a. Unit Level Actions. The OCS applicant's unit of assignment completes the following actions.
____ (1) Verify that the applicant's MPRJ contains the following documents: NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report) (Required if applicant is enlisting for OCS enlistment option/the applicants enlistment contract must accompany the DD Form 220 stating that the applicant is enlisting for the OCS enlistment option) or DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for all periods of National Guard, United States Army Reserve or active duty tours. Reproduce one copy of each applicable document(s) to include in the application.
____ (2) Verify that the applicant's MPRJ contains a copy of the applicant's birth certificate, social security card and legal documents or other documents resulting in a change in spelling of a name, a name change, marriage certificate or decree of divorce. Reproduce one copy of each applicable document to include in the application.
____ (3) Verify whether or not the applicant requires a MEPS Chapter II, AR/NGR 40-501 Physical. The physical must be administered within six months of the class start date. If a physical is required, initiate coordination and schedule the physical with the local MEPS. The physical must include DAT and HIV testing. Reproduce one copy of each applicable document to include in the application.
____ (4) Verify that the applicant's MPRJ contains a DA Form 873 (Security Clearance). If the applicant does not possess a "Secret" clearance, process the security clearance application. Ensure that the applicant's MPRJ contains a copy of the DD Form 398-2 or DA Form 5247-R that indicates that a security clearance application has been submitted to State Security Manager. The parent unit must prepare and submit the appropriate request for any applicant that desires to be commissioned in a branch that requires a "Top Secret Clearance". Prepare a security clearance verification letter from the unit commander that states the applicant possesses a security clearance or make one copy of the DD Form 398-2 or DA Form 5247-R to include in the application packet.
____ (5) Verify whether or not the applicant requires any waivers.
(a) Age Waiver. Paragraph 2-7b. NGR (AR) 600-100 states that no applicant can be considered for Federal Recognition who is less than 18 years of age. The maximum age for commissioning as a Second Lieutenant is 30 years of age. The Adjutant General may waive the maximum age limit to 35 years to allow entry and participation in a Federal or State OCS program. Age waivers are forwarded through command channels through State Mil-PO to the approving authority. An original appointment as a second lieutenant must be made prior to the individual's 35th birthday. The application packet must include the waiver request and should include approval endorsements. Waiver approvals, received after the application suspense date, must be forwarded to the RTI upon receipt.
(b) Conviction Waiver. Conviction waivers are required for offenses outlined in paragraph 2-9, NGR (AR) 600-100. The application packet must include the waiver request and should include approval endorsements. Waiver approvals, received after the application suspense date, must be forwarded to the RTI upon receipt.
____ (6) Verify that the applicant has an official college transcript that indicates that the applicant possesses 60 or more semester hours. Add the transcript to the application packet. Applicants with less than 60 semester hours on one transcript must provide a current transcript and proof of enrollment that indicates 60 or more semester hours will be earned by the end of the current school year. In these cases, another official transcript, provided directly to the RTI, that indicates 60 or more semester hours is required prior to the start of Phase I. The SAT or ACT score is not required when the applicant already possesses a BS/BA degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university.
____ (7) Verify that the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) indicates a GT score of 110 or higher. Reproduce one copy of Section II (Classification and Assignment Data) which contains Item 8 (Aptitude Area Scores) and include in the application packet.
____ (8) Prepare a Request for Orders (Attachment). The applicant will be attached to State RTI OCS Program (PARAGRAPH 03A, Disregard the LINE number.) Include this form with the application packet.
____ (9) Prepare a Request for Promotion for administrative advancement to the rank of SSG (E6). This form is not required for applicants currently in the pay grade E6 or above.
____ (10) Complete OCS Application.
____ (11) Assemble the packet documents, placing the OCS Application on top, followed by this checklist and forward to the RTI Headquarters.
b. Quick Review:
(1) Verify that the application packet includes the following documents.
____ (a) OCS Application
____ (b) The application packet includes one copy of NGB Form 22, DD Form 220 (Required if applicant is enlisting for OCS enlistment option/the applicants enlistment contract must accompany the DD Form 220 stating that the applicant is enlisting for the OCS enlistment option) or one copy of DD Form 214.
____ (c) The application packet includes a MEPS Chapter II, AR/NGR 40-501, Physical dated within six months of the course start date (not earlier than 10 Feb 99).
____ (d) The application packet includes a "security clearance" verification letter from the unit commander or a copy of DD Form 398-2 or DA Form 5247-R indicating a security clearance has been requested.
____ (e) That the application packet contains request(s) for waiver(s) if applicable. Verify documentation of approvals received.
____ (f) That the application packet includes an official college transcript that indicated 60 or more semester hours. Refer to item 1.a.(6) above.
____ (g) That the application packet indicates a GT score of 110 or higher. See Section II, Item 8 on the applicant's 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record).
____ (h) That the applicant's parent unit prepared Request for Promotion and Request for Orders (Attachment), if applicable.
____ (i) Mail the Officer Candidate School application packet to the appropriate RTI address.