How to Become an Officer | Army Officer | ROTC | Enlisted to Officer | Army Experience | Active Duty

[@shakearaaa]

Disclaimer: I was on leave when I made this video**

[@zakiagray1236]

Hi Shakeara, do you know if you apply to OCS as reserves can you go Active? (Without ROTC or SMP)

[@MariNate1016]

Love seeing sistas doing big things. I’m considering commissioning as an officer myself thru OCS. I’ve got a master’s degree, talked to the recruiter last week. Basically just have to get physically fit before I could sign up lol. Would be a major source of pride since my dad was a ranger in Vietnam.

[@mistermistah3380]

I had a similar experience trying to join the military in Mississippi - but back in 06' No one was recruiting except the Army and Marines, and I was not going to the Marines haha. I wanted to enlist in MI but the only units recruiting for Imagery Analyst were in Atlanta and Colorado Springs (wasn't happening as a Mississippi boy) - so I enlisted as a 92A so I could conduct Battle Assembly locally. Became an officer through ROTC and finally went MI in the USAR. Mobilized twice and assessed into the AGR program a few years back and its been great. I hope you have a great career in the Army, Mississippi pride!

[@shakearaaa]

Thank you! I hope you’re having a great career in the Army as well!

[@Lilhumble-vs5yx]

Currently taking online classes to get my bachelors degree I’m active duty when I have 2 years left in my online college can I go ROTC ?

[@nickythao3434]

I heard becoming an officer through ROTC is easier than OCS. In OCS there needs to be a slot for you which can be competitive. I’m 21 currently in the reserves 92Y Squad Leader, and am learning about the process. I’m pursuing my bachelors online at GCU needing 2 years left, but since I do school online I can’t do ROTC because I live in California and my school is in Arizona. I currently have a full time civilian job, drilling on the weekends, and a full time student too, what’s the easiest way to become a officer with my situation? Note: I want to finish my degree at GCU

[@shakearaaa]

Do you plan on going to Grad school? If so, I would find a school that offers Rotc near you. I know at Ole Miss, we had a grad student in ROTC and it was pretty easy for her to manage. As far as OCS, from experience, it is an easier process for Active Duty, however, you can still do OCS. Reach out to your unit, local recruiter and even Rotc at your school and let them know you’re trying to do OCS and see what additional guidance they provide you with.

[@almohvn33]

Was enlisted, then CPT then resigned commish to go to 25M school!!!!!!!! I loved every bit of the Army!!!!!

[@fidgettx]

Question so you can either do rotc or ocs to become an officer?

[@shakearaaa]

Yes, or going to a military academy like West Point

[@quanxbx5529]

Hiiiii! I’m currently going through ROTC. What was your gpa requirements to get active and your branch ?

[@shakearaaa]

Hey! I don’t think there’s a certain GPA requirement to get active duty. However, everything is based on the OML, so you do want to maintain a high GPA, volunteer, high APFT score, complete additional training offered (ranger school, airborne, etc). Your senior PMS will pretty much write up your review for assessment board and you want his strong recommendation, so be involved. Be sure to subscribe, I will be posting more videos and good luck! If you have more questions reach out.

[@conkrazy1053]

I am currently 24 years old, recently obtain my bachelors back in dec of 2021. I am conflicted on if i should go to graduate school and do rotc that way i already have my masters and get my phd funded vs going the ocs route or doing the reserves/rotc route . Any insight ?

[@shakearaaa]

Hi, I highly recommend going to Grad school and doing ROTC. It’s like knocking out two things at once in my opinion. I know my school wasn’t as hard on the cadets that were in Grad school because they were of course more busy than undergrad. In my opinion that route is easier and less competitive.

[@conkrazy1053]

@@shakearaaa understood, also would that be the better option Vs going to the reserves and doing rotc route through the smp program ?

[@austinshannon4197]

I only have six months left in the inactive reserves in the army. Super excited to finally end my 8 year contract. It’s like prison. Muster here. Muster there and the army still gets in my business like where you work now? Super annoying

[@diaviahnp2433]

I swore in as a 56m I don’t like my mos if I go to rotc and become a officer can I change my job mos to one I desire???

[@shakearaaa]

Yes you can! I did the same thing! It’s two completely different contracts.

[@diaviahnp2433]

@@shakearaaa what’s your mos as an officer? The mos I wanted was a 42a can I be a 42a as an officer?

