OCS

Top 10 Famous Army OCS Graduates of All Time

There are several ways a person can become an officer in the United States Army. Those are: A battlefield commission which has not been used since Vietnam. Graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Transfer from a different military branch. Graduating from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New …

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Requirements to be an Army National Guard Officer

Requirements to be an Army National Guard Officer

In today’s post, I would like to discuss the requirements to be an Army National Guard Officer, specifically a commissioned officer.  We will discuss the requirements and different ways to become an ARNG Officer.  Whether you decide to transition from enlisted to officer, or join as an Officer, there are few basic requirements that you …

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Army OCS: An Overview

The Army Officer Candidate Program, also known as Army OCS, has a long and proud history that dates back to 1941. The purpose of the Army’s Officer Candidate School is to produce newly commissioned Second Lieutenants. During OCS, candidates receive a wide variety of instruction to include military leadership, Warrior Tasks, Infantry Battle Drills, Land …

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