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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME

Officer Candidate School provides an opportunity for graduates who desire a challenging management position in one of sixteen career fields. These motivated individuals earn their commission through the Officer Candidate School for service in the Active component or Army Reserve.

Officers are the Army's leaders. They plan training and lead Soldiers all over the world. They make decisions that impact on our Nation's greatest asset — America's sons and daughters. They earn a salary and benefits that rival civilian corporations.

Army Officers are trained in career fields ranging from communication and personnel management to finance and logistics. Their training encourages the development of leadership and problem-solving skills that make them sought after by civilian employers.

ARMY OCS BENEFITS

Army OCS is one of the Nation's top leadership programs, with many benefits to joining. Through Army OCS you can:

  • Get help with your college tuition
  • Gain experience you can't find anywhere else
  • Gain the respect of your peers and future employers
  • Train to become a leader and manager

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Training & Curriculum

OCS is a 12-week program that consists of Basic and Senior Officer Candidate Phases.

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Your Commitment
It's an experience that you can't get anywhere else, and your leadership skills will be challenged every day.

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