Pathways to Commission

Pathways to Commission

Paths to Commissioning Officer Candidate School (OCS) Traditional OCS is 16 months to commission Accelerated is 8 weeks to commission Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Minuteman Scholarship (4 Year Scholarship) Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty (GRFD) Scholarship (2 & 3 Year Scholarship) SMP Non-Scholarship (2 to 3 year Program Basic Training to BOLC (BT2BOLC) Go from Basic Training to BOLC, streamline the process to becoming commissioned Direct Commission Exceptionally qualified NCO is nominated by CDR and packet is submitted to NGB; can take up to one year from packet initiation to approval Warrant Officer Candidate School 8 Months IDT at the 185 th RTI, Camp Dodge Aviators - 6 weeks at Fort Rucker, AL

Officer Candidate School Officer Candidate School (OCS) Traditional OCS is 16 months to commission Phase 0 (3 drill periods) at Camp Dodge Phase 1 (2 weeks) at Ft Meade, SD Phase 2 (11 drill periods) at Camp Dodge Phase 3 (2 weeks) at Camp Rapid, SD Accelerated is 8 weeks to commission Full immersion training at South Dakota RTI Board Selected must be high demand branch (Combat Arms / Logistics) OCS Candidates receive E6 pay while enrolled

OCS Eligibility Requirements OCS Entrance Requirements Commissioning Requirements Medical Chapter TWO Physical Chapter TWO Physical Ht/Wt Weight IAW AR 600-9 ** Weight IAW AR 600-9 ** Mental GT Score 110 ** GT Score 110 ** Age Physical Fitness Pass an APFT Pass an APFT OPAT Test Maximum 41 years and 364 days Pass OPAT Test Civilian Education 90 Credits 90 Credits Security Clearance Secret Final Secret US Citizenship US Citizen US Citizen ** Soldiers may improve these items during Phase Zero and must be passing them by Phase one --- Civil Conviction Waivers: Any law violation other than minor traffic (<$300) ---

Phases of OCS Phase I is the first step in the OCS commissioning process. During this phase candidates will conduct land navigation, a field leadership exercise, a 6-Mile Foot March, Military Justice Exam, Leadership Exam, ATMS Exam and Peer Evaluations. Phase II makes up the bulk of a candidates OCS experience. Phase II is conducted once a month for 11 months. During this phase candidates will conduct a field leadership exercise, a 9 and 12-mile foot march and a 5-mile formation run. Also, the candidates will cover Operations, Leadership doctrine, Military Justice, Military Intelligence, Supply activities, Military Heritage and History, Tactics, Call for Fire and Communicative skills. Phase III is the last step in the OCS commissioning process, this phase covers troop leading procedures, the leadership reaction course, the final field leadership exercise, infantry squad tactics, combat water survival training, tactical exercise without troops (TEWT), evaluated Squad and Platoon FTX lanes.

OCS Time Line OPTION AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY ACCEL TRAD JRs TRAD SRs Prepare Student Packets Individual / Unit / OSM Traditional Phase 2 11 IDT Accel Phase 0 2 IDT Traditional Phase 0 3 IDT Accelerated 8 Weeks SD-RTI PH 1 + PH 3 2 Wks SD-RTI EVENTS STAFF RIDE OCMB OFFICER SYMPOSIUM FLX-1 GRAD BRANCH BRIEFS

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) FULL TIME STUDENT Multiple satellite school options Scholarship options form 2-4 years of Tuition or Room & Board assistance Monthly stipend for living expenses & yearly stipend for books Pay as E-5 once contracted with ROTC Valuable internship opportunity that sets Cadets ahead of the rest of the pack Opportunities to study in other countries and attend specialty military schools as a Cadet

