How To Be An Officer | Green To Gold Program

[@lyokon8]

Can you make a video on the different officer MOSs or "branches" and what they are, what they do, etc.?

[@traytyler1435]

I almost joined the navy for the STA-21 program because I didn’t know this existed thanks man !!!!

[@MattWard89]

You're welcome bro!

[@adrolehn]

I know this is an old video, but I’m currently G2G right now. There’s another option for those without any school. It’s the 4 year Hip Pocket version. You essentially ETS and go to school full time as well with doing ROTC. It’s so far been enjoyable, and I recommend it for anyone who wants to broaden their Army career.

[@israelsmith9604]

I might do this actually

[@samslammer2001]

Notification squad!!

[@MattWard89]

😎

[@LiveLittv]

I've been an enlisted soldier for the past 2 years in the NY national guard and I want to commission. However I don't want to go through ROTC. I wanted to know if I could just go straight to OCS.

[@janellemargot4376]

Yes! Talk to an Officer Recruiter now. You will need a conditional release from the Guard though to even get started. If they deny you that than it's a NO GO.

[@Clift3155]

I’m a reserve enlisted going green to gold. You just get sent to ocs once your packet is approved. Only need a release if you’re going active

[@maskspider121]

I really appreciate the content you put up and the clarity you provide to all of us. I have a Question about this green to gold program. I am in Active component and Am a E-4 with less then 2 years of service. I have a masters degree, what is a good path way to go officer. also my Time in service be counted towards 6 years of service obligation?

[@cankose4581]

Hi, did you find any answer? I'm just trying to find out if we can apply g2g before 2 years TIS mark.

[@carlasbasdenlopez2757]

I cant find the VIDEOS that i watch. Just whant to say thank you for the information you prepared me as a family member and have applied your advice and hade help alot. Keep with the videos and goals.

[@palmenio]

Hi Matt, I just came out of AIT, I watched your videos before BCT , the helped me tremendously thank you so much. I am active duty, getting ready to go to Hawaii, I want to do the active duty Green to gold, I'm 34 with over 2 yrs of college. Is the age waiverable?

[@porkbelly4745]

Hi, how is living in Hawaii. I am also joining the army at age 30. did you find whether age is waivable??

[@rubytorres6201]

@@porkbelly4745 Age is Waiverable

[@malcolmmitchell7207]

I just got enlisted in the Army National Guard. I leave for basic training on April 12th. But here’s the question I want to ask. It’s a simple yes or no question. How many college credits and hours do I have to have in order to be a commissioned officer in the US Army, and can I become a officer in the US Army with an associates degree?

[@ramenramrod]

Very informative! Thanks man! 👌🏽

[@annierose2677]

Not sure if this has been asked already, but I was a little confused on the time in service before you can apply for the green to gold program. How long would a 68C have to wait with the AIT being 52 weeks?

[@angelesbriceno4048]

Were you able to take your family with you when you pcsd to find the active duty green to gold?

[@donaldsanders4625]

Any knowledge on Blue to Green Program regarding commissioning to Army Officer from Navy Enlisted?

[@BeenRichDixon]

On the active duty option. Do you get the same pay as the rank you are currently in?Or is it a base pay of E-5 automatically?

[@Chuck55892]

If I have a 2 year 21 week active duty contract as an enlisted soldier, can I do the non scholarship option to transfer over to National Guard or Reserve?

[@klidthelid8361]

Is it possible to switch from the scholarship to the active duty one after 2 years?

[@Stl10699]

Is this available in the army guard aswell?

[@chrisfarrell9131]

I didnt realize 30 was the cut off age Does a special forces background increase chances of waiving the age? Can I get out and come back in as an officer if I'm too old?

[@187MIAMIBOY]

Prior service Marine; Thinking of just getting it over in 12 weeks in OCS.. But was curious about Green to Gold.. I'd be going for my Masters in 21 months in this program.. I wasn't sure if I have to physically go to a ROTC school or just one that offers ROTC program and can be done online?.. Thanks for clearing up about getting paid as a regular AD while going to school..

[@gelicasenpai5025]

Does it matter how long you have your contract as enlisted for national guard when you join rotc and become an officer?

[@youbetterslayshay]

No it doesn’t, because once you commission. Your officer contract will override your enlisted contract.

[@lapoblanarestaurantsramire3769]

what if your enlisting to the reserves..i have 2 years of college done... can i apply for OCS after AIT

[@youbetterslayshay]

No, in the reserve and active duty you can not with only 2 years of college, but in the National Gaurd you can. Although you will not make it pass 1LT. You will not make captain or above in the Gaurd

[@corya3189]

If the information is “boring” they shouldn’t be in the Officer Corps

[@theklone2000]

Do you have to extend your active duty contract to go green to gold?

