COMMISSIONING BRIEF

2009

CPT Jaime R. Fried

Officer Strength Manager
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO WITH YOUR
MILITARY CAREER?
ARE YOU CONTENT WITH YOUR CIVILIAN
CAREER?
DO YOU WANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO
MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN
OFFICER/WARRANT OFFICER
THE COMMISSIONED
OFFICER
• Commands, established policy, and
manages resources
• Integrates collective, leader and
Soldier training to accomplish
missions
• Concentrates on unit effectiveness
and readiness
THE WARRANT
OFFICER
• Executes policy and Manages
Systems
• Commands special-purpose units
and operational elements
• Operates, maintains, administers,
manages equipment, support
activities, and technical systems
 Agenda
• Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
• Officer Candidate School (OCS)
• Direct Commission
• Specialty Branches (JAG, AMEDD,
CHAPLAIN)
• Warrant Officers
 ARMY ROTC
• Army ROTC is an elective curriculum you take along
with your required college classes

• It prepares you with the tools, training and experiences

that will help you succeed in any competitive
environment

• Along with great leadership training, Army ROTC can

pay for your entire college expenses

• You will have a normal college student experience,

Weekly ROTC Requirements average 7 hours per week

• Upon graduation and completion of ROTC

requirements, you will commission as a Second
Lieutenant in the Florida Army National Guard
 Guaranteed Reserve Forces
Duty (GRFD) Scholarships

• ROTC scholarships are the most

LUCRATIVE way to become an
officer, they can provide over
$45,000 for college
• Scholarships are available that
Guarantee ARNG service after
Commissioning
• Keep all the benefits you already
receive as a Guardsman
 Scholarship
Qualifications
• US Citizen; no dual citizenship
• Under 31 years for entire commissioning
year, can still contract after this age but
must commission before age 42
• 2.5 cumulative GPA (minimum) 2.0 to
contract
• Academic sophomore (minimum)
• Pass APFT; meet height/weight standards
• Medically qualified (DODMERB and
MEPS)
• Full-time student status
• May need waivers for dependents
and civil convictions
 ROTC Schools in Florida
• Florida Institute of Technology
• University of West Florida
• Okaloosa Walton College
• Pensacola Junior College
• Florida State University
• Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University
• Stetson University
• Bethune-Cookman College
• University of Florida
• Santa Fe College
• Central Florida Community
College
• University of North Florida
• Florida Atlantic University
• University of Central Florida
• Florida Southern College
• Valencia Community College
• Seminole Community College
• Polk Community College
• Southeastern University
• University of South Florida
• University of Tampa
• Florida International University
• University of Miami
• Miami-Dade College
• Broward Community College
For More Information on
ROTC Scholarship
Opportunities

Contact CPT Jaime Fried

(813) 974-0282
jfried@usf.edu
OFFICER CANDIDATE
SCHOOL

A mentally and physically challenging

course designed to educate, train, and
develop enlisted soldiers into Federally
Commissioned Officers
OSM- OCS Coordinator
1LT Enrique Martinez
enrique.martinez@us.army.mil
904-823- 0637
OCS REQUIREMENTS
• 60 - 90 Credits depending on program
• 90 credits required at commissioning
• GT Score 110 or higher
• MEPS Physical
• Complete Basic Training for OCS Enlistment
Option
• Completed AIT For Prior Service
• Secret Security Clearance
• Strong Moral Character
• AGE 42 Prior to Commissioning
• US Citizen
 TRADITIONAL PROGRAM

• PHASE (0)- 6 Drill Weekends + 1 full week prior to

departing for Phase 1 (Orientation, Train Up Period)
 211th Regt. CBJTC - (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun)

• PHASE (1)- 2 Weeks (1 Week Classroom Leadership & How to

Conduct Training, 1 Week in the Field Land Navigation, Common Skills)
 Camp CBJTC - (Jun)

• PHASE (2)- 12 Drill Weekends (Mostly Classroom, 1

Weekend Field Leadership Exercise)
 211TH Reg, CBJTC - (Jul-Jun)

• PHASE (3)- 2 Weeks (Mostly Field Time, Focus is on Troop

Leading Procedures)
 FT McClellan, AL - (late Jul-Aug)
 SUMMER ACCELERATED
• PHASE (0)- 6 Drill Weekends + 1 full week prior to
departing for Phase 1 (Orientation, Train Up Period)
 211th Regt. CBJTC, FL - (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May,
Jun)

