Officer Development School - Revision history

Tharen.R: /* Evaluation */

2026-03-13T21:31:48Z

Evaluation

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	* Test 3: Candidates must complete a plan for the movement and maneuver of a platoon in a mission scenario provided.		* Test 3: Candidates must complete a plan for the movement and maneuver of a platoon in a mission scenario provided.
	===Scoring===		===Scoring===
	Scoring is standardized and is heavily weighted towards original ideas and one's ability to communicate his or her ideas and plans. Each test is scored out of 100, added together out of 300, and then averaged to a percent, 0 to 100%. 60% or higher is a passing grade.		Scoring is standardized and is heavily weighted towards original ideas and one's ability to communicate his or her ideas and plans. Each test is scored out of 100, added together out of 300, and then averaged to a percent, 0 to 100%. 60% or higher is a passing grade. As a note to all students, AI use is not allowed on any assignments and may lead to disciplinary action.

	=Ranking and Officer Pool=		=Ranking and Officer Pool=

Tharen.R at 21:19, 3 February 2025

2025-02-03T21:19:30Z

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	\|approvingauthority = Regimental Chief of Staff		\|approvingauthority = Regimental Chief of Staff
	\|pointofcontact = ~~Regimental Adjutant General~~		\|pointofcontact = ODS Lead
	}}		}}

Tharen.R: /* Eligibility */

2025-02-03T21:18:55Z

Eligibility

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	* Completion of NCOA (Phase I and II)		* Completion of NCOA (Phase I and II)
	* Completion of Server Admin Course		* Completion of Server Admin Course
			* No pending/active NFA
	* Any individual prerequisites set by Company Commanders for their assigned seats		* Any individual prerequisites set by Company Commanders for their assigned seats
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Tharen.R: /* Former Officers and ODS Graduates */

2025-02-03T21:17:17Z

Former Officers and ODS Graduates

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	** Approval by the Regimental Chief of Staff or their designate		** Approval by the Regimental Chief of Staff or their designate
	** Former ODS graduates in this category who already completed ODS may apply for the same MOS they served in and may either: re-take Day 2 and the evaluations to better their prior score, or go with their prior score. If they are applying for a different MOS, they go through the same process of either re-taking Day 2 and the evaluations to better their prior score, or go with their prior score. They are also required to receive a recommendation from their Battalion CO for the new MOS they are applying, and receive final approval from the Regimental COS or their designate.		** Former ODS graduates in this category who already completed ODS may apply for the same MOS they served in and may either: re-take Day 2 and the evaluations to better their prior score, or go with their prior score. If they are applying for a different MOS, they go through the same process of either re-taking Day 2 and the evaluations to better their prior score, or go with their prior score. They are also required to receive a recommendation from their Battalion CO for the new MOS they are applying, and receive final approval from the Regimental COS or their designate.
	* Former Officers: Former officers who did NOT complete ODS must complete ALL 3 days of ODS and the evaluations.		* Former Officers: Former officers who did NOT complete ODS must complete ALL class days of ODS and the evaluations.
	* Lost position due to down-sizing: A former officer who completed ODS and applies for the same MOS they served in are eligible for first chance at a new position when it becomes available. If they apply for an MOS they didn't test for originally, they still need the Battalion CO's recommendation and Regimental COS approval to switch to any new openings.		* Lost position due to down-sizing: A former officer who completed ODS and applies for the same MOS they served in are eligible for first chance at a new position when it becomes available. If they apply for an MOS they didn't test for originally, they still need the Battalion CO's recommendation and Regimental COS approval to switch to any new openings.
	* Removed from billet for reasons: These will be considered on a case-by-base basis.		* Removed from billet for reasons: These will be considered on a case-by-base basis.

Tharen.R: /* Former Officers and ODS Graduates */

2025-02-03T21:16:43Z

Former Officers and ODS Graduates

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	=Former Officers and ODS Graduates=		=Former Officers and ODS Graduates=
	Former officers and ODS graduates are eligible for commission or attendance at ODS under the following criteria. All former ODS graduates are not required to re-take Day 1 ~~or 2~~ unless specified below.		Former officers and ODS graduates are eligible for commission or attendance at ODS under the following criteria. All former ODS graduates are not required to re-take Day 1 unless specified below.
	* Discharged/Retired ODS Graduates: Officer candidates are removed from the officer eligibility list/officer pool upon discharge or retirement. To re-enter the eligibility list/officer pool, all former ODS graduates that discharged or retired and re-enlisted will require:		* Discharged/Retired ODS Graduates: Officer candidates are removed from the officer eligibility list/officer pool upon discharge or retirement. To re-enter the eligibility list/officer pool, all former ODS graduates that discharged or retired and re-enlisted will require:
	** Their 90 day "no leadership billet" billet moratorium to have have passed per [[Guidelines for Enlistment, Re-enlistment, Discharge, and Retirement]]		** Their 90 day "no leadership billet" billet moratorium to have have passed per [[Guidelines for Enlistment, Re-enlistment, Discharge, and Retirement]]

