Officer Candidate School ( Army)

Officer Candidate School (OCS)

OCS offers the intense military tactical training you need to become an Officer, while also preparing you for careers in fields like engineering, finance, mechanics, communications, and more. When you graduate OCS as a commissioned Officer, expect to be ready to lead in any situation, no matter the environment, and no matter the stakes.

You must be a U.S. citizen and have your bachelor’s degree by the time you are commissioned as an Officer. The general age requirement is between 19 and 32. You also have to be eligible for a secret security clearance. If you’re current military, you can’t have more than six years of active service before joining OCS.

To learn more about OCS requirements and how to apply, civilians can talk to a recruiter, while Active-Duty enlisted and Army Reserve can talk to their commanding Officer.

You’ll undergo Basic Training 10 weeks and OCS for 12 weeks to ensure you’re prepared to successfully lead others. Training will include two phases of advanced classroom instruction and on-the-ground training that you’ll complete as part of a small squad.

Learn the Basics of Officership ( Weeks 1-6)

Physical and mental challenges will test your determination to excel in the basic leadership skills required of a commissioned Officer. You’ll be expected to pass the Army fitness test, Leadership Reaction Course, and Combat Water Survival Test.

Apply your skills in the filed ( Weeks 7-12)

Put the skills you learned in Phase 1 to the test in the field. In Phase 2, you’ll be evaluated on your ability to lead a team during an intense 18-day mission. This phase also includes Senior Leader Seminars and the Transitioning to Becoming Commissioned Officers course.

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Work locations include all 50 states, Germany, and South Korea.