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“STANDARDS, HONOR & INTEGRITY - NO COMPROMISE”

Texas State Guard

Officer Candidate School

Commander and Candidate Application

Support Packet

“LEADERSHIP,

STARTS HERE!”


USE OF YOUR CHAIN-OF-COMMAND IS MANDATORY

FOR APPLICATION SUBMITTAL

NO EXCEPTIONS

G-1 level personnel ONLY, may contact CW2 Trott with any questions regarding the application.

CW2 Gary Trott, TXSG J1 Section Chief, (512) 782-5101, email: gary.trott@ txsg.state.tx.us

COMPLETED PACKETS SHOULD BE FORWARDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO:

ORIGINAL APPLICATION PACKETS CAN BE MAILED TO:

Texas State Guard

Attn: CW2 Gary Trott

2200 WEST 35th

ST. BLDG 32

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78703

PACKETS CAN BE HAND DELIVERED TO CW2 TROTT BLDG 32, CAMP MABRY,

OCS OVERVIEW

Officer Candidate School (OCS) is a mentally and physically demanding course of instruction designed to

develop and assess the leadership potential of Officer Candidates. The program of instruction includes both

classroom and field environments and challenges. Candidates that successfully complete the program will be

commissioned as Junior Officers in the Texas State Guard. While consideration is given to past experience,

graduates will serve in the Civil Affairs branch.

The Texas State Guard OCS Program takes eight months to complete and is divided into three phases.

Phase I is an intensive two month analysis and practical application in the Foundations of Officership. This is

an introduction to the military profession in the Texas State Guard, the role of the junior officer, and basic

military leadership. Instruction is given on time management and physical fitness, as well as general military

skills. A heavy emphasis is placed on military courtesy, discipline, customs and traditions of the service. In this

phase the candidate is evaluated upon demonstrated unit leadership, practical exercises and overall

performance.

Phase II is a rigorous three months and introduces the candidates to the requirements of a commissioned Junior

Officer in the Texas State Guard. This period of time will be used to train Officer Candidates (OC's) in the

basics of leadership, and the skills needed to perform as a junior officer in the Civil Affairs branch. This phase

will focus on the foundations of basic leadership fundamentals that are central to a commissioned officer's

responsibilities. The candidate will learn the functions, duties, and responsibilities of junior leaders. They will

continue the development of their leadership skills through practical exercises.

Phase III is a three month focus on the TXSG Mission. OCS develops and evaluates leadership in soldiers,

sailors, airmen and marines striving to earn their commission in the Texas State Guard. The Capstone

interactive leadership course is utilized to prepare candidates for challenges of being commissioned officers in

the TXSG. The course discusses various leadership challenges and case studies. A study of military units, with


specific emphasis on joint operations involving Army, Air Force, TMAR and TMB assets is presented to

Officer Candidates in this final phase.

Individuals that apply to Officer Candidate School must be dedicated. OCS is stressful by design, but it is

no more demanding than a Basic Training environment. The majority of OCS attrition occurs because soldiers

report to Phase I in poor physical condition. It is difficult to demonstrate the ability to lead soldiers if you

cannot keep up with them physically. Applicants must be able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (TXSG

Standards) to go to Phase I. If they cannot, they will not be accepted into the program. As the program

progresses, Officer Candidates must successfully perform and pass three additional PT tests, negotiate a

confidence course and a leadership reaction course. During most of the physical events they will be evaluated

on how they are leading their unit (a mental challenge).

**Chapter 15 of the OCS Course Management Plan details the requirements for entry into the OCS program.

Officer Candidate School (OCS) Key Points (Reference TXSG 600-10)

(1) Process. The member who desires to attend OCS, to earn a commission, is responsible for initiating the

application process through the applicants direct Chain of-Command. The process begins when the

OCS applicant presents a completed packet with documentation to his/her immediate commander.

