US Army OCS

One of the ways to become an officer in the U.S. Army is to attend Officer Candidate School - or OCS. Located at Fort Benning, Georgia, it is comprised of tactical, team, mentorship, and leadership training. Candidates who successfully complete this rigorous, 12-week training receive formal commissions as U.S. Army officers.

[@RealDovamo]

Got selected a few days ago. Can't wait to join the greats

[@josephg9245]

Updates

[@duckydude1382]

Status report?

[@RealDovamo]

Army didn't work out for me, got majorly screwed over. Was a great experience though.

[@amazinglats6020]

@@RealDovamo How did you get screwed over?

[@petethemeatmeat6634]

@@RealDovamo what happened??

[@povluffyOriginal]

After college, It’s OCS time❗️❗️❗️

[@GreekHandofThanatos]

I’m with you brother, gotta get that Bachelors first.

[@Bot-bg2cz]

What major?

[@GreekHandofThanatos]

@@Bot-bg2cz Science (Biology) for me

[@hah4798]

Why not just do rotc?

[@pupetm]

@@hah4798 theres a few trade offs. You have to do 4 years of rotc vs 12 weeks of ocs. Your college experience wont be “normal” as you will be doing rotc most of the time. However, rotc will pay for college if you qualify. all depends on what you want ur experience to be.

[@teamgodmode7197]

This strikes me as something that is gonna be a helluva lot easier with a bit of time as an non com under your belt. Goals right here

[@mikedonio6396]

Old timer here...OC 32-69...at that time we had a 6 month program. Started as a draftee in 68 commissioned Oct 69. Then received transfer to Signal Corps and from there had fantastic tour of duty stateside and in Nam. Worked in PR as PIO and in Nam as IO then Broadcast Officer AFVN. Choosing OCS one of best decisions I ever made. Learned a lot and made good friends. Only regret, Army changed regs on promotion and was cheated out of making Captain after year in Nam.

[@richfrazier8756]

Graduated in class 27-69. I made Captain after two years. I was right on the cusp before they raised time in grade to 18 months from 12 months

[@mikedonio6396]

@@richfrazier8756 Rich glad you made it....my class was screwed....I wasn't on career tract...just wanted to make captain because my BIL made Major in Air National Guard, he was a pilot. Take care.

[@Andorman901]

Happened to my Grandad. He was cheated out of Lt.Col and retired a Major

[@cassidylewis5506]

Stay motivated and check your ego at the door. No one cares how well you did at basic and if you’re prior service like I was, use that knowledge to help, not shirk. Work as a team because O9S’s and priors are smoked equally. B Co 002-18.

[@PrimateSoul]

Good advice, thanks

[@nathandrake5941]

2020 is the best year to start officer journey, pension, raising wages, job security, getting paid to train... You won't regret!

[@thomascook7948]

Thanks ronaldo. Was diving practice part of the training?

[@nathandrake5941]

@@thomascook7948 Toujours, mon ami!

[@rico4658rico]

@@thomascook7948 no

[@AlexCook]

Class 001-17. This video brings back some memories

[@josephrapoza6453]

The yelling and screaming is a joke. I have keep myself from laughing. I spent 20 years in the service. If you go there knowing the yelling is just a tactic that means nothing, your going to have a great time..

[@kathykahlua]

Good advice

[@JO-ij9vh]

You don’t think most OCS recruits would know that? Or they aren’t able to differentiate from general yelling and people actually trying to correct behavior?

[@liljon6286]

Trust me man I had a great time lol

[@ethangregg702]

😂

[@richfrazier8756]

Graduated in Aug 1969. 26 week course then. At each phase you would recommend five candidates in your platoon for a leadership review process. These five would go before a board which would determine their outcome. Termination, recycle to an earlier class, self-termination or allowed to continue with the current class.

[@harshrathore3557]

In India we have 18 months course and it's very very difficult and the process to enter in the academy is also very difficult

[@jibrinebang]

Just got selected, looking forward to it

[@thesinglemaestro]

I have a long journey and many obstacles in my way. I just started college. I will become a 2nd lieutenant in the next 5 years, and i will continue serving.

