US Army OCS

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  • čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
  • One of the ways to become an officer in the U.S. Army is to attend Officer Candidate School - or OCS. Located at Fort Benning, Georgia, it is comprised of tactical, team, mentorship, and leadership training. Candidates who successfully complete this rigorous, 12-week training receive formal commissions as U.S. Army officers.

Komentáře • 184

  • @RealDovamo
    @RealDovamo Před 3 lety +260

    Got selected a few days ago. Can't wait to join the greats

  • @povluffyOriginal
    @povluffyOriginal Před 3 lety +81

    After college, It’s OCS time❗️❗️❗️

    • @GreekHandofThanatos
      @GreekHandofThanatos Před 2 lety +17

      I’m with you brother, gotta get that Bachelors first.

    • @Bot-bg2cz
      @Bot-bg2cz Před 2 lety +1

      What major?

    • @GreekHandofThanatos
      @GreekHandofThanatos Před 2 lety +5

      @@Bot-bg2cz Science (Biology) for me

    • @hah4798
      @hah4798 Před 2 lety

      Why not just do rotc?

    • @pupetm
      @pupetm Před 2 lety +7

      @@hah4798 theres a few trade offs. You have to do 4 years of rotc vs 12 weeks of ocs. Your college experience wont be “normal” as you will be doing rotc most of the time. However, rotc will pay for college if you qualify. all depends on what you want ur experience to be.

  • @teamgodmode7197
    @teamgodmode7197 Před 3 lety +25

    This strikes me as something that is gonna be a helluva lot easier with a bit of time as an non com under your belt. Goals right here

  • @richfrazier8756
    @richfrazier8756 Před 2 lety +24

    Graduated in Aug 1969. 26 week course then. At each phase you would recommend five candidates in your platoon for a leadership review process. These five would go before a board which would determine their outcome. Termination, recycle to an earlier class, self-termination or allowed to continue with the current class.

    • @harshrathore3557
      @harshrathore3557 Před 2 lety

      In India we have 18 months course and it's very very difficult and the process to enter in the academy is also very difficult

  • @AlexCook
    @AlexCook Před 3 lety +5

    Class 001-17. This video brings back some memories

  • @jibrinebang
    @jibrinebang Před 10 měsíci +5

    Just got selected, looking forward to it

  • @ryanfrizzell736
    @ryanfrizzell736 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the video. Now I know more about US Army OCS.

  • @jamesvandemark2086
    @jamesvandemark2086 Před rokem +6

    Father and uncle were 90 day wonders in the OCS of their time.

  • @mikedonio6396
    @mikedonio6396 Před 3 lety +50

    Old timer here...OC 32-69...at that time we had a 6 month program. Started as a draftee in 68 commissioned Oct 69. Then received transfer to Signal Corps and from there had fantastic tour of duty stateside and in Nam. Worked in PR as PIO and in Nam as IO then Broadcast Officer AFVN. Choosing OCS one of best decisions I ever made. Learned a lot and made good friends. Only regret, Army changed regs on promotion and was cheated out of making Captain after year in Nam.

    • @richfrazier8756
      @richfrazier8756 Před 2 lety +5

      Graduated in class 27-69. I made Captain after two years. I was right on the cusp before they raised time in grade to 18 months from 12 months

    • @mikedonio6396
      @mikedonio6396 Před 2 lety +4

      @@richfrazier8756 Rich glad you made it....my class was screwed....I wasn't on career tract...just wanted to make captain because my BIL made Major in Air National Guard, he was a pilot. Take care.

    • @Andorman901
      @Andorman901 Před 10 měsíci

      Happened to my Grandad. He was cheated out of Lt.Col and retired a Major

  • @nathandrake5941
    @nathandrake5941 Před 4 lety +56

    2020 is the best year to start officer journey, pension, raising wages, job security, getting paid to train... You won't regret!

  • @marlonmoncrieffe0728
    @marlonmoncrieffe0728 Před 2 lety +4

    I am a specialist and reservist, currently at Fort Lee for my AIT, and am considering reclassing if I decide to go active duty.

  • @josephrapoza6453
    @josephrapoza6453 Před 3 lety +134

    The yelling and screaming is a joke. I have keep myself from laughing. I spent 20 years in the service. If you go there knowing the yelling is just a tactic that means nothing, your going to have a great time..