Regiment, Wings and Brigade Commanders will Board an applicant as required to consider

recommendations to JFTX-TXSG-J1 Officer Candidate Review Board. The Major Subordinate

Command commander forwards the Board approved packet through the normal chain-of-command.

The Officer Candidate Review Board at JFTX-TXSG-J1 must receive the recommendations for the

Officer Candidate no later than 45 days prior to the next OCS class start date. All OCS Enlisted

NCO/PO applicants will receive the approval of the Senior Enlisted Advisor of their Regt/Wing/Bde via

a career counseling session, prior to submission of OCS Packet for consideration.

(2) Notification. The Officer Candidate Review Board will notify the JFTX–TXSG-J1 of the personnel

accepted into OCS. JFTX–TXSG-J1 will then contact the student with information and will publish

orders for the program.

(3) Assignment of Officer Candidates (OC). Members appointed to OC rank will be assigned to the OCS

for Administrative and TCMJ control. Upon commissioning the OC will be assigned back to the MSC

based on FORM 3 assignment request.

(4) Use of Waiver. A waiver allows any member to request exemption of one requirement necessary to

attain a promotion. Only a member himself or herself can request to use his or her one-time career

waiver. The request for waiver must be in writing and state from which requirement the member is

requesting exemption. All members are allowed to initiate and use only one waiver during their career

in the TXSG. This does not apply to the minimum college credit hours waiver request. Request for

waiver will be attached to the promotion request form. Major Subordinate Command commanders are

not delegated promotion authority under this paragraph. All requests for waiver will be forwarded to

JFTX-TXSG-J1 for approval.

(5) Reuse of Waiver. If a member used a waiver in an attempt to attain a promotion and the promotion is

denied, the waiver may be used at another time.

(6) Waiver of Civilian Education and Federal Service Requirements. All officers, warrant officers, and

enlisted personnel appointed/enlisted, in the TXSG, before 1 March 2002 are required to meet current

criteria for promotion.


CHECKLIST FOR OCS ENROLLMENT AND COMMISSIONING NAME (LAST, FIRST, MI) OFFICER CANDIDATE: ___________________________________ LAST FOUR SSN_________ CURRENT UNIT______________ CLASS #_________ The purpose of this document is to assist the unit in preparing soldiers for school attendance, while providing one single document, with appropriate attachments, for the training institution. This checklist will be completed by appropriate unit personnel, verified and signed by the unit commander. Soldiers reporting for training must have a signed pre-execution checklist in his/her possession. Soldiers reporting without the checklist signed by the soldier and unit commander will be returned to their unit. NO EXCEPTIONS! NAME OF UNIT REPRESENTATIVE: ________________________________ TELEPHONE: ______________________ When completed, this APPOINTMENT CHECKLIST is page one of the applicant's packet for OCS. Attach all other required documents in the order listed below. Use of the Automated Officer Appointment package is mandatory.

INITIAL LINE

______ PROOF OF US CITIZENSHIP

______ PROOF OF COMPLETION OF BASIC ORIENTATION TRAINING (BOT) OR AN EQUIVILENT BASIC MILITARY SKILLS

COURSE

______TXSG AUTOMATED FORM 2 (DATA BASE INPUT FORM).

______TXSG FORM 3 (REQUEST FOR OFFICER PERSONNEL ACTION).

______TXSG FORM 66 (OFFICER QUALIFICATION INDEX).

_____INS FORM 9 (EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION).

______STANDARD FORM 180 (REQUEST PERTAINING TO MILITARY RECORDS) (PRIOR SERVICE ONLY)

______TXSG REGULATION 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 or 10-4 (UMD), WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, SHOWING POSITION MEMBER IS

ASSIGNED TO IN RELATION TO OTHER MEMBERS ALREAD ASSIGNED IN THE UNIT.

