Army OCS Application Process

[@mikevillanueva7599]

Hey i just want to say thank you for making this video. I am going to graduate with no clear direction on what i want to do in life. I knew out of high school i wanted to enlist. But because of my parents they wanted me to go to college. After i get this degree, i can actually prepare in advance if i want to go this route . Thanks for making this unknown path clear for the rest of us to even consider to apply.

[@kidthndr2]

Michael Villanueva Glad I could Help!

[@christophersixtos7747]

kidthndr2 a bro dis you take the asvab

[@tissues2441]

Thanks so much for this. Every recruiter wants me to go enlisted. Miss me with that

[@PascalH70]

💯 I graduated in May with my Bachelors and these recruiters want me to enlist as a E3 or E4! Hell no!

[@Diabetic_Chicken69]

@@PascalH70 Lol, did you end up going to board yet tho?

[@philspaseo2377]

How long did you wait to be selected ? They said it was going to be a yearlong wait for me

[@shemarlove1409]

Your videos have helped me a lot in my decision making process. Thank you and good luck with everything!

[@ohdannyboy6801]

can you elaborate on the actual process of becoming an officer from start to finish? As I understand it, you meet with a recruiter, send in all your application materials and waivers, you meet the board, you get accepted. Then you start your time in service at basic as an enlisted soldier. Upon finishing basic you get shipped to OCS, and graduate as an O-1, then get shipped to MOS-specific training. Finish your specialty training, then you move to your permanent base or deployment? I think the enlist first, officer second part is throwing me off because Army is the only branch that seems to do this.

[@kidthndr2]

You litterally just explained it. Yes the ARMY is the only branch that sends its OCS officers to BCT first.

[@ohdannyboy6801]

Awesome, and does your four-year AD commitment start once you finish OCS or when you finish your MOS training?

[@coachbeam3600]

@kidthndr2 if my son has 2.6 GPA can he still go? I don’t want to discourage him and I know how hard he worked in school. Makes me proud regardless.

[@kelignz]

Hi, I have an A.A. (90 college credits total) and want to finish up a Bachelor's Degree. Will a Bachelor of Arts (or B.S.) in Multidisciplinary Studies still be an eligible 4-year degree for Army OCS? I'm working full-time right now and trying to finish my degree online for convenience or time/cost. My final goal is to be an RN, but at the moment it's not possible, thus, pushing me to earn a Bachelor's in Multidisciplinary Studies solely for the purpose of OCS. I've read that any degree as long as it's a B.A/B.S is eligible, but this one isn't a specific major so idk.😭 Anyway, my GT in july was a 130 (93% overall asvav). GPA was 2.8 due to getting kicked out of home and living with friends/in my car, etc. But that will increase, as I am used to being an honor student. Thank you.

[@dinsy69]

Thanks for making this video. I was arrested twice but the charges were dropped both times. Normally the army doesn’t need a waiver for charges that were dropped. Do you know if they need a waiver for my innocent charges if I join as an officer? Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful.

[@perezbernia7516]

Hello, thanks for the video! What is the the minimum GT requirement?

[@keitha4349]

Any idea if I could get accepted into OCS through a online college that is accredited ?

[@dangerrkylaa]

You mentioned the APFT being part of the packet... Is that for civilian applicants or prior service applicants? If civilian, what scores do we need in order to qualify/be considered competitive? I can't seem to find a straight forward answers to these questions anywhere online! Thanks so much!

[@kidthndr2]

The APFT is for both Civ and Prior service. Civilian I think its 240 and above is competitive however I dont see to many people here below 270 just fyi. I had 276 before I left for basic however some of the guys had like 250 or so while there and progressively got better.

[@dangerrkylaa]

kidthndr2 good to know! Thank you! one more question- do you know if it's the same general standard for national guard?

[@kidthndr2]

No, I think national guard would be easier. Pretty sure its state dependent though.

[@ericanthony402]

if i got a C in an ROTC class i took for 1 semester would they hold that against me. how should i addreds it if asked

[@kidthndr2]

Make sure you have a justification for it. They will ask most likely.

[@ericanthony402]

kidthndr2 ha the instructor just talked and the entire semester grade was a final. i received an A on the Lab portion of it never took ROTC before so had no background knowledge before. guess ill have a clean up my explanation.

[@kidthndr2]

+Anthony Shotz The best thing you can do is have high integrity and explain your situation

[@JoshuaEpkinsdejshun]

In my opinion it really friends on what college you go to when getting a bachelor's of art. I majored in sociology. The school I went to was very intense and had a lot of extra courses in biology, genetics, psychology, and chemistry.

[@jhh9291]

Hello, I recently signed my contract for active duty in the Army and have two months before I ship off for basic training. I suddenly want to go for OCS because I will receive my bachelors degree in two months as well. When speaking with an officer recruiter he suggested that I wait until I get in to try to switch over because I would have more experience. Would you suggest this as well?