[@christianbensch5404]

Thanks for all the awesome info!

[@MattWard89]

You're welcome!!

[@mattmadden2501]

i'm 29 at time of enlistment, i have a GED with no college, my AFQT score is 85 and GT score is 127. MOS is 11b and i will be attending jump school and RASP1 after OSUT. any chance i could ever become an officer? ive kicked it around but i cant see any way for me to do it.

[@joshuahenderson9377]

Do college then OCS there is an age wavier I believe

[@rigsangporigsangpo4846]

Hey. I’m in army reserve finishing up my AIT coming March. I have an associates degree and I’m thinking to rotc. Is that possible? And what can I expect from the program if i can get into ROTC?

[@zzhangzzz1735]

Hey Matt, what if im an reserve and already have a college degree

[@druwhite1388]

Ok, just to help those that are taking the asvab. I took it got a 70 and still had a GT 110+

[@Wompychikcen]

You go to school while your active, Matt?

[@bilbeanbaggins]

do you have to be in for 2 years active duty before you can submit application for green to gold? Or can you start the process right away?

[@cankose4581]

Hi, did you find any answer for your question?

[@therahfamily6096]

You can get a waiver for time in service.

[@cankose4581]

@@therahfamily6096 I'll try but I think it's gonna be really difficult for me to get a waiver for 14-15 months TIS. ☹️

[@rancierdiaz305]

What if you have your 4 years of college? You become enlisted and then you try to become an officer? Is it possible?

[@byronmitchell6110]

I have the same question

[@roarkcurry3264]

Same

[@garanddaddy5695]

awesome! thanks man I really wanted to know more on green to gold to see what I could do. Thanks!

[@tjhicks8662]

Would this work if you are a member of a different branch?

[@deecorinna]

Dang, just signed on for 6 years as a 35p. I’ll be 28 when I start BCT and specialized training is almost 2 years long so I’ll never have the option to do green to gold. :( this sucks

[@BERTMACKLlN]

The two year minimum requirement is waiverable. I just got my offer letter for green to gold a few weeks ago and I’ve only served 17 months active duty

[@deecorinna]

@@BERTMACKLlN thanks for the update! And congrats

[@NathanGallegos-pj6sw]

I’m 32, 2 years of college, I am going to pursue to complete my bachelors degree 📜 Do I qualify for the green to gold program?

[@clay6586]

What if you already have a 4 year degree and want to go from enlistment to officer?

[@janellemargot4376]

Are you active duty? Than you have to put your packet together and apply.

[@twittervidsfunnyaf4280]

I have 44 college credits, don’t have my associates yet. Which option is best for me?

[@jonhmallari3772]

I wanted to be a 31 Bravo In the army. And all the paper work is done all the Background check is all done, all I haven’t done is go to Meps. I scored 47 on my picat, and I did qualified for the job that I want. But he told me that the army is trying to get all the Alpha, which are 50 and higher score on the ASVAB, and I am in the Bravo since I scored lower than 50. He said he can’t do anything for me like look for a job and what not, until all Alpha people are done. He also told me that the 31 Bravo is already full and won’t be full till next October and he keeps telling me to look for other job. Help for some advice?

[@TreyMitchell1992]

Jonh Mallari 31b is military police, you will need to get your commission then you will be a commissioned officer as a military police, i think the 31a option is only for people who have already completed ROTC or have a 4 year degree? I’m not sure, hopefully he will get on here and give you your answer

[@shanny297]

Wait till October you don’t want to be in a job you don’t like or feel passionate about.

[@christophernava2284]

Jonh Mallari another recruit and I are both 31 Bravo both shipping October 22. I was given the option to take Airbourne school. So yeah I made a 35 on my AQFT and scored 94 for the ST. minimum score is 91 for the ST. ( Skilled Technical)

[@christophernava2284]

I would double check 31 Bravo job if you scored high in the next month you also get to be ranked faster based on your score AFQT score

[@zenthewolfren]

Are you going to Fort Jackson?

[@zackroderick820]

If I have my 4-year degree but no ROTC what will green to gold look like? I wanted to go OCS but don't have the GT score

[@likemike9104]

zack roderick Im going to tell you right now, without the score there you can’t commission as one. Just study bro

[@teodosiomeza]

I have a college degree of Computer Science, I want to join the National Guard on the officer path. How can I do this with ROTC?

[@JimfromBuffalo]

Can you do this option and stay in the Reserves?