_____ PROOF OF CURRENT INACTIVE RESERVE MILITARY SERVICE AS EVIDENCED BY ARPC/DARP FORM 249-2c,

IF APPLICABLE. (PRIOR SERVICE ONLY)

______ DA FORM 705 WITH PASSING APFT SCORE WITH A MINIMUM SCORE OF 60 POINTS FOR EACH GRADED CATEGORY

(TXSG STANDARDS) WITHIN 60 DAYS START OF OCS (sit-ups, pushups and 2 mile run)

______ BACKGROUND CHECK PERFORMED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF START OF OCS– TXSG FAST FORM (CRIMINAL HISTORY

RECORD CHECK). (Digital Fingerprinting must be done through MorphoTrust USA (formerly L-1 Identity Solutions)

______ HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR EQUIVILENT

______ COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT: (MIN OF 90 SEM HOURS or equivalent QTR HRS – TRAD) (OFFICIAL COPY REQUIRED)

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT _________QTR HRS _________ SEM HRS ________ DEGREE_________

(*COLLEGE MUST BE ACCREDITED BY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STANDARDS)

______ EDUCATIONAL WAIVER FOR MIN OF 60 SEM HOURS or equivalent QTR HRS – TRAD ______ MORAL / CIVIL CONVICTION WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN TXSG 600-10 ( IF REQUIRED)

DATE COUNSELED ____________ DATE REQUESTED ____________ DATE APPROVED ______________

______ BIRTH CERTIFICATE (COPY) DOB:_____________

______ AGE AT COMMISSIONING______ * (NOT TO EXCEED 44 YEARS AND 364 DAYS)

______ NON-PRIOR SERVICE ENLISTMENT PARTICIPATION IN TXSG (MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS)

______ PRIOR SERVICE ENLISTMENT PARTICIPATION IN TXSG (MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR)

______ LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION

“STANDARDS, HONOR & INTEGRITY - NO COMPROMISE” ______ CHAPTER 2 COMMISSIONING PHYSICAL (DD 2808/2807-1 MODIFIED) (DATE :__________) (MUST BE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF

APPLICATION)

______ GRADE OF E-4 THROUGH E-6

______ TEXAS RESIDENT VERIFICATION (60 DAYS PRIOR TO APPLICATION)

______ SSN CARD (COLOR COPY PREFERRED)

______ VALID DRIVERS LICENSE & CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE, IF APPLICABLE (COLOR COPY PREFERRED)

______ PROOF OF ACTIVE CHECKING ACCOUNT

______ NO PERMANENT PHYSICAL DISABILITIES/FULL USE OF ALL EXTREMITIES

______ CORRECTABLE VISION AS REQUIRED FOR STATE OF TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE

______ DA FORM 5500-R OR DA FORM 5501-R (AS REQ.) HT/WT ____/____BODY COMPOSITION _____% MAX ALLOWABLE _____%

_______ BE OF SOUND MIND AND FREE OF ANY MENTAL OF EMOTIONAL DISORDERS

______ EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET & OFFICER CANDIDATE PROFILE SUMMARY

______ APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO OCS TRAINING

______ COMMANDER’S UNIT VACANCY STATEMENT

______ CURRENT PHOTOGRAPH IN DUTY UNIFORM (COMBAT DUTY UNIFORM (CDU) OR APPROPRIATE CIVILIAN ATTIRE)

FROM THE HEAD TO JUST BELOW THE KNEES. STAND AT A 45° ANGLE TO THE RIGHT WITH LEFT SHOULDER AND/OR

RIBBONS CLOSER TO THE CAMERA. SIZE OF PHOTO TO BE 4” x 10”. DIGITAL FILES MAY BE SENT TO THE JFTX-TXSG-J1,

BUT NO POLAROIDS OF ANY TYPE ARE CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE.

