Posted on May 30, 2021
How can I increase my chances of branching Cyber in the Army?
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I am a computer science major and 25B in the ARNG. What things should I be doing to better my chances of commissioning as a cyber officer in the Army via ROTC? I've done some research and found that PT scores, GPA, internships, certifications (namely Sec+), and doing well in the interview during advanced camp are all factors that are taken into consideration when being selected for branch commissioning.
Any and all advice is helpful!
Any and all advice is helpful!
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17A: Cyber Warfare OfficerARCYBER
Fort Belvoir
ROTC
17C: Cyber Operations Specialist
17A: Cyber Warfare OfficerARCYBER Fort Belvoir ROTC 17C: Cyber Operations Specialist
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Consider direct commission instead of ROTC. I forgot that Army had program as of 2018 to allow qualified candidates to apply. Issue is that it is for active duty and Reserves (National Guard is only hiring civilians or contractors). Link pasted below
https://www.goarmy.com/army-cyber/cyber-direct-commissioning-program.html
Consider direct commission instead of ROTC. I forgot that Army had program as of 2018 to allow qualified candidates to apply. Issue is that it is for active duty and Reserves (National Guard is only hiring civilians or contractors). Link pasted below
https://www.goarmy.com/army-cyber/cyber-direct-commissioning-program.html
Cyber Direct Commissioning Program
The US Army Cyber Direct Commissioning Program allows professionals with highly specialized computer programming, coding and analytical skills to be directly appointed as an Officer in the Army’s Cyber Corps.
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Cyber Command is under the Air Force. We are hurting for cyber officers and we've been tasked to expand. I would suggest you consider changing services.
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