Posted on Nov 21, 2020
Should I build my packet with my unit or with a recruiter?
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I drank the tea and enlisted instead of going the officer route like I wanted when I started. Now that I am 2 classes shy of completing my Master's degree, I am finally going to take the leap and drop this packet. It seems that this process is heavily reliant on unit support which is beyond me. What are some issues that you've encountered throughout the process beyond typical hurry up and wait? Is it easier to conduct the process with a recruiter or through ones unit?
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Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army) Reserves 79R: Recruiter 79S: Career Counselor
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Alternate solution, you could talk to a recruiter and join straight to OCS on Active Duty.
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SFC, to clarify, you’re stating if I am currently TPU, but want to go active duty, I can work with a recruiter to make that happen for me to go to OCS?
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I don’t think you can go through a recruiter if you are currently serving.
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From what I'm tracking, you'll need to go through your unit. Future Soldiers are required to go through a recruiter because they do not have a unit or chain of command, but since you are already in, the process has to go through your chain. Hope that helps. Good luck!!!
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