______ TXSG COMMANDING GENERAL ELIGIBILITY WAIVER (EXCEPTION TO POLICY-CHAPTER 15 AGE, MORAL CHARACTER,

BACKGROUND CHECK, MEDICAL) (IF APPLICABLE)

______ MEDICAL WAIVER (AS REQ.) DATE COUNSELED________DATE REQUESTED_______DATE APPROVED ___________

______ DD 214 (Certificate of release or discharge active duty) / DD 220 (Active duty report) / NGB 22 (Report of separation and record of service)

REFLECTING ALL NATIONAL GUARD, USAR & ACTIVE DUTY TOURS (MUST REFLECT COMPLETION OF BMT AND AIT)

______ OCS APPLICANT’S COMMANDERS EVALUATION SHEET

NOTE: Applicants requiring a waiver may attend the TXSG OCS Program pending approval of the waiver. The applicant must sign a

counseling statement accepting relief from the course without prejudice if the waiver is disapproved. A copy of the waiver request and

the signed counseling statement is maintained in the applicant’s OCS Candidate record.

I have read and been counseled on the above prerequisites and expectations applicable to the course for which I am applying. Attendance at this course and class will not pose any known hardship on me and/or my family that would detract from, or prevent me from, successfully completing course requirements.

Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________ I have reviewed the above soldier’s qualifications and potential to successfully complete this course; have counseled him/her on these requirements and hereby verify his/her readiness to attend OCS.

_______________________________ Commanding Officer (printed name) _______________________________ Date:________________ Commander Signature DATE LAST UPDATED: 06JUL12 BY: MAJ T. EVANOVICH


TXSG FORM 264-R (Front) APR APRIL 2012 (Previous versions are obsolete)

OFFICER CANDIDATE PROFILE SUMMARY

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

AUTHORITY: 10 U.S. Code 133, Executive Order 9397, November 22, 1943 (Social Security Number) and Title 10, United States Code, Section 3012

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: Used by candidate to supply information necessary for student enrollment in the TXSG OCS Program.

ROUTINE USE: Used by appropriate authority for administrative processing, provide points of contact in case of emergency and background information essential for student identification.

DISCLOSURE: Voluntary; however, failure to complete the form may result in candidate’s rejection for further training.

LAST NAME FIRST MI AGE

RANK DOB LAST FOUR SSN

SIGNATURE

COMPONENT

RACE SEX PROFILES

ARMY CAUCASIAN MALE YES NO

TMAR BLACK FEMALE FOR:__________________

AIR WING HISPANIC SWIM INJURY:

TMB NATIVE AMERICAN YES NO INSECT

ASIAN

HOT

OTHER___________ WEAK:_____________ COLD

MARITAL STATUS SPOUSE’S NAME ANNIVERSARY

MARRIED SPOUSE’S DOB PREGNANT:

YES NO

DUE DATE

DIVORCED DEPENDENTS’ NAMES DOB

SEPARATED

SINGLE

HOME OF RECORD PHONE

PLACE OF BIRTH

NEXT OF KIN AND RELATIONSHIP PHONE

SPOUSE’S ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM HOR) PHONE


OFFICER CANDIDATE PROFILE SUMMARY (continued)

RELIGION SPECIAL NEEDS

MILITARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS

INSTITUTION

DEGREE

SUBJECT/DISCIPLINE

BACKGROUND CHECK

YES NO

COMMENTS:

AUTO

YES NO

TYPE

INSURED COLOR

LICENSE (STATE) LICENSE (NUMBER)

REGISTRATION (STATE) REGISTRATION (NUMBER)

PREVIOUS UNIT MILITARY SERVICE TIME

POST/FORT:

ACTIVE

_____YRS _____MOS

GUARD/RESERVE

_____YRS _____MOS

DISTINGUISHED RELATIVE(S) OF CANDIDATE:

A distinguished relative is an officer, active or retired, of grade O-6 (COL) or higher, an enlisted Soldier of grade E-8 (MSG) or E-9 (SGM), a United States Representative or Senator, or a Federal Civil Service employee with the grade GS-16 or above. The relationship should be in the immediate family (spouse, parent, brother, sister, grandparent, aunt, or uncle).

