If my ETS was May 2017, I'm about to graduate from college, and I'm attempting to join back as an officer, will I need basic training again?

2018-12-28T22:07:20-05:00

I'm getting conflicting information from 2 different recruiters about needing Basic Training again so I was trying to get an idea about rather or not I have to do it again before MEPS.

My ETS was 5/1/2017, I'm about to graduate from college and attempting to join back as an officer. Would I need basic training again even though my ETS wasnt that long ago?

Thanks for any assistance

Response by SFC Marc W. made Dec 28 at 2018 10:14 PM

2018-12-28T22:14:18-05:00

No, you won't need basic. If you go over 3 years, you would need a refresher course, but not full on basic round 2. If you're coming back as an officer, OCS is it for you and bolc.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Dec 28 at 2018 10:14 PM

2018-12-28T22:14:51-05:00

Not soldier basic but Army Officer Basic - a horse of a different color.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 28 at 2018 10:21 PM

2018-12-28T22:21:16-05:00

You are talking Apples and Oranges. If enlisting as an O you will be sent to Officers Basic Course, for the branch you are going into, not OSUT, nor enlisted Basic.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2018 9:44 AM

2018-12-29T09:44:53-05:00

No basic again. OCS, then officer basic doe your branch.