• PHASE (1)- 2 Weeks (1 Week Classroom Leadership & How

to Conduct Training, 1Week in the Field Land Navigation,
Common Skills)
 Ft. McClellan, AL - (Jun)

• PHASE (2) - 4 weeks (Mostly Classroom, 5 Day Field

Leadership Exercise)
 Ft. McClellan, AL - (Jul)

• PHASE (3) -2 weeks (Mostly Field Time, Focus is on Troop

Leading Procedures)
 FT McClellan AL - (late Jul-Aug)

Note: Phase 1, 2, 3 will be continuous

 WINTER ACCELERATED
• PHASE (0) - 6 Drill Weekends;, + 1 full week prior to
departing for Phase 1 (Orientation, Train Up Period)
 211th Regt. CBJTC, FL - (Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct,
Nov, Dec)

• PHASE (1) - 2 weeks (1 Week Classroom Leadership &

How to Conduct Training, 1 Week in the Field Land
Navigation, Common Skills Training)
 FT McClellan AL - (Jan)

• PHASE (2) - 4 weeks (Mostly Classroom, 5 Day Field

Leadership Exercise
 FT McClellan AL - (Jan-Feb)

• PHASE (3) - 2 weeks (Mostly Field Time, Focus is on

Troop Leading Procedures)
 FT McClellan AL – (Feb-Mar)

Note: Phase 1, 2, 3 will be continuous

 DATES OF EXECUTION
IDT Weekends
• 04-05FEB09 Winter Accelerated (w/ Zero Week)
• 04-05MAR09 •08JAN09 – 12MAR09
• 08-09APR09
• 06-07MAY09
• 03-04JUN09 Summer Accelerated (w/ Zero Week)
• 15-16JUL09 ***
•03JUN09 – 05AUG09
• 12-13AUG09
• 09-10SEP09
Phase One For Traditional (w/ Zero
Week)
* - Start of Phase Zero for
Winter Accelerated •03JUN09 – 25JUN09
(2009)
** - Start of Phase Zero for
Summer Accelerated
and Traditional (2009)
***- Start of Phase Zero
for Winter
Accelerated (2009)
 OCS BENEFITS

• Receive drill pay as a SSG (E-6)

• $350 GI Bill Kicker Bonus for
qualified Prior Service upon
completion of Phase 1
• Federal Tuition Assistance
(75% max $3500 yr)

AUG 08
Tasks
1 Aug J1 Eligibility
Roster
1 Aug RTI updates
application (AKO)
15 Aug MACOM
identify candidates
start working packets
FEB 09
Tasks
15 Feb RTI sends
out Welcome Packet
MACOM continue to
identify candidates
and work packets 0 and work packets
Phase
ROAD TO OCS CLASS 49
SEP 08 OCT 08 NOV 08 DEC 08 JAN 09
Tasks Tasks Tasks Tasks Tasks
1 Sep Chap 2 18 Oct Jan 09 Accel 1 Nov Jan 09 Accel 6 Dec Jan 09 Accel 10 Jan Accel OCS to
Physical OCS report to RTI OCS report to RTI OCS report to RTI Ft. McClellan, AL.
MACOM continue to MACOM continue to MACOM continue to MACOM continue to 27-29 Jan State
identify candidates identify candidates identify candidates identify candidates OCS Board w/ Asst
and work packets and work packets and work packets and work packets from R/R and J1.
MACOM S1 report
w/ packets
MACOM continue to
identify candidates
and work packets
MAR 09 APR 09 MAY 09 JUN 09
Tasks Tasks Tasks Tasks
Phase
6 Mar Report for 5 Apr Continue Zero 16 May Continue Zero 31 May – 13 Jun
Inprocessing 1800 Phase/Inprocessing Phase/Inprocessing Phase I Eastover,SC
II
JUL 09
MACOM continue to 19 Apr TAG OCS 30 May Report to RTI 6 Jun OCS VIP Day Tasks
identify candidates Orientation Event for Phase I
Phase 11 Jul Phase II IDT
MACOM continue to May drill is cutoff for I 12 months IDT at
identify candidates inprocessing CBJTC
and work packets
 DIRECT COMMISSION

Alternate commissioning source for

exceptionally qualified leaders

Individual must be nominated and

selected for consideration by their
chain of command
 DIRECT COMMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
• US Citizen
• Qualify for a Secret
security clearance
• Good moral standing
• Minimum 2 years active
service in any service
• At least 1 year service in
an active ARNG unit
• Minimum grade of E-5
or E-4 with PLDC
• Minimum 22 years /
Maximum 42 years
• TAG waiver up to
35 years / NGB
waiver up to 40 years
• Bachelor Degree
• GT score of 110
or higher
• No prior attendance of
OCS
• Pass APFT
• Be within height/weight
standards
 DIRECT COMMISSION
BENEFITS

