My son has the scores to become an officer and he already has an Associates Degree. Why wasn't he told he can/should go to OCS?

2019-08-04T17:12:47-04:00

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2019 5:50 PM

2019-08-04T17:50:38-04:00

LCpl Sandy Moran Did your son alk to an Army Recruiter? When will your son obtain his four year degree?

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Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 4 at 2019 6:35 PM

2019-08-04T18:35:48-04:00

Lack of Communication!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2019 7:40 PM

2019-08-04T19:40:03-04:00

There can be a number of reasons, primarily I would ask did your son show intrest in becoming an officer at the interview. Recruiters help and push what the military needs, its ultimately your responsibility to be informed and push where you go and what you do.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Aug 4 at 2019 8:32 PM

2019-08-04T20:32:49-04:00

A person who has a high score and a degree should not have to be told anything. In today's age the knowledge is online. Maybe this is a motivation issue.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Aug 5 at 2019 8:03 AM

2019-08-05T08:03:40-04:00

You can go to OCS in the Army National Guard with 90 credit hours, all others require a 4 years degree as a minimum. Since even in the Guard, entry is competitive, not having a 4 year degree is a real detriment. The active Army and the other services quit the 90 hours a long time ago.