Posted on Sep 17, 2019
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I joined 3 years ago as an Army Reservist (E-4), but I don't get shipped yet. I got a BA in Statistics and MS in Computer Science.
Is it possible to redo my contract again to become a reserve officer?
I know that the Air Force has an Intelligence branch too. Is it possible to switch branch? Is there any reserve base in CA?

Thanks for your advice!!
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COL Jeff Williams
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SPC Chan,
A bit confused, where are you waiting to get shipped to? I assume you have completed basic and AIT or is that where you are waiting to go? Two primary ways to become USAR officer, OCS or ROTC. You already have a Masters so ROTC is out unless you were going for your Doctorate, then you could do that, or you would be looking at OCS. You would have to be recommended for that by your chain of command, which if you are not in a unit yet, then you really don't have one. You might look at one other option, that is a direct commission, but that mainly depends on what specialties you can offer the Army (Doctor, Lawyer, PA, etc)
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I am still a pre-basic and I didn't complete BCT and AIT yet. My unit is in Nevada now, while I am living in California.
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SPC (Join to see) - How have you been in 3 years and not shipped to basic yet? I'm not being critical, I'm honestly just shocked and am curious about the answer.
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I’m waiting for his answer, because this doesn’t make sense to me either...CPT (Join to see)
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I think he is a MAVNI soldier. They had to go through rigorous security screening because they born outside USA and joined military while on US visa. I was a MAVNI too.
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Every branch has an Intel branch. Your degree major doesn't determine what branch you get into in any of the services are. You can still go to OCS or with your current MS you could direct commission to a cyber branch in the NG or USAR. I wouldn't waste your time trying to switch branches to the AF on your current contract.
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Thanks for your advise. I will definitely consider that.
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I would strongly recommend you find your nearest Army Reserve Career Counselor. More specifically you want to find an AMEDD Recruiter. AMEDD is a unique population that this type of recruiter can best answer your questions and assist with your career goals. It seems like Direct Commission may be a viable option, however, an AMEDD recruiter can help you identify what AOCs you may be interested in and there are a lot of paperwork and processes involved so you have to stay on it. Again, as an Officer, a lot is expected of you to do your own research and be proactive in your career, especially in the Reserves nothing will do itself for you. Good luck.
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I can't believe I forgot to mention this but, most importantly you need to be released from your current obligation (contract) even if you get approved to commission. You need a DD 368 approved by your first General Officer in your chain of command to release you fromyiur current obligation (last I heard, this authority has still been retracted to the USARC level, so it'll have to go higher). Since you are pre-basic and AIT, and gave not met your initial 8 year statutory obligation, I'm not sure how well this bodes for your application, but just means you'll need to write a very compelling justification letter when you submit your DD 368.
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Thanks for your advise. I will contact an AMEDD Recruiter to find out more information and what I can do.
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