Who does a soldier contact if they want to become an officer, and they have already gone to college?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 08:23:45 -0500

I have a soldier who wants to become an Army Reserve officer and has already gone through college. Who does he need to contact for more information?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2023 9:40 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 09:40:50 -0500

Needs to visit the Career Counselor.

Response by LT William Pellegrini made Nov 5 at 2023 2:18 PM

LT William Pellegrini — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:18:52 -0500

SGT, I would think that you should talk with your Personnel Officer. If they don't know off hand what the process is they should be able to find out. If you don't want to rattle the officers day I suggest go to the ranking enlisted. He/she may or may not know off hand but they know where to look to find out.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2023 3:45 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:45:49 -0500

I see some good responses here. They could talk to your commander first. I am sure they would be a good resource. The Career Counselor would also be good. I don't believe they handle officer accessions. They really just need to draft an OCS packet.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Nov 6 at 2023 9:31 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:31:22 -0500

A career counselor would be my go to. An officer recruiter would also be an excellent resource. An AD Solider isn't their normal demographic but I'm sure they would know the steps.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Nov 6 at 2023 11:10 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:10:50 -0500

Army Reserve Career Group Officer Accessions at Ft. Knox. Here is their website. https://www.usar.army.mil/ARCG/ARCG-Officer-Pre-Reqs/

ARCG Officer Pre-Reqs

Official site of the U.S. Army Reserve, the federal military reserve forces of the United States.

Response by SMSgt Bob Wilson made Nov 11 at 2023 10:55 PM

SMSgt Bob Wilson — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 22:55:39 -0500

First a psychiatrist.

Response by SFC Larry Jones made Dec 28 at 2023 1:29 AM

SFC Larry Jones — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 01:29:59 -0500

Just go to your S-1shop. They will help you get your OCS packet started. I have now been retired for 28 years, but I want to pass this on. I am 69 years old and never learned to swim. I didn't know there was a swim test at OCS. That and other reasons precipitated my resigning after four days. I retired as a n E-7.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 28 at 2023 7:24 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 19:24:28 -0500

The OCS packet and application is rather extensive. Eventually, he will need the blessing of the CO for a letter of recommendation and endorsement in order to get a letter of recommendation from the BN CO. What is his GPA and APFT score? They need to be good.