience to work and become an officer in the Army through the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Dec 1 at 2019 12:57 PM

2019-12-01T12:57:12-05:00

Talk to an officer recruiter to see what they have available. The programs and the reqs change often.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2019 2:06 PM

2019-12-01T14:06:18-05:00

Direct commission as LT brooks mentioned.

ROTC if you are thinking of getting your masters full time you could do that through ROTC.

OCS through the guard or reserve.

Also you could go to a military academy but you likely don't qualify and i i wouldn't recommend it.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2019 2:11 PM

2019-12-01T14:11:53-05:00

If you have 2 semesters of college left you can do ROTC.