https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-of-a-prior-serviceman-woman-commissioning-at-a-rank-higher-than-o1 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m prior service Navy in college for cyber security. I&#39;m planning on doing Army ROTC and possibly joining the Army Reserves as well so that I can commission as an officer when I graduate in 2021. Would my prior service matter in this instance? Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:12:45 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-of-a-prior-serviceman-woman-commissioning-at-a-rank-higher-than-o1 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m prior service Navy in college for cyber security. I&#39;m planning on doing Army ROTC and possibly joining the Army Reserves as well so that I can commission as an officer when I graduate in 2021. Would my prior service matter in this instance? SN Kevin Neff Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:12:45 -0500 2018-02-06T16:12:45-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-of-a-prior-serviceman-woman-commissioning-at-a-rank-higher-than-o1?n=3329361&urlhash=3329361 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not as a 17 series. Anything higher than O-1 requires a direct commission or specialty such as Doctor or Lawyer with a specialized graduate degree or doctorate.<br /><br />Prior service officers start as O-1E with a different pay scale depending on the length of your prior service. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:18:58 -0500 2018-02-06T16:18:58-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-of-a-prior-serviceman-woman-commissioning-at-a-rank-higher-than-o1?n=3329824&urlhash=3329824 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>ROTC? As prior service? Seriously? You wouldn&#39;t need to enlist in the reserves to commission as a veteran with a bachelors in CS. Prior service starts as O-1E....a mustang - you already would have credibility as long as you know your shit and don&#39;t shirk duty or something. I&#39;d just enjoy your time as a civvie .......again, why the hell would you participate in ROTC as prior svc? CA Delete D. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:58:12 -0500 2018-02-06T18:58:12-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-of-a-prior-serviceman-woman-commissioning-at-a-rank-higher-than-o1?n=3329962&urlhash=3329962 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unless you hold a certain degree in a specific area (IE, physician assistant, MD, lawyer, etc) it will not happen. SGT Joseph Gunderson Tue, 06 Feb 2018 19:51:40 -0500 2018-02-06T19:51:40-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-chances-of-a-prior-serviceman-woman-commissioning-at-a-rank-higher-than-o1?n=3329984&urlhash=3329984 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The only way you can commission as a Cyber Operations Officer (17A) at a rank higher than an O-1 is through the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.goarmy.com/army-cyber/cyber-direct-commissioning-program.html">https://www.goarmy.com/army-cyber/cyber-direct-commissioning-program.html</a> Your time in service would count towards increased pay for your rate. If you have any questions regarding Cyber, please feel free to contact me. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/260/095/qrc/header.png?1517965315"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.goarmy.com/army-cyber/cyber-direct-commissioning-program.html">Cyber Direct Commissioning Program</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">System admin, web developer, programmer. Put your civilian experience to work and become an officer in the Army through the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> CPT Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 06 Feb 2018 20:03:20 -0500 2018-02-06T20:03:20-05:00 2018-02-06T16:12:45-05:00