Minuteman Scholarship What it is: 2, 3 or 4 year GRFD Scholarship. Only National Guard and Army Reserves offers this Scholarship. Target Audience: High School Seniors or first year college bound applicants seeking BA or BS for 4 years of benefits. Scholarships Minuteman (2-4yr) (Focus on 4 year students) 100% tuition and mandatory fees OR Room and Board up to ($10,000) if using NGEAP A $1200 per academic year book allowance A stipend based on academic status: - $300/month Freshman - $350/month Sophomore - $450/month Junior - $500/month Senior Can use in conjunction with State Tuition Reimbursement Promoted to E-5 Graduate with a degree and zero debt Minuteman Timeline October-March Packet Builds March All packets to OSM Office (OML Established) April TAG Recommendation Board May Expect Approval Results June 15 - Open Season August Contract w/rotc and awarded scholarship Example for Freshman at Iowa State University in FY 18 Stipend 300/month for 9 months of school = $2,700 Tuition at ISU (NGEAP) = $7,466 Room & Board = $10,000 Book Stipend = $1,200 E-5 drill/smp/at = $4,332.37 TOTAL = $25,698.17

Minuteman Scholarship Be a United States citizen Criteria for Scholarship Be between the ages of 17 and 30 (Must not have turned 31 by DEC 31 st of commissioning year Must be a high school graduate before 01 SEP of the year awarded Valid MEPS physical Acceptance letter to college Proof of academic major Ability to pass APFT and HT/WT CGPA of 2.5 from college or high school Minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 1000 Initiate security clearance (SF86) PMS recommendation TAG recommendation

Minuteman Scholarship Process SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG Build Packets - Units, Commanders, RRNCOs identify potential candidates - Pre-qualify all applicants - ROTC interview with PMS - All packets to OSM in MAR - OML established -TY 17 Results: 21 packets received, 21 packets approved - The Minuteman Scholarship can be awarded before being qualified (BT/AIT) but can t be used until qualified Recommendation Board - applicants selected based off OML Scholarship Awarded - Contract with ROTC Open Season - ARNG offers 324 scholarships, if they are not awarded by 15JUN, it becomes a first come, first serve - OML driven - CASAs (Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the Army) 2 in the state of Iowa. Can recommend additional Minuteman Scholarships

GRFD Scholarship What it is: 2,3 year GRFD (Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty) Scholarship. GRFD Scholarships is a dedicated Guard or Reserves Option. Target Audience: Current guard members or sophomores attending universities that offer ROTC Scholarships GRFD (2 & 3 yr) 100% tuition and mandatory fees OR Room and Board up to ($10,000) if using NGEAP A $1200 per academic year book allowance A stipend based on academic status: - $350/month Sophomore - $450/month Junior - $500/month Senior Can use in conjunction with State Tuition Reimbursement Promoted to E-5 Example for Sophomore at Iowa State University in FY 18 Stipend 350/month for 9 months of school = $3,150 Tuition at ISU (NGEAP) = $7,466 Room & Board = $10,000 Book Stipend = $1,200 E-5 drill/smp/at = $4,332.37 TOTAL = $26,148.37

GRFD Scholarship Criteria for Scholarship Be a United States citizen Be between the ages of 17 to 30 for scholarship soldiers (must commission by age 30) Possess a high school diploma, or equivalent Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher Be medically qualified through DODMERB Be able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test Meet HT/WT standards

SMP Non Scholarship What it is: 2,3 year program with the option to access active duty. This program allows for the use of federal T/A or GI Bill. In conjunction with NGEAP. Target Audience: Current members of the IAARNG that are MOSQ seeking BA or BS. SMP Non Scholarship (2 & 3 yr program) Tuition paid thru Federal T/A, GI Bill in conjunction with NGEAP A $1200 per academic year book allowance A stipend based on academic status: - $350/month Sophomore - $450/month Junior - $500/month Senior $350/month GI Bill Kicker Commission in 2 years Promoted to E-5 Example for Sophomore at University of Iowa in FY 18 Stipend/ $350/month at approx. 9 months of school = $3,150 GI Bill /$367/ month (9 months) = $3,303 GI Bill Kicker /$350/ (9 months) = $3,150 Book Stipend = $1,200 E-5 drill/smp/at = $4,332.37 Tuition at UI (NGEAP) = $7,466 TOTAL = $22,601.37