[@shakearaaa]

@@diaviahnp2433 yes, you would be an Adjutant General Officer. I am a Military Intelligence Officer 35A

[@mistermistah3380]

Active Duty and Reserves are a little different in this regard. AD you can switch your Area of Concentration (Officers do not have MOS) through a Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program (VTIP) or Branch Detail yourself (which will add an additional Active Duty service obligation). In the Reserves, you just branch transfer - there is no additional service obligation. They'll typically require you to attend a Career Course again for the branch you're wanting to transition to, submit an administrative packet and viola... you're now have a different Area of Concentration. The only thing to consider during Branch Transferring is how you compete amongst your peers for a board. For instance, if you were AG as a CPT (and completed BN S1 or was a Division Adjutant) and now transferred to MI - you will not be as competitive as your MI peers (you'll have to reestablish your performance based assessment in your new Branch - which typically takes a few years). For Active Duty, most will Branch Detail to a new branch as soon as they make Captain or just before as a 1LT (attending the Captains Career Course of their new branch) - this way they have ample time to complete Key Development time (IAW DA PAM 600-3) and either a Deepening or Broadening assignment before they're boarded for MAJ (which is the make or break grade for many Active Duty Officers).

[@miguelgumulak8084]

How is your experience being an MI officer? I’m going through college right now as a prior service and doing ROTC when I transfer to the 4 year school near my community college. Should I choose signal officer or cyber officer instead? Does my major have to be specific in order to qualify for a MI, signal, or cyber officer position?

[@austenwatts8370]

I just graduated this past fall and was thinking of commissioning. Do you like being an MI Officer? That's my number 1 choice right now if I commission.

[@shakearaaa]

Yes, I enjoy being an MI Officer, there’s so much to learn! You will definitely enjoy the opportunities you have as a MI Officer

[@chanzmoore3747]

Thanks for sharing your Army Officer experience with the world 🌎 🇺🇸😍

[@shakearaaa]

You’re welcomed!

[@elizabethpruitt7027]

Is thier a way to bypass the asvab test in the army ?

[@elizabethpruitt7027]

I want to be a officer in the army or the air force I am still debating on which one . I am in college right now for a business degree but it is associates degree, after that I want to join.

[@WPB_Ace13]

God bless you ma’am, I love seeing a black woman accomplish great things 🙏🫶

[@yadielgarcia669]

Hey I will go to the rotc and if I graduate I will become an officer so I want to see if I do need to take the ASVAB before or after I graduate I have my diploma of college or wtv or what are the step to do all right cause I been not doing good at the ASVAB and pp tell me that if I go to rotc and I graduate and become an officer I won’t not take the ASVAB so please let me know is that correct

[@maamek88]

Do you have to be a citizen first . I’m enlisted and starting basic training in a week . I already have a masters degree and interested in becoming an officer

[@jamesmorgan2281]

Question(Thai was before I watched the video) can you go to jrotc and then Become a officer in the army

[@lightninbolt7539]

JROTC only helps you rank up immediately when you’re enlisted

[@carsongrover9924]

I’ll be doing ROTC myself in a couple years

[@jjones_601]

I am also from Mississippi, I am active duty wanting to do the green to gold program. Could I contact you for questions?

[@candicewilliams1926]

Hi I am on the same part have a lot of questions

[@macleansauseru7561]

Does your time TIS as a prior enlisted counted towards your TIS for your Promotion from 0-1E to 0-2E?

[@drn13355]

No. I had 7 years as E before I commissioned. No one even knows "E" when working. The only difference is you get paid more at the same rank as everyone else. It had zero effect on promotion time. I actually kept it quiet, but I did have my combat patch so people knew I had been E.

[@a-aron7495]

I thought SMP cadets had to remain reservists once they commission? Is that not true?

[@shakearaaa]

Not true at all

[@mistermistah3380]

You'll be assessed your final year in college. Several things go into your overall assessment (grades, extra circulars, performance at your ROTC advanced camp, etc.). Your Professor of Military Science (senior ranking officer in your ROTC program) will notify you of your assessed service (AD or USAR) and your branch (IN, MI, AD, etc.) during your final year as a cadet - along with your service obligation (depending on of you accepted a scholarship, opted for branch detail, etc.). The day you commission, you'll sign a conditional release (ending your enlisted contract) then sign your DA 71 (Oath of Office) and receive your appointment letter to either AD or USAR (or National Guard) - then your officer career starts.

[@pfcsoldier5454]

Hello, I'm currently in active duty. Plnning to get out in july and join to reserve then apply for ocs. I have my bachelors degree in criminal justice. Do you think is a good idea?

[@sebastiancortes8255]

What about the green to gold program?