[@whywhywhywhy7559]

I am currently attending 2 year college in my 1st year. Can I join ocs.

[@thesinglemaestro]

@@whywhywhywhy7559 No. You must have a 4 year degree.

[@whywhywhywhy7559]

@@thesinglemaestro oh that's sad. I wanted to join.

[@whywhywhywhy7559]

@@thesinglemaestro do I have to enlist. I only want to join national guard

[@thesinglemaestro]

@@whywhywhywhy7559 JOIN!!! you still can

[@brittanyscott3809]

Thinking about going to OCS, myself.

[@usnchief1339]

Don't think, just do it. You will never regret it.

[@brittanyscott3809]

@Yolanda Price Good luck to you.

[@brittanyscott3809]

@Yolanda Price Your welcome. And thank you.

[@Yk-ik2kx]

@Yolanda Price Good luck !

[@jamesvandemark2086]

Father and uncle were 90 day wonders in the OCS of their time.

[@EvaLaRay]

I am so happy to be a proud graduate of OCS. Class of 05-20 ✨

[@jessieramirez6770]

Hey, is the training difficult?

[@EvaLaRay]

You can message me on my main channel please

[@Fuze3_]

Lies.

[@redux2056]

Thank you for your service.

[@chillywilly5258]

Thank you for your service.

[@ryanfrizzell736]

Thank you for the video. Now I know more about US Army OCS.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

I am a specialist and reservist, currently at Fort Lee for my AIT, and am considering reclassing if I decide to go active duty.

[@jackburrows6853]

Junior enlisted now, cant wait to get a shot at commissioning

[@thesun7584]

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[@txskid1]

God Bless you!

[@thesun7584]

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[@Ivan-pt8pg]

What’s the difference between a commissioned officer in any MOS and a 09S MOS?

[@ms.annthrope415]

I was ROTC. Graduated Distinguished Military Student/Distinguished Military Graduate. Member of Scabbard and Blade National Honor Society, Scab and Stab. I didn't have a good assignment. In fact I hated it. Saw so many underwhelming officers and field grade failures. But I learned a lot. Like how not to treat people. But I still feel it teaches a lot of good and many people woukd benefit learning discipline, teamwork, pulling your own weight, character.

[@EnabIing]

You still in?

[@cyrusmufc2914]

I want to become an officer in the Army, currently a pfc at Ait, got a long way to go but the thought of being an officer is what keeps me going, it's going to happen.

[@Kili175]

Good luck brodie

[@SillhouetteSonata]

Alright I’m ready

[@briannotafan3368]

Microsoft is looking for tank platoon leaders good luck with that one

[@lexile4262]

Question for everyone - If you want to be commissioned, do you go to OCS immediately after BTS? How does it work? I talked to a recruiter and he said i need to enlist as an E4 (Specialist) and then apply for OCS after i've been a Specialist for awhile. Is that correct?

[@saifhaque6511]

If you have a college degree, you will go in as a specialist, you can apply for OCS before you go in so then your MOS is O9S. You do not need to spend time as a specialist and then apply later.

[@lindsaysimplified]

@@saifhaque6511 do all recruiters try to convince you to be an E4 for a while? Now I’m nervous I’m going to try to be pushed into that instead of just automatically applying for OCS before joining.

[@d.lashae6547]

This happened to me... and I have been E4 for 3years and just now going to OCS in 2weeks..DO NOT DO IT THAT WAY!!!

[@lindsaysimplified]

@Ria Anderson I already did my time enlisted in the Navy, if I went back in I’d only go officer.

[@harshrathore3557]

In India we have 18 months course and it's very very difficult and the process to enter in the academy is also very difficult

[@harshrathore3557]

I think there are many officers in this group?

[@josephdodds6786]

Do you have to pick out your Officer AOC/MOS before you sign the contract and ship out for BCT?