Tharen.R: /* Former Officers and ODS Graduates */

2025-02-03T21:16:16Z

Former Officers and ODS Graduates

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	** A recommendation from the Battalion CO for the MOS they are applying		** A recommendation from the Battalion CO for the MOS they are applying
	** Approval by the Regimental Chief of Staff or their designate		** Approval by the Regimental Chief of Staff or their designate
	** Former ODS graduates in this category who already completed ODS may apply for the same MOS they served in and may either: re-take Day 3 and the evaluations to better their prior score, or go with their prior score. If they are applying for a different MOS, they go through the same process of either re-taking Day 3 and the evaluations to better their prior score, or go with their prior score. They are also required to receive a recommendation from their Battalion CO for the new MOS they are applying, and receive final approval from the Regimental COS or their designate.		** Former ODS graduates in this category who already completed ODS may apply for the same MOS they served in and may either: re-take Day 2 and the evaluations to better their prior score, or go with their prior score. If they are applying for a different MOS, they go through the same process of either re-taking Day 2 and the evaluations to better their prior score, or go with their prior score. They are also required to receive a recommendation from their Battalion CO for the new MOS they are applying, and receive final approval from the Regimental COS or their designate.
	* Former Officers: Former officers who did NOT complete ODS must complete ALL 3 days of ODS and the evaluations.		* Former Officers: Former officers who did NOT complete ODS must complete ALL 3 days of ODS and the evaluations.
	* Lost position due to down-sizing: A former officer who completed ODS and applies for the same MOS they served in are eligible for first chance at a new position when it becomes available. If they apply for an MOS they didn't test for originally, they still need the Battalion CO's recommendation and Regimental COS approval to switch to any new openings.		* Lost position due to down-sizing: A former officer who completed ODS and applies for the same MOS they served in are eligible for first chance at a new position when it becomes available. If they apply for an MOS they didn't test for originally, they still need the Battalion CO's recommendation and Regimental COS approval to switch to any new openings.
	* Removed from billet for reasons: These will be considered on a case-by-base basis.		* Removed from billet for reasons: These will be considered on a case-by-base basis.
	* Active ODS graduates not yet commissioned: ODS graduates that still actively exist in the eligibility list/officer pool that want to improve their existing score must be approved by the ODS Lead, attend Day 3, and re-take the evaluations.		* Active ODS graduates not yet commissioned: ODS graduates that still actively exist in the eligibility list/officer pool that want to improve their existing score must be approved by the ODS Lead, attend Day 2, and re-take the evaluations.

	Unless otherwise specified above, the former officer/ODS graduate can start the process to get re-added to the officer pool by sending a forum PM to their Battalion CO for their recommendation, which must then also be approved by the Regimental Chief of Staff or their designate. Please add the ODS Lead as well for notification. Approval is left to the discretion of the Battalion CO and COS, but the COS is the final decision making authority.		Unless otherwise specified above, the former officer/ODS graduate can start the process to get re-added to the officer pool by sending a forum PM to their Battalion CO for their recommendation, which must then also be approved by the Regimental Chief of Staff or their designate. Please add the ODS Lead as well for notification. Approval is left to the discretion of the Battalion CO and COS, but the COS is the final decision making authority.

Tharen.R: /* Ranking and Officer Pool */

2025-02-03T21:15:50Z

Ranking and Officer Pool

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	=Ranking and Officer Pool=		=Ranking and Officer Pool=
	Successful candidates are placed on an eligibility list called the officer pool and ranked in order of their scores on the evaluations. Scores within 5% are considered a tie. Candidates whose score is considered non-competitive are encouraged to re-attend Day 3 of ODS and re-do the evaluations in order to improve their score.		Successful candidates are placed on an eligibility list called the officer pool and ranked in order of their scores on the evaluations. Scores within 5% are considered a tie. Candidates whose score is considered non-competitive are encouraged to re-attend Day 2 of ODS and re-do the evaluations in order to improve their score.

