The ocs uniform is stripped of the rank patch which is replaced by the letters ocs. I am an 09s in the michigan national guard and i completed basic training in april. United states coast guard officer candidate school pre. What happens if i dont pass the ocs in the military. That is right, if you are going to be an officer, you will attend basic combat training bct alongside enlisted recruits. You will now be reclassed to something other than 09s 11b or 19d, maybe. By entering into the national guard officer candidate school ocs program you may have the opportunity to be that leader. I enlisted in the army national guard with an 09s contract traditional ocs.
The ocs foundation ocsf is a nonprofit title 501c19 veterans organization serving over 750,000 ocs and ots graduates around the world. The washington army national guard is a component of the united states army and the washington national guard based in washington. These branches are the texas army national guard, the texas air national guard, and the texas state guard. It occurs to me the first portion of the enlistment agreement which offers the army s options if you fail to complete the ocs course which you have not completed is the guiding principle. Officers in the army national guard are in high demand. Low recruit discipline prompts army to redesign basic training. It is even possible to join the national guard directly as an officer after attending ocs through the o9s enlistment option. For example, an e7 who becomes a candidate would continue to receive e7 pay. Ohio national guard officer recruiting ohio air national. Officer candidate school programs of the army national guard at regional training institutes rti. Whether you are in the army national guard or active duty army, aside from a direct commission for graduate degree holders, the only way to become a commissioned officer is to attend officer candidate school. The texas military department is composed of the three branches of the military in the state of texas.
The officer candidate school ocs enlistment option 09s should be used to entice npsps applicants to the arng who wish to become a commissioned officer. Army national guard officer candidates kick off phase one. Ny national guard officer accessions officer candidate school. The intent of the ocs enlistment option is to attract applicants to the arng and provide an additional source of potential candidates for ocs. The command is headquartered at camp murray in pierce county. The kentucky army national guard officer candidate school was organized in. Army shoulder sleeve insignia authorized since 1989 revised june 20 i invite my friends to use this document freely and share with other collectors. Guard army national guard of the united states, and the u. Your contract job code would be 09s, after basic you attend ocs, instead of ait. School ocs at fort benning, georgia, or army national guard.
Prior service joining the army national guard duration. Officer candidate school is located at the united states coast guard. Smom 18054, simultaneous membership program and officer. Mint new, unissued, unused, no obvious signs of wear. Fyi, if you join as an officer, you still need to complete basic prior to ocs.
Ar 14050, officer candidate school, army reserve this revision. Option 09s soldiers and initial active duty for training iadt graduates selected for officer candidate school. The proponent of this pamphlet is the commanding general, us army. Just because its been so long, its possible the answer is perhaps slightly differe. Upon commissioning, each officer must attend an officer basic course within 18 months one sixmonth extension may be granted in the branch to which he or she is assigned. Army s main training academy for prospective army officers. United states army officer candidate school branch insignia officer.
Texas state guard officer candidate school commander and. Ocs has remained an important commissioning source for the army, along with army rotc and the u. At the end of the basic training, i injured my knee and was unable to pass the. Officer candidate school branch insignia officer usamm. Officer candidate guide us army national guard may 2011. Army officer candidate school ocs enlistment option. Kentucky starc patch with ocs, wore on the right breast pocket. Must not be enlisting as a non 09s slrp ocs or as a 09r smp cadet except for the 09s slrp option. I have been doing a lot of reading online and from what i can tell state ocs programs differ a bit but in general you can enlist with an 09s mos, designating you as an officer candidate. If you dont qualify for the 09s contractocs candidate, then you could also join the guard and do rotc to become an officer.
The kentucky military academy kma ky national guard. To whom it may concern,i am trying to get some information on how my discharge process is going to work. Each soldier both enlisted and officer wear their branch insignia badge on their class a or army dress blue uniforms denoting their particular skill set. If you are not a member of the army national guard or army reserve, or an armed forces veteran, you can enlist for officer candidate school. Also my recruiter said that if i have to go in front of the selection board it would be after basic. The national guard is looking for future leaders of the army national guard.
This pamphlet provides a guide for us army national guard officer candidate school students and cadre. Ny national guard officer accessions the ocs enlistment. Army officer candidate is e5 federal ocs, or e6 state ocs on the enlisted pay scale, unless the candidate previously achieved a higher enlisted rank. Joining the army national guard as prior service for 09s. Officers earn this honor because theyre trained to enhance personal and professional development of all whom. Officer candidate school options coffee and camouflage medium.
Note, if you join as an officer, your contract is 8 years versus, a four year contract. I enlisted in the pa national guard as 09s, the osc option, in february. If you qualify, you will attend the us army s basic combat training and begin the next scheduled officer candidate school upon completion of. Duck boat changes needed after deadly lake accident the coast guard needs to change priorities to support national. They plan training and lead soldiers all over the world.
