Through Officer Candidate School You Can:
- Get help with your college tuition.
- Gain experience you can't find anywhere else.
- Gain the respect of your peers and future employers.
- Train to become a leader and manager.
Officer Candidate School (OCS)
Officer Candidate School (OCS) is a great way to enhance your leadership and management skills. OCS is open to college seniors and recent graduates who desire a challenging management position in one of sixteen career fields. These motivated individuals earn their commission through the Officer Candidate School for service in the Texas Army National Guard. Your commission is transferable should you wish to join Active Duty or the Reserves after you’ve completed your National Guard commitment.
In order to attend OCS, you must:
- Be a US Citizen or have applied for citizenship.
- Be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Be in good health and good physical shape.
- Commission before 41 years and 364 days of age.
- Have at least 60 college semester hours towards a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
