What are the selection rates of Army OCS boards? Have any prior Navy made the transition to the Army's officer corps?

2021-02-04T16:15:39-05:00

Good Afternoon all, new member so my apologies for any questions that may seem naïve. Currently on Active Duty Recall Orders at Navy personnel Command in Millington, TN. DD368 Conditional release is pending (I'm confident it will get approved; I work down the hall from the code who approves them). My recruiter is on leave right now so I don't want to bug her with questions either. I am curious what the selection rates are like? From my research, it seems that OCS is mainly an accessions pipeline for those that are already enlisted soldiers. Also, I was wondering if any prior Navy made the transition to the Army's officer corps? From my research, I saw that I would attend BCT before OCS if I am fortunate enough to be selected.

I am 30 years old and just hit my 8 year mark (5 AD and 3 Reserve). My fear is that my TIS might work against me. I do plan on serving for 20+ years regardless. I have perfect PFT scores and have quantifiable leadership experience highlighted in my yearly evals. I also have a B.A. in History (3.1) and an M.A. in Global Affairs (3.4). Played college basketball all four years.

Any insight on the best way to make myself competitive would be appreciated? My GT is a 118 (I saw 110 is the min) and ASVAB is an 82 (took it in 2012). I already did a commissioning physical from with the Navy and was cleared on my 2808 and 2807.

I'm just curious if anyone on the site has seen prior enlisted Navy guys successfully make this transition before? Also, I am just wondering if I would be competitive for a selection board? Any criticism is welcome, I have thick skin.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2021 4:23 PM

2021-02-04T16:23:58-05:00

The process is exactly how you described it in terms of attending BCT followed by OCS. When I went through OCS we had one female who was prior enlisted Navy. She made it through and earned her commission. There were also plenty of prior service personnel from Marines and Air Force. From what you wrote, I believe you will have as good of a chance as anyone. In terms of the selection rates, I cannot help you there. Good luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2021 4:26 PM

2021-02-04T16:26:45-05:00

Selection rates are unimportant. There's a specific number of accessions for that year. The best applicants are ranked and that's how many get in. The selection percentage is based on how many people apply, not how many are accepted

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 7:21 PM

2021-02-05T19:21:39-05:00

To give a round about number, I believe its currently sitting around 15%. Of course that all matters on how many apply compared to how many are needed.

Response by MAJ Jason Sierakowski made Feb 8 at 2021 12:01 PM

2021-02-08T12:01:39-05:00

It your stats are all true, you are competitive.... Very competitive.

I was prior enlisted Marine Corps for over 9 years as a Staff Sergeant. Interservice transfer was the hardest thing to get approved. If I recall, the first General Officer/Admiral is the CoC. It was because folks sit on it.... Just rediculous. I don't recall if it was needed to submit in your packet initally. But needed in order to cross over for obvious reasons. So if you know the guy that puts it in front of him, that's fantastic!

After submitting your packet Army MILPER messages get posted with the results of who is selected to attend OCS. Again, your packet is competitive. These are dudes and that are in service Army and all branches. About 6 months after your informed that you've been selected, you will ship to Fort Benning, GA. You'll go straight to OCS with the other prior service folks from different branches and in service Army folks. You'll get your full issue... Basically where the basic training new Soldiers are. From there, you'll be bused to OCS to improcess.

I remember being in your shoes... I always called my recruiter to check in with him. I never gave him problems because I took the process very seriously.... It's like anything else, if you want to be an office than demonstrate the desire. The only difference really is the jargon and organizational structure. As you progress, you will pick everything up quickly. There's no wonky transition course or anything.... You'll just put away the Navy uniform and put on Army OCPs!