My Army OCS Board Experience

[@jossiev4281]

Oh how I wish this video was made 6 months ago! It would have eased my nervousness. I only had 2 people at my battalion board. I went second and it definitely is an advantage! They took about 30 mins on each of us but I was still at the local battalion for 4 hours or so. Both of us who were interviewing had a few issues with our packet, so they made sure to point it out to our recruiter to fix the issues. The biggest issue was the quality of our professional photos. I was not asked anything specific about my grades. Most questions were asking why this is an option for me at this point in my life and we spoke about my background. They also wanted to ensure that I understood what I was getting into as well as if I had the support of my family. I was TERRIBLY nervous and one captain called me out on it. While that was slightly embarrassing, it was my tone of voice that gave away my nervousness not my responses. I was extremely proud of what I said. I was unanimously approved. There is no reason to be nervous, they are just trying to get to know who you are! You should be able to speak professionally about yourself. I am currently pending the decision of the USAREC board coming up in a FEB. Good luck to all of you applying and thanks for this video!!!!

[@zainahmed6502]

How did that go?

[@jossiev4281]

Well I'm now a 1LT in the Army so I would say pretty well lol

[@mdrichards00]

@@jossiev4281 Congratulations. Cool to see a comment like this from years ago and see where you are now.

[@kylebecker9730]

Thought I'd give my 2 cents now that my board is (successfully) over. One recent change is there is no longer a USAREC board from my understanding - Just Battalion. I drove with my recruiter to the Army Battalion HQ and we got there early, 2 other recruits walked in some time after me. I waited about 90 minutes and my name was called, so I was the first of the group to go. My actual board lasted about 12-14 minutes. I was interviewed by a SGT. Major and 2 other captains in a small panel room and they each asked fairly standard questions. The first question was "Give us a brief introduction and then tell us why you want to be an Army Officer?" Second question came from a MI Captain, asking me what position of leadership I have been in. Third question by the other captain "What do you do in a situation where you have too much to do?" Final question was asked by the SGT. Major who asked me a personal question, "How does your family feel about you joining the Army, and are you a ready-to-go type of person, as in if we needed you tonight, would you be ready to ship out and fight?" They selected and congratulated me.

[@keoladavis2717]

Thank you! This helps a lot!

[@johnrobertmccourt4199]

Yeah I believe it's only Battalion now too, I had a similar situation and then went to MEPS the next day to get my contract

[@rebeccal3426]

I took my battalion board a little over two weeks ago. I’m waiting to hear if my packet got accepted by USAREC..so apparently it must change from time to time.

[@jasmynesartstudio]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think that, if you are going reseves, you just do the battalion. But if you want to do active, you do both battalion and USAREC

[@merrywiesner1172]

I enjoyed my board. They didn't ask horrible questions. It was fun, actually. However, I was sweaty as hell after, lol. I was the first, b/c I lived the furthest from the battalion headquarters. Board on the 3.15. Enlisted on 4.17. Leaving for BCT in August. Can't wait and scared at the same time!!

[@kidthndr2]

Congrats Merry , Good luck at Basic and OCS

[@MrCarter85]

I will be going before the board this Friday! Your videos are very insightful. Thanks for your uploads.

[@TheSilentAssassin117]

How did it go? Mine is next month... I'm nervous

[@tonylinn1128]

he has his video up

[@lumpthedog2003]

I passed my board in Richmond today. Gotta wait for usarec board approval 👍I watched this video last week to prepare me.

[@iyaoyasordy3618]

That's cool, I was in the hot seat for 10 minutes before I was done with my board

[@iyaoyasordy3618]

USAREC convenes quarterly btw

[@satcheljackson23]

I have to go before the board this coming Monday. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@kidthndr2]

Glad to help

[@chrishodd88]

🤦🏾‍♂️ this video got me super nervous it’s currently January 16 2023 and I’m scheduled to take my asvab next week to see if I can even put in a packet for OCS With a degree in sociology I’m 29 and currently work 2 full time jobs to make ends meet I wasn’t thinking it would take this long of a process and your other videos just got me super worried they won’t even pick me up for OCS 😭 - I’m beyond nervous now

[@DG_FILMS]

Any word on how you did with your asvab test? I'm about to begin the process myself

[@chrishodd88]

@@DG_FILMS yeah i did okay I got a 49 I got the job I wanted 15q air traffic control - pissed tho I didn’t make high enough to go straight into officer school cux I already have a bachelors degree but I’ll go in enlisted as a E4 on a 3 year contract basic training will be fort sill Oklahoma and I ship out 3/20/23

[@DG_FILMS]

@@chrishodd88 I heard they're letting AD pick their first base, was that true with you? Also what is min score to go straight into OCS?