    • @kathykahlua
      @kathykahlua Před 2 lety +3

      Good advice

    • @JO-ij9vh
      @JO-ij9vh Před rokem +2

      You don’t think most OCS recruits would know that? Or they aren’t able to differentiate from general yelling and people actually trying to correct behavior?

    • @liljon6286
      @liljon6286 Před rokem +1

      Trust me man I had a great time lol

    • @ethangregg702
      @ethangregg702 Před rokem +1

      😂

  • @cassidylewis5506
    @cassidylewis5506 Před 3 lety +28

    Stay motivated and check your ego at the door. No one cares how well you did at basic and if you’re prior service like I was, use that knowledge to help, not shirk. Work as a team because O9S’s and priors are smoked equally. B Co 002-18.

  • @jackburrows6853
    @jackburrows6853 Před 3 lety +12

    Junior enlisted now, cant wait to get a shot at commissioning

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  • @txskid1
    @txskid1 Před 3 lety +2

    God Bless you!

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  • @thesinglemaestro
    @thesinglemaestro Před 4 lety +80

    I have a long journey and many obstacles in my way. I just started college. I will become a 2nd lieutenant in the next 5 years, and i will continue serving.

    • @whywhywhywhy7559
      @whywhywhywhy7559 Před 3 lety

      I am currently attending 2 year college in my 1st year. Can I join ocs.

    • @thesinglemaestro
      @thesinglemaestro Před 3 lety +2

      @@whywhywhywhy7559 No. You must have a 4 year degree.

    • @whywhywhywhy7559
      @whywhywhywhy7559 Před 3 lety

      @@thesinglemaestro oh that's sad. I wanted to join.

    • @whywhywhywhy7559
      @whywhywhywhy7559 Před 3 lety

      @@thesinglemaestro do I have to enlist. I only want to join national guard

    • @thesinglemaestro
      @thesinglemaestro Před 3 lety

      @@whywhywhywhy7559 JOIN!!! you still can

  • @EvaLaRay
    @EvaLaRay Před 4 lety +67

    I am so happy to be a proud graduate of OCS. Class of 05-20 ✨

  • @ms.annthrope415
    @ms.annthrope415 Před 2 lety +4

    I was ROTC. Graduated Distinguished Military Student/Distinguished Military Graduate. Member of Scabbard and Blade National Honor Society, Scab and Stab. I didn't have a good assignment. In fact I hated it. Saw so many underwhelming officers and field grade failures. But I learned a lot. Like how not to treat people. But I still feel it teaches a lot of good and many people woukd benefit learning discipline, teamwork, pulling your own weight, character.

  • @Ivan-pt8pg
    @Ivan-pt8pg Před 4 lety +15

    What’s the difference between a commissioned officer in any MOS and a 09S MOS?

  • @cyrusmufc2914
    @cyrusmufc2914 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I want to become an officer in the Army, currently a pfc at Ait, got a long way to go but the thought of being an officer is what keeps me going, it's going to happen.

    • @Kili175
      @Kili175 Před 2 měsíci

      Good luck brodie

  • @brittanyscott3809
    @brittanyscott3809 Před 4 lety +32

    Thinking about going to OCS, myself.

  • @SillhouetteSonata
    @SillhouetteSonata Před 4 lety +6

    Alright I’m ready

    • @briannotafan3368
      @briannotafan3368 Před 4 lety +3

      Microsoft is looking for tank platoon leaders good luck with that one

  • @harshrathore3557
    @harshrathore3557 Před 2 lety +1

    I think there are many officers in this group?

  • @lexile4262
    @lexile4262 Před 3 lety +14

    Question for everyone - If you want to be commissioned, do you go to OCS immediately after BTS? How does it work? I talked to a recruiter and he said i need to enlist as an E4 (Specialist) and then apply for OCS after i've been a Specialist for awhile. Is that correct?

    • @saifhaque6511
      @saifhaque6511 Před 3 lety +9

      If you have a college degree, you will go in as a specialist, you can apply for OCS before you go in so then your MOS is O9S. You do not need to spend time as a specialist and then apply later.

