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For the last three years of have been working on my degree and credit so that I could eventually drop an OCS packet. Finally everything is good to go. However, I hit my six year mark this month in the Army, which makes me ineligible for OCS. Is AFS waiverable? I can't find any info whether it is or not.
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SGT Roodly,
HRC came out with a new MILPER for OCS requirements and when you look over it there is nothing about TIS. I got curious and gave HRC a phone call and they said they moved it to a different document. After a little more prodding they stated that it is now 10 TIS or less. I have 8 years TIS and I am putting the packet in for this upcoming January board.
HRC came out with a new MILPER for OCS requirements and when you look over it there is nothing about TIS. I got curious and gave HRC a phone call and they said they moved it to a different document. After a little more prodding they stated that it is now 10 TIS or less. I have 8 years TIS and I am putting the packet in for this upcoming January board.
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Are you only fixated on being an O in the Army, or have you looked into the requirements of the other branches? Might be more than one way to skin a cat and make a difference.
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1LT (Join to see)
I agree. I am looking at the prospect of becoming a warrant, as well. There are always other ways to make a difference. I am just a little bitter that the chance of becoming an army officer is gone, as I have working very hard on making sure that I meet all the requirements. Anyways, I am all working all angles to achieve what I want. Thanks.
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SSG Warren Swan
1LT (Join to see) - "There are always other ways to make a difference"...famous words from a future SGM/CSM? You know who really runs the Army (no not the E4 Mafia even though they do...kinda...sorta). Taking care of yourself means you are already making a difference. The Soldiers see you do good, and they're going to want to emulate.
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SGT Jerrold Pesz
1LT (Join to see) - Warrant officer is not a bad plan. One of my nephews went that route. E6 to WO1 (now CWO3).
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The question that comes to my mind is, would this 6-year mark have any play if you separate from the Arny and apply to OCS as a civilian? A follow-up question with applying as a civilian is, are there more OCS seats available as a civilian vs AD? A comment about applying to OCS is your Army service works in your favor applying as a civilian over non-military applicants. Curious thoughts!!
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CDR Terry Boles
SGT Roodly Philogene
Regarding age, they backdate the number of years of AD from your actual age, and this works in your favor towards a commission. This is from personal experience as a Navy recruiter and when I commissioned AD into the AF at age 40.
Regarding age, they backdate the number of years of AD from your actual age, and this works in your favor towards a commission. This is from personal experience as a Navy recruiter and when I commissioned AD into the AF at age 40.
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