commissioning brief 2009fried
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COMMISSIONING BRIEF 2009
CPT Jaime R. FriedOfficer Strength Manager
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WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO WITH YOUR MILITARY CAREER?
ARE YOU CONTENT WITH YOUR CIVILIAN CAREER?
DO YOU WANT THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN OFFICER/WARRANT OFFICER
THE COMMISSIONED
OFFICER• Commands, established policy, and
manages resources
• Integrates collective, leader and Soldier training to accomplish missions
• Concentrates on unit effectiveness and readiness
THE WARRANT
OFFICER• Executes policy and Manages
Systems
• Commands special-purpose units and operational elements
• Operates, maintains, administers, manages equipment, support activities, and technical systems
Agenda
• Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)• Officer Candidate School (OCS)• Direct Commission• Specialty Branches (JAG, AMEDD,
CHAPLAIN)• Warrant Officers
ARMY ROTC
• Army ROTC is an elective curriculum you take along with your required college classes
• It prepares you with the tools, training and experiences that will help you succeed in any competitive environment
• Along with great leadership training, Army ROTC can pay for your entire college expenses
• You will have a normal college student experience, Weekly ROTC Requirements average 7 hours per week
• Upon graduation and completion of ROTC requirements, you will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Florida Army National Guard
• ROTC scholarships are the most LUCRATIVE way to become an officer, they can provide over $45,000 for college
• Scholarships are available that Guarantee ARNG service after Commissioning
• Keep all the benefits you already receive as a Guardsman
Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarships
Scholarship Qualifications
• US Citizen; no dual citizenship • Under 31 years for entire commissioning year,
can still contract after this age but must commission before age 42
• 2.5 cumulative GPA (minimum) 2.0 to contract• Academic sophomore (minimum) • Pass APFT; meet height/weight standards• Medically qualified (DODMERB and MEPS)• Full-time student status • May need waivers for dependents
and civil convictions
ROTC Schools in Florida
• Florida Institute of Technology• University of West Florida• Okaloosa Walton College• Pensacola Junior College• Florida State University• Florida Agricultural and
Mechanical University• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University• Stetson University• Bethune-Cookman College• University of Florida• Santa Fe College• Central Florida Community
College• University of North Florida
• Florida Atlantic University• University of Central Florida• Florida Southern College• Valencia Community College• Seminole Community College• Polk Community College• Southeastern University• University of South Florida• University of Tampa• Florida International University• University of Miami• Miami-Dade College• Broward Community College
For More Information on ROTC Scholarship
Opportunities
