paths to officership
reserve officer training corps (rotc) ROTC is available at over 1,100 colleges and universities nationwide, it is the premiere college elective for undergraduate and graduate students that provides unrivaled leadership training for success in any career field. Upon degree completion and other requirements, ROTC cadets commission into the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant.
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officer candidate school (ocs)Officer Candidate School (OCS) is the U.S. Army’s main training academy for prospective Army Officers. The school is generally open to qualified enlisted, Non-commissioned Officers, along with civilians who hold at least a four-year college degree. Candidates who successfully complete the rigorous, 12-week school receive formal commissions as U.S. Army Officers and assume the ability to command Soldiers.
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direct commissionIf an individual has a background in the medical, legal or chaplaincy fields, they may qualify to earn a direct commission as an Officer. Those who gain a direct commission will receive the rank determined by their career branch and serve in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
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