[@jasmynesartstudio]

Is being an officer a ton of office politics? I work in a fast-paced corporate environment and would like to go to something that has less office politics and possibly less deadlines. I work at a mortgage company now, so it's lots of "go-go-go" and dealing with nasty title companies and rude customers who really probably can't afford the house they are buying anyways. Sometimes, I feel like it's too much pressure having to say things a certain way and get things done at a certain time that is often undefined. The only real deadline is the deadline before someone complains lol

[@ramontorres5968]

Bro who’s smacking on chips in the back. Coughing and shit. Dam 😂

[@iambertyyyj3930]

I was originally going ANG but things unfortunately didn’t work out but as soon as I went into the Army’s office they already had dates ready. All we had to do was paper work and I was gone with in 20 days. Now I’m struggling if I should drop a OCS packet. Enlisted isn’t striking my interest anymore , I’m currently active in korea

[@shakearaaa]

Hey! And girl yess, the Army so fast with it! Lol. How long have you been in? Have you ever considered warrant as well? But I definitely agree, just being on both sides (enlisted half of my military career, now officer) the enlisted side can lose your interest.. and it’s almost like you have to work even harder. If you need help with anything, just let me know! Be sure to subscribe so you can keep up with more videos I make. And good luck on your military career, I know things can be challenging!

[@iambertyyyj3930]

@@shakearaaa subscribed!! And I’ve been in almost 2 years , I came in as a specialist , I’m really adamant on being a sgt 🥴 nobody likes being one from what I’ve seen , folks are miserable. I would much rather prefer warrant but I was told you have to be E6 so I’m stuck on the enlisted side until then I just don’t think ima going to last for another contact as far as my career goals.

[@mistermistah3380]

​@@iambertyyyj3930 I recommend dropping your OCS packet if its something you really want to pursue. Being Active Duty, check with your garrison G1 as they'll typically conduct the OCS board quarterly (I've sat on a few myself). The interview process is typically very simple, there are stock questions that the board members (3 Officers) have to ask - but they have the flexibility to go off script and ask random questions if they want. My biggest concern with SPC/CPL being boarded is that they have no NCOERs for the board to really evaluate their past performance. But I'll be honest... I've recommended everyone that I've been on the panel for, except one; because all they talked about the whole interview was the increase in pay.

[@AlexNH56]

As prior enlisted in the corps. And currently in school. I know it’s a dumb question to ask (too each their own) but Is worth going officer in the army?

[@shakearaaa]

Hi, I definitely think it’s worth it becoming an Officer. Being able to experience both sides in my opinion is a plus. The relationship you will have with your Soldiers will be a lot different because you’re prior enlisted.

[@anthonyneglow2434]

Hiii Just completed a law degree from the university of cape coast in Ghana What will be your advice on how to become an officer in the united states Note: I reside in Ghana and not an American citizen

[@benjaminackley1404]

Contact a recruiter. Just google army recruiter.

[@joannaalexander1006]

I am wondering if I can have your opinion on my current situation. I enlisted in the Army National Guard in June 2023 as a 88N. I leave for basic training on October 30th. Before enlisting I had a bachelors degree in Political science and a minor in International Relations with a 3.97 gpa. However I didn’t know until after I signed my enlisted contract that I could become an officer with a Bachelors degree. Should I do Army BCT and AIT first and then pursue my masters in Cybersecurity while doing Army ROTC under the simultaneous membership program or should I try to get out of my enlisted contract and apply for Army OCS instead?.

[@lamontmorgan99]

Hey I’m interested in what you ended up doing? As a civilian I applied for OCS since I have my degree and my packet was approved and I was waiting for my board interview but the army apparently hit over 170% of the ocs application quota and would be a year wait before accepting new ones from civilians. They were only taking reserve or enlisted folks at this point. I decided might as well enlist as an E-4 and knock out basic and AIT and get experience at a unit during that year. I fully plan on applying again for ocs but I’m interested in what you chose to do.

[@lukedowneslukedownes5900]

Thank you

[@spartan117191]

Ahhh why were you so certain against Marines?

[@breunnaharris6170]

Nice video

[@shakearaaa]

Thank you ❤️

[@rafitness3784]

Can we first acknowledge how 🔥🔥🔥🔥 her Bob is

[@Scarlitcorpse]

Lol not me being stuck at Ft.Sill for 10 years because of the army lol.

[@AlexNH56]

Hahah about the marines haha

[@shakearaaa]

Lol, never crossed my mind

[@HeywoodJablome]

i swear the female officers be so fine... when I was enlisted only the booger wolfs were with us enlisted lol

[@michaelevan504]

First one to die in combat

[@DCdrumz59]

Graduate the third grade twice.........get a butter bar.