Contact CPT Jaime Fried
(813) 974-0282
OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL
A mentally and physically challenging course designed to educate, train, and
develop enlisted soldiers into Federally Commissioned Officers
OSM- OCS Coordinator1LT Enrique Martinez
[email protected] 904-823- 0637
OCS REQUIREMENTS
• 60 - 90 Credits depending on program• 90 credits required at commissioning• GT Score 110 or higher• MEPS Physical• Complete Basic Training for OCS Enlistment
Option• Completed AIT For Prior Service• Secret Security Clearance• Strong Moral Character • AGE 42 Prior to Commissioning• US Citizen
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM
• PHASE (0)- 6 Drill Weekends + 1 full week prior to departing for Phase 1 (Orientation, Train Up Period)
211th Regt. CBJTC - (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun)
• PHASE (1)- 2 Weeks (1 Week Classroom Leadership & How to Conduct Training, 1 Week in the Field Land Navigation, Common Skills)
Camp CBJTC - (Jun)
• PHASE (2)- 12 Drill Weekends (Mostly Classroom, 1 Weekend Field Leadership Exercise)
211TH Reg, CBJTC - (Jul-Jun)
• PHASE (3)- 2 Weeks (Mostly Field Time, Focus is on Troop Leading Procedures)
FT McClellan, AL - (late Jul-Aug)
• PHASE (0)- 6 Drill Weekends + 1 full week prior to departing for Phase 1 (Orientation, Train Up Period)
211th Regt. CBJTC, FL - (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun)
• PHASE (1)- 2 Weeks (1 Week Classroom Leadership & How to Conduct Training, 1Week in the Field Land Navigation, Common Skills)
Ft. McClellan, AL - (Jun)
• PHASE (2) - 4 weeks (Mostly Classroom, 5 Day Field Leadership Exercise)
Ft. McClellan, AL - (Jul)
• PHASE (3) -2 weeks (Mostly Field Time, Focus is on Troop Leading Procedures)
FT McClellan AL - (late Jul-Aug)
Note: Phase 1, 2, 3 will be continuous
SUMMER ACCELERATED
• PHASE (0) - 6 Drill Weekends;, + 1 full week prior to departing for Phase 1 (Orientation, Train Up Period)
211th Regt. CBJTC, FL - (Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec)
• PHASE (1) - 2 weeks (1 Week Classroom Leadership & How to Conduct Training, 1 Week in the Field Land Navigation, Common Skills Training)
FT McClellan AL - (Jan)
• PHASE (2) - 4 weeks (Mostly Classroom, 5 Day Field Leadership Exercise
FT McClellan AL - (Jan-Feb)
• PHASE (3) - 2 weeks (Mostly Field Time, Focus is on Troop Leading Procedures)
FT McClellan AL – (Feb-Mar)
Note: Phase 1, 2, 3 will be continuous
WINTER ACCELERATED
DATES OF EXECUTION
IDT Weekends• 04-05FEB09• 04-05MAR09• 08-09APR09• 06-07MAY09• 03-04JUN09• 15-16JUL09 ***• 12-13AUG09• 09-10SEP09
* - Start of Phase Zero for Winter Accelerated (2009)
** - Start of Phase Zero for Summer Accelerated and Traditional (2009)
***- Start of Phase Zero for Winter Accelerated (2009)
Winter Accelerated (w/ Zero Week)
•08JAN09 – 12MAR09
Summer Accelerated (w/ Zero Week)•03JUN09 – 05AUG09
Phase One For Traditional (w/ Zero Week)
•03JUN09 – 25JUN09
OCS BENEFITS
• Receive drill pay as a SSG (E-6)
• $350 GI Bill Kicker Bonus for qualified Prior Service upon completion of Phase 1
• Federal Tuition Assistance (75% max $3500 yr)
