Just curious how that works. Didn't know if it was like enlisted and there were ways to get ahead like being top of the class etc.
2007-08-25 07:55:09 · 16 answers · asked by PinUpGal 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was actually asking about my husband he made E5 in 2 years and is going to take his E6 test in a while. It is unusual how quickly he is moving up but he has great evals and he is a hard worker, plus he volunteers for the dangerous stuff so his CO's love him. He wants to finish school and go to OCS so I was just curious as to where he would start pay wise if he was accepted.
vampire-O-1 gets paid more than E6 and E7 plus as you work your way up they get higher pay raises, BAH, and retirement. To even make Cheif now you need a degree so why not go to OCS where you can get paid more for what you are doing plus live in the nicer military houses.
2007-08-25 08:35:21 · update #1
If you're an E6 then I would assume you have more than 4 years active federal service in. You would still start as an O1, but you would be an O1E which means you get a fat lot more money per month and you'll probably be a much better officer and Soldier than an ROTC or direct commission (medical usually). You'll also get a lot more respect from the enlisted because they know you were one of them.
2007-08-25 08:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by je6 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you are commissioned as a second lieutenant. However, you are paid as a second lieutenant with however many years you already have in the service. A person who is an E6 (SSG in the Army) probably has 8 or so years in the service.
Accordingly, an E6 who is commissioned from OCS as a Second Lieutenant will make more money than a person who enlists and goes directly into OCS after basic training.
2007-08-25 08:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by floridaladylaw 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do. If you were a direct commissionee in medical or legal you can be commissioned as a 1LT or CPT, but you have to possess a professional certification - the rank will depend on your experience in your field. Bottom line though, is if you go to one of the commissioning sources, West Point, OCS or ROTC, you will start as an O-1. Being at the top of your class goes more to getting the branch you want and the unit you want. Keep working hard and you'll get the branch and assignment you want! One piece of advice from a field-grade officer - stay with troops as long as you can. Be a platoon leader and a company commander. It's the best experience you can have. Trust me.
2007-08-25 08:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by El Duderino 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OCS commissions are all in the grade of O-1 for prior enlisted. In some cases, the Coast Guard has been known to commission warrant officer attendees as O-2.
2007-08-25 07:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Bill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
O-1E which is a higher pay rate than O-1.
Why would anyone want to go from E6 to O1. I was offered that deal in Vietnam and turned it down. Mot of the ones who took it regretted it. They were never accepted by the Officers and Gentlemen.
2007-08-25 08:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everybody comes out of OCS as a brandy new minted Brown Bar or a 2nd Lieutenant. Regardless of what enlisted grade you held or how detailed your training has been prior to the program, everybody comes out as an entry level officer. You will still have take your officer branch basic (Q3)and advanced (Q5)courses before being certified in your branch.
2007-08-25 08:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by oscarsix5 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He would start as an 0-1 unless he is a lawyer, doctor, or Chaplin. But he will get paid more for his prior service than will the 0-1 just out of college.
2007-08-25 13:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he was to graduate from the point at the top of his class he could be commissioned as a Captain immediately! Some Army specialties will permit the officer to start as a Major immediately! Tell him to return to school and enjoy a bigger jump up the career track!
2007-08-25 08:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you need to know about Marine officers is they have to be capable of near a first class pft just to go to OCS. The training is hard and you are treated slightly better than an enlisted recruit. Officers go to OCS which is similar to recruit training and then to The BasicSchool which is the officer version of School of Infantry.
2016-04-01 23:11:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All officers start out as 0-1. There are no considerations for previous rank held as an enlisted personnel.
2007-08-25 08:03:32 · answer #10 · answered by BH6 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