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 …
As a Soldier for over 23 years, I always inadvertently find some way to reference one of my Army experiences in a conversation that I’m having with someone. Once I make the connection, I usually get the question, “So are you in the military? What branch are you in and what do you do?” I …
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What is the 09S MOS in the Army National Guard? And what should you know about it. Typically, when a new recruit enlists in the Army National Guard with the intent of going straight to Officer Candidate School after their Initial Entry Training, they get the 09S MOS. In addition to this MOS, they also choose …
I went to Army National Guard Accelerated OCS in the summer of 2010; shortly after I returned home from Iraq. There are a few locations we can go to, and most Oregonians go to South Dakota. However, since I had just gotten home from deployment, I needed to wait until the end of July to …
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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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 …
