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GP6971

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8. As I understood it from my father

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Sun Apr 3, 2022, 10:03 PM

Apr 2022

the process was one enlisted and went through basic training.
Prior to basic they took a battery of tests depending on their education and technical skills. Depending on the testing scores, they were offered a commission through OCS.

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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