The florida department of military affairs, headquartered at st. They maintain a commitment to excellence, make critical decisions, lead every mission and guide army soldiers by the thousands. Fy18 army national guard education benefits handbook. It is an organization that fosters and supports the role of the national guard in florida and the national guard association of the united states in providing for and assuring the military security of our nation. Officer candidate school and army ocs requirements. Army national guard officer candidate school us army infantry school tass arng ocs cmp fort benning, ga 01 may 2011 the army school system army national guard officer candidate school summary. Davis, a native of north vernon, indiana, began his military career as an infantry private in the indiana national guard in may 1976.
They plan training and lead soldiers all over the world. Florida national guard official website of the florida national guard. March 23, 2020 florida national guard soldiers and airman opened south floridas second covid19 drivethru. They perform nine unique missions training and preparing the citizenairman to respond to the governor of florida for state emergencies or the call of the president in times of crisis. It comprises the florida army national guard and the florida air national guard. The united states constitution charges the national guard with dual federal and state missions. They are part of region c which includes ga, fl, pr, nc and sc. While army national guard soldiers are eligible for the traditional route to ocs described above, they may also follow two additional routes.
I had just left the marine corps as an active duty infantryman when i signed up for army guard ocs and knew from paris island how much suck can suck. Phase i is an intensive two month analysis and practical application in the foundations of officership. Army national guard officer candidate school basic officer. Texas state guard officer candidate school commander and. The national guard bureau ngb conducts an eightweek accelerated ocs program for qualified personnel. The cmb considers each candidates top three branch choices, performance in ocs, and home of record, along with the needs of the north carolina army national guard, when assigning branches. Army national guard foiaprivacy officers by state the national. Rising through the ranks, commissioned officers become managers and problemsolvers. The texas state guard ocs program takes eight months to complete and is divided into three phases.
The florida national guard flngdepartment of military affairs. I am a graduate of georgias army national guard s 18 month ocs program. State officer candidate school this is the general method of becoming an officer in the national guard. National guard officer candidate school at camp blanding, fla.
The florida national guard is the national guard force of the u. Department of military affairs florida army national guard. Welcome to the florida army national guard flarng environmental education system e2. As an army national guard indirect fire infantryman, youll be in charge of the infantrys most powerful weapon. The united states armys officer candidate school ocs, located at fort benning, georgia. Source of commissioned service ocs educational degrees north florida community college aa general studies new york regents college bs business administration. Commanders clearance memo found on hrc ocs web page. Officer candidate school united states army wikipedia. This system is designed to provide an understanding and awareness of the environmental requirements established by the united states environmental protection agency epa, the united states department of defense dod, the united states army, and the state of florida department of environmental. The army national guard, a premier, unitbased force comprised of resilient, adaptable, relevant and ready citizen soldiers accessible for war and domestic crises. The intent of this pamphlet is to ensure that national guard ocs candidates nationwide share one common standard. Ait can be waived for those soldiers enlisting into the army national guard for the ocs option.
In addition, the florida army national guard has deployed units to. Upon successful completion of either army national guard ocs program. Very cool florida national guard program, check it out. The army national guard is a seasoned operational force that has been. The skills and training that you acquire as an ocs candidate help prepare you for the challenges that lay ahead as a. Ocsf serves to assist in the promotion and recruitment of potential candidates for ocsots schools and programs by providing online forums and discussion groups. Eligible soldiers interested in applying to the oklahoma national guard state officer candidate school ocs may start the process by downloading the application below and contacting the officer strength manager osm at 4052285240 or 4052285000. By entering the army national guard officer candidate school ocs program you have an opportunity to become a leader of tomorrows army national guard. The official website of the florida national guard.
Company commander, support company, 3rd battalion 20th special forces group airborne, florida army national. Scan 2, physical documents must state type of physical and can be no older than 1 year prior to date of selection panel. Florida army national guard officer candidate school grads. Dapempa, approved extension of the army national guard arng fiscal year 2017 fy17. This page is to reunite the graduating class of the florida army national guard officer candidate school class of 29. Chapter 250 section 10 2018 florida statutes the florida senate. They take responsibility for the safety and freedom of. We usually train at phase i and phase iii together. This page was created as a reference to soldiers, those who help soldiers and those who are interested in becoming soldiers with any information in regards to education. Army national guard officer candidates kick off phase one of leadership training. Wes parmer, a spokesman for the army national guard. Florida army national guard ocs class 29 home facebook. He was commissioned as an infantry officer following graduation from the indiana national guard officer candidate school in. Army national guard is composed of enlisted soldiers and an officer corps like the regular army.
