Officer Candidate Schools (OCS), or Officer Training Schools (OTS) for Air Force personnel, prepare potential commissioned officers for a career in the military. Courses generally cover basic military training, leadership development, and physical training. These schools vary in length depending on the branch of service, but typically last between nine and 17 weeks. Attendance at … Read more
When compared with the civilian world, commissioned officers in the U.S. Armed Forces are the equivalent of upper management and executives for the military. As such, commissioned officers are expected to exude leadership skills and have a well-rounded education. On the education front, all commissioned officers must have a four-year college degree. An officer’s education … Read more
Navy officer ranks can be confusing to outsiders/civilians and even to those considering a career in the United States Navy. The Navy enlisted experience is much different than the Navy officer career path, especially where promotions and service options are concerned. By the time a Navy officer moves out of the junior grades (Ensign, Lieutenant … Read more
There are new, substantial limitations to the transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits effective on July 12, 2019, and the new policy applies to all the uniformed services including the United States Coast Guard, plus those commissioned in the U.S. Public Health Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer … Read more
5-star general or five-star ranks were first established by the U.S. military in 1944. The 5-star rank was created during World War II in order to address American generals that were in command above allied officers yet had a lower rank. There were seven 5-star appointments in 1944, another in 1950, General Omar Bradley, and … Read more
All 2018 Flag Officer assignments for the U.S. Navy. Flag Officers in the Navy or Coast Guard carry ranks of Admiral, vice admiral, or rear admiral (above the rank of Captain) and have a pay grade of O-7 and above. Release No: NR-210-18 September 24, 2018 Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and Chief … Read more
All 2018 General Officer assignments for the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps. Army, A General Officer has a pay grade of O-7 and above and includes Brigadier General (one-star), Major General (two-star), Lieutenant General (three-star), General (four-star). Five-Star ranks are generally reserved for war time use. See here for the 2019 General Officer assignments. … Read more
All 2018 Flag Officer announcements for the U.S. Navy. Flag Officers have reached the rank of Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, and Rear Admiral Lower Half and have a pay grade of O-7 and above. Release No: NR-342-18 December 6, 2018 Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis announced today that the president has made the … Read more
All 2018 General Officer announcements for the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps. General Officer ranks include Brigadier General (one-star), Major General (two-star), Lieutenant General (three-star), General (four-star). Five-Star ranks are generally reserved for war time use. Pay grades are 0-7 and above. See here for the 2019 General Officer announcements. Release No: NR-343-18 December 12, … Read more
All 2018 Senior Executive Service (SES) announcements for all branches of U.S. Armed Forces. Members of the SES serve in the key positions just below the top Presidential appointees. SES members are the major link between these appointees and the rest of the Federal workforce. They operate and oversee nearly every government activity in approximately … Read more