Active duty enlisted to Reserves or National Guard OCS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:13:11 -0500

Since I just got a Bachelor degree and a civilian job offer, I want to join Reserves or National Guard OCS. I've talked to RCCC because I'm ETSing in six months, but they told me to go enlisted side because of my age and dismissal from ROTC a few years ago. So how should I solve this issue? Thanks.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2021 10:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:30:30 -0500

You solve it by listening to your RCCC. If they could put you into 09S as an OCS candidate they would. If you want to apply for OCS, move towards the component you want - AD or RC - and apply for there with your waiver. You've been dismissed from a commissioning program before, you'll need at least one waiver.

Response by COL Jeff Williams made Jan 25 at 2021 10:38 PM

COL Jeff Williams — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:38:15 -0500

Dismissal from ROTC? Moving forward could depend on the reason for the dismissal.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jan 26 at 2021 7:33 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:33:02 -0500

You would probably have the best shot in the Army National Guard. More ways of attending OCS, which means more slots available. However, you will still need a waiver for the dismissal from ROTC, so the realistic route may be enlist, 11C is a fairly common MOS on the Guard side, pull two or three years enlisted and get some NCOER's on the Guard side and then apply. In the Guard, the opinion of your chain of command pulls a lot of weight.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2021 3:00 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:00:21 -0500

That is a bit odd. I never heard of this. I would try to talk to a national guard recruiter in the area you are returning too. Federal OCS and State OCS do have different requirements.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2021 4:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:05:20 -0500

Talk to a recruiter and tell him to get his OSM’s phone number and talk it through with them. They will know exactly what needs to be done instead of the guessing game.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 27 at 2021 3:36 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:36:28 -0500

I would try getting on contact with the State NG recruiting command to see what you would have to do to go OCS.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Feb 5 at 2021 8:49 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:49:44 -0500

Recommend you talk with reserve and guard recruiters from all Services. On the good side you’re an NCO. That shows you should have overcome any youthful problems that may have gotten you kicked out of ROTC. If you have a STEM degree the Services may compete for you.

State Guard may run their own OCS. You may have to enter Guard as a SGT then start OCS as soon as there’s a slot. Be careful about this option. Time to get that slot could be long.