[@akeembausley7885]

Great info wish i wasn't in my thirties yet i would have love to this well i still have the chance for OCS the deadline is 35 for them

[@MattWard89]

Yeah go for OCS man. Especially if you plan to do 20

[@akeembausley7885]

Thanks bro i will and i really thank you for these videos i feel really comfortable about going

[@junebaby310]

This is a great video with a lot of great information. Some points I would like to add is that with the Active Duty Option (ADO), you are not allow to use Tuition Assistance and Educational Delay is not authorized. Educational Delay allows a delay in entry on Active Duty for educational purposes such as law or medical school. This is why you would pick the scholarship or non-scholarship option instead of the ADO. Please correct me if any of my information is wrong. Thank you!

[@carmencordova7960]

How does marriage affect a green to gold scholarship? And are you aloud to live off campus while in the green to gold program?

[@mr.s.7081]

Do battlefield commissions occur anymore?

[@bmusercrs]

Only during wartime... The last time that happened on the field was in Vietnam

[@imabshek]

Do you have an idea about how long you have to serve after you commission as an officer?

[@jamesk5541]

imabshek 2

[@emelytorres7667]

6 years

[@pjxray]

I am an 89B, currently SPC atm, 2 years in. I have 27 college credits before military but I am continuing my college right now. I want to commision but which route should I take? And can I go in with Associates degree?

[@davidjoe9639]

1st option

[@Pandaa_Trader]

Update: cutoff age is now 32, not 30, need to join probably by age 29/30

[@user-re3fd6jl5k]

So if I am a year away from my ETS date in the active enlisted side, and I applied for the green to gold scholarship program, would I be able to go to a college back home that has ROTC and not be in the active duty anymore but be contracted as a cadet?

[@KevinGDividend]

yes

[@mitchellmoore557]

Hey bro, I'm joining the army sometime this year. I'm 31 years old and I am entering as enlisted. However, I want to commission to an officer. Can I still do it?

[@gothicherie6691]

i think u can do ocs cutting close tho check with ur recruiter

[@user-re3fd6jl5k]

Mitchell Moore No

[@Ninjalilboss]

Mitchell Moore you need a waiver since you are above 30

[@ArmyBarbie]

I’m guessing you get BAH with the active duty option?

[@janellemargot4376]

Yes if active duty. Not national guard, reserve ect...

[@zerne1000]

what's the easiest way for me to be an officer if I already have a 4 year degree and i want to start as an officer but i can only be e4. is there a way for me to skip basic training if I have a 4 year degree in history?

[@MattWard89]

Nope you would go to Basic Training the OCS. That would be the easiest and fastest way

[@zerne1000]

Matt Ward can you please make a video about officer candidate school and what it does who do you suggest it to is it for everyone?

[@IVY_YESTERDAY1]

How to improve gt scores ?

[@davidjoe9639]

You don't need to. I got in with a 53 in the ASVAB. GT doesn't matter. That's just for the scholarship

[@F0XX7]

@@davidjoe9639 bet you're a cook or fueler lmao

[@victorvictorfitness7537]

I have 20 college credits Can I become an active officer

[@raydelmarino4349]

I think you need 15 week and not 15 months in active duty Sr because you AIT was 5 weeks

[@RondoGifted]

So I need 2 years of school and active duty to do green to gold? I’m 20 and been in 18 months.

[@markwigstone7488]

You keep talking about ROTC OCS with what about the academy you forget about them

[@POWiefied]

I just talked to a recruiter today and I want to go to the reserves until I get out of college then go active. I was wanting to go to boot this summer. I was wanting to be a combat engineer. Have any advice?

[@maneveryusernameisse]

what if you graduate college and then go to officer candidate school ? do you have to go to basic first then once you finish bootcamp then go to ocs???

[@deadlysrestorations]

26 joining active duty soon. No college. I guess I'm disqualified right from the start for either program because after 2 years of service and four years of college I'll be ending up at 32 years old if I heard that correctly right?

[@Guardian_OP]

I already have my degree but If I go in as an E-4 what would the process look like to become an officer ? It is common to switch over or would it be difficult for me/ not guaranteed? Is it possible for me to have it stated in my contract that I will transition into officer ?

[@armykid479]

When you are a Officer do you have something like a drill Sargent?

[@skylermcmurray1903]

Is there a waiver for both the age and the gap going into the green and gold with a 2 yr degree??

[@12up4down]

Damn I'm too old. Looks like really you have to join the army b4 26 for sure to make the 30 if you have to be in 2 years first then 2 years for school

[@bueno_oneub_0]

I can't chose to join the navy or army :(

[@chandlerm4562]

Abraham Adams army

[@juanpablomagadan5296]

Abraham Adams Marine Corps...

