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HQ, 82nd ABN DIV
Ft Bragg, NC 28310
270900Jan2009
82nd ABN DIV TASKORD 09XXXX OCS Selection Program and Interview Board, 2nd
Quarter FY09
References:
a) MILPER Message #08-313, FY09 Federal Officer Candidate School Program
b) AR 601-100, Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers In the
Regular Army
c) AR 350-51, Officer Candidate School
Time Zone Used Throughout Order: (Local)
1. SITUATION: The purpose of this message is to implement new guidance with regard
to the soldier eligibility for Officer Candidate School. There are two ways to be selected
for OCS; either by submission of an OCS Packet as prescribed in the specified
regulations or through submission of an OCS Packet including the additional
requirements to make it a Direct Select Packet. Applicants that meet all eligibility
requirements outlined in Chapter 1, AR 350-51 may apply for OCS. Direct Select
Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in AR 350-51, Chapter 1 and
MILPER Message #08-313, Paragraph 6. In Accordance with MILPER Message #08-
313, the 82nd Airborne Division Commander may select up to 12 eligible Soldiers to
attend OCS for the remainder of FY 2009 under the Direct Select Program. A structured
local board interview for all applicants is now required quarterly prior to submission of
OCS packets to HRC. This board will also recommend five direct select packets per
quarter to meet the CG’s quota.
2. MISSION. The 82nd Airborne Division will conduct a local structured interview board
for all 2nd Quarter FY09 OCS Applicants 250900FEB2009 IOT approve all OCS packets
IAW MILPER Message 08-313, to identify five direct select packets for the CG’s
signature and to complete required DA Forms 6285. Completed OCS packets will be
submitted to HQDA NLT 100900MAR2009 in preparation for the 20-24 April 2009, HRC
2nd Quarter, FY09 OCS Selection Board.
3. EXECUTION:
a. Concept of the Operation. All completed OCS packets will be submitted to the
G1 NLT 16 Feb 2009. Applicants will appear before a local interview board on 25 FEB
2009.
1) Packets will consist of items listed on the Officer Candidate School
Application Checklist located in Attachment 1.
b. Task to Subordinate Units.
1) 1 BCT.
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