How long is OCS for National Guard?

15 to 18 month
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 National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, NJ. Upon successful completion of OCS, you will become a commissioned officer in the Army National Guard.

Can a National Guard Officer go active?

Typically. No. The only way to go from the Guard to Active Duty as an Officer (excluding AMEDD, JAG, and Chaplains) is through the Call to Active Duty program (CAD).

Is the National Guard a full-time job?

Absolutely. Your Guard service is only part time – typically one weekend per month, and one two-week period each year. Plus, the Guard can help you pay for college or prepare to become an officer.

How long does it take to get into OCS?

The average wait time to be selected to OCS is 5 months after the packet is submitted. Average wait to attend OCS after being selected for “in-service” Army personnel is 12 months.

When is National Guard basic training?

Exactly the same as it is for the Active component. By law, members of the National Guard must complete at least 13 weeks of Initial Entry Training . So, if basic training is nine weeks for the active component, it is also nine weeks for the reserve components.

What is a warrant officer in the National Guard?

The warrant officer is a highly specialized expert and trainer who gains progressive levels of expertise and leadership by operating, maintaining, administering and managing the National Guard’s equipment, support activities or technical systems. For more on military educational benefits, visit the Education Center.

Where is National Guard training center?

Fort Irwin National Training Center is a major training area for the United States Military and is a census-designated place located in the Mojave Desert in northern San Bernardino County, California.