How long does an OCS packet take?

The average wait time to be selected to OCS is 5 months after the packet is submitted.

When can you put in an OCS packet?

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.

What happens if you fail OCS?

If you fail Army OCS you have one of two choices: You get discharged from the Army. You complete the remainder of your service agreement as an enlisted soldier.

Can I get a waiver for OCS?

A TAG level waiver is required for all Candidates who will be 35 years of age or older by their commissioning date. AIT Waiver – Anyone who has not completed AIT and is not an OCS 09S Enlistment option will need an AIT waiver approved by Company, Battalion, MSC and the G1.

Do you get weekends off in Army OCS?

Do you get any time off during OCS? You will have MOST weekends or parts of them off. When you are released for the weekend you must be back by 2100 Sunday, lights out is 2200.

What Asvab score do you need for OCS?

110
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.

What rank do you get after OCS?

Second Lieutenants
Upon completion of either OCS programs, graduates are commissioned as Second Lieutenants (2LT) and then attend the rest of their Basic Officer Leadership courses.

Do you get your phone in OCS?

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 get Bah during OCS?

You will not be given BAH while in OCS or BOLC 2.

Does OCS have family day?

Family Day events provide opportunities for the family and friends of candidates to learn more about Officer Candidates School (OCS) from the Commanding Officer.

What happens at OCS graduation?

Graduation Parade During the parade, the top performing candidates and OCS staff receive awards, the Commanding Officer and Reviewing Officer will each address the guests, and the candidates will conduct a pass-in-review. The parade takes place on the Parade Deck of OCS and lasts approximately one hour.

Can you use your phone at 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.