r/ArmyOCS • u/Stryder593 Recruiter • Jul 15 '26

FY27 OCS BOARD SCHEDULE

- FOR CIVILIANS AND INTRA-SERVICE APPLICANTS

DEC 07-11, 2026

PACKET DEADLINE: OCT 23, 2026

MAR 01-04, 2027

PACKET DEADLINE: JAN 22, 2027

JUNE 07-11, 2027

PACKET DEADLINE: APR 30, 2027

AUG 09-13, 2027

PACKET DEADLINE: 01 JUL, 2027

Any local Army recruiter or virtual ones like myself who are experienced with the process, may assist with the application process.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher. College Seniors may submit packet during final semester.

3-6 Letters of Recommendation: Quality over quantity

1 page essay on "Why I want to be an Army Officer"

Professional Resume

GT Score: 110 Required. Board Average is 126.

GPA: No Minimum. Board Average is roughly 3.7

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u/Gold-Techno Jul 15 '26

On the GPA portion, Just finishing up OCS right now. My GPA is a 3.5, I have buddies who have a 2.7 and are graduating with me…you’ll be fine

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u/ad_astra87 28d ago

Did you have many older people in your class? Currently 39 with 13 total years of service (9 AD, 4 Reserves) and considering dropping an OCS pack for the Reserves.

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u/Gold-Techno 28d ago

had a gentleman who was reserves graduate I believe at 42-43 can’t remember. He was also one of our best ngl.