RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)
Guard Soldiers who join ROTC can earn their commission as they earn their degree while in the Guard's Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP).
Become An Officer
Become a leader in the world's most powerful Army
Become an Officer in the Arkansas Army National Guard
Once you earn your commission, you'll become a leader in the world's most powerful Army. ROTC, OCS, West Point and Direct Commission are the programs that help Soldiers reach that goal. Talk to a Recruiter to see which one makes the most sense for you.
OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS)
Learn more about the physically and mentally challenging course designed to transform first-time Soldiers or those with prior military experience into strong, effective leaders.
WARRANT OFFICERS
Highly qualified candidates can apply to become Army National Guard warrant officers. These specialized officers are technical and tactical experts in their field. If you have prior service, or work in an extremely technical field like computer science or information technology.
Explore the different Officer Career paths
- Combat Arms Branches
- Combat Support Branches
- Combat Service Support Branches
Click here to see all the different Officer career paths.
Officer Requirements
To become an officer in the National Guard:
- You must meet the Guard's general eligibility requirements
- You must have a minimum of 90 college credits toward an accredited degree to begin training*
- You must be a U.S. citizen
- You must be morally and medically qualified
- If you have no prior military service, you must complete the enlistment process and become a member of the Army National Guard on or before your 35th birthday, and must complete the commissioning process on or before your 42nd birthday
- If you have prior military service, you must complete the commissioning process on or before your 42nd birthday
- You must have a 110 GT line score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
*Applicants interested in attending Federal OCS must have a baccalaureate degree or higher.
Learn To Lead
The Army National Guard depends on strong leaders: its commissioned officers. 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.