Can enlisted personnel become officers?
Luckily, all five branches of the armed forces have made it possible for an enlisted service member to become an officer. The specifics of Officer Candidate School vary from branch to branch. However, for most, enlisted service members must have a four-year college degree to be recommended for OCS.Click to see full answer. Similarly, should…
Luckily, all five branches of the armed forces have made it possible for an enlisted service member to become an officer. The specifics of Officer Candidate School vary from branch to branch. However, for most, enlisted service members must have a four-year college degree to be recommended for OCS.Click to see full answer. Similarly, should officers be enlisted first?No, officers should not have to enlist prior to commissioning. Officers/Commanders and enlisted have different roles and responsibilities INITIALLY the prior enlisted officer is more prepared for life in the Army. That does not translate to leadership potential.Likewise, do officers outrank enlisted? Commissioned officers outrank enlisted members and warrant officers. Warrant officers outrank enlisted members. So a commissioned officer in the grade of O-1 would outrank an Army sergeant major in the grade of E-9. And a W-2 grade would outrank an E-9, but also would be outranked by an O-1. Hereof, what is the difference between officer and enlisted? In a nutshell, enlisted soldiers are the backbone of the military, comprising about 83% of the armed forces. Officers act as managers for those soldiers, planning missions, giving orders, and assigning soldiers to tasks.Is OCS harder than basic?OCS is harder physically, easier mentally. There are more expectations of you at OCS than at Boot Camp but you’re not punished nearly as harshly.