    • @lindsaysimplified
      @lindsaysimplified Před 3 lety +3

      @@saifhaque6511 do all recruiters try to convince you to be an E4 for a while? Now I’m nervous I’m going to try to be pushed into that instead of just automatically applying for OCS before joining.

    • @d.lashae6547
      @d.lashae6547 Před 3 lety +12

      This happened to me... and I have been E4 for 3years and just now going to OCS in 2weeks..DO NOT DO IT THAT WAY!!!

    • @lindsaysimplified
      @lindsaysimplified Před 2 lety

      @Ria Anderson I already did my time enlisted in the Navy, if I went back in I’d only go officer.

    • @harshrathore3557
      @harshrathore3557 Před 2 lety

      In India we have 18 months course and it's very very difficult and the process to enter in the academy is also very difficult

  • @josephdodds6786
    @josephdodds6786 Před 2 lety +3

    Do you have to pick out your Officer AOC/MOS before you sign the contract and ship out for BCT?

  • @ronaldhardwick5167
    @ronaldhardwick5167 Před rokem

    What is the schedule form new army officer candidate school

  • @BrianSims-h3h
    @BrianSims-h3h Před měsícem

    do you have to do basic training before ocs?

  • @jameshiaharris9527
    @jameshiaharris9527 Před 2 lety +3

    If someone enlists as a reservist with a 4 year degree. Would that person still be able to commission later if they are qualified for AMED and have the scores needed for the ASVAB?

    • @davidhopkins8518
      @davidhopkins8518 Před rokem

      Yeah I'm a reservist and a SPC with a degree. Just get to your unit and they'll have recruiters there or nearby who specializes with current reservist. Just did the interview board today.

  • @frankcastle448
    @frankcastle448 Před 2 lety +6

    Can you join the Army OCS if you are a citizen and if you have foreign degree from a university that is accredited by the US?

    • @Rowan777
      @Rowan777 Před 2 lety +1

      I am pretty sure you can, I joined the Army with 1.5 years of college from Canada. I applied to OCS and my credits were accepted.

  • @ibrahimafall8913
    @ibrahimafall8913 Před 3 lety +11

    The army of my life, my dream since childhood

    • @twoinchglocc5149
      @twoinchglocc5149 Před 3 lety +14

      but u got the usmc tho

    • @uzer141
      @uzer141 Před 2 lety +1

      @@twoinchglocc5149 lol facts, perhaps that person might be a prior

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  • @amanimonee2896
    @amanimonee2896 Před měsícem

    Hopefully someone can answer my question. I ship out for bootcamp aug 20, (army reserve 42A)I have my Bachelors in business. I want to know the process after boot camp to start OCS packet. Will I have to retake ASVAB? GT score is off by 5 points.

  • @jinkim2865
    @jinkim2865 Před měsícem

    What song is this?

  • @Rowan777
    @Rowan777 Před 2 lety

    PARK points! I still have some.

  • @adrianb6138
    @adrianb6138 Před 3 lety +1

    Who do I talk to to get a packet started? I am enlisted and just graduated with my BA

    • @ryancampbell5039
      @ryancampbell5039 Před 3 lety

      Talk to your Chain of Command. You may need to get a 368.

  • @CentralVAProductions
    @CentralVAProductions Před rokem +8

    Enlisting into basic on Wednesday. My plans are to later go to OCS and aim for the rank of Colonel. This was pretty informative, thank you.

  • @user-tg8kh5tf5t
    @user-tg8kh5tf5t Před 2 měsíci

    Brave Soldiers

  • @SouthsideIsaac
    @SouthsideIsaac Před 3 lety +1

    Trying to become an 11a

  • @quintonhollinger8588
    @quintonhollinger8588 Před 2 lety +1

    Just went through the program. Was nothing like this. Just wait until you start to deal with the fuckery that happens at HHC and in cycle

  • @dalefair4038
    @dalefair4038 Před 3 dny

    That’s how I got my commission! 39 years later retired Full Bird Colonel

  • @TariqKhan-xt5qs
    @TariqKhan-xt5qs Před 3 lety +8

    do you think 29-30 is too old for OCS? or to be an officer in the reserves?