SMP Non-Scholarship Criteria for Program At least 17-years-old within the first semester Less than age 34 on December 30 of the commissioning year (no waiver) Less than age 39 on December 30 of the commissioning year (with a waiver) Successfully pass a medical exam and have no temporary or permanent profiles (use MEPS if < 2 years old) Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test with no alternate events (60/60/60) (to enroll in the program) Be of high moral character (NO OWI arrests or felonies) Must be in the program prior to start of Junior Year

ROTC Contacts ROTC Recruiting Officers: University of Northern Iowa Jon Thompson: 319-273-6225 or jon.thompson@uni.edu Iowa State University Aaron Rosheim: 515-294-0308 or arosheim@iastate.edu University of Iowa Tony Wolf: 319-335-9192 or anthony-wolf@uiowa.edu

Basic Training Basic to Training BOLC to (BT2BOLC) BOLC What is BT to BOLC? BT to BOLC was designed to streamline the wait time for soldiers who have been selected by their State to attend Federal OCS. (A branch must be assigned to the applicant prior to attending basic training). Who pays for BT to BOLC? This program is a federally funded program. This will allow the States to utilize federal dollars and receive a Branch Qualified Officer in return. Branches cover under the program: AD, AG, AR, EN, FA, FI, IN, MP, OD, QM, SC. Candidate must know what branch they want prior to enrolling in the program. The right candidate can enlist in the IAARNG (Pick their Branch) go to BT (11 Weeks) then FED OCS (12 Weeks), commission and the attend BOLC (16 Weeks). Start to finish approximately 39 weeks. This is a great program for someone looking for 10 months of concurrent duty.

Basic Training to BOLC (BT2BOLC) Criteria for Program FED OCS Entrance Requirements Commissioning Requirements Medical Chapter TWO Physical Chapter TWO Physical Ht/Wt Weight IAW AR 600-9 Weight IAW AR 600-9 Mental GT Score 110 GT Score 110 Age 18-34 years of age 34 years of age Physical Fitness Pass an APFT Pass an APFT OPAT Test Pass OPAT Test Civilian Education 4 year BA or BS Degree 4 year BA or BS Degree Security Clearance Secret Final Secret US Citizenship US Citizen US Citizen --- No Civil Conviction Waivers are authorized ---

Direct Commission Commander Recommended (at minimum the current company or battalion commander) Nomination based of: 1. Service Requirement. Minimum of 24 months active status in any federally recognized unit 2. Prior Training. Must graduate Basic Leader Course (Formerly WLC) 3. Age. Minimum of 22 and Max age up to 30. Waiver approved by AG up to 35 and NGB is waiver approval up to 39. 4. Education. Completion of Bachelors degree. Additional requirements: 110 GT Score Pass APFT and Height/Weight Passing Chapter 2 Physical Security Clearance

Officer Branches Combat Arms: Infantry Cavalry (Armor) Field Artillery Aviation Engineers Combat Service Support: Transportation Ordnance Quartermaster Adjutant Genera l Combat Support: Signal Military Police Military Intel Chemical Specialty Branches: JAG Chaplain Medical Dental Nurse

