Is it possible to apply for OCS from outside the United States?

2020-12-08T16:41:20-05:00

I'm a US citizen, I was born and lived in Florida for a time but my family has since left the States and moved elsewhere. Now, as my time at university draws to a close, I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to apply for OCS from outside the country (I currently reside in the United Kingdom), or if it requires me to move state-side before I begin the process. Any tips/ advice would be much appreciated.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Dec 8 at 2020 4:54 PM

2020-12-08T16:54:16-05:00

Best bet is to e-mail a military recruiter about your situation. Keep in mind that although you have US citizenship, UK university may or may qualify under the educational requirement. You would also have to meet other requirements (e.g. age, medical, etc.)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2020 9:54 PM

2020-12-08T21:54:22-05:00

Alexander Wiltshire … You've got to speak with a Recruiter... you'll have to go through all the paperwork/background check, etc. If you're qualified & want to pursue it, go for it!

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Dec 9 at 2020 12:02 AM

2020-12-09T00:02:10-05:00

The normal OCS enlistment process is interview with the recruiter, build the application, test, physical, back ground checks, educational evaluation, and interview with an OCS selection board usually held at the Recruiting Battalion Headquarters. Achieving all that you would go back to MEPS and get your school dates. Frankly, you are going to have to come back to the US to get all that done. Best of Luck!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Dec 9 at 2020 12:22 AM

2020-12-09T00:22:47-05:00

A year ago, I happened upon a West Point grad who had left the Army as a helicopter pilot. When I asked about his different accent; he had grown up in Australia as an American. Somehow, he had managed to be accepted to and then graduated from West Point.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2020 12:15 PM

2020-12-09T12:15:01-05:00

Yes, it is possible. You can travel find the information here: https://uk.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/government-agencies/dao/enlistment/

Best bet is to take a trip to the Germany US Army recruiting station

Enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces For U.S. Citizens

All applicants for enlistment in the Armed Forces must be either a U.S. citizen, by birth or naturalization, or a non-U.S. citizen that is a Lawful Permanent Resident.