    • @cavinhannahs1879
      @cavinhannahs1879 Před 3 lety +1

      It is different by branch. For the Army, the maximum age is 32. However I believe the Navy, and Air Force have higher maximum age limits. Talk with a recruiter.

    • @TariqKhan-xt5qs
      @TariqKhan-xt5qs Před 3 lety

      I know the age requirements but I mean do you think opinion wise it’s too old ?

    • @cavinhannahs1879
      @cavinhannahs1879 Před 3 lety

      @@TariqKhan-xt5qs No i don't think so.

    • @pogeysnacks8234
      @pogeysnacks8234 Před 3 lety

      Absolutely not, I'm 29 when I went through basic and OCS. Lots of people are in the mid 20's at OCS and m current BOLC class is late 20's

    • @truttman
      @truttman Před 2 lety +3

      @@TariqKhan-xt5qs Nope. Not too old at all. If you go in at 30 and do 20, you'll retire at 50. With a pension of 4-5K per month and benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) at literal fire sale premium rates. You have time to work 10 to 15 years in the private or civil sector and build another pension that will look real nice alongside your military and social security pensions. Add in that military and civilian 401K called the TSP and you are looking at a very comfortable retirement.

  • @harshrathore3557
    @harshrathore3557 Před 2 lety +4

    Every one here are officer or want to become a officer? 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

  • @Jezyra
    @Jezyra Před rokem

    What is the handbook that will be used? I know for BCT we had the blue book. I’m trying to get ahead before I start.

  • @lennykoss8777
    @lennykoss8777 Před 2 lety

    💗

  • @shandagoon2363
    @shandagoon2363 Před 3 lety

    ❤️

  • @ImaginaryTerrie3
    @ImaginaryTerrie3 Před 3 lety +7

    I'm seeing four officers flip over a tire.
    I've got one private.

  • @iraqsiderrblx2056
    @iraqsiderrblx2056 Před 4 lety +1

    USAR!

  • @rotimijohnson6536
    @rotimijohnson6536 Před 3 lety +1

    I want to do this but I’m not sure I’m able to smart enough to be honest

    • @pogeysnacks8234
      @pogeysnacks8234 Před 3 lety +3

      All you need is a college degree as the bare minimal. Do you think you can get that?

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    • @stanleyedouard377
      @stanleyedouard377 Před 2 lety

      Lol 😆 do you think you can get that?

  • @felixa.aliceamartinez7890

    A good journey, but you have many soldiers, highly intelligent and highly educated, in a e-4 rank, just because, to be an officer you need certain asvab score. It just don't make any sense the asvab scores

  • @jake181955
    @jake181955 Před 6 měsíci

    Graduate of Class 01-83.

  • @budmeister
    @budmeister Před 3 lety +1

    So this is the fabled officer boot camp

  • @hencethesituation
    @hencethesituation Před 3 lety

    This is my only com

  • @gregorybrennan8539
    @gregorybrennan8539 Před 2 lety +2

    You can compress what you learn about military science in ROTC into 2.5 weeks. Boy do they waste your time.

  • @coolkid7151
    @coolkid7151 Před 3 lety +8

    Doing this after college

    • @pogeysnacks8234
      @pogeysnacks8234 Před 3 lety +2

      Let me know if you have any questions, I graduated OCS this year

    • @Spitz822
      @Spitz822 Před 2 lety

      @@pogeysnacks8234 I got one leaving for basic tommorow do they still need a 110 gt score ? Mine is 105 , also how long did it take to get a packet together and get accepted ?

    • @shitface4754
      @shitface4754 Před 2 lety

      @@pogeysnacks8234 I have questions man!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 what requirements made you get in OCS?

    • @pogeysnacks8234
      @pogeysnacks8234 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Spitz822 Hey, just seeing this. To get get the 09S MOS (Officer Candidate School) you have to score a 110 GT score or higher. I was applying during the beginning frenzy of Covid so the process kept getting pushed back and took me a year a 3 months or so. Had Covid not been a thing, expect a 5 month + time frame.

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  • @hencethesituation
    @hencethesituation Před 3 lety +1

    Need help yo

  • @nickvela1992
    @nickvela1992 Před 2 lety

    Looking at doing this. Already enlisted, but I feel called to lead.

