Can a civilian be accepted to OCS if in the last two years they completed treatment in rehab for alcohol use disorder?

John Green — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:56:53 -0400

Can a civilian become accepted to OCS, if the person in question in the last two years completed treatment in rehab for alcohol use disorder? That is my damning quality about myself. Other than that I have strong a Academic Background and proof of high moral character.

Response by MAJ Jason Sierakowski made Mar 31 at 2020 12:16 AM

MAJ Jason Sierakowski — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:16:16 -0400

If you have alcohol related offenses documented, you'll bump into a problem. If you are in a treatment program, it's all about what you disclose as you put a packet together to submit for selection. Remember, your competing with applicants around the country, so preparing your packet along with your record is what explains you in a board packet. Talk to your Army Officer Recruiter to answer these questions.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Mar 31 at 2020 8:14 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:14:57 -0400

Pretty sure you have to be enlisted into a military service first. I've never heard of anyone going directly into OCS. I have heard of direct commissions to officer grade for those with Master degrees, PhDs and people that run businesses. - but not from the street.