IPAP (Inter-service Physician Assistant Program) REQUIREMENTS Mandatory Courses > 8 years old Six (6) SH of English (3 SH of which must include composition). Six (6) SH of humanities/social sciences Six (6) SH of general chemistry, organic, inorganic, or biochemistry (lab not required) (Introductory courses not acceptable) Three (3) SH of human anatomy (lab not required). Three (3) SH of human anatomy and physiology (lab not required). (6) Three (3) semester hours of college algebra or higher level math course (for example, statistics). Three (3) SH of psychology. 2.75 Minimum GPA (Overall and Science Courses) SAT (GRE is not acceptable substitute) 80 hours of documented shadowing military or civilian PA LORs from Unit Commander and Immediate Supervisor INELIGIBILITY Applicants with over 13 years total AFS Over age 47 Applicants with P2 Profile (except for Eyes and Hearing) COURSE OVERVIEW Didactic (Instructional) Instruction (Phase I) is 64 weeks at FSH Applicatory (Clinical) Training occurs at Army MTFs for 52 weeks. Guidance is usually published every August with a February deadline SERVICE OBLIGATION Six years from appointment as a 65D

FSU/MSU (Fayetteville State University Masters of Social Work) REQUIREMENTS 70B qualified prior to course start date Minimum 3.0 GPA GRE Broad Liberal Arts Background Three (3) SH of Human Biology, Anatomy or Growth & Development Three (3) SH of Humanities Eighteen (18) SH in Social or Behavioral Sciences Three letters of recommendation Statement of Interest INELIGIBILITY Applicants with over 12 years total AFS Over age 42 COURSE OVERVIEW Phase I is 14 months of Graduate Studies Phase II is a 24 month post-graduate internship to allow graduates to meet independent social work licensing requirements. Guidance is usually published every August with a 30 September deadline SERVICE OBLIGATION Six years from appointment as a 73A

Warrant Officer Candidate School What is a Warrant Officer: The Army warrant officer (WO) is a self aware and adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer, and advisor. The WO administers, manages, maintains, operates, and integrates Army systems and equipment across the full spectrum of Army operations. Are you Warrant Officer material? You are the expert. Advance your career while remaining a specialist in your field. Same authority as a commissioned officer while remaining a specialist

Career Advancement Enlisted Ranks bottle-neck as you move up to E-7, E-8, and E-9. Warrants achieve CW2 in 2 years following appointment as WO1. Approximately every 5 years after CW2 you continue through CW4 Earn More for Your Time: As of 1 Jan, 2015: E-6 Over 8 yrs $434.80/per drill weekend CW2 Over 8 yrs $570.44/per drill weekend Increase of $135.64 per drill Extra $1627.68/yr with drill alone. E-6 $5217.60 yr CW2 $6845.28 yr Why Join?

WOCS Basic Eligibility Minimum Qualification: - Must be a U.S. citizen. - GT Score 110. - Security Clearance. - Pass Standard 3 event APFT. - High School Diploma or GED completion. - A college degree is not required; however, some WOMOS have additional requirements. More in depth requirements are found in the Warrant Officer Application Guide. http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant Technical Warrant: Age:18-46 (not more than 46 by initial appointment date) Rank: Min. of E-5 for most WOMOS Meet prerequisites listed on USAREC website (listed below & on page 2 of application guide) Aviation Prerequisites: Any MOS can apply Age: 18-32(not more than 32 by start of IERW) Min. score of 40 on SIFT test Pass Class 1A flight physical

1. Prequalification Page Waivers (Age, Civil, or PT) will need to be addressed at this phase. 2. Predetermination Packet. Packets after completion will be submitted to NGB for approval. If packet is disapproved, we will review it and determine if it can be resubmitted. 3. Appointment. WOCS Packet Process Chapter 2 phy. (MEPS or AMEDD) Complete Federal Recognition Board (FRB) packet. Federal Recognition Board. After completion of FRB, you are pinned WOC.

WOC Timeline APR-SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP Prepare Student Packets Individual / Unit OSM and Proponent Approval Ph 0 1 IDT Phase 2 5 IDT PH 3 Camp Atterbury IN FEDREC WARRANT OFFICER SYMPOSIUM APFT ESSAYS DUE MIL BRIEFS 2 MI ROAD MARCH EXAM #2-1 4 MI ROAD MARCH CLASS SIGN 6.2 MI ROAD MARCH CAR WASH EXAM #2-2 MENTOR DINNER GRAD

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