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2/14/2008 9:31:35 AM EDT
I don't want to see a recruiter yet so if anyone can help out it would be greatly appreciated.

Ok, background is prior service 3 years 7 months ARMY 92R and 2 years Nat. Guard 71L.  I ETSd the ARMY in 1998 and the guard in 2000, both honorable fwiw.  Since then I have gotten a BA and will have a Masters in May.  Ill be 33 in June.

1. So, what is the cut off age for OCS?  
2. If I had to go enlisted would I have to go back to basic?  
3. I used the GI bill from my first enlistment so would I be eligible for any loan repayment or enlistment bonuses?
4. If I go enlisted I dont want to go back in 92R.  Will re-classing hurt my options?

Thanks for any help
2/14/2008 5:16:36 PM EDT
[#1]
Ok, I will give it a shot....  Google is your friend



1. OCS is less then 40 years old...

2. You would have to probably attend WTC (Warrior Transition Course) 4 weeks, depends on how long you were out, which I don't know what the time limits are

3. Loan Repayment?? Don't know...bonus eligible yes...

4. Won't hurt you, some MOS have better bonus.., I would go 11B and do Army the right way this time  


There are many recruiters on here, maybe they will chime in, I answer based on my prior service experience..
2/14/2008 6:17:40 PM EDT
[#2]
Heh, thanks man.  You know the first time I went I was "guaranteed" a Ranger slot and I would be jumping out of hot air balloons in Australia.  For some reason it never happened.  My recruiter lied
2/14/2008 6:30:25 PM EDT
[#3]
Lots of good info here, I am boarding this week hopefully.


http://www.armyocs.com/index.php
2/14/2008 7:07:52 PM EDT
[#4]
Thanks Mustanracer and good luck to you
2/15/2008 4:02:20 AM EDT
[#5]
OCS cut off is now age 42.

No basic training, maybe an AIT if you switch MOS. I was 11B discharged in 92, reenlisted in Fall 05.  No basic no transition course.  Just reclass 97B mos school.

GI BIll?  Good question.  Bonus yes.

Reclassing does not hurt.  Did you like your old job?  Aren't Riggers slow to promote?
Not to many ABN units in Guard asides from Psyops, CA, or SF.
2/15/2008 6:05:18 AM EDT
[#6]
No problem bro, good luck to you also.  I'm getting excited about leaving for BCT and OCS.  It just sucks I'll be away from my family, but it is a price I'm willing to pay for our freedom.

BTW:  There are no bonuses for going OCS, only SLRP up to $65k.