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About the Guard   Non Service Prior Service Member Officer Qualifications Recruiter Contact Introduction to OCS Officer Candidate School (OCS) is where the officers are made. It's an intense leadership training ground, and not everyone's cut out for it. It's physically and mentally challenging. But those who are accepted, and see it through, agree it's one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives.   Officer Strength Force  2 LT Matthew Palumbo (423) 309-6472 email at matthew.palumbo.@us.army.mil   Officer Strength Force  LT Tammy Cook (423) 322-0730 email at tammy.cook1@us.army.mil   OCS is a great way to enhance your leadership and management skills. Whether you're a first-time Soldier or have prior military experience, OCS will transform you into an effective leader.   Three OCS Options State OCS (Traditional)  *Spring OCS/enroll by March-April 08. Pre-Phase starts Accelerated OCS (NGB)   Federal OCS   Second Lieutenant 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.   Links of Interests National Guard Programs   GED Plus Program  Join without your GED Service  State and Country Student Loan Repayment Program incentive  Up to $50,000! ROTC/OCS  Earn Scholarships for college. Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP)  Prepare for basic training Active First Program  Currently Suspended College First Program  Currently Suspended   Resources/Links  Chattanooga Recruiting Image Gallery   RSP Gallery Event Gallery   Learn about the ASVAB         1-800-GO-GUARD.COM     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. OCS Requirements A minimum of 60 credit hours to enter State OCS, and 90 credit hours to receive your commission A minimum of 90 credit hours for Accelerated OC Be less than 40 years old at time of commissioning Be able to pass a Chapter II commissioning physical Pass an APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test Be of good moral character Commander's letter of recommendation Warrior Transition Course *Effective: 1 Oct 08 All prior service Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard personnel, including their reserve components who have not completed a US Army Basic Training Course or US Marine (USMC) Basic Training Course are required to successfully complete the: Warrior Transition Course (WTC) Conducted by the US Army within 180 days after enlistment into the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.     OCS FY 2010 Course Dates Home|About Us|Non Prior Service|Prior Service|Officer|Benefits    |Recruiter Contact                 NATIONAL GUARD.COM

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