[@kidthndr2]

No I dont. If you want to be an officer be an officer. Its not that easy to just "switch" when you get in lol.

[@jhh9291]

kidthndr2 This is exactly what I tried stressing to him. There’s no way that it’s “ easy” to become an officer. Ugh thank you.

[@Rameses3113]

Jh H Did you enlisted or go the OCS route? These recruiters are something else, they are prone to lie. LOL

[@thejmc4074]

Do not enlist first. It only makes the process take longer.

[@Rhinostocles]

How long does the application process to OCS take?

[@tigernavsog8819]

One thing i love on US arm forces is they allowed Near sighted men who are fit to serve, in our country Near nearsightedness is a liability

[@Arkyark672]

So I took the AFOQT. I know that’s a different branch but do you think they’d look at that or would I have to take the asvab still ?

[@sarahzayas6433]

Thank you for the information!

[@kidthndr2]

Np

[@Ginette25]

Hey so regarding the GT test, You have to take the whole ASVAB or just that GT part of the test? Great video by the way...Well done!

[@benjaminpeace2967]

I thought only one apft was required. What were your scores? And what would you consider competitive? Im going to the board in a week.

[@108077854]

Quick question: you said you have to be within a year of graduating. Does that mean also within a year after? i graduated more than a year ago. Thanks

[@Diabetic_Chicken69]

No mate thats a year before you graduate lol. Hope you found your way tho lol

[@pollo9500]

Helpful video. Im waiting for a medical waiver in the Air Force to enlist. I can go officer there but is even more competitive and difficult. If I get dq there I will try OCS. I got a 114 GT score and a bachelors degree in Architecture.

[@kidthndr2]

Yea one of my good friends just finished Air Force OTS. He said some of the smartest people he ever met were there. Best of luck !

[@yobiwolrd07]

I am about to get my Bachelors but i did not think it would be that competitive!!

[@Alex-343]

HEY THIS IS AN AWESOME VIDEO ALONG WITH ALL YOUR OTHER VIDEOS I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY OVERWEIGHT STATUS OTHER THAN THAT I AM SEEING A RECRUITER

[@HasaniShujaa]

Are there GPA requirements? What if you’re wanting to transfer from another branch?

[@jacobthompson7611]

Are they still testing APFT or the new combat readiness test for OCS application?

[@kidthndr2]

Both I think.

[@DanielBagherpour]

thanks for the info man!

[@kidthndr2]

Daniel Bagherpour no prob

[@ralphgarcia3729]

Hey man, I’m about to get my degree in engineering and have a gpa of 2.55 with a couple of couple classes fail that weren’t really a part of my major... would this be held against me?

[@ralphgarcia3729]

Also you mentioned about recommendation from high ranking people. Do they need to be from the military or can they all be civilians?

[@ashleyhernandez57]

Hey Ralph, did you ever end up applying ?

[@sankalppatel9556]

Howd it go ralph?

[@lithelyayoung7771]

What if you have a PhD in Psychology? I have a BA as well as a MS, working on my Phd right now, I plan on joining once I am done. (OCS)

[@kidthndr2]

Yes a MS, or PHD will definitely increase your chances of getting picked up.

[@MastaRimiks]

How has this been?

[@keroshin1]

So you have to have a bachelors? Or what about an associates degree in nursing if it's condensed from a 2 year?

[@kidthndr2]

You have to have a bachelors

[@Messerchmitt309]

Graduated with a BA politics/philosophy, but have been working for 4-5 years. Though you still had to do SAT/ACT, and professor recommendation? I got a 93 on AFQT and 124 GT score. Also I submitted a waiver for an ankle surgery that was recommended to be medically waived at MEPS. Curious on your thoughts. I think in an earlier video you said you had a few years of working experience under your belt as well?

[@kidthndr2]

I worked through college yes. I may be misunderstanding what your saying but I didn't take the SAT/ACT again, and Yes I got a recommendation from an old teacher of mine. Your scores are solid and I also got a waiver for a ankle surgery. Good luck and God speed.

[@Messerchmitt309]

Ok yeah thanks for that! my recruiter called me recently and said t even though my ankle waiver came through-surprise,surprise- that OCS hasn't been taking candidates with medical waivers since 2014...Does that sound right to you? It really bugs me that Army still doesn't have dedicated guys to do OCS packages... I'm thinking of switching recruiting stations to Navy even. Army recruiters definitely leaving a bad taste.

[@khouse1554]

Patrick Cheng I've gotten a waiver and got to the board review stage which mine is in February... so idk what they talking about

[@sankalppatel9556]

@@Messerchmitt309 hey man how did it go, I am thinking of applying soon w the army

[@Messerchmitt309]

@@sankalppatel9556 wow this has been a while. For what it's worth, I ended up doing navy reserve officer as it suited my life situation better. As someone who did a lot of research on all the branches both active and reserve, make sure you have plenty of conversations with people that have done both and have had successful careers. Joining the military is one of the best career decisions I've made and hopefully it's something you'll find rewarding if you end up joining.

