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I am looking to go to OCS. I have only 3 years TIS and I am a Specialist. I am currently pursuing by Bachelor of Science in Religion. I have roughly 5 or 6 classes left, and I may have my degree this August (2016) My current GPA is 3.66. I do not have a security clearance; however I am confident that I can obtain one now. My PT score is around 270. I have recently been appointed a team leader by my squad leader. Based on what I have briefly written, would I be a good candidate for OCS?
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Edited 9 y ago
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I applied and was accepted as a PFC so it is possible.
The things you would do to strengthen your file to get promoted are the same things that will help you for ocs. Good weapons, APFT, schooling, etc. Chase your dream and good luck.
The things you would do to strengthen your file to get promoted are the same things that will help you for ocs. Good weapons, APFT, schooling, etc. Chase your dream and good luck.
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SPC Kevin Boothby
I appreciate your advice. It is definitely a dream as of now, maybe if I build up my file as you said I will be more likely to be selected later this year.
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Good responses in this thread - all of it great advice. As a former SPC myself (OCS 2008) I concur to strengthen your file with the same items that make you better for your SGT board (APFT, weapons, college, positive leadership and rapport with your CoC.) The only thing I have to add to the conversation is my advice to apply. If it is a desire of yours and you have the afore mentioned qualities then going through the application process, although lengthy and sometimes stressful, will most certainly reflect positively upon you whether or not you are accepted. If its truly your goal - don't let anything stop you. The proof of your desire is your persistence so never give up!
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SPC Kevin Boothby
Thank you for the encouragement. This certainly is what I would like to do with my military career. I am definitely up to the challenge, although my weapons qual and PT score I need to work on a bit more. Thank you again for your response!
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The first thing I always ask anyone wanting to go to OCS is why? Are you sure you understand the role officers play vs that of NCO's? An Officer's role is to plan and lead missions while an NCO's is to ecxecute. The higher in rank you go the less involved with troops you will be and the more administrative your role becomes. You are pretty much staff when you get to Major and above. The exception to that is being a Chaplain of course. If you think that being an officer is what you want to be, then go for it!
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