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Officer
Candidate School

STATE OCS

If you already have at least three years of college credit and you meet the eligibility requirements, you can join the Army National Guard under the state Officer Candidate School enlistment option. Current National Guard soldiers and Prior Service soldiers who meet the eligibility criteria may also apply for state OCS. The state OCS program is a 15 to 18 month course of instruction conducted from March to August the following year. The OCS Academy is located at the Edward Cross Training Center in Pembroke, NH. Upon successful completion of OCS, you will become a commissioned officer in the Army National Guard.

To qualify for state OCS, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Accelarated OCS

The Army National Guard also conducts an eight-week accelerated OCS program for qualified personnel. To qualify applicants must meet the requirements for the state OCS program and be selected to attend. Candidates are eligible for commissioning upon course completion pending federal recognition.

Federal OCS

The Army National Guard also conducts an eight-week accelerated OCS program for qualified personnel. To qualify applicants must meet the requirements for the state OCS program and be selected to attend. Candidates are eligible for commissioning upon course completion pending federal recognition

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About Basic Training

Contact me if you want to lead in a logistical, administrative or combat environment!

Officer Strength Manager

CW3 Erik Emond

(603) 227-1562

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The National Guard serves both a federal and state mission