Officer Candidate School (OCS) is an excellent way to become a commissioned Officer.  It is an efficient and effective school designed to bring out the very best leadership qualities in you.  You have what it takes to reach your objective.  The Army National Guard can help take you there.  We want to give you the opportunity to realize your potential as an Officer in the Army National Guard.

Three paths to an OCS commission

• State OCS *Spring OCS/ Enroll by March-April 2008.  Pre-Phase starts March 2007.
• Accelerated OCS
• Federal OCS

benefits of becoming an officer
Become a commissioned Officer and your benefits will be rewarded..

• A Corporal (E-4) with four years of service receives $241.88 for each weekend drill attended.  Compare this to $379.80, what a new second Lieutenant (0-1), with the same time in service, receives.
• As an Officer, you will have the opportunity to serve in leadership roles.
• You can look forward to assuming greater responsibilities.
• You will also acquire a wide range of management skills. 

second lieutenant army national guard
At the completion of your OCS challenge awaits the single gold bar of a commissioned Officer in the Army National Guard.  It is  both a high honor and a solemn responsibility. Whether you are a first time soldier or if you have prior military service experience, consider on your  Officer challenge.