How can I be competitive for OCS?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:27:09 -0400

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 11:29 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:29:19 -0400

currently a 68k. graduated with a BA in Political Science in 2014 with a 3.45 GPA. Also hold an associate's in medical laboratory technology as well as my national MLT certification. PT score of 270 and I am currently filling the ncoic of supply role for my clinic as well as the POC for vehicles. Current security clearance. only issue is a dui in 2012 before I joined the army

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 11:29 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:29:36 -0400

Yes most definitely. The Army has been waiting for you! (I'm betting you hit post by accident and will finish the story soon!)

Response by CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 11:29 AM

CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:29:36 -0400

You need to provide a little context and background with this kind of question.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Jun 14 at 2016 1:11 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 13:11:53 -0400

Walk on water, have leaders who praise and support you, have a good APFT average.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Jun 14 at 2016 2:56 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:56:34 -0400

Does the Army know you got a DUI? It's better not mentioning it if you can go that route. This is a 3 phase operation: 1 gain support from leadership. 2 The local board is about an interview with you. 3 The DA board looks at your whole packet. Is there something in the packet that states you had a DUI? Like I said don't mention it unless you want to curtail and kill your chances of going to OCS.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jun 14 at 2016 3:02 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:02:58 -0400

Be the best at everything. As an officer, the enlisted in your charge are supposed to look up to you. I had an OIC who despite being fully pregnant, you'd still see her running long distance runs. She'd be up on the pullup bar and getting other Marines up there too. Don't settle with just being yourself.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2016 3:39 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:39:50 -0400

Have you looked at the OCS page on HRC? It will tell you what you need to do and the process. Typically, you will have to go through unit level boards or some sort of evaluation prior to going to a post level board. From there it goes to the Army board. The DUI may be a hindrance and will require at the very least a DA4187 requesting a moral waiver. The only way to see what the Army will allow is to contact HRC as they typically will have the most current standards and requirements.

Response by MAJ Thomas Person made Jun 16 at 2016 6:57 PM

MAJ Thomas Person — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:57:47 -0400

Good luck son