I am a teacher with a BS in Education (social studies). What jobs would I qualify for in navy or USAF OCS?

Question

I am 28 and thinking about a career change (I have taught for 3 years)and joining the military (I almost did out of high school, but I got to play college football). Since I now have a degree, I would like to join as an officer. What types of jobs would my degree qualify me for? Also, does joining post college get any kind of assistance to pay back student loans?

Answer 1

As a Marine I would suggest the Marines or Army, what ever your degree you can get a job because everything that you need to know will be taught to you. Army has more jobs available for some one entering who is non prior military. Marines normally go to OCS with some random degree in religion. Although in order to be selected by either Army or Marines you have to be physically fit and have a good looking resume and your ASVB has got to be high enough; dont worry though i got better then passing officer score and i was in highschool when i took the test.

Answer 2

I don't know a whole lot about the specifics of going to Navy and Air Force commissioning schools. But, they are very difficult to get into. Acceptance rates hover around 10-20%. If you had a math/science degree, your chances would be around 40-60%. The requirements for Officer branches in the Navy are at http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/noru/orojt/generalofficer.htm

Here is an image of recent selection rates for Air Force Officer Training School:
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Some of it my not make sense, but the # of applied and % selected will.

An invaluable resource for you would be to register at www.usnavyocs.com and www.airforceots.com
They are independently run message boards frequented by people applying. They have officers as moderators and promote professional and polite discourse, so read and search extensively before posting. They have a list of the stats of people who were accepted into OCS. Also, Navy and Air Force post their recent selection rates and you can find those on the board.

You might want to look into the Army and Marines. Army selection rates are 90+% for officers. I believe the Marines are in the 60-80% selection. Of course, you risk of injury and deployment are much higher. www.armyocs.com is the message board for Army officer candidates.

Army officers are given the choice of the GI Bill or Student Loan Repayment (SLRP). In the SLRP, you will get 100% of your FEDERAL student loans paid off over your 3 year active duty commitment. (Federal loans, not private loans).

Best of luck. Message me if you want to know more about the Army Officer Candidate School. Can't help you more with Air force or Navy, but be prepared for a long wait and to be persistent. But if it is absolutely what you want, then you can try

Answer 3

at 28 you are too old for Unrestricted Line in the Navy. Your options would be limited to Supply, Intel, IWO, IP and PAO. maybe METOC.
the Navy does not have CLRP for Officers. Only enlisted personnel can get student loans repaid. However, the higher pay makes up for it, in addition to the deferment for the first 4 years of your AD service.

Your degree, however, is NOT competitive for a slot in OCS, especially for IWO, INTEL or IP. the Navy is looking for 3.5 GPAs or higher in fields like Engineering, Math and Computer Sciences. depending on what your GPA was in addition to what else you bring to the table(leadership experience), however, you may have a small chance.

Answer 4

Trust me.. you won't be getting commissioned in the Air Force. Unless you have an engineering , nursing, or medical degree the Air Force does not need you. The Air Force is still downsizing and many junior enlisted AND officers are being "forced out."

Answer 5

You can forget about the USAF unless you have an engineering degree. Half the enlisted folks have bachelors degrees so BS in Education won't help you much. Become a teacher in a government school somewhere.

Answer 6

you ought to facce the implications some faculties will fail you in case you do not go sufficient and cheating with a textbook sorry to declare this yet is a very stupid thought how do you anticipate to not get caught? Face the implications, handle it and don't screw up next time.

Answer 7

I too am 28 (almost), have already been to college and am thinking of joining. you sound like someone who would actually understand me. email me if you want to talk about it.

Answer 8

You have to take the ASVAB, officer or not and that will help you. No post college funds are available. Your reward is that you will be eligible for a commission.