Enlisted to Officer

Dean · 01-31-2013, 05:40 PM

So if you have a degree already. Would you just apply to OCS after nuclear power school?

prop827 · 02-01-2013, 08:57 PM

If you have a degree you can apply for OCS ANYTIME. If you apply to OCS as a nuke officer, you'll be going back to power school anyways. Once you are out of boot camp, you can start applying anytime. Many nukes start the process in A School.

Dean · 02-04-2013, 12:04 AM

Excellent. Thanks.

cakers00 · 02-04-2013, 11:53 AM

Ok I have a degree in science and I'm going in as AECF. I wanted to enlist then switch over to officer after maybe 2 yrs. I'll turn 29 at boot. How long do I really have to apply for OCS and how would I even go about that once I am in?

prop827 · 02-11-2013, 01:56 PM

OK, in your case you may not have much luck with OCS simply because of your age. The requirement varies based on prospective community and changes year to year. Generally 35 is as high as it gets. Waivers for age can be available though. Keep in mind that there are other routes to a commission from enlisted including Limited Duty Officer (LDO), and Warrant Officer (CWO), among others.

prop827 · 02-11-2013, 01:58 PM

By the way, OCS is the most strenuous commissioning program in the armed services. The OCS motto (unofficial) is "Navy Owned, Marine Trained" because the instructors at OCS are Marine Corps Drill Instructors. Its a tough road, but worth it if that's your goal.

cakers00 · 02-11-2013, 08:02 PM

How would I even go about all of that once I am in? I know I need to start looking once I get in my A school. Part of the reason I want to go officer is b/c I want to make the Navy my career and I know they are PTSing (I think that's what it's called) people even if they have a great record, but I know the more you do and the higher up you go the better luck you have at staying in. NO that is not the only reason I want to do it but it does play a part. I want to serve my country and do it to the best of my ability and to be honest, I know I have the ability to make a great officer once I am properly trained.

01-31-2013, 05:40 PM	#1
Dean Newbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	So if you have a degree already. Would you just apply to OCS after nuclear power school?

02-01-2013, 08:57 PM	#2
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	If you have a degree you can apply for OCS ANYTIME. If you apply to OCS as a nuke officer, you'll be going back to power school anyways. Once you are out of boot camp, you can start applying anytime. Many nukes start the process in A School.

02-04-2013, 12:04 AM	#3
Dean Newbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Excellent. Thanks.

02-04-2013, 11:53 AM	#4
cakers00 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0	Ok I have a degree in science and I'm going in as AECF. I wanted to enlist then switch over to officer after maybe 2 yrs. I'll turn 29 at boot. How long do I really have to apply for OCS and how would I even go about that once I am in?

02-11-2013, 01:56 PM	#5
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	OK, in your case you may not have much luck with OCS simply because of your age. The requirement varies based on prospective community and changes year to year. Generally 35 is as high as it gets. Waivers for age can be available though. Keep in mind that there are other routes to a commission from enlisted including Limited Duty Officer (LDO), and Warrant Officer (CWO), among others.

02-11-2013, 01:58 PM	#6
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	By the way, OCS is the most strenuous commissioning program in the armed services. The OCS motto (unofficial) is "Navy Owned, Marine Trained" because the instructors at OCS are Marine Corps Drill Instructors. Its a tough road, but worth it if that's your goal.

02-11-2013, 08:02 PM	#7
cakers00 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0	How would I even go about all of that once I am in? I know I need to start looking once I get in my A school. Part of the reason I want to go officer is b/c I want to make the Navy my career and I know they are PTSing (I think that's what it's called) people even if they have a great record, but I know the more you do and the higher up you go the better luck you have at staying in. NO that is not the only reason I want to do it but it does play a part. I want to serve my country and do it to the best of my ability and to be honest, I know I have the ability to make a great officer once I am properly trained.