I really want to join the military (unsure of branch at the moment) after college. If I just graduate college, don't do a single thing relating to the military will I be able to become an officer? Is there a specific requirements needed to be done in college to become an officer?
2006-12-22 15:54:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, you do not need military experience. But you do need a college degree and you will need to attend and graduate from Officer Candiate School (OCS). If you've ever seen "an officer and a gentleman", THAT's OCS. It is very intense two month program which selects a handful of cadets out of thousands of applicants. Best thing to do is go to the website of the branch you're thinking of joining and do some research on it, all the sites have links for officer candidates. Then speak to a recruiter.
2006-12-22 17:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by douglas l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to officer training school after college. It takes about 2 months and you exit at the O3 level which is a Captain. You will not get school paid for in that situation but you will skip out on some of the "grunt work" the enlisted soldiers go through. Not a bad plan if you need insurance, a steady pay check and something to do. I cannot say which degree is best, check with an army or air force recruiter (I would side with the air force if I were going to join).
2006-12-22 16:02:22 · answer #2 · answered by backdoc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My advice would be to pursue a professional degree (like a doctor, lawyer, or clergy) and then join the army. The U.S. Army has what they call the direct commission program, which people who have a professional degree like I mentioned, go through a four-week officer basic course at Fort Lee, Virginia where they learn all the basics of being a soldier in the army (It isn't basic training, so don't panic). Upon finishing the Officer Basic Course, you then go another 10 weeks of advanced course where you learn to be a doctor, lawyer, or chaplain in the army. After you complete that, You are commissioned as an officer in the Army as a Captain (O-3) if you are a doctor, or if you are a lawyer or a chaplain you are commissioned as a First Lieutenant (O-2).
2006-12-22 19:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by super682003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to Officers Candidate School. Trust me though, the NCO's are the true grit of the Armed Forces. Any recruiter will tell you the same. Good luck in whatever you do.
2006-12-22 16:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The military has lowered its standards so much that it is alot easier to become an officer now, so go fo it!
2006-12-22 16:03:04 · answer #5 · answered by columind99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly "NO", this is one of the lessons learned at expense of many lives when they used to award rank by economic or political importance in militias, but they give a lot of training now to ensure the best leadership they can.
2006-12-22 16:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't have ROTC in college you have to join the Army and go to Officer Candidate Training.
2006-12-22 15:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
'f course...but as a reserve officer, ye need less military training; though the same amount of discipline though.
2006-12-22 16:11:06 · answer #8 · answered by Mehmet Azk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GWB was an officer, and he is an idiot, so does that answer your question? Talk to your nearest military recruiter for an answer to that question and good luck to you.
2006-12-22 16:00:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all....i have friends who are cops AND are in the military who never had any prior military experiences whatsoever.
2006-12-22 16:04:14 · answer #10 · answered by patfong07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