Posted on Nov 15, 2020
What Branch would be my best chances at getting an OCS slot?
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I figured this might be a good place to get some advice regarding this topic. I am currently discharged from the National Guard RE1. I was a Combat Medic. In my civilian world I have both my bachelor's (Criminal Justice) and master's degree (Counter-Intelligence and Anti-Terrorism) in which I graduated top of my class. I am in good shape and will have no problem with any pt test, or physical. I am 28 years old, and I turn 29 in December. Due to unforeseen career changes due to COVID (My DHS position/academy is backed up 3 years) I wish to further serve my country in the Active Duty world, as well as getting experience. My overall goal in the military is to commission, and I was planning on pursuing this post academy back in the guard. So my question, out of all the branches, and difficulties getting a OCS slot which one would be my best chance? Honestly the job does not matter too much as long as I am serving my country, but anything combat related would be ideal.
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Capt Gregory Prickett
CPT Lawrence Cable - I understood that based on his conversation with GySgt (Join to see). I'm just encouraging him to stay Army and to try and branch Infantry.
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Capt Gregory Prickett Nothing wrong with having your position on it. Good on that. I'm all for it. As a former recruiter, I wanted to make sure my position was geared towards the Marine Corps along with my own passion about being a Marine. Now retired, I just want them to not only serve but to do their research and talk to the subject matter experts. Not every branch is best suited to the needs of the individual. So now I remain independent. I love people who want to serve. I want them to make the best informed decision. As long as the serve and are successful, nothing else matters. I am also here for questions and the be that checks and balance if something just doesn't seem correct. It gives me that connection that I tend to miss alot.
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CPT Lawrence Cable - Don't forget about your United States Coast Guard. They have Intelligence, Cyber, Law Enforcement. Oh... I think that they dabble in a little anti-terrorism as well haha.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
SCPO (Join to see) - I have a lot of respect for the Coast Guard, just it is outside of my experience. I barely have a handle on the basics of the Navy and that is simply because my son is MA1 in the Navy.
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You are already Army and Army is by far the largest branch of the Military, so I would stay with what I know. The OCS program is competitive, but you look like you are competitive, but I've been out of that loop for a long time. If you really want to know the possibilities, go talk to a recruiter about enlisting with an OCS option. Be aware that sometimes recruiters will try to steer you away from that option and tell you that you can apply at your first unit, which is not a lie, but you don't need to take that route.
OCS is not fun. I still detest my TAC Officers. They are the test you need to survive to get a commission.
As far as commissioning branches, I served as both an Infantry Officer and an Engineer Officer and I don't regret either decisions. Infantry and Armor is where the Rubber Meets the Road and Engineers make sure there is a Road. I understand that Infantry is a competitive branch these days, which was not the case in 1985. I guess I should explain that OCS Officers get a wish list of Branches, but the choice depends on your class placement and needs of the Army.
OCS is not fun. I still detest my TAC Officers. They are the test you need to survive to get a commission.
As far as commissioning branches, I served as both an Infantry Officer and an Engineer Officer and I don't regret either decisions. Infantry and Armor is where the Rubber Meets the Road and Engineers make sure there is a Road. I understand that Infantry is a competitive branch these days, which was not the case in 1985. I guess I should explain that OCS Officers get a wish list of Branches, but the choice depends on your class placement and needs of the Army.
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