Army Officer Candidate School

[@Willfram]

I graduated from A Co, Class 1-89. Your experience is SO different than mine. Much BETTER! We had two Companies; Alpha and Bravo. I think we had 250 start in Alpha. Only 121 graduated. The program back then seemed designed to encourage failure. To this day, I don't know exactly how I made it through, except I'm a wizard with Land Nav. We had three Field Exercises instead of your one. Up to the graduation ceremony, the TACs were still shouting at us, threating to lay extended orders on us to delay our commissioning. You graduated from a program about which I feel SO MUCH BETTER. No one should be punished for believing they could be an effective leader, as you so capably narrated in this video. Me and Iron Mike salute you.

[@sierraamador6985]

My husband is currently at OCS, and they are only doing TBB for in service members. My husband is prior service national guard but is an O9S.

[@LD-iz3kz]

I was prior enlisted to OCS in 2020. This is good information. Thanks for sharing!

[@arandonextdoor2228]

As I was watching this, I was guessing you were in A Co. And you confirmed it, haha. Your experience sounds much harsher than my company's. We had 45 minutes to shower and change after PT, and if we were running late because we went to TAP-C, cadres gave us extra time and marched us to DFAC. Almost everyone, if not all, used red light once they got into the bushes, and nobody got caught. Perhaps you can also guess which company I'm in. XD Btw, we now take two ACFTs, one for class-up and one for phase-up. I was told by the cadre that it's a recent change. And I think it's 10m? We went fast af for the ruck march. Even the commander was panting, and it was def not the pace on SOP (17 mins +- 30 secs, I think?), but nobody failed. Also, as of now, TBB is only for in-service people. If you're 09S, including the prior services who are coming back, you'll be fighting for OML. Things might change in the future, though.

[@nancysor-3431]

You are so beautiful! Thank you for the insightful video.

[@MythosDnDGuides]

Had to reduce playback speed to .75 on this one. Great video though, thank you!

[@MJArmyMan]

Hello. I'm a retired Army vet on the enlisted side, and my daughter wants to be an officer. She is a 4-year college graduate, 4 year high school JORTC and would like to work on the medical side of the Army. So far she has made a 73 on the practice test. Her Army recruiter isn't being helpful, though. He's not helping her obtain an OCS packet, instead is telling her to enlist and then go "Green to Gold." Yeah, about that. What's the best way for my daughter to get connected with an officer recruiter who can help her get the OCS packet started? Great job with the information!!! Thanks

[@drsavant197]

Absolutely don’t fall for the enlist first bs. Find an officer recruiter. Not just a normal recruiter

[@jasminelarson3270]

I am currently waiting to see if i was accepted for OCS. I am also at Ft. Knox i was DA Selected for Recruiting. So if i dont get selected ,im moving to Hawaii to Recruit!

[@SierraUSMC]

graduated OCS from A Co 005-24 .. tell em how they pick the O9S as class leaders for week 1-2 to make it all more stressful 😂😂😂 shout out to Mr. Cooper 💪🏻😂

[@yuch1102]

Hi Rochelle, I have just been selected for OCS from fy24 in service like you were. I am prebranched 70B MS on the MIL PER, does that mean I don’t have to worry about OML points during OCS or there is a chance I could still end up another branch if I don’t score as high on the OML?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@yuch1102 Congratulations, you are safe!

[@yuch1102]

@@Chellmaticc Awesome, thank you!

[@matthewrussell3935]

This is some great content. Just wondering, but did you see many older (>35) people at OCS?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@matthewrussell3935 Yes we had quite a few people in their late 30s and early 40s.

[@matthewrussell3935]

@@Chellmaticc That's good to hear. I left AD 2.5 years ago and I'm trying to decide if I want to put up with OCS to try and commission in the Reserves 🤣

[@kontorboateng3947]

Wearing the ascots around your neck in OCS for 3 months looks very uncomfortable especially when walking outside in the summer.

[@lthughes]

Where’s the rest of the videos? I was expecting a nice back log to watch through lol

[@charon314]

Thank you for sharing and this is great information! I subscribed to your channel. What’s your TikTok by the way?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@charon314 thank you, I will be posting more content here one day 🤣 my tiktok is @chellmaticc

[@SILENTASSASSIN12]

I like how you stay for the most part very professional but, you let out some of that ghetto in you every now and then and oh my you are so beautiful. 😭😂🖤

[@Chellmaticc]

@@SILENTASSASSIN12 it’s in me lmaoooo

[@motorsk81]

Hahaha sounded like you were doing a pitch I was waiting for the “What are your question pertaining to this movement when executed at normal cadence or using the talk thru method of instructions?”