The ocs uniform is stripped of the rank patch which is. What is it like to join the national guard as an infantry. It was created to identify ssi authorized by tioh after the publication of richard w. Earn your commission in the national guard by attending officer candidate school ocs. Must have scored a minimum of 31 on the armed forces qualifying test afqt. Must not be enlisting under the provisions of a conditional release from a select reserve component other than the u. I graduate on december with a bs on biological sciences and plan on joining coast guard upon doing so, hopefully as an officer through the ocsr program. In the united states army, officer candidates attend either the. Still, it wont be easyyou must have more than a high school education, as well as the skills to make decisions and make a difference. They lead from the front and adjust to environments that are always changing. Effective november 30, 2010, applicants interested in attending federal ocs must have a baccalaureate degree or higher. In the united states army, officer candidates attend either the federal officer candidate school ocs at fort benning, georgia, or army national guard.
The massachusetts national guard is an operational reserve of the united states army and air force that provides ready, relevant and reliable troops and equipment to respond to natural disasters or other civil emergencies when activated by the governor. I was army national guard for 12 years, and ive now been back in the regular army for almost 12. Officer candidate school ocs commissioned officers intense leadership training ground three options for attending ocs state ocs traditional national. My question is i have a date for basic, may but, i do not yet have a date to attend ocs. Rti ocs battalion, kansas army national guard with headquarters in salina, ks. Well i missed it my first year due to my unit not cutting me orders, and i was not able to attend my second year because i was not currently enrolled in college course to finish my degree. This is accomplished by focusing on administrative requirements, physical. The school is generally open to qualified enlisted noncommissioned officers, along with civilians who hold at least a fouryear college degree. College loan repayment program lrp the official army. National guard bureau 111 south george mason drive arlington va 2220482 arnghrr 22 june 2018 memorandum for ng j1 rrf all entire rrf subject. Finally, as a national guard officer you have to learn to balance your army responsibilities with your professional and personal life and an ocs program that mirrors how the guard functions is a. This is an introduction to the military profession in the texas state guard, the role of the junior officer, and basic military leadership.
Effective 01 mar 09, newly commission officers that have slrp in. Army officer candidate school ocs is a 12week program which graduates commissioned officers in the united states army. The kansas army national guard is looking for highly motivated and competent future leaders. Army national guard officer candidates kick off phase one of leadership training. Officer candidates are former enlisted members e4 to e7, warrant officers, interservice transfers, or civilian college graduates who enlist for the ocs option after they. Officer candidate school united states army wikipedia. Before i joined the army national guard on an 09s contract, i spent a fair amount of time researching what officer candidate school would be like.
Although i understand that it is difficult to predict, i was wondering what the acceptance rates are at for ocsr. Commander of florida national guard ocs and third year. Requires applicants to have a minimum of 90 semester hours of college studies in order to apply for ocs. I am looking to join the national guard as a 09s officer candidate. Ocs graduates are commissioned as second lieutenants in the army national guard, with a state and federally recognized commission, valid in any state or on active duty. Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms. The state ocs officer candidate school option traditional course is a 16 to 18month course of instruction conducted from march to august of the following year. I obviously met all the requirements or i would not have been able to enlist as an 09s in the first place. The texas state guard ocs program takes eight months to complete and is divided into three phases.
Job description and qualifications for naval civil engineering corps. The new york army national guard offers you the flexibility of three ways to attend ocs. Army marine corps navy air force coast guard shop by type custom military apparel military shops clearance items about us shipping policies contact us. Military patches representing different branches of the service. If you have an extra sdb jacket, you are encouraged to bring it with you. How does the switch from army national guard to active. Use your education and skills to become an officer. The history of the washington army national guard dates back to 1854 with formation of the washington territorial militia. Ocs is divided into two sections, which make up the academic and military aptitude. Officer candidate guide may 2011 i officer candidate school, reserve component summary. By entering the army national guard officer candidate school ocs program you have an opportunity to become a leader of tomorrows army national guard.
In addition, it applies to the reserve officers training corps and the. Officer candidate school michigan army national guard. The army is the only service where individuals must enlist first, before attending officer candidate school ocs. Because the national guard is the combat reserve of the united states army. The skills and training that you acquire as an ocs candidate help prepare you for the challenges that lay ahead as a. Officers are among a select few with the responsibility of leadership and the authority and freedom to do things on their own. Beginning in world war ii, army ocs was established to provide infantry officers for the war effort. Ocsf serves to assist in the promotion and recruitment of potential candidates for ocsots schools and programs by providing online forums and discussion groups.
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