RELATIVE STATUS/POSITION RELATIONSHIP

TXSG FORM 264-R (Reverse) APRIL 2012 (Previous versions are obsolete)


OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL APPLICATION CLASS#______________

1. NAME (Last, First, Middle) 2. GRADE 3. SSN 4. GENDER

_____MALE _____FEMALE

5. ORGANIZATION (Include Address & Zip Code) 6. UNIT PHONE

7. HOME OF RECORD (Street, City, State & Zip Code) 8. HOME PHONE/CELL PHONE

9. EMPLOYER (Include Address & Zip Code) 10. EMPLOYER PHONE

11. DOB / AGE 12. ARE YOU A U. S. CITIZEN: IF NO, DATE OF CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION:

_______________ / ____________ _____YES ______ NO ___________________________

13. WAIVER(S) REQUIRED: 14. DO YOU HAVE A CHAPTER II 15. CURRENT & APPROVED BACKGROUND CHECK?

_____YES ______NO PHYSICAL WITHIN SIX MONTHS ____ YES _____ NO

OF CLASS START DATE:

IF YES, ATTACH COPY (COPIES) _____ YES ______ NO IF NO, DATE REQUESTED: _________________

16. COLLEGE DEGREE: _____YES _____NO LEVEL OF DEGREE: __AA ___AS ___ BA __ BS ___ MS ___MA____PhD

IF NO DEGREE, NUMBER OF COLLEGE CREDITS: ________ TYPE OF CREDITS: _______ QUARTER (or) _______ SEMESTER

NAME OF COLLEGE: (Include Address, City, State & Zip Code) FRESHMAN _______

SOPHOMORE _______

JUNIOR _______

SENIOR _______

17. MILITARY BACKGROUND: PEBD : ________________ TOTAL YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: _________________________

PRIMARY MOS: ________________________________________ RANK _____________ DOR ______________

HIGHEST LEVEL OF MILITARY EDUCATION: ____________

18. LAST APFT SCORE: PU _______ SU _______ RUN ______ TOTAL: _________ DATE OF TEST: ______________________________

LAST SEMI ANNUAL WEIGH-IN: HEIGHT IN INCHES _________ WEIGHT _________ DATE_____________________

PASSED SCREENING WEIGHT _______ YES _______ NO IF OVER SCREENING WEIGHT, PERCENT OF BODY FAT __________%

(Attach DA Form 5500 for Males, DA Form 5501 for Females.)

19. WERE YOU EVER REJECTED FOR MILITARY SERVICE OR APPOINTMENT AS AN OFFICER? _____ YES _______ NO

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SEPARATED FROM SERVICE BY RECLASSIFICATION OR BOARD ACTION? _____YES _______NO

WERE YOU EVER COURT-MARTIALED? ________ YES ________ NO

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ARRESTED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION? _____ YES _____ NO

(If YES, attach statements of circumstances and request for waiver.)

20. ARE YOU PRESENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE TEXAS STATE GUARD ? _________ YES __________NO

21. UNIT COMMANDER'S STATEMENT OF APPLICANT'S LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL: __________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IN SIGNING THIS APPLICATION THE APPLICANT UNDERSTANDS THE HE/SHE IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR A DIRECT COMMISSION UPON

INPROCESSING AT PHASE ONE OF OCS. THE UNDERSIGNED UNIT COMMANDER HAS THOROUGHLY REVIEWED THIS APPLICATION AND

THE ENTIRE PACKET FOR COMPLETION AND QUALITY. THIS IS A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET: NO WAIVERS ARE PENDING; ONLY

APPROVED WAIVERS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE TXSG OCS SELECTION BOARD. AN ORIGINAL CHAPTER 2 COMMISSIONING PHYSICAL AND

PROOF OF A FAVORABLE BACKGROUND CHECK MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PACKET.

