Posted on May 1, 2017
CPT Field Artillery Officer
38K
11
13
3
3
0
I'm currently mobilized with my unit, however when I return I would like to seek an active duty commission. I am a senior with 2 semesters of undergrad left, so if I were to do ROTC it would require a graduate degree. Active duty OCS would require a Conditional Release, unless I wait my contract out (about 7 months after I graduate college). I would appreciate any insight into either path.
Edited 8 y ago
Avatar feed
Responses: 8
Votes
  • Newest
  • Oldest
  • Votes
LTC Chief Of Public Affairs And Protocol
2
2
0
Now is a perfect time. Regular Army is looking to increase the number of LTs.
(2)
Comment
(0)
CPT Field Artillery Officer
CPT (Join to see)
8 y
Hopefully it stays that way, I'm deploying so college graduation is looking like May of 2019
(0)
Reply
(0)
CPT Field Artillery Officer
CPT (Join to see)
8 y
Hopefully it stays that way, I'm deploying so college graduation is looking like May of 2019
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
LTC John Shaw
2
2
0
Direct commission into NG in an open LT slot or use a NG scholarship for the last year. Then Google call to active duty, the active Army will likely pull you from your basic course into AD, if not just wait and use NG mobilization and look for opportunities.
(2)
Comment
(0)
SPC Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
SPC (Join to see)
8 y
Hi LTC John, I have been board selected for Direct Commission Jan 2017. Currently awaiting scroll to commission. I am wondering how the process works as far as getting released from my enlistment contract. I submitted my conditional release form which got approved before I could even board but now my recruiter thinks I need to get released from my contract before I can commission. I do not see how I can get released without showing some form of documentation about my board selection. Any advise would be helpful. Thank you
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
COL Charles Williams
1
1
0
AD OCS
(1)
Comment
(0)
SPC Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
SPC (Join to see)
8 y
Hi Col. Williams, I have been board selected for Direct Commission Jan 2017. Currently awaiting scroll to commission. I am wondering how the process works as far as getting released from my enlistment contract. I submitted my conditional release form which got approved before I could even board but now my recruiter thinks I need to get released from my contract before I can commission. I do not see how I can get released without showing some form of documentation about my board selection/commission. Any advise would be helpful. Thank you
(0)
Reply
(0)
COL Charles Williams
COL Charles Williams
8 y
SPC (Join to see) - 1st Congratulations. I would suggest, since direct commissions are rare, you contact whoever notified you, that you were selected. I am guessing most of us, unless we were recently DC, have no idea how this wall works. Generally (OCS, Green to Gold etc) being commissioned generates an honorable discharge the very same day. The day I was commissioned (OCS) I also had an honorable discharge certificate...
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
Avatar feed
I would like to commission into the Regular Army from being National Guard enlisted. What would be my best route?
CPT Lawrence Cable
1
1
0
I would talk to the ROTC people. Prior service with an MOS generally exempts your first two years, so you may be able to accelerate the rest of it and pickup Advanced Camp this summer. There are provisions for students that are ahead in military and civilian educations, which you apparently qualify on both counts, so that would be my first conversation.
(1)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SSG Thomas Gallegos
1
1
0
Call HRC first. They should be able to direct you. Then again as Bill stated you have a recruiter right in your building.
(1)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
LCDR Vice President
1
1
0
I would go talk to a recruiter. I do not think ROTC is an option because back in my day the minimum contract is a two year contract. But that could be if you want the scholarship. Also, check with other services they may have better options then the Army.
(1)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
LTC Public Affairs Officer
0
0
0
Go check out your state's OCS program... takes a bit longer that Benning's OCS... but will also give you a chance to finish school. LTC Mark Martin - PANGMA OCS Class #29
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Lt Col Jim Coe
0
0
0
Talk with recruiters for all the Services after you get back from deployment. There my be waivers available to your enlistment in order to start OCS. If you can pay for the schooling, ROTC may be the best deal. Finish your bachelors and start post-grad education. If you don't complete masters (probably won't in a year) you may be able to work on it part-time while on active duty.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

How are you connected to the military?
  • Active Duty
  • Active Reserve / National Guard
  • Pre-Commission
  • Veteran / Retired
  • Civilian Supporter