How do you get into OCS?

You must be a U.S. citizen and have your bachelor's degree by the time you are commissioned as an Officer. The general age requirement is between 19 and 32. You also have to be eligible for a secret security clearance. If you're current military, you can't have more than six years of active service before joining OCS.

How do you qualify for OCS?

How long does it take to get into OCS?

The average wait time to be selected to OCS is 5 months after the packet is submitted. Average wait to attend OCS after being selected for "in-service" Army personnel is 12 months.

What rank do you have to be to go through OCS?

From the date of entry into the Army, the Soldier will undergo extensive and intense training until graduating from OCS. OCS candidates are administratively promoted to the rank of Sergeant (E-5) while attending OCS.

Is OCS hard to pass?

OCS hopefuls are challenged from day one physically, mentally and emotionally. Prospective officer candidates can expect early mornings, late nights and a lot of hard work. Even the best leaders are challenged to complete the pre-commissioning requirements within extremely compressed timelines.

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What is the GPA requirement for Army OCS?

The most competitive packages have a GPA of 3.0 or above, particularly if the recruit is in one of the preferred majors below and has completed a calculus and physics sequence.

Which OCS is the easiest to get into?

Marines is the easiest to get into (not necessarily the easiest to complete, I do not want any former Marines to think I am calling it soft.

Do you get paid in OCS?

Candidates are paid at the pay grade of E-5 (Sergeant pay grade), “or the highest pay grade achieved if” entering… “directly from current service at a pay grade above E-5.” This means you will be paid at least as an E-5, but current Marines will not get a pay cut.

Does OCS pay for college?

This benefit is paid directly to the college or university by the military service branch. All military tuition assistance programs pay up to $250 per semester hour, or $166 per quarter hour.

Is OCS harder than basic training?

Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) is more challenging compared to Basic Combat Training (BCT). What is this? While both training courses push you to the limits in terms of physical fitness, there is more stress on leadership qualities at OCS.

Can you go to OCS without ROTC?

Yes, you can join the reserves as an officer without ROTC. First option is to enlist and apply for Officer Candidate School (OCS). If you don't get selected for OCS then you complete your term as an enlisted airmen.

What Asvab score do you need for OCS?

Applicants for Army OCS (Officer Candidate School) must score a minimum of 110 on the Army's GT Line Score of the ASVAB. Marine Corps.

Do you keep your phone in OCS?

Are we authorized to bring cell phones? Candidates are authorized to have cellular phones while at OCS. Use of phones is limited by the training schedule and to certain locations.

Do you have to go to basic training before OCS?

All Officer candidates must complete Basic Combat Training before they enter OCS, where they will be focusing their education and training on small unit leadership and tactics. OCS is divided into two phases. The basics of being a commissioned officer are taught in the first phase of OCS.

How hard is officer training?

The Air Force Officer Training School is small as it commissions fewer officers every year compared to the Air Force Academy and AFROTC. Therefore, it is not easy to gain acceptance for Air Force OTS but is well worth the effort. The nine-and-a-half week course is extremely demanding physically and mentally.

Do officers go to bootcamp?

Commissioned officers are not required to attend boot camp. To receive a commission as an officer, you must have at least a bachelor's degree in any subject. You will still be required to attend officer training to learn Navy values and the leadership skills you will need as an officer overseeing enlisted sailors.

What is the age limit for Army OCS?

To attend Officer Candidate School, you must be a U.S. citizen and a college graduate, be at least 18 years of age at the time of regular Army enlistment and entered active duty or ship to training on or before your 30th birthday.

What brings you to OCS?

Entrance to OCS is obtained through the Platoon Leaders Class and Officer Candidates Course programs. Candidates who enter the Platoon Leaders Class attend either two six-week sessions or one ten-week session during college.

How much do you make after OCS?

Starting salaries are different for warrant officers and for enlisted members who become officers after serving four years and completing Officer Candidate School. A warrant officer's initial rank is W-1, with a 2018 salary of $36,450. The 2018 starting salary for officers who were enlisted members is $46,922.

How competitive is OCS?

While civilian college graduates and current military candidates do not compete with each other for available OCS slots, the more prepared you are for the physically rigorous demands of OCS, the better. About 65% of OCS applicants are accepted.

Do you go to MEPS for OCS?

There are two main pathways for applicants to get medically qualified for OCS: MEPS and DoDMERB. Both ultimately must be approved by an organization called BUMED.

Can I get into OCS with a low GPA?

I am aware that there is a 2.0-2.5 minimum GPA needed to apply for OCS. However, it seems that the majority of answers I "Googled" said it was nearly impossible to get in with a low GPA. Most times, candidates are competitive with a 3.7+ GPA.

What is the safest military branch?

So the safest military branch in terms of man-to-man combat and machine-to-machine accidents is the Space Force.

Who has the easiest boot camp?