ArmyOCS Portal

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Officers and Candidates, Check out the Downloads section. We have added some new tools and resources for your use. As always all files can be freely distributed and modified if necessary for your use.

The Officer's Club is open for business. The membership is exclusive, only those members who have earned a Commission will be admitted to the rolls. Contact Voodoo94 to secure membership if you are eligible. The membership eligibility rules are not waiverable, be prepared to prove your eligibility to join.

ArmyOCS.com Site Services

Discussion Forums - Talk with other ArmyOCS.com users about the Officer Candidate School experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - Self-explanatory. Start here.

Army OCS Bookstore - Required and recommended readings for officer candidates.

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1) Register for an account. You will be sent a verification email, so please make sure that you include a valid email address.

2) Fill out your profile, select an avatar (or one may be selected for you), and review the Site Rules.

3) Post an Introduction. Here is a link directly to the topic in the forums: Introduction Forum. YOU CAN NOT POST IN ANY OTHER FORUM UNTIL YOU POST THERE.

4) Review FAQ's...many questions may already have answers.

5) This is not AOL, YIM, or your cell phone. If you are here, it is assumed you wish to seek a Commission, get information on seeking a Commission, or are a Commissioned Officer. Communicate like a professional. Use proper English, spelling and punctuation. Hint: the Google Toolbar has a spell checker built into it, and it works.

6) This is not military.com, ArmyRanger.com, A is for Army, etc., we will extend as much respect to you as you extend to others. There are rules and guidelines for use to make everyone's experience as fruitful, efficient and beneficial as possible. Expect that you will be witness to, and involved in, candid and frank exchanges. This is not the place to get a warm and fuzzy feeling for failures or stupid decisions. Our members are real Soldiers- NCOs, Officers and junior enlisted- and real people who have been, will go, or want to go to the Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA. We are here to help, do not waste our time, and we won't waste yours.

Applying to OCS:
Application checklist, letter of recommendation sample, example board questions, active duty commissioning options, warrant officer candidates.

Officer Candidates:
Required knowledge, OCS Regulations, basic training, a summary of the OCS experience, course structure, hints and tips.

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