ROAD TO OCS CLASS 49
AUG 08 SEP 08 OCT 08 NOV 08 DEC 08 JAN 09
FEB 09 MAR 09 APR 09 MAY 09 JUN 09
JUL 09
Tasks
1 Aug J1 Eligibility Roster
1 Aug RTI updates application (AKO)
15 Aug MACOM identify candidates start working packets
Tasks
1 Sep Chap 2 Physical
MACOM continue to identify candidates and work packets
Tasks
18 Oct Jan 09 Accel OCS report to RTI
MACOM continue to identify candidates and work packets
Tasks
1 Nov Jan 09 Accel OCS report to RTI
MACOM continue to identify candidates and work packets
Tasks
6 Dec Jan 09 Accel OCS report to RTI
MACOM continue to identify candidates and work packets
Tasks
10 Jan Accel OCS to Ft. McClellan, AL.
27-29 Jan State OCS Board w/ Asst from R/R and J1. MACOM S1 report w/ packets
MACOM continue to identify candidates and work packets
Tasks
15 Feb RTI sends out Welcome Packet
MACOM continue to identify candidates and work packets
Tasks
6 Mar Report for Inprocessing 1800
MACOM continue to identify candidates and work packets
Tasks
5 Apr Continue Zero Phase/Inprocessing
19 Apr TAG OCS Orientation Event
MACOM continue to identify candidates and work packets
Tasks
16 May Continue Zero Phase/Inprocessing
30 May Report to RTI for Phase I
May drill is cutoff for inprocessing
Tasks
31 May – 13 Jun Phase I Eastover,SC
6 Jun OCS VIP Day Tasks
11 Jul Phase II IDT 12 months IDT at CBJTC
0 Phase
Phase I
Phase II
DIRECT COMMISSION
Alternate commissioning source for exceptionally qualified leaders
Individual must be nominated and selected for consideration by their chain of
command
DIRECT COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• US Citizen • Qualify for a Secret
security clearance • Good moral standing• Minimum 2 years active
service in any service• At least 1 year service in
an active ARNG unit• Minimum grade of E-5
or E-4 with PLDC• Minimum 22 years /
Maximum 42 years
• TAG waiver up to 35 years / NGB waiver up to 40 years
• Bachelor Degree• GT score of 110
or higher• No prior attendance of
OCS• Pass APFT• Be within height/weight
standards
DIRECT COMMISSION BENEFITS
• No need to attend pre-commissioning program (OCS/ROTC)
• Fastest method to become an officer
JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL CORPS
(JAG)
• The JAG Corps offers the unique opportunity of serving one’s country as an Officer in the Army while quickly developing professional skills
• JAG Corps Attorneys gain a valuable career edge and an excellent starting point for a career in public service
JAG REQUIREMENTS
• Be mentally and physically fit • Be of good moral standing and
character • Pass security clearance and citizenship
requirements • Have graduated from an ABA-approved
law school • Have been admitted to the bar of either
a federal court or the highest court of any state in the United States or the District of Columbia
ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
(AMEDD)
• The Army Health Care Team is made up of six specialized corps– Dental Corps – Medical Corps – Medical Service Corps – Medical Specialist Corps – Nurse Corps – Veterinary Corps
AMEDD GENERAL REQUIRMENTS
• Must be a U.S. citizen• Must be able to pass an entrance medical
examination• Must not have reached 48th birthday unless
applicant has prior military service or a waiver has been granted
• Must be eligible for a military security clearance
• Must not be engaged in mal-practice litigation
CHAPLAIN
• As an Army Chaplain, you will affect others through this profound and life-changing ministry
• You'll be a preacher, a teacher, a counselor and a citizen-Soldier
CHAPLAIN REQUIREMENTS
CHAPLAIN• Ecclesiastical endorsement
from your faith group • Baccalaureate degree• Master's degree in divinity
or a graduate degree in theological studies, which includes at least 72 hours
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Pass a background check • Pass a physical exam • Age (Max 40 years/Waiver
up to 50 years for Prior Service/Roman Catholic Priests)
CHAPLAIN CANDIDATE• Ecclesiastical approval
from your denomination or faith group
• Baccalaureate degree• Be a full-time graduate
student at an accredited seminary or theological school
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Pass a background check • Pass a physical exam• Age (Max 40 years)
Florida Army National GuardWarrant Officer Program
What is a Warrant Officer
“Warrant officers are highly specialized officers. They are self-aware and adaptive combat leaders, trainers, staff officers, and advisors. Warrant officers are competent and confident warriors, innovative integrators of emerging technologies, dynamic teachers, and developers of specialized teams of soldiers…”
Warrant Officer Positions in FL
• Aviation• Maintenance• Targeting Radar• Supply• Signal• Food Service• Intelligence• Engineer Equip Repair• Ammunition• Personnel
Qualifications
• Age 18-46• E5 or Above• GT Score of 110• Some Require BNCOC• Most Require 4-6 Years
Experience• Have a Feeder MOS
(except Aviation)
Warrant Officer School
• Fort Rucker, AL• Physically/Mentally Demanding• 7 wks (E1-E4)/5wks (E5 & Above w/WLC)• Tough Standards• Attention to Detail• OCS Type Environment
Warrant Officer Drill Pay
6 yrs 8 yrs 10 yrs
W-1W-1: 439.48 476.36 W-2W-2: 535.84
E-5E-5: 333.20 356.12 E-6E-6: 405.96
Non-waiverable Criteria
US citizen
GT score - 110 or higher
High school graduate or GED
Have a secret security clearance
Pass the Army APFT (PT Waivers Granted)
Pass Chapter 2 physical exam
Waiverable Criteria
• AGE – can apply after age 46 for technical warrant positions on a case by case basis
• MEDICAL – PT profiles are considered but waivers must be approved by the G1-NGB (Soldier must still be able to run at WOCS)
For More Information
• Call CW3 Elam at 904-823-0340 [email protected] CW2 Rick Hill at [email protected]
• Speak to a Warrant Officer ( Unit Mentor)• www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant
Questions?