How do I become a FA59 officer (Army Strategist)? What are some of the steps you've taken to get there?

SPC Benjamin Norman — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:27:41 -0500

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 28 at 2018 5:50 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:50:00 -0500

Here's a good start point.

http://usacac.army.mil/CAC2/MilitaryReview/Archives/English/MilitaryReview_20071231_art013.pdf

MilitaryReview_20071231_art013.pdf

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Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 28 at 2018 6:52 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:52:58 -0500

I was FA59 for 6 weeks. You need to earn a commission. When you do the Career Field Designation Board between your 10th and 12th year of AFS, it was concurrent with my O4 Board. There is no application. Just do a good job as an officer. Senior rater and rater comments recommending you for it on OERs. They will send you to grad school.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 28 at 2018 10:15 PM

COL Charles Williams — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:15:03 -0500

It happens at the Army War College:
https://www.army.mil/article/124123/army_war_college_educates_fa_59_army_strategists

Army War College educates FA 59 Army Strategists

Thirteen officers became the Army's newest strategic experts, able to contribute immediately in their next assignment, having graduated from the 14-week long Basic Strategic Art Program at the Army War College today.