[@austinjay8922]

No

[@jameshiaharris9527]

If someone enlists as a reservist with a 4 year degree. Would that person still be able to commission later if they are qualified for AMED and have the scores needed for the ASVAB?

[@davidhopkins8518]

Yeah I'm a reservist and a SPC with a degree. Just get to your unit and they'll have recruiters there or nearby who specializes with current reservist. Just did the interview board today.

[@ibrahimafall8913]

The army of my life, my dream since childhood

[@twoinchglocc5149]

but u got the usmc tho

[@uzer141]

@@twoinchglocc5149 lol facts, perhaps that person might be a prior

[@thesun7584]

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[@frankcastle448]

Can you join the Army OCS if you are a citizen and if you have foreign degree from a university that is accredited by the US?

[@Rowan777]

I am pretty sure you can, I joined the Army with 1.5 years of college from Canada. I applied to OCS and my credits were accepted.

[@quintonhollinger8588]

Just went through the program. Was nothing like this. Just wait until you start to deal with the fuckery that happens at HHC and in cycle

[@ronaldhardwick5167]

What is the schedule form new army officer candidate school

[@Rowan777]

PARK points! I still have some.

[@TariqKhan-xt5qs]

do you think 29-30 is too old for OCS? or to be an officer in the reserves?

[@cavinhannahs1879]

It is different by branch. For the Army, the maximum age is 32. However I believe the Navy, and Air Force have higher maximum age limits. Talk with a recruiter.

[@TariqKhan-xt5qs]

I know the age requirements but I mean do you think opinion wise it’s too old ?

[@cavinhannahs1879]

@@TariqKhan-xt5qs No i don't think so.

[@pogeysnacks8234]

Absolutely not, I'm 29 when I went through basic and OCS. Lots of people are in the mid 20's at OCS and m current BOLC class is late 20's

[@truttman]

@@TariqKhan-xt5qs Nope. Not too old at all. If you go in at 30 and do 20, you'll retire at 50. With a pension of 4-5K per month and benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) at literal fire sale premium rates. You have time to work 10 to 15 years in the private or civil sector and build another pension that will look real nice alongside your military and social security pensions. Add in that military and civilian 401K called the TSP and you are looking at a very comfortable retirement.

[@adrianb6138]

Who do I talk to to get a packet started? I am enlisted and just graduated with my BA

[@ryancampbell5039]

Talk to your Chain of Command. You may need to get a 368.

[@user-tg8kh5tf5t]

Brave Soldiers

[@gregorybrennan8539]

You can compress what you learn about military science in ROTC into 2.5 weeks. Boy do they waste your time.

[@SouthsideIsaac]

Trying to become an 11a

[@CentralVAProductions]

Enlisting into basic on Wednesday. My plans are to later go to OCS and aim for the rank of Colonel. This was pretty informative, thank you.

[@tyleradams4681]

Good luck with that

[@ImaginaryTerrie3]

I'm seeing four officers flip over a tire. I've got one private.

[@harshrathore3557]

Every one here are officer or want to become a officer? 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@lennykoss8777]

💗

[@rotimijohnson6536]

I want to do this but I’m not sure I’m able to smart enough to be honest

[@pogeysnacks8234]

All you need is a college degree as the bare minimal. Do you think you can get that?

[@thesun7584]

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[@stanleyedouard377]

Lol 😆 do you think you can get that?

[@Jezyra]

What is the handbook that will be used? I know for BCT we had the blue book. I’m trying to get ahead before I start.

[@ryancampbell8659]

OCS SOP

[@shandagoon2363]

❤️

[@iraqsiderrblx2056]

USAR!

[@felixa.aliceamartinez7890]

A good journey, but you have many soldiers, highly intelligent and highly educated, in a e-4 rank, just because, to be an officer you need certain asvab score. It just don't make any sense the asvab scores

[@jake181955]

Graduate of Class 01-83.

[@nickvela1992]

Looking at doing this. Already enlisted, but I feel called to lead.