[@joshsalud9257]

Don’t get stuck on a ship full of seamen

[@brittanyleslie9950]

Navy

[@DennyMui]

Can't wait for the OCS video!

[@sanggleee3072]

Can you become an officer after going enlisted with a degree?

[@Clarencehooksjr]

Yes

[@Fox_slyy]

Clarence Hooks how so?

[@tomjones2056]

How hard was it to get accepted into ROTC

[@douglassmith6288]

What if I'll be 31 or 32 by the time I'd likely commission? I've heard you can get a waiver for this program since I am currently 28. How does the waiver work?

[@douglassmith6288]

@IMxYOURxDADDY thanks for your input! I should be getting stationed in Korea this July. I want to put in for green to gold as soon as I get to my unit. I have 6 years of national guard experience and am now active duty.

[@benjamincarson5536]

Hey Matt, I was wondering can someone be in reserves and also attend army ROTC?

[@dcsmith4709]

Hello Matt, I’m 31 years old with my B.S. and about to take the ASVAB. Going in as a enlist or officer which is better? Can I become an officer after all of the training soon after if I want to go on as enlist first? What’s the process on becoming an officer of you already have your degree??

[@youbetterslayshay]

If already have BS. You directly commission as a 2nd LT. You get better pay and you are higher ranking. You are charge of platoon size of people. While enlisted I believe you can come as E-3 and you are an average solider getting told what to do.

[@livaayrita3212]

So for the active duty option, after you get ur degree within that two years, whats gonna happen next? Do u still have to do OTS?

[@omarrp14]

Im not sure of how the applying to colleges work and getting accepted by a program works either. Im trying to do non scholarship

[@raulemmanuelb.7786]

Can the three who disliked the video comment and tell us why they did

[@tysonsiebe670]

What is the main gear a standard 11 bravo dude would wear?plate carrier,bdu,helmet etc.

[@daltonleonard9879]

Can you switch from National Guard/Reserves to Active Duty while at BCT?

[@MattWard89]

Not while at Basic training no.

[@daltonleonard9879]

When would you be able to make that change and how long would that take? Thank you for replying!!

[@markadugbire9579]

its gonna take a bit I went from the guard to active within 3 months but most of the time it takes longer, the form is DD-368

[@woah.montana]

Yes , when you are at AIT, you’ll just be a hold over though

[@paula27min]

If I already have a bachelors degree what is the route to go from enlisted to officer?

[@rimikugan23]

go to ocs, speak with your chain of command about going to ocs and seeing what they can do to help you move over.

[@itbewhatitbemyg]

Intro song?

[@er33t]

You're a part of the Olympic team?

[@er33t]

That is a nice shirt though

[@MattWard89]

Lol no I wish. It’s just a Nike shirt

[@stevengreggfirefightersems5501]

Air Force are FIRE service -ARMY

[@josherrino]

When your first platoon finds these videos, you will be doomed.

[@MattWard89]

Maybe, then they actually get to know me. But if I was worried about what other people thought in real life I wouldn’t do this.

[@josherrino]

Soldiers are like wolves, remember that. Interactions with your Soldiers should be kept to a minimum, no one likes a LT. that tries to be understood. Do your time as a PL, move onto XO (screw that up multiple times) and lead an S Shop. Good luck on your first OER.

[@MattWard89]

I know, I was enlisted before 👍

[@josieegold6758]

Shootemup89 Officially in love with you because of this comment lol..

[@unitedstatesmilitary-unite8704]

432 likes 1 dislike if that person didnt watch dis thoo

[@averagebloke4474]

Wish I could become an officer. Don't think I'm that talented though.

[@TheNewFitness]

Sculpin you’ll set yourself up for failure with that attitude. You can do anything

[@averagebloke4474]

Fit4Fun no I'm 25. When I graduated from college in 2015 I thought I was doing it right going to school, always wanted to work in law enforcement so I picked criminology as a major... bad decision. I wish I looked into the military earlier. I couldn't find a job in my field had the hardest time since, took temporary jobs and became discouraged, gave up on perusing my original goal of working for federal law enforcement quit on myself, lost friends, now at 25 I have nothing and feel like a piece of shit. Feel like I have to do this job I don't want to do the rest of my life now working construction... (yes construction...) because that's all I got now. Moral of the story is never quit and never give up, if I could go back I would but I can't just leave saying to people younger than 25 don't quit don't be like me.

[@MattWard89]

exactly

[@averagebloke4474]

Shootemup89 I'm a loser right?

[@tylerlawlerDEVGRU]

F*** rank.

[@Ninja_Vs_Bear]

Dear God dude, there is a much more efficient and organized way to say all of this without repeating yourself.