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O-6 - CAPT
O-6 - CAPT
Posted on May 31, 2020
I am a US citizen with an MS Degree (4.0 cumulative GPA) with research. I want to apply for the Officer Candidate School (OCS) in the Navy?
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The only ones that can tell you the current requirements are recruiters. Since you aren't having luck, try to get ahold of the OIC at the MEPS station near you (just google MEPS near me) and tell them you aren't having any luck getting officer recruiters to call you back or get in touch with you. That should get the ball rolling, but with the virus who knows what their duty hours are anymore. Sv Raghavan
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the key is scoring high on the officer qualification test for the service in which you are interested. I was a rather lackluster college student (3.25 GPA in chemical engineering) but I blew the OQT out of the water and got selected.
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In general, a BS/BA for a start. Your MS won't add anything unless it's in a discipline that translates to a specific designator (type of officer). Those include doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, etc. General recruiters do not handle officers. You'll need to talk to an Officer Accessions type who is usually an O-3 or 4. Most of what you're looking for now can be Googled. Physical fitness requirements. Medical/physical disqualifying factors. You also must be eligible for a security clearance. There are forms you'll have to fill out for that too. The competition for entry means if there are not many slots to fill, the entry bar is raised. I used to be a "Reviewing Officer". The Accessions Officer would screen applicants, and forward promising candidates for me to interview. We always interview in person. Different senior officers interview in their own style, but one thing is consistent. He/she is making a determination if you're worth the time and money investment. Depending on your goals, you can either pursue an a active duty or reserve career. The Accessons Officers are different for both. OCS is currently a 13 week course. Frequency of offerings vary depending on the numbers needed each year. If you haven't taken a look yet, this site answers many of your questions.
https://www.public.navy.mil/netc/nstc/otcn/index.aspx
https://www.public.navy.mil/netc/nstc/otcn/index.aspx
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Sv Raghavan
Thank you, Captain! I already filled out SF 86 with another job application in the Army. I am also ready for FBI background check, credit check, and health check. Are you saying that if applications are selected, then an interview is down the way? In addition to the application materials, will I need to take any exam?
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Sv Raghavan
Also, does the OCS take Service Corps such as in Healthcare (not doctors or dentists) such as health administrators, researchers, supply corps, etc? I saw the website you linked, but it doesn't say everything. Awaiting your reply, Captain.
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CAPT Kevin B.
I've been out of the game too long to get more specific. Looks like the ODS part is where they take newly commissioned officers and then have a 5 week course. Since the attendees are already commissioned, it isn't as intense as OCS. That's the route I took when it was called Officer Indoctrination School. West Point didn't like my eyes after Beast Barracks and after getting discharged, I pulled a draft number of 2. Wasn't going Army so I enlisted Navy. Did Boot and A School. After doing the 'Nam, I wanted to commission. The Navy said OCS and I told them I wasn't doing the drill a third time. They relented and I was the first CEC to go to OIS. Others followed and over time, that pathway later closed for engineers. The Accessions Officer would have the best intel for what entry options you have. Agree the web site isn't too specific, but that's for a reason. We didn't have an entry exam when I was doing it.
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