Email address password remember me login forgot your password. Army air forces miami beach, florida february, 1942 june. Ordinarily under the control of the state government in which the governor is the. Army, provides ready units to support global and domestic requirements. Commander of florida national guard ocs and third year instructor for. We trace our heritage back to 1565, the year the spanish founders of st. Commander of florida national guard ocs and third year instructor for the phase one program in south carolina. July 1981 january 1983, platoon leader, company a, 1st battalion, 124th infantry, florida army national guard, hollywood, florida 2.
Fairness, diligence, sound preparation, professional skill and loyalty are the marks of american military leadership. Contact your local recruiter for details on the ocs enlistment option. The proponent of this pamphlet is the commanding general, us army infantry school. The florida air national guard has five main bases across the state located in cocoa beach, jacksonville, panama city, starke and tampa. Washington army national guard officer candidate school phase iii. The ngoa is not a military organization, but an organization of military personnel. This document provides a guide for the army school system tass army national guard arng officer candidate school ocs commanders and cadre. Generally, all national guard and reserve members discharged or.
Army knowledge online guard knowledge online disa enterprise webmail defense switched network dsn national guard bureau transparency mississippi national guard strength maintenance management system smms joint services support reintegration yellow ribbon behavioral health national guard family program sexual assault prevention sapr. I even sent an email to my states army national guard washington state and no response. All tests, lab work, hearing test must be submitted with the physical. Ocs candidates are branched by a career management board cmb a few weeks prior to ocs graduation. February 1983 march 1985, assistant s3, 1st battalion, 265th air defense artillery automatic weaponsself propelled, florida army national guard, west palm beach, florida. The ocs foundation ocsf is a nonprofit title 501c19 veterans organization serving over 750,000 ocs and ots graduates around the world. Students enrolled in ocs will be referred to as officer candidate. About education dollars for duty the florida national guard flng educational dollars for duty edd program is a state of florida, legislatively directed and funded, education tuition assistance resource that is exclusively available to qualified florida army and air national guard servicemembers to complete authorized postsecondary education opportunities that include vocationaltechnical. Augustine, fl, is composed of the florida army national guard and florida air national guard. Officer candidate school ocs commissioned officers intense leadership training ground three options for attending ocs state ocs traditional national. The intent of the officer candidate school ocs enrollment guide is to provide guidance to the commander, the unit, and the individual requesting to attend the nebraska army national guard ocs program.
National guard officers association of florida ngoafl. Florida s first and finest 44th civil support team medical contact information alejandro navarro 1lt, medical officer, pa florida army national guard office. Army national guard officer candidates kick off phase one. The mgibsr program is available to enlisted, officer, and warrant.
I know if youre interested in being an officer for the ng, theyll send you to state ocs, but how difficult is it to get sent to federal instead. Whether you are in the army national guard or active duty army, aside from a direct commission for graduate degree holders, the only way to become a commissioned officer is to attend officer candidate school. The predecessor of the florida army national guard was a spanish florida militia formed in 1565 in the newly established presidio town of st. Officer candidate school, reserve component summary. Both branches are administered by the state adjutant general, an appointee of the governor of florida, and fall under the command of the governor. This pamphlet provides a guide for us army national guard officer candidate school students and cadre. Officer candidate school michigan army national guard. While the army national guard provides almost half of the army s combat units, the national guard also contains communications engineer, logistics, military police, signal, and other combat support organizations capable of deploying to military operations around the globe. This guide is to ensure that soldiers applying for army national guard. National guards new sfab will be spread across six states. Be a us citizen may be naturalized 90 college credits prior to enrollment gt score 110 or higher may retake asvab chapter 2 commissioning physical within 1 year pass the apft no profiles nor alternate aerobic meet htwt marginal tape test not acceptable minimum age of 18 and maximum age 42 at commissioning 09s not to have reached age 35 at time of enlistment. Florida national guard official website of the florida. They are tough i wont lie, but they are a good group.
Florida national guard special forces exercise key west fl 2009. The national guard sfab battalions will be located in florida, georgia, illinois, indiana, ohio and texas, according to lt. This program is an intense course, conducted over 8 weeks, from june to august each year. The national guard is looking for future leaders of the army national guard. The standards required to qualify any candidate as an officer regardless of anticipated branch assignment are those prescribed for an infantry second lieutenant. Learn about the benefits of becoming an officer or warrant officer in the iowa army. Augustine organized their first company of citizensoldiers. As a unit supply specialist for the army national guard, you will ensure that your unit and fellow soldiers are. National guard members on state active duty are paid with state.
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