[@overkllassasin249]

I was Bravo company when you guys were in Alpha, just got to BOLC. Sorry about the whole backpack situation that was created with you guys towards the end in white phase 😬

[@garymfra3962]

Rochelle. Great info. Thanks.

[@fatormadeddeh8501]

Do you still have to take the asvab . If you already have a bachelors? And want to joint OCS ?

[@migzlopez9857]

CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@paulmeek537]

Hey LT, I'm currently AGR looking to drop a packet. Any tips?

[@jamesbeals7077]

Hey, I’m currently AGR and going through the process as well. You might want to get with SFC Notaro via MS Teams. He is at USARC level I believe and he is the POC that put me in contact with my local recruiting battalion on the East coast who does the OCS packets for PA/NJ (in service, prior service and new recruits).

[@foreigntiny]

What camera do you use ?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@foreigntiny this is the Sony ZV-E10 with the 10mm G shot lens.

[@dayqwonmccullough5344]

Since you were enlisted E7 I’m guessing you been in for 10-15 years how that pay looking since you was enlisted

[@michealbourguillon2114]

She will be paid as that enlisted rank until her officer pay catches up Army doesn’t decrease only increase. She will receive E pay for O1-3 as well to boost pay for prior enlisted officers.

[@zakiagray1236]

Hi Ma’am. I’ll be leaving soon for OCS in Feb next year. My questions is, did they issue new dress uniforms? If not, is that something you need to bring or purchase there?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@zakiagray1236 hi there, they do not issue dress uniforms at OCS. If you are going to basic training first, you will receive them there. Otherwise, you do have the option to purchase from the clothing and sales store while in OCS.

[@zakiagray1236]

@@Chellmaticcthank you for the information. I’m coming out of recruiting and going straight there so I guess I have to wear what I have 😂

[@daytonhouse668]

How old were you when you went through?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@daytonhouse668 32

[@outsidewithquad8123]

Make a video of your memorabilia room

[@kennethdruckmann3729]

Is it true that ppl with more than 6 years active duty time aren’t accepted into ocs?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@kennethdruckmann3729 I was accepted with a waiver at 12 years time in service.

[@docjacobs5759]

Dam you was with Alpha I thought you looked familiar

[@josephroberts7445]

What about accelerated ocs any more information? Prior enlist from the marines.

[@Chellmaticc]

@@josephroberts7445 From what I’ve been told, it’s all the BS just at a much faster pace 😂

[@josephroberts7445]

@@Chellmaticc 🤣😂 I es out as an corporal how does that work? Yes I can eat crayons and pay attention.

[@xxheadshotxx5562]

I’m Hispanic i speak 80% of English, Do you think that you need a higher level of English? I have a bachelor’s degree in psychology and I’m 27 years old.

[@DDB5]

No all you need is a Bachelors Degree and 110GT score on the Asvab.!

[@shaylavette5043]

This video was very informative. I’m currently in the military and considering switching over to the officer side. Is it possible for me to reach out to you via email for more information?

[@Chellmaticc]

Hello yes absolutely, send me your email and I will contact you.

[@cedcanscore]

Can i email you

[@niece.madeit4662]

@@Chellmaticchey can I contact you as well

[@Chellmaticc]

@@cedcanscore what is your email?

[@amberlee4176]

Hi LT, how can I better prepare for the running? I am nervous because I am kind of slower

[@adriangonzalez9973]

Work on your sprints and get on long distance runs. Start with one mile 3-5 time a week in your first week to acclimate and build endurance. Then increase your run the following week between .5-1 mile so the following week you can run 1.5 or 2 miles depending on how you feel. Keep adding distance and keep sprinting!

[@amberlee4176]

@@adriangonzalez9973 Thank you so much for the advice! I truly appreciate it.

[@allexmaass6976]

work on your stride. like the other guy said, sprint

[@rapboykhari]

Man I give you pdf to help prepare

[@adriangonzalez9973]

@@amberlee4176when are you going? I’m shipping off in 3 weeks!

[@alvarez_golf3238]

How long was the process for getting accepted?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@alvarez_golf3238 I submitted my packet in April 2023, the selection board was in August 2023, the results came out in December 2023.

[@anishrajan5347]

Hi Mam, i e4 active duty holds a bachelors degree currently deployed, I am 32 yrs old now, what is the age limit to apply for OCS?

[@Chellmaticc]

@@anishrajan5347 the age limit is 32 but you can apply with an age waiver (I had one).

[@motorsk81]

Roger Drill Lieutenant 🫡

[@johnd7940]

Slow down. It’s not a race.

[@Chellmaticc]

@@johnd7940 I sped the video up so it could fit in the 10 minute window for tiktok. Slow it down if that helps you.

[@wecanwatersports4151]

Ma'am looking foward to seeing more service members in state government and senate to combat the lack of American business. 🫵😊