Is it possible for someone to go to Army OCS after getting dismissed from West Point?

SP5 Alex Smith — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:34:31 -0400

My name is Alex, and my buddy and I got kicked out of West Point a few years ago due to alcohol related incident. However, we want to go back to Reserve OCS, and I need some guidance. Some recruiters said waivers are possible while others said no. I know another Officer in my similar situation (a BC even check #5 on DD785 form) and recently just went to CCC. I want to join Army Reserve OCS because I have six figure job but still want to redeem my past mistakes and serve the nation. Any guidance and tips on this issue? Thanks.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2021 6:38 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:38:32 -0400

What was the characterization of your discharge, and what is the RE code and separation code on your DD 214?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2021 7:38 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:38:04 -0400

Truth is no one here can answer your question, it's based upon the needs of the Army at the time. Honestly, the best thing you can do is go for it to get your answer. I wish you the best of luck with this.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2021 8:55 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:55:59 -0400

Your profile states you served from 2015-2019 at FT Hood. You claim 11H. 11H was phased out back somewhere between 2001-2003. You also picked SP5. SPC5 was taken away in 1985. This entire post makes me suspect.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2021 9:26 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:26:06 -0400

Yeah this profile looks suspect...really suspect.

Response by SFC James Cameron made Sep 20 at 2021 10:23 PM

SFC James Cameron — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:23:44 -0400

SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" this one deserves some admin scrutiny.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 20 at 2021 11:31 PM

SSG Brian G. — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:31:51 -0400

I'm going to call bull shit on your post for a variety of reasons. Let's start with Your supposed admission to West Point. West Point Admission Standards are fairly straight forward and strict.
In your profile you state that you are an E-5 and ok, that is doable in 4 years. But math wise you are kinda messed up. You graduate high school and attend OSUT, then get shipped off to FT Hood for 4 years. West Point Admissions tops out its age at 23.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2021 12:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:14:12 -0400

Anything can be waived. However, the chances of you getting a commissioning waiver for an alcohol related offense without a Letter of Recommendation from the Secretary of the Army are around 0%

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2021 12:23 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:23:38 -0400

Specialist 2nd Class, also known as Specialist 5 or Spec 5. That's cool, you might be a bit too old to commission these days.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 21 at 2021 6:28 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:28:23 -0400

SP5, eligeable for any service? Is this a mistake in your title. I only ask because there have been no SP5 or above since the early 80’s.