District of Columbia Army National Guard Officer Candidate School

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Are you interested in a career as an Officer in the DC Army National Guard?

The District of Columbia Army National Guard (DCARNG) Officer Candidate School (OCS) provides the necessary skills and training for you to commission as a Second Lieutenant in the DCARNG. These skills are also in high demand and are transferrable in the civilian employment sector.

If you are interested in applying for candidacy, talk to your Unit Commanders. Below are the Basic Requirements needed for consideration and acceptance to the OCS Program:

- Current DCARNG Soldier

- GT Score of 110 or higher (ASVAB)

- At least 90 college credits

- Having or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

- U.S. citizen to commission

- Must be medically qualified

- Pass the Army Combat Fitness Test

- Meet HT/WT in accordance with AR 600-9 (Marginal tape test not acceptable)

- Minimum age of 18 and Maximum age 42 at commissioning

Step up to the challenge. Become an Officer in the District of Columbia Army National Guard!

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Washington D.C. - Are you interested in a career as an Officer in the DC Army National Guard? The District of Columbia Army National Guard (DCARNG) Officer Candidate School (OCS) provides the necessary skills and training for you to commission as a Second Lieutenant in the DCARNG. These skills are also in high demand and are transferrable in the civilian employment sector. If you are interested in applying for candidacy, talk to your Unit Commanders. Below are the Basic Requirements needed for consideration and acceptance to the OCS Program: - Current DCARNG Soldier - GT Score of 110 or higher (ASVAB) - At least 90 college credits - Having or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance - U.S. citizen to commission - Must be medically qualified - Pass the Army Combat Fitness Test - Meet HT/WT in accordance with AR 600-9 (Marginal tape test not acceptable) - Minimum age of 18 and Maximum age 42 at commissioning Step up to the challenge. Become an Officer in the District of Columbia Army National Guard!

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Video by Sgt. 1st Class Erica Jaros

MIC'd Up with JTF-DC Commander Col. Doane

715th Public Affairs Detachment

Sept. 17, 2025 | 1:01

U.S. Army Col. Larry Doane, commander, Joint Task Force - District of Columbia, D.C. National Guard, speaks with Soldiers from various states and members of the public about their experiences during the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission at locations across the District on Sept. 17, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, providing critical support to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. 1st Class Erica Jaros)