_______________________________________ ________________ _______________________________________ ________________

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (DATE) SIGNATURE OF UNIT COMMANDER (DATE)

__________________________________________________

PRINTED NAME OF COMMANDER

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TXSG FORM 351a, 24 APR 12 (TXSG OCS)

All previous editions of TXSG OCS Applications are SUPERCEDED


TXSG OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL APPLICATION: CLASS #________

21. OFFICER CANDIDATE SELECTION BOARD COMMENTS:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IT IS THE OPINION OF THE OFFICER CANDIDATE TXSG HEADQUARTERS-LEVEL SELECTION BOARD THAT APPLICANT,

____________________________________, (SHOULD) / (SHOULD NOT) BE ENROLLED AS AN OFFICER CANDIDATE IN THE TEXAS STATE GUARD

OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL CLASS #12.

THE UNDERSIGNED BOARD MEMBERS HAVE THOROUGHLY REVIEWED THIS APPLICATION AND THE ENTIRE PACKET FOR

COMPLETION AND QUALITY. THIS IS A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET: ALL REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS ARE SUBMITTERD PER THE

MOI AND A COURTESY COPY OF SUBMITTALS IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET. AN ORIGINAL CHAPTER 2 COMMISSIONING PHYSICAL

AND PROOF THAT A FAVORABLE BACKGROUND CHECK IS GRANTED OR REQUESTED IS INCLUDED IN THE PACKET.

THIS APPLICANT RECEIVED COUNSEL EXPLAINING THAT HE/SHE WILL NO LONGER BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMISSION, EVEN IF

ALREADY APPLIED FOR, UPON INPROCESSING AT PHASE ONE OF TXSG OCS.

THE TXSG HEADQUARTER-LEVEL SELECTION BOARD UNDERSTANDS THAT IF THIS APPLICANT IS DISENROLLED OR DROPS FROM THE OCS

PROGRAM, FOR ANY REASON, THAT THIS APPLICANT WILL RETURN TO HIS/HER ASSIGNED PARENT UNIT AT THEIR ORIGINAL RANK AT TIME OF APPLICATION TO PROGRAM. THE TXSG OCS PROGRAM WILL FORWARD A DISENROLLMENT MEMORANDUM THRU THE TXSG

COMMANDING GENERAL’S OFFICE TO THE REGIMENT FOR ANY CANDIDATE DROPPING AFTER OFFICIAL ENROLLMENT DURING PHASE ONE.

TXSG HEADQUARTER-LEVEL OCS SELECTION BOARD ENDORSEMENTS:

_______________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________

PRINTED RANK AND NAME OF BOARD PRESIDENT SIGNATURE OF BOARD PRESIDENT DATE

(TXSG OFFICER: GENERAL OFFICER ONLY)

_____________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________

PRINTED RANK AND NAME OF BOARD MEMBER SIGNATURE OF BOARD MEMBER DATE

(TXSG OFFICER: FIELD GRADE OR ABOVE)

_____________________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________


(TXSG OFFICER: FIELD GRADE OR ABOVE)

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________


(TXSG SENIOR NCO: CSM/CCM )

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TXSG FORM 351a, 24 APR 12 (TXSG OCS)

All previous editions of OCS Applications are SUPERCEDED.


OCS APPLICANT’S COMMANDERS EVALUATION SHEET

For use of this form, the proponent agency is TXSG

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

AUTHORITY: Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a, Public Law 93-579.

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE(s): To obtain an evaluation from Unit Commander and chain of command endorsements on OCS Applicant.

ROUTINE USE(S): Record is to be maintained in candidate training file at the Officer Candidate School until commissioning.

DISCLOSURE: Disclosure of information requested in TXSG Form 5339 is mandatory. Failure to provide the requested

information will result in non-acceptability of application for attendance at the TXSG Officer Candidate

School.

