Posted on Nov 20, 2018
What's the fastest way to commission as an enlisted soldier?
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I want badly to commission. I am still new to the army, only been in 8 months, but almost every officer that I have talked to has supported my ambition so far. I have about 45 college credits, and whatever my 68W training is worth. I had a decent GPA in High school, and an Ivy-League SAT, I scored a 99 on the ASVAB. So the army told me I'm smart. I didnt get a good GPA in college, mostly due to some personal craziness that was going on. Does anybody have a recommendation for a program I should look into, or a path I should take to becoming an officer? I should also mention I am married, with a 3 month old daughter, and am 22 years old. Thank you.
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http://www.omao.noaa.gov
Look at the NOAA flight program their OIS not OCS is BOTC at USMMA Kings Point I saw it my next younger brother was USMMA I commissioned him into USNR-MMR merchant marine reserve and walked through the BOTC out of pure curiosity it’s a 5 yr flight contract as I recall NOAA is pure science if you want it their diving program is among the best in the military....
Look at the NOAA flight program their OIS not OCS is BOTC at USMMA Kings Point I saw it my next younger brother was USMMA I commissioned him into USNR-MMR merchant marine reserve and walked through the BOTC out of pure curiosity it’s a 5 yr flight contract as I recall NOAA is pure science if you want it their diving program is among the best in the military....
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Learn about the NOAA Diving Program, which trains, certifies, and equips personnel to safely support underwater missions
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http://www.ocsfoundation.org
Join this and read the forum pages the site isn’t all inclusive it leaves out Army WOCS and the OIS Indic direct commission programs....
Join this and read the forum pages the site isn’t all inclusive it leaves out Army WOCS and the OIS Indic direct commission programs....
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There are also the maritime colleges run in sevl states look up USCG MARGRAD you’ll see it they all have NROTC you can intersvc that way as well....
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You could also try for Army WOCS for rotaryveing flight it only nds high school minimum though WOCS I’ve read is rough....
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If you want USMC at all look up their platoon leaders course (PLC) it’s less well known than ROTC....
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USPHS also takes engrs and IT and comp sci (CS) for health sys mgmt, you can go podiatry as well with them if you wanna try for it, if you go for a psych field the other svcs have a formal agreement to use USPHS on 3 yr tours look for the site you’ll see it....
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Already corrected typo mentioned here in prior answer, the website just insists I still leave this response on here, however....
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http://www.usphs.gov
Look at Jr and Sr COSTEP the USPHS analogues to ROTC also USPHS has far higher age limit 44 y/o and also both ROTC and COSTEP I’m fairly sure can be used for grad school as well if you go warrant or commissioned from day one you’re gonna be expected to get masters minimum anyone telling you won’t have to do that at least part time is flat out wrong trust me been there done that (BTDT) also consider dental with oral msxillofacisl surgery (OMFS) residency they almost all offer or require an MD (allopathic) or DO (osteopathic) as part of such residencies now...trust me you want all your grad level out of the way BEFORE you go on active finally as warrsnt or commissioned if possible to minimize distraction believe me I know OK?
Look at Jr and Sr COSTEP the USPHS analogues to ROTC also USPHS has far higher age limit 44 y/o and also both ROTC and COSTEP I’m fairly sure can be used for grad school as well if you go warrant or commissioned from day one you’re gonna be expected to get masters minimum anyone telling you won’t have to do that at least part time is flat out wrong trust me been there done that (BTDT) also consider dental with oral msxillofacisl surgery (OMFS) residency they almost all offer or require an MD (allopathic) or DO (osteopathic) as part of such residencies now...trust me you want all your grad level out of the way BEFORE you go on active finally as warrsnt or commissioned if possible to minimize distraction believe me I know OK?
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I can try to help suggest stuff for you though I’d need to know a whole lot more...what major were you in, exact GPA and actual coursework titles and grades so far as you might be OK to go into...next, which svcs have you looked at, would you go intersvc, would you go warrant, what specific field or fields, explicit MOS or if USAF which AFSC or rate or field if Navy...given you’re clinical would you want to stay clinical or do something else? If clinical would you want RN, NP, maybe the intersvc PA program, maybe the newer program for enlisted to go medicine it exists I’ve seen the sites on it, I’ll also send you other sites go into exactly how much STEM you’ve done calculate physics both classical and modern not just classical that’s not enough differential end inorganic and organic chem pho’s chem labs for all of them as well ok? The more you give me the more I and others can suggest the vaguer you are the harder it is that’s the truth honest ok?
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Are you active duty or Reserve? Basically, have a secret clearance, be between the ages of 18-30, have a BA Degree from an accredited college or university, have a GT score of 110 or higher, be in the Army a minimum of 12 months from graduating AIT, and be a US Citizen. Contact me with any questions.
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