| If you are currently serving as an enlisted Soldier, but | | | | ARNG, you can attend the accelerated version or a |
| are considering becoming a commissioned officer, you | | | | four phased, 16-month version. |
| should find out more about Army OCS. | | | | Both programs are great, and the program you |
| The Army OCS program is a great way to become | | | | choose will depend upon your available time and |
| an officer. During OCS, you will be challenged | | | | desires. |
| mentally, emotionally and physically. Instructors will | | | | Normally, the accelerated OCS program is 12-weeks. |
| attempt to break you down and mold you into a | | | | Upon graduation, candidates are commissioned as |
| new person: an officer. | | | | new Second Lieutenants. After graduation, these |
| You will receive training on 71 different subjects and | | | | new Army officers will attend their Basic Officer |
| tasks. Several examples include leadership, land | | | | Leaders Course for their respective branch and will |
| navigation, map reading, physical fitness, basic rifle | | | | then move on to their first duty assignment. Most |
| marksmanship, drill and ceremonies, property | | | | new Army officers first serve as Platoon Leaders. |
| accountability and so much more. | | | | In conclusion, the Army OCS program is a great way |
| If you are on Active Duty, you will attend the | | | | to become an Army officer. The program is |
| accelerated OCS program either at an active duty | | | | challenging, tough and rigorous. But, if you truly want |
| installation or at a Regional Training Institute in the | | | | to serve as an officer, it's a great way to get |
| Army National Guard. If you currently serve in the | | | | commissioned. |