All NROTC midshipmen (Navy and Marine Option) are given a mandatory three-week New Student Indoctrination (NSI) at Naval Station Great Lakes during the summer prior to their freshman year. Navy Option midshipmen do not go to Officer’s Candidate School (OCS).

Also How hard is it to get selected for Navy OCS?

Compared to other branches, is Navy OCS hard to get in to? The Navy Officer Candidate School is very competitive. … A candidate should score high on the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) section on the Aviation Standard Test Battery (ASTB). Also, the overall score should be high on the ASTB.

Subsequently, Do ROTC cadets go to OCS? Attend a senior military college or service academy. Enroll at a traditional college or university with a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program. Attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) after graduating from college. … Advance through the enlisted ranks and then complete officer training.

What rank do you get after NROTC? Upon completion of the Naval ROTC program, you will be commissioned as either an Ensign in the United States Navy or a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.

Do you still go to boot camp after ROTC?

You will not be sent to boot camp. However, the primary purpose of the Army ROTC program is to produce its Officers, so you must agree to serve as Officers in the Army after graduation in order to go through the entire program, or if you have received an ROTC scholarship.

Is it hard to get accepted to OCS?

Only about 60 percent of all those who apply are accepted for attendance at OCS. Civilian college graduate and current military candidates do not compete with each other for available OCS slots.

What GPA do you need for Navy OCS?

GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

How long does it take to get into Navy OCS?

Typically the application process can take from 1-6 months. Some designators take over a year to process. As an applicant, you can speed up the process by being proactive, ask questions, provide needed documents, and get physically fit for OCS.

Do all ROTC Cadets get commissioned?

A: Scholarship winners must serve for four years; non-scholarship Cadets who enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course must serve for three years. All who graduate and complete ROTC training are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

How many years of ROTC do you need to become an officer?

If you received a three-year or two-year ROTC scholarship, you must agree to serve four years full-time as Army Officer after you graduate.

Is Army OCS harder than basic?

Is Army OCS Physically harder than basic training? Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) is more challenging compared to Basic Combat Training (BCT). While both training courses push you to the limits in terms of physical fitness, there is more stress on leadership qualities at OCS.

What happens when you graduate Nrotc?

Upon graduation, NROTC Scholarship Program midshipmen are commissioned as ensigns in the Naval Reserve or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps Reserve. Midshipmen without scholarships also may receive a commission through the College Program.

What rank does ROTC give you?

A: Army ROTC graduates are commissioned as U.S. Army Second Lieutenants. They then receive specialized training in one of 17 different Army branches.

How long do you serve after Nrotc?

NROTC College Program

Upon graduation and commissioning, this individual will be required to serve at least three years on active duty (Advanced Standing required).

What happens after you finish ROTC?

Following graduation, ROTC cadets are required to serve in the active Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve. All graduates are required to serve in the military for a period of eight years.

What do you do after ROTC?


Life After ROTC

  1. Pilot.
  2. Behavioral Sciences/Human Factors Scientist.
  3. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot.
  4. Financial Management Officer.
  5. Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer.
  6. Airfield Operations Officer.
  7. Air Battle Manager.
  8. Aircraft Maintenance Officer.

How long do you have to serve in the military after ROTC?

A: Scholarship winners must serve for four years; non-scholarship Cadets who enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course must serve for three years. All who graduate and complete ROTC training are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

How do you get selected for OCS?

College graduate applicants are chosen by a selection board convened by the Army Recruiting Command, and current military personnel are selected by a board convened by the Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM). Once selected, the graduation rate for OCS is over 90 percent.

How do you qualify for OCS?

You must be a U.S. citizen and have your bachelor’s degree by the time you are commissioned as an Officer. The general age requirement is between 19 and 32. You also have to be eligible for a secret security clearance. If you’re current military, you can’t have more than six years of active service before joining OCS.

Is OCS harder than boot camp?

Physically, OCS was MUCH tougher. Not much of a comparison here. Mentally, they were both pretty close. OCS they constantly remind you that you can DOR if you want (not before week 4 or 5 though–at least for the PLCers–which isn’t much of a mind game considering you finish in 6 weeks).

What are the requirements for Navy OCS?

Navy OCS applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicants should be between 17-34 years old and able to satisfactorily pass a background check. OCS applications are handled through the Navy Recruiting Command.

Can I get into OCS with a low GPA?

I am aware that there is a 2.0-2.5 minimum GPA needed to apply for OCS. However, it seems that the majority of answers I “Googled” said it was nearly impossible to get in with a low GPA. Most times, candidates are competitive with a 3.7+ GPA.

What GPA do I need to become an officer?

A college GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. The AF is looking for technical degrees and other areas of need. I suggest talking to a recruiter that specializes in officers to discuss options. I am pretty sure it depends your Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) scores not your GPA.