Army OCS Age Limit/Waiver?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:38:46 -0400

For Active Duty Army OCS, what was the oldest age in your class? I'm asking because I'm 34, and I'm kind of concerned that HRC might not give me the age waiver. I still can score high on PT test though.

Response by MAJ Richard B. made Jul 24 at 2019 9:00 PM

MAJ Richard B. — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:00:33 -0400

I went to Active Duty Army OCS in the year 2000 at the age of 31. I was the second oldest in my class. The only older guy was just like me - also an Army CW2, and also a former Marine! We had no problems getting the age waivers, no problems with the PT, or anything else. It was a good course.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2019 9:03 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 21:03:20 -0400

The entry requirements for OCS constantly change. I went in 2008 during the surge in Iraq and the maximum age was 42, but if you had prior service, you could be older. You just had to be able to complete 20 years of service by 62 years of age. We had a SFC with 21 years of service in my OCS class. He just went through a divorce and wanted to increase his retirement pay since he lost half of it in the divorce.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Jul 25 at 2019 8:18 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:18:40 -0400

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jul 25 at 2019 10:47 AM

SFC Marc W. — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:47:52 -0400

So as of last years OCS milper, a candidate could not be 34 before commissioning without a waiver. You're more likely to get the age waiver if the rest of your packet is good. The AFS is the real killer. Only thing you can do is put together the strongest packet possible with LORs supporting it and submit it.

Response by CPT Robert Boshears made Jul 26 at 2019 3:15 PM

CPT Robert Boshears — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:15:29 -0400

My class was 29 when accepted (you could turn 30 if accepted when 29). But..... there is almost a waiver for age, if you have a necessary skill or educational qualifications.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2019 7:31 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:31:41 -0400

I just received an age wavier for OCS and I am 37. When my BDE submited my age wavier I include 3 PT card which reflected a 289, 294, and 298 APFT score. I think you’ll have a higher chance of getting your wavier approved if you submit multiple PT cards with a 280< APFT score.

Response by 1LT Carla Singleton made Oct 10 at 2019 4:11 AM

1LT Carla Singleton — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:11:21 -0400

At the time for me 2010 there was a 45 year old CSM in My class