Posted on Jun 4, 2019
Would I be considered a competitive Army OCS candidate with a graduate degree in Cybersecurity?
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So I am in the beginning phase of this process. But I was wondering if I would be considered competitive candidate? My recruiter has not been exactly helpful (he has the personality of a cactus). I currently have a graduate degree in Cybersecurity, perform cyber work for DoD supporting a USAF program, have a recommendation letter from a flag officer and a O-6 as well as my org's security manager, and posses technical certificates.
I just want to make sure this is a good option for me. I have a lot of the same concerns as previous posters but just want some insight and opinion from the greater community.
I just want to make sure this is a good option for me. I have a lot of the same concerns as previous posters but just want some insight and opinion from the greater community.
Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
OCS
Cyber
Officer
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Why OCS? Why not pursue a direct commission? I know that is happening for some highly qualified people.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
I am going to piggyback on this and comment that OCS commissions are generally needs of the Army and you may not work in the career field of your choice.
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Major Oyler said it best, I just went through the direct commissioning process - it didn't matter I had an MS in Cyber, a DBA in Intelligence and 10 yrs security experience. I got denied, because the experience they needed does not coincide with what I can provide. What did I do? I enlisted to gain the "military cyber experience" - then try my luck again.
Good luck RJ!
Good luck RJ!
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You certainly would. I just graduated. I would recommend though that you pursue the Direct Commission Program for Cyber. Cyber is very competitive in OCS.
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