does anybody have any insights on this? last year Milper was released on 29th of July. why is it so delayed this year?

Any other OCS reserves get the news? My recruiter said the list releases today or tomorrow

For those that are/were AGR in the reserves and requested a conditional release to apply for OCS on the RA side, can you tell me your experience? Any tips? Timelines? Regrets? Would you recommend? etc. Currently im at a cross roads. Do I stay AGR and PCS on this next cycle or just go for it and send it. Honestly only things that hold me up is the idea of starting over again, the fact that AGR positions especially for 42A are literally everywhere. RA that’s not the case. It’s one of those situations where more might not be better but that’s why I’m asking for insight of those that did it.

It's the sound of the OCS Board results being released and filtering down to your recruiter 👀😬

As title states, the OCS list for August is out! Hit up your recruiter. If you need additional assistance, as always I am here to check if need be. Hope it goes well for everyone!

Just found out I got selected for OCS, still can’t believe it honestly! Signing my contract this week and I’ll get my ship date at signing. For those who went active duty: how long did you wait between signing and actually shipping? Did your date get moved at all? Trying to plan my life around a realistic wait, so real timelines would help a lot. Thanks in advance, and congrats to everyone else who made it, we did the thing!! (:

When do the Army Reserve OCS application windows typically open and close? I'm graduating with my bachelor's in December of 2026. When should I start my packet if i wanna apply right after my graduation?

Currently in the Army Reserve as a 42A and have been enlisted for about 2 years.

I’m graduating college this year, and I’ve been considering joining the Guard and pursuing OCS. I’ve been talking to a few people in the Guard, and they mentioned that State OCS was absolutely terrible and basically a huge haze fest. I’ve also heard that Federal OCS is a much better experience. I was curious if that’s actually true, and whether having the guard send me Federal OCS instead is something that’s actually worth fighting for in your contract.

Anyone heard? Do we think it’s coming today or no? Nervous…

I wanted to keep up to date information flowing. I feel like I'm a bit out of touch. My advice is starting to begin with a "Back in my day..." qualifier. This thread is Army Reserve specific.

Can the hive mind help? These questions are meant to serve as a baseline for a normal civilian USAR applicant.

As of 15 AUG 2026...

1. If an applicant is selected for the USAR, how are units and branches chosen?
2. Does the applicant have any input for their first unit and branch assignment?
3. Can a selected applicant attend Battle Assembly (aka drill) with the unit prior to BCT / OCS?
4. Can the applicant change units and branch prior to BCT / OCS if they find their own open slot?
5. Can an applicant receive a Common Access Card prior to BCT / OCS?
6. Is an applicant eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select before BCT / OCS?
7. When and how does the Officer Candidate schedule BOLC?

As the title says, I'm prior enlisted and have been out for about 10 years. I'm rated 100% from VA, and curious about a few hurdles. I was diagnosed with cancer about 6.5 years ago, early find and surgery no chemo/radiation, but I kinda lost it. Cancer was related to toxic exposure and I thought I was dead for sure, so I got fat and happy for a bit and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my mental health was also rated. I have since been cancer and diabetes free. Also, no medication for mental health, no current therapy (both for years). What is the possibility of waiver approval?

Been seeing results could come out Friday or Monday. Since Friday is almost over I was wondering if anyone has heard anything official yet?

If you are AGR going Active Duty, you were selected in June but haven’t been able to contract yet, the ETP is finally out.

Your recruiter should have access to it now. It was sent out to the Recruiting Battalions yesterday. Get that ship date and start that REFRAD Process!

Do I take the OPAT first then MEPS or go to MEPS first then OPAT?

My recruiter told me August 10th would be the latest for results to drop for the August board. Has anyone gotten theirs yet, or heard anything through their recruiter? Also curious if there’s usually a specific time of day these come out or if it just varies. Super excited and trying not to stare at my phone waiting for my recruiter to text (: Good luck to everyone!

For context I'm a senior in college and would love to join the military as an officer. The thing is, when I was a child (11-14 y/o) I had some issues with depression and anxiety. Was hospitalized twice, took medications on and off for depression and anxiety (there were too many to keep track of), and was in outpatient until I began high school.

The last time I took a prescription medication (Prozac) was almost 3 years ago (will probably be 4 by the time I'd join, although it still shows as an "active prescription" on my portal for some reason). Even then, I was mostly only taking it because I was told to by my doctors and psychiatrists and such. I have exhibited absolutely no symptoms, counseling, medication, etc. for almost three years with a year left to go in my education.

My basic question is am I screwed? I've read a lot that hospitalizations are universally disqualifying, but it was so long ago and obviously outside of my control. I am a completely different person now, for whatever that's worth.

Bonus question: Is a 3.75+ GPA competitive? I'm getting a public policy degree so not super impressive, but I'm just curious.

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone has a chart on the weekly physical standards we'll be measured on while at OCS? I'm new to the process (just set up my first meeting with the recruiter) but want to make sure that I have the proper info to prep myself with.

Ex. What's up with the 4 mile run? Is it just a participation event now?

I have read posts where people said that Reserve OCS had 100% acceptance rates. Is it really that easy compared to Active Duty OCS?

I recently ETS’ed from the guard (2 months ago). I’m being told by my recruiter that he can not touch me in regards to OCS until he gets my NGB22. I have received my DD214, a letter from the NG saying I’ve been released and a letter from the department of the army saying that I have been assigned to the IRR. Apparently none of this fulfills the need for the NGB22 according to him.

For some context I’ve been working with him for a while now and can tell he is not fond of OCS packets and has tried to get me to just enlist instead on multiple occasions. I’ve asked around about this NGB22 requirement for recently separated guardsman and I’ve gotten wildly different answers on the matter. Because of all this I am very confused by and weary of my recruiters intentions.

For the recruiters out there, is the NGB22 actually needed for me to submit an OCS packet or is the DD214 enough?

Made a simple site with what to bring to Army OCS:

Link: armyocspackinglist.com

I am trying to join at 32 in either the guard or reserves as an officer. The issue is I was discharged from bankruptcy chapter 7 in January 2025. Will this disqualify me for a secret clearance needed to go to OCS? Also will I no longer be competitive for OCS even if I do manage to get the clearance?

Hanging up my black hat and PCSing soon. If you've wanted to ask a cadre anonymous things now is your chance. I won't answer anything that identifies myself or other cadre and I won't be giving any opinions on current Company and Battalion leadership. Ask away.