Process of going enlisted to officer after completing OSUT?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:20:39 -0500

As an 11X about to start OSUT, I was wondering what the process looks like/realistic timeline of submitting a packet for OCS once I have gotten to my unit?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2021 5:37 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:37:20 -0500

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2021 5:38 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:38:31 -0500

There's an OCS board every year. Once you get to your unit start talking to your leadership about your goal. It will require several letters of recommendation from various levels of your chain of command. I would expect to be at your unit at least a year or two before that happens.

Let me state the obvious though. What will take the longest is your education. If you're a PFC then you don't have a bachelor degree already. If you have your bachelor degree then your recruiter messed up with your rank. You won't be eligible to apply for OCS until after you have your degree complete

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2021 6:43 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:43:22 -0500

As said previously, you should focus on finishing basic, OSUT and getting acclimated to the Army. Per the current MILPER message, the OCS board convenes 4 times a year. Refer to MILPER Message 20-307. That is the most recent OCS MILPER message that I am tracking. It will lay out the board dates as well as packet requirements. Good luck in your future in the Army.

Response by Wayne Soares made Jan 18 at 2021 7:29 PM

Wayne Soares — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:29:07 -0500

Thanks for the question Jeffrey

Response by SFC Keith Gardner made Jan 20 at 2021 2:14 AM

SFC Keith Gardner — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:14:01 -0500

You’ve got some great facts and advice below. I’d add that you need to learn how to be a follower before becoming a leader. Kick ass in OSUT. Max PT and the range. Be humble. Keep your head down, your mouth shut, and your eyes and ears open. Be an information sponge. Develop your reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Good luck.

Response by SGT Roland Sharpe made Jan 20 at 2021 8:38 AM

SGT Roland Sharpe — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:38:31 -0500

From what I’ve experienced, it’s taken about 2 years.