	ODS graduates in the officer pool for longer than 1 year can be reviewed, removed from the officer pool, and/or asked to re-appy at the discretion of the Regimental Chief of Staff.		ODS graduates in the officer pool for longer than 1 year can be reviewed, removed from the officer pool, and/or asked to re-appy at the discretion of the Regimental Chief of Staff.

Cameron.J: /* Training */

2025-01-16T20:39:40Z

Training

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	=Training=		=Training=
	Training is conducted over a 3-day period~~, usually consecutive weekends~~. Training covers the following:		Training is conducted over a 2-day period. Training covers the following:
	* Day 1 - Duties & Responsibilities:		* Day 1 - Duties & Responsibilities:
	** Role of the Platoon Leader		** Role of the Platoon Leader
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	** Billet Promotion SOP's and Guidelines		** Billet Promotion SOP's and Guidelines
	** Training and Platoon Training Plans		** Training and Platoon Training Plans
			** Building Morale and Motivating Troopers
			** Leadership Discussion
	* Day 2 - Plans and Orders:		* Day 2 - Plans and Orders:
	** METT-TC		** METT-TC
	** Troop Leading Procedures		** Troop Leading Procedures
	** Orders		** Operations Orders
	* Day 3 - Managing Subordinates:
	** Building Morale and Motivating Troopers
	** Leadership Discussion

	=Evaluation=		=Evaluation=

Tharen.R: /* Decision Making */

2024-10-25T15:56:47Z

Decision Making

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	==Decision Making==		==Decision Making==
	When a Platoon Leader position opens up in an MOS or Company: ~~Company Commanders,~~ Battalion Staff~~, and the Regimental Chief of Staff or their designate~~ choose an officer candidate from the eligibility list to be commissioned with considerable weight given to score. The factors taken into account when deciding upon the successful candidate include but are not limited to the following:		When a Platoon Leader position opens up in an MOS or Company: Battalion Staff choose an officer candidate from the eligibility list to be commissioned with considerable weight given to score. The factors taken into account when deciding upon the successful candidate include but are not limited to the following:
	* ODS scores at least six percent ahead of all others take precedent unless the candidate is otherwise unsuitable		* ODS scores at least six percent ahead of all others take precedent unless the candidate is otherwise unsuitable
	* Performance in a leadership billet over a consistently long period of time		* Performance in a leadership billet over a consistently long period of time
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	* Number of courses taken and operations attended		* Number of courses taken and operations attended
	* Prior Counseling Statements, Letters of Reprimand, or other official disciplinary actions within a reasonable time-frame		* Prior Counseling Statements, Letters of Reprimand, or other official disciplinary actions within a reasonable time-frame
	~~The Regimental Chief of Staff is the final authority on grading of officer candidates and commissioning new Second Lieutenants.~~

	The commissioning of new officers at the Regimental or secondary department level is handled by General Staff and based upon the needs of the Regiment.		The Regimental Chief of Staff is the final authority on grading of officer candidates. The Battalion Commanding Officer is the final decision making authority on Platoon Leader selections and commissionings within the scope of their command. As with all decisions within the [[Chain of Command]], General Staff reserves the Right of Review in all selections and commissionings and the Regimental Chief of Staff or their designate will provide oversight on new commissionings for all combat units.

			The commissioning of new officers at the Regimental or secondary/support department level is handled by General Staff and based upon the needs of the Regiment.

	=Former Officers and ODS Graduates=		=Former Officers and ODS Graduates=

Tharen.R: /* Eligible Candidates */

2024-10-25T15:53:57Z

Eligible Candidates

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	==Eligible Candidates==		==Eligible Candidates==
	The list of all eligible officer candidates is submitted to Battalion Staff by the ODS Lead ~~and/or Regimental Chief of Staff, or their designate~~. The intention is to have ~~Battalion and~~ Company Staff provide feedback to the ~~COS~~ on each individual to aid in the decision-making process. When an opening needs to be filled, Battalion Staff is to submit a request to the ODS Lead~~/COS~~ to fill the open position.		The list of all eligible officer candidates is submitted to Battalion Staff by the ODS Lead. The intention is to have Company Staff provide feedback to the Battalion Commanding Officer on each individual to aid in the decision-making process. When an opening needs to be filled, Battalion Staff is to submit a request to the ODS Lead Instructor for scores to fill the open position. If score access is already granted, this step can be skipped.

	==Decision Making==		==Decision Making==