State OCS
- Where: Your state's Regional Training Institute (RTI)
- When: Weekends only— one weekend a month for 16 to 18 months, plus two two-week periods
Become an Officer
Rising through the ranks, commissioned officers become managers and problem-solvers. They maintain a commitment to excellence, make critical decisions, lead every mission and guide Army Soldiers by the thousands.
Train to become a leader. Change tomorrow.
Officer Candidate Summers Shares his story
He previously served with the Army Reserves as a 92F. Came into the California Army National Guard working towards his commission as an officer.
While going through OCS, he is working towards on giving back to the force.
Officer Candidate Summers enjoys having a different career other than his civilian career.
He warns others to physically prepare yourself to make the training better.
OCS is all about teamwork. Coming together to share strengths and overcoming challenges.
Basic requirements.
Be a U.S. citizen
Commission up to 41* years old depending on program option
Be eligible for a secret security clearance
Start OCS with 90 college credits towards a bachelor's degree
Choose Your Path
NGB Accelerated OCS
- Where: School locations vary by season and state
- When: Eight weeks straight, seven days a week, winter or summer session
Federal OCS
- Where: Fort Moore, GA
- When: 14 weeks, with courses offered year-round
GT score of 110 or higher.
09S for Non-prior service
90 college credits or more.
Must be on track to complete your bachelor's degree plan before commissioning.
Lead the force.
serve local.
Earn benefits.
Influence the force.
Be more.
Step out of your comfort zone in order to commission with the California Army National Guard. Not for the weak. Only for the strong.
Reach out to our officer recruiting team
State OSM Supervisor
CPT Ambar Elder
Cell- (916) 594-4552
Email- ambar.d.elder.mil@army.mil
State JAG OSM
CPT Lukas Bylund
Cell- (858) 442-4966
Email- lukas.k.bylund.mil@army.mil
Specialty Branch OSM (AMEDD/CH)
Email- ng.ca.caarng.list.specialty-branch-recruiting@army.mil
Northern CA/ Sacramento OSM
CPT Zoua Pha
Cell- (916) 584-1833
Email- zoua.pha.mil@army.mil
Central CA OSM
CPT Jadelyn Hobbs
Cell- (818) 388-8393
Email- jadeylyn.e.hobbs.mil@army.mil
southern CA/ LA OSM
1LT Erick Barajas
Cell- (916) 926-3856
Email- erick.barajas.mil@army.mil
Northern CA/ Bay Area
CPT Leticia Class
Cell- (201) 850-7771
Email- leticia.x.class.mil@army.mil
Southern CA/ IE/ San Diego OSM
CPT Jimmy Bermudez
Cell- (760) 809-2961
Email- jimmy.j.bermudezchavarra.mil@army.mil