• No need to attend
pre-commissioning program
(OCS/ROTC)

• Fastest method to become an officer

 JUDGE ADVOCATE
GENERAL CORPS
(JAG)
• The JAG Corps offers the unique
opportunity of serving one’s country as
an Officer in the Army while quickly
developing professional skills
• JAG Corps Attorneys gain a valuable
career edge and an excellent starting point
for a career in public service
 JAG REQUIREMENTS
• Be mentally and physically fit
• Be of good moral standing and
character
• Pass security clearance and
citizenship requirements
• Have graduated from an ABA-
approved law school
• Have been admitted to the bar of
either a federal court or the highest
court of any state in the United
States or the District of
Columbia
 ARMY MEDICAL
DEPARTMENT
(AMEDD)
• The Army Health Care Team is
made up of six specialized corps
– Dental Corps
– Medical Corps
– Medical Service Corps
– Medical Specialist Corps
– Nurse Corps
– Veterinary Corps
 AMEDD GENERAL
REQUIRMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be able to pass an entrance medical
examination
• Must not have reached 48th birthday unless
applicant has prior military service or a
waiver has been granted
• Must be eligible for a military security
clearance
• Must not be engaged in mal-practice
litigation
 CHAPLAIN

• As an Army Chaplain, you

will affect others through this
profound and life-changing
ministry
• You'll be a preacher, a teacher,
a counselor and a citizen-
Soldier
 CHAPLAIN REQUIREMENTS
CHAPLAIN CHAPLAIN CANDIDATE
• Ecclesiastical endorsement • Ecclesiastical approval
from your faith group from your denomination
• Baccalaureate degree or faith group
• Master's degree in divinity • Baccalaureate degree
or a graduate degree in • Be a full-time graduate
theological studies, which student at an accredited
includes at least 72 hours seminary or theological
• Be a U.S. citizen or school
permanent resident • Be a U.S. citizen or
• Pass a background check permanent resident
• Pass a physical exam • Pass a background check
• Age (Max 40 years/Waiver • Pass a physical exam
up to 50 years for Prior • Age (Max 40 years)
Service/Roman Catholic
Priests)
Florida Army National Guard
Warrant Officer Program
What is a Warrant Officer

“Warrant officers are highly specialized

officers. They are self-aware and adaptive
combat leaders, trainers, staff officers, and
advisors. Warrant officers are competent
and confident warriors, innovative
integrators of emerging technologies,
dynamic teachers, and developers of
specialized teams of soldiers…”
 Warrant Officer
Positions in FL
• Aviation
• Maintenance
• Targeting Radar
• Supply
• Signal
• Food Service
• Intelligence
• Engineer Equip Repair
• Ammunition
• Personnel
 Qualifications

• Age 18-46
• E5 or Above
• GT Score of 110
• Some Require BNCOC
• Most Require 4-6 Years
Experience
• Have a Feeder MOS
(except Aviation)
Warrant Officer School
• Fort Rucker, AL
• Physically/Mentally Demanding
• 7 wks (E1-E4)/5wks (E5 & Above w/WLC)
• Tough Standards
• Attention to Detail
• OCS Type Environment
 Warrant Officer Drill Pay

6 yrs 8 yrs 10 yrs

W-1:
W-1 439.48 476.36 W-2:
W-2 535.84

E-5:
E-5 333.20 356.12 E-6:
E-6 405.96
 The Steps
• Apply Through Your Unit
(Mentor!)
• Packet Reviewed by WOSM
• WOSM sends to Proponent
Agency
• Proponent Agency Approves
• Federal Recognition Board
• Attend WOC School
Non-waiverable Criteria

US citizen
GT score - 110 or higher
High school graduate or GED
Have a secret security clearance
Pass the Army APFT (PT Waivers
Granted)
Pass Chapter 2 physical exam
 Waiverable Criteria

• AGE – can apply after age 46 for

technical warrant positions on a case by
case basis

• MEDICAL – PT profiles are considered

but waivers must be approved by the
G1-NGB (Soldier must still be able to
run at WOCS)
 For More Information

• Call CW3 Elam at 904-823-0340

kimberly.elam@us.army.mil
or CW2 Rick Hill at 904-823-0640
richard.a.hill2@us.army.mil
• Speak to a Warrant Officer ( Unit Mentor)
• www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant
Questions?