  • @briannotafan3368
    @briannotafan3368 Před 4 lety

    go to college to sell Kirby vacuum cleaners sounds good to me

  • @wildbill9490
    @wildbill9490 Před 2 lety +1

    So you can just skip the enlisted ranks and become an officer? Does anyone else find that a little messed up? shouldn’t an officer’s rank be earned through service?

    • @uzer141
      @uzer141 Před 2 lety +11

      Unless you’re prior enlisted, all Candidates go through Army Basic before going to OCS. At OCS, you still have to EARN your commission. Just because someone got selected, doesn’t mean they’ll pass the program, it’s like getting accepted to college, we all still have to pass the classes to get the degree

    • @wildbill9490
      @wildbill9490 Před 2 lety

      @@uzer141 ok. Thanks for clearing that up.

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    • @ws5273
      @ws5273 Před rokem

      What ZE said plus: officers have a different mission within the army.
      Officers lead and only lead, lower enlisted follow, and NCOs lead and advise the officers.
      It’s been like this for thousands of years for a reason, and that’s because it works

  • @chillywilly5258
    @chillywilly5258 Před 3 lety +5

    Whomever recruited LT. Nathan Freihofer should seriously consider a career change.

  • @matt75hooper
    @matt75hooper Před rokem +3

    I withdrew my papers waiting for Orders during the Covid Dempanic. I waited 18 months. I just had to get on with my life. It was the right choice for me. No way was I going to get The Jab , The Booster & probably 2-3 more Jabs. Good luck & hand salute.

  • @jrlp3499
    @jrlp3499 Před 4 lety

    There’s she restrictions

  • @nathandrake5941
    @nathandrake5941 Před 4 lety

    This makes Air Force OTS like a kindergarten .

    • @MrZachgonz
      @MrZachgonz Před 2 lety

      My buddy just went through AF basic and said his football summer camps were significantly harder

  • @briannotafan3368
    @briannotafan3368 Před 4 lety +2

    in a few years you can be a general L M B O

    • @zainahmed6502
      @zainahmed6502 Před 3 lety +2

      More like a few decades. Generals on average have 30+ years of experience in Active Duty Military.

    • @drewskisdrewhouse
      @drewskisdrewhouse Před 3 lety

      @@zainahmed6502 and yet they still haven't hit patton's level

    • @arttheclown9458
      @arttheclown9458 Před rokem

      @@drewskisdrewhouse Patton was a G

  • @patrickthomas3250
    @patrickthomas3250 Před 3 lety +2

    TRUE LEADERS DONT ASPIRE TO BE ENVOLPED BY PAST LENGENDS

  • @lorderik237
    @lorderik237 Před 3 lety

    0:27 She's cute

  • @briannotafan3368
    @briannotafan3368 Před 4 lety +1

    in 5 years you might get a raise of 50 bucks a month

    • @michaeldobson107
      @michaeldobson107 Před 4 lety +1

      @Muhammad Furqan He's the guy who passes you your fries at the drive through window, mate.

    • @chillywilly5258
      @chillywilly5258 Před 3 lety

      Dickhead, jealous much?

    • @zainahmed6502
      @zainahmed6502 Před 3 lety +4

      The leadership education and experience earned (for free) is extremely valuable in the civilian world.

    • @chuckd5877
      @chuckd5877 Před 3 lety +2

      are you saying as opposed to those in the army who are not officers? Or what? Because the lowest ranking officers make about double what a private would make. I’m talking about 20k versus 40k a year. That ain’t $50 a month. Even if you were as high ranking as possible without being an officer, a low ranking officer is still making ten grand a year more than you.

  • @angel_machariel
    @angel_machariel Před 3 měsíci

    Start solving bad leadership above the rank of LT1. Once they become Captain they seem to forget the standards of honor, meritocracy and true leadership suddenly. It will solve your current problem of enlisted and NCO's not extending their contracts for a large part.

  • @cloudhazard2860
    @cloudhazard2860 Před 3 lety +1

    Time to not work for a living

  • @user-vz8dl3mj3o
    @user-vz8dl3mj3o Před rokem +2

    Bro went to Yale but still sitting in a Bradley turret