[@chrishodd88]

@@DG_FILMS GT score has to be at least 110 for Officer school. Mine was 104. I did not get to pick any stations. It’s just where my AIT is and my recuriter said that’s where you’ll be placed afterwards

[@chrishodd88]

@@DG_FILMS fort Rucker, Alabama

[@devildogus2187]

3:35 what did he say? “ what branch you wanted to …brand?” What exactly does that mean, like military branch? Do all military personnel all go to the same OCS board?

[@anthonysmith-n8d]

Are there waivers that can bypass age limits for officer programs? If so, can you assist me?

[@benjaminmarino8372]

My USAREC board had 100% pass rate.. which is unusual.. congrats to you bro.

[@kidthndr2]

Benjamin Marino damn thats crazy

[@qlw809]

Thanks for the new vid man. Did they questioned your top branch choices? Maybe questioned your aspirations behind those selected branches?

[@kidthndr2]

Yes to both questions.

[@Alex-ew9ef]

Thanks for the video ! Can't wait to see more !

[@br22915]

Thanks for the video. My board is Tuesday. this is very helpful.

[@annabellkay]

Did they ask a lot of questions on current issues or just personal questions?

[@kidthndr2]

Both!

[@lawandahunt7728]

Thank you for this video❤

[@hassanelhassan5768]

i am going through the process right now, trying to get all the recommendation letters required. i had a questions , my major is mathematics and my GPA is 3.2 , but i have a lot of C's in like history and goverment and stuff like that , would that be a problem .?? thank you and congrats on all ur accomplishments

[@kidthndr2]

I dont think it will be aproblem however people will definitely ask you questions about those C's

[@thesweettoothbooth8961]

Board this week for reserves...virtually. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@FUGGACE]

What rank do O9S wear during basic? I am prior service Navy and have to attend Army basic and supposed to have my battalion board in a couple days. Thanks.

[@iyaoyasordy3618]

Chad Tacito in the same dilemma as you. I left the Navy as a Second Class but I didn't wear the rank long enough so I'll go in as an E4.

[@hghm1]

Just finished my OCS Structured Interview yesterday. The interview was conducted at a Brigade level vs Battalion. I was recommended by all three interviewers; 1 Maj and 2 CPTs. I'm currently enlisted as a SPC. I had 4 recommendations 1 LTC, 1 Maj, 1 CPT, and 1 CW2. My degree is in Computer Science but my GPA is pretty low. What's the chance that I won't get selected. @kidthndr2

[@juwanlg6199]

Smooth Progression any updates?

[@hghm1]

I find out mid September.

[@juwanlg6199]

Smooth Progression good luck man! I got accepted last month.

[@emericaskater757]

good luck bro. I am in the process of taking my oar for the navy soon. my gpa is also low but hits the minimum. Only hoping for the best for my future and also yours! Let us know how it goes!!

[@hghm1]

Thanks good luck.

[@terrencealfredlapitan1989]

Do you know what's the process/requirements for enlisted soldiers? I'm stationed at fort drum.

[@kidthndr2]

Im not sure, sorry.

[@fityetty]

what type of questionssss

[@obsidiandean4234]

They go back to high school, really?

[@kidthndr2]

Yea man! Its an interesting experience to say the least.

[@michaelhernandez9316]

how much time is between boards

[@kidthndr2]

It depends , your battalion board is usually around your usarec board but every district is different with their battalion boards. Mine was 1 month and 15 days apart I think or something around that.

[@averagebloke4474]

I have some questions about Army Ocs I was hoping to talk to you. Can I email you?

[@kidthndr2]

email me [e-mail]

[@averagebloke4474]

kidthndr2 [e-mail] ? Thank you

[@multitieredinvestor183]

My OCS interview lasted about 15 minutes at Fort Dix, N.J. Four officers were on the board. President was a LTC. One major, one capitan and brand new 2LT. He was an ass. His only question was why are you wearing PFC stripes when your application says you are a PV2¿. My answer: Sir, I was promotrd subsequent to submitting the application. The LTC smiled abd asked have you any more questions Lieutenant? I passed and went to Infantry OCS graduating as a 2LT

[@averagebloke4474]

Larry Letzer cool? congratulations