Posted on Jun 23, 2023
What do I do next, remain enlisted, apply OCS or Flight Warrant?
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I have recently completed all my classes and will graduate with my Bachelor's Degree in August. I am currently an AGR in an E-6 position. I am scheduled for ALC, but the promotion seems far out due to overstrength. I have been in the Army for 5 years, and I am considering making a career change in the Army and I am considering three paths.
1. Remain enlisted and see where the AGR enlisted career takes me.
2. Apply for OCS and attempt to get a commission into the Active Component.
3. Apply to be a flight warrant.
Has anyone gone off to the Active Component through these paths from AGR?
1. Remain enlisted and see where the AGR enlisted career takes me.
2. Apply for OCS and attempt to get a commission into the Active Component.
3. Apply to be a flight warrant.
Has anyone gone off to the Active Component through these paths from AGR?
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Responses: 11
The big question....or questions....are:
1) what does your gut/instinct say?
2) do you want to be an Officer?
3) eluding to #2, do you think you'd make a great Officer?
1) what does your gut/instinct say?
2) do you want to be an Officer?
3) eluding to #2, do you think you'd make a great Officer?
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MAJ Ken Landgren phenomenal. Shared the Mead with some folk. They all loved it. Again, thank you.
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CW3 Kevin Storm
I thought the same thing. Is there a Aviation unit in your state? If not I can tell your that flu flight packet just got harder to push through, narrowing your choice by 1/3rd. Now what is availble in yoru state if you become an officer? You may have to go back to being a weekend warrior.
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Only you can make this decision, no one on this or any other site can. Figure out what you want and drive on. Me, I wanted a retirement and the highest rank I could obtain. Made my goals. Keep your eye on the prize.
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MSG Donna Dewar
You are 100% right. It depends on what motivates you SGT Destry. I chose to be an NCO through and through. I went to OCS but didn't appreciate the BS that went with the bar so I turned it down. It does make a big difference at the end when you retire. If you are motivated by he money be an officer. If you are staying for retirement it may be worth it to you.
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You research more what it means to. Be an Officer vs. an NCO. Look and meet with the most senior Officer, Warrant, and Enlisted Service members you have access to. You can’t do it in one sitting. You are asking for mentorship on you, your current roll, your prospect for the future. After having these deep and open discussions you follow your heart/gut.
There is much more to each Pat than what you see on the surface.
There is much more to each Pat than what you see on the surface.
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