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Aristus

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2. I do know that application wasn't always a one-way street.

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Sat Apr 2, 2022, 12:43 PM

Apr 2022

In addition to applying, a prospective candidate could be selected by OCS instructors and other personnel who had been told to keep a look-out for enlistees who showed intelligence, initiative, and leadership ability. They would be tested and evaluated, and then offered a slot in an OCS class. This is how a large number of enlisted soldiers obtained a commission without having had a college degree.

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Any WWII history buffs here? Can someone tell what was involved in applying to OCS during that time? [View all] bucolic_frolic Apr 2022 OP

This is totally anecdotal. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2022 #1

Similar here bucolic_frolic Apr 2022 #4

I do know that application wasn't always a one-way street. Aristus Apr 2022 #2

College degrees being rarer at that time bucolic_frolic Apr 2022 #3

My dad was employed by THE Backseat Driver Apr 2022 #5

You mention he didn't ever say much about it bucolic_frolic Apr 2022 #6

I don't know much about the process except mom appalachiablue Apr 2022 #7

As I understood it from my father GP6971 Apr 2022 #8