[@coolkid7151]

Doing this after college

[@pogeysnacks8234]

Let me know if you have any questions, I graduated OCS this year

[@Spitz822]

@@pogeysnacks8234 I got one leaving for basic tommorow do they still need a 110 gt score ? Mine is 105 , also how long did it take to get a packet together and get accepted ?

[@shitface4754]

@@pogeysnacks8234 I have questions man!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 what requirements made you get in OCS?

[@pogeysnacks8234]

@@Spitz822 Hey, just seeing this. To get get the 09S MOS (Officer Candidate School) you have to score a 110 GT score or higher. I was applying during the beginning frenzy of Covid so the process kept getting pushed back and took me a year a 3 months or so. Had Covid not been a thing, expect a 5 month + time frame.

[@thesun7584]

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[@wildbill9490]

So you can just skip the enlisted ranks and become an officer? Does anyone else find that a little messed up? shouldn’t an officer’s rank be earned through service?

[@uzer141]

Unless you’re prior enlisted, all Candidates go through Army Basic before going to OCS. At OCS, you still have to EARN your commission. Just because someone got selected, doesn’t mean they’ll pass the program, it’s like getting accepted to college, we all still have to pass the classes to get the degree

[@wildbill9490]

@@uzer141 ok. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@thesun7584]

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[@ws5273]

What ZE said plus: officers have a different mission within the army. Officers lead and only lead, lower enlisted follow, and NCOs lead and advise the officers. It’s been like this for thousands of years for a reason, and that’s because it works

[@budmeister]

So this is the fabled officer boot camp

[@matt75hooper]

I withdrew my papers waiting for Orders during the Covid Dempanic. I waited 18 months. I just had to get on with my life. It was the right choice for me. No way was I going to get The Jab , The Booster & probably 2-3 more Jabs. Good luck & hand salute.

[@angel_machariel]

Start solving bad leadership above the rank of LT1. Once they become Captain they seem to forget the standards of honor, meritocracy and true leadership suddenly. It will solve your current problem of enlisted and NCO's not extending their contracts for a large part.

[@hencethesituation]

This is my only com

[@hencethesituation]

Need help yo

[@chillywilly5258]

Whomever recruited LT. Nathan Freihofer should seriously consider a career change.

[@briannotafan3368]

go to college to sell Kirby vacuum cleaners sounds good to me

[@jrlp3499]

There’s she restrictions

[@briannotafan3368]

what a fuckin joke

[@nathandrake5941]

This makes Air Force OTS like a kindergarten .

[@MrZachgonz]

My buddy just went through AF basic and said his football summer camps were significantly harder

[@briannotafan3368]

in a few years you can be a general L M B O

[@zainahmed6502]

More like a few decades. Generals on average have 30+ years of experience in Active Duty Military.

[@drewskisdrewhouse]

@@zainahmed6502 and yet they still haven't hit patton's level

[@arttheclown9458]

@@drewskisdrewhouse Patton was a G

[@lorderik237]

0:27 She's cute

[@briannotafan3368]

in 5 years you might get a raise of 50 bucks a month

[@michaeldobson107]

@Muhammad Furqan He's the guy who passes you your fries at the drive through window, mate.

[@chillywilly5258]

Dickhead, jealous much?

[@zainahmed6502]

The leadership education and experience earned (for free) is extremely valuable in the civilian world.

[@chuckd5877]

are you saying as opposed to those in the army who are not officers? Or what? Because the lowest ranking officers make about double what a private would make. I’m talking about 20k versus 40k a year. That ain’t $50 a month. Even if you were as high ranking as possible without being an officer, a low ranking officer is still making ten grand a year more than you.

[@patrickthomas3250]

TRUE LEADERS DONT ASPIRE TO BE ENVOLPED BY PAST LENGENDS

[@cloudhazard2860]

Time to not work for a living

[@user-vz8dl3mj3o]

Bro went to Yale but still sitting in a Bradley turret

[@arttheclown9458]

LMFAO it do be like that sometimes