[@AveryGiavonniReacts42]

My GT is at a 105 and i'm currently enlisted. Can I get a waiver for the GT. I mean should I??? AN I intend to go ROTC ROUTE because I'm national Guard

[@Rameses3113]

laMar Horton GT score is not waivable

[@charleslipscomb3983]

What does it mean after you take a test in the recruitment office , and the recruiter gives an application too take home with physical questions etc

[@kidthndr2]

Means your good to go.

[@DeMasterzOfDisaster]

Would a major in political science be good? It is an art's degree but I'm not sure it is a passable one?

[@Unidisputed561]

Serg Revolvera major is irrelevant, join as many clubs and get as many leadership positions as you can. Review the Army Officer Selection Board questions they are all online, know what your gonna say before you go in there.

[@kidthndr2]

+Unidisputed561 not true at all. The questions vary based on person because, everyone is different. Also your major is extremely important!!! Idk who told you that , but thats not true

[@saidukamara1692]

How many push ups and sit ups are required within the 2 minutes time frame?

[@kidthndr2]

Its based on your age.

[@saidukamara1692]

kidthndr2 okay, so I'm 26 and im planing to enlist as a reserve officer! Thank you.

[@sajolshrestha2738]

How did you get your letter of recommendation you knew those officers or what

[@kidthndr2]

Some I did, some I didn't.

[@khouse1554]

I got my board review in February, got a 95 on asvab so wish me luck!

[@kidthndr2]

Good job 6 points higher than me! Good luck!

[@bryceheppler7181]

@@kidthndr2 what do you have to be good at

[@givahn11]

So do you actually have to pass the PT test you take?

[@Rameses3113]

You need to do more than just past the APFT, you need to score as close to 300 as possible.

[@XIXRECKER]

Hey kid, I’m a college senior seriously considering applying to ocs. I have a double ba in physics and economics and a minor in poli sci with a 2.58 gpa (might get higher). Pretty fit and a clean record. Served as the president of a large religious organization and can get a recommendation from that and an o-4. You think I have a chance to make it?

[@Alex-ew9ef]

Would you recommend signing up in college or waiting until after college ?

[@ThndrFit]

Man , honestly. There are so many benefits to applying while your still in college. You can literally go through both boards and your application process and be shipping out a week or 2 weeks after you have entered DEP. You dont have to wait , or get a job. Possibly waiting untill you have your degree in hand could make you more competitive but not really. So yea If I could go back in time definitely would apply starting my last 2 years of college instead of waiting untill the last month of graudation....

[@Alex-ew9ef]

dominique kimbrough thanks man. Really enjoying your videos. Thanks for advice !

[@yobiwolrd07]

i have a criminal record however i am eligible to join each branch. I can't lie i am discouraged now that i see this video. I'm not joining unless i go in as an officer plain and simple

[@bennettlol5973]

I feel super lucky. I made a GT score of 111.

[@kidthndr2]

Good Stuff

[@parishj3]

Nice Man I got 117

[@bryceheppler7181]

What's a GT score

[@itsjustaudie]

Have you heard of anyone being disqualified for needing glasses to see?

[@kidthndr2]

never have I heard that.

[@itsjustaudie]

thanks!!

[@jst-hv2cr]

Why would a recruiter tell you that you have to be graduated to have applied? I went to a recruiter who said I have to come back once I actually have my degree, but I read online it says within a year of graduating

[@kidthndr2]

jst 1060 Yea , I covered that in one of my videos. Im not sure why but Im sure it has something to do with OCS packets being long and them wanting to make sure your not wasting their time and you commiting to finish

[@jst-hv2cr]

kidthndr2 So basically see another recruiter? I graduate in 4 months lol

[@dominicdewey5209]

What was your major and gpa

[@kidthndr2]

Cytotechnology , 3.1

[@cameronivey7632]

Hey just asking will the accept online college degrees

[@danielthewhalenegreanu6055]

Hey man, I'm a college student entering my sophomore year. The way it's looking right now I will have a 3.5 gpa in business administration if I continue to perform at the same level in school. Is a 3.5 gpa enough in this field, and what can I do to make myself more competitive? thanks

[@kidthndr2]

VoLUNTEER , VOLUNTEER , VOLUNTEER . I had around 300 hours of community service. Get some leadership positions in clubs man!!!

[@chiyan11]

DId Gpa Play a Huge Role?

[@kidthndr2]

Yes.

[@Saadbabeey]

I need to have at least 4 years? What happened to 2?

[@kidthndr2]

?

[@Saadbabeey]

kidthndr2 u said a bachelors degree (4yrs) was required. What happened to associates (2yrs) being ok to become an officer.

[@khouse1554]

Where the Wild things are no u need a bachelors degree at least, im going through the process now I just graduated college