THRU: (Immediate Commander)

TO: (Appropriate HQ, TXSG Commander)

Under the provisions of TXSG 600-10, request the following named applicant be administratively processed for Officer Candidate

School. Applicant will not be reassigned pending disposition of this application. NAME: (Last, First, MI)

LAST FOUR SSN

RANK

DUTIES CURRENTLY BEING PERFORMED BY APPLICANT:

I HAVE INTERVIEWED THE APPLICANT AND THE FOLLOWING IS MY EVALUATION OF THE APPLICANT

DIMENSIONS RATING DIMENSIONS RATING

1. ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS ___________ 8. DELEGATION ____________

2. ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS ___________ 9. PROBLEM ANALYSIS ____________

3. WRITTEN COMMMUNICATION SKILLS ___________ 10. JUDGEMENT ____________

4. INITIATIVE ___________ 11. PHYSICAL STAMINA ____________

5. SENSITIVITY ___________ 12. TECHNICAL COMPETENCY ____________

6. INFLUENCE ___________ 13. MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT ____________

7. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING ___________

REMARKS

CURRENT HEIGHT IN INCHES ______________ CURRENT WEIGHT IN POUNDS __________________

SCORING GUIDELINES

1. OUTSTANDING (O) – Performs better than any other soldier you know.

2. EXCELLENT (E) – Performance equaled by very few other soldiers.

3. ABOVE AVERAGE (AA) – Performs better than most soldiers.

4. AVERAGE (A) – Performs as well as most soldiers.

5. BELOW AVERAGE (BE) – Does not meet minimum performance requirements.

TYPED/PRINTED NAME OF UNIT

COMMANDER

SIGNATURE OF UNIT COMMANDER

DATE

TXSG FORM 5339, APRIL 2012 (Previous versions are obsolete)


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CHAIN OF COMMAND ENDORSEMENTS

TYPED/PRINTED NAME OF BATALLION

COMMANDER

SIGNATURE OF BATALLION COMMANDER

DATE

REMARKS:

ENDORSE / NOT ENDORSE

TYPED/PRINTED NAME OF

REGIMENTAL COMMANDER

SIGNATURE OF REGIMENTAL COMMANDER

DATE

REMARKS:

ENDORSE / NOT ENDORSE

J-1 APPLICATION REVIEW

TYPED/PRINTED NAME OF J-1 OFFICER SIGNATURE OF J-1 OFFICER

DATE

REMARKS:

TXSG FORM 5339, APRIL 2012 (Previous versions are obsolete)


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OCS Interview Questionnaire

Interviewing OCS applicants is vital to the selection process. The following are intended as open-ended questions to disclose

issues or challenges that may hinder an applicant from successfully completing OCS. OCS is deliberately very challenging,

time consuming, and stressful. TXSG OCS applicants, as future officers, are held accountable to high standards. Some major

difficulties for OCS attendees are listed below and should be discussed with the applicant. These questions are intended to

assist the interviewer with informing the candidates of these challenges and should be communicated or expanded based upon

the maturity and military experience of the prospect.

1. Have you incurred any physical injuries since your last medical examination? If so, has a physician evaluated them?

Do you have a current, qualifying, chapter 2 physical? Is it an Original?

2. For female applicants only. Are you pregnant? If so, under AR 40-501, you are medically disqualified from OCS

training.

3. Your immediate family will play a major supporting role during your tenure at OCS. Elaborate on their support and

any health problems that you expect you or your family members have that will interfere with your performance at

OCS? Are you the sole custodian or guardian of a dependent? If yes, who will take care of your dependents during

your training periods?

4. Are you prepared to accept all aspects of your training, including those you may not like or immediately understand?

How many hours of personal time between drills working on OCS and unit-related projects are you willing to do?

5. OCS requires two physical fitness tests during the course of OCS. What is your Physical Fitness Regime? Describe

your current level of physical fitness.

6. How many college hours do you have completed today? (If more than 90 but less than 120, then inquire: Do you

have a plan to complete the remaining hours while you are attending OCS?, Do you require a 60 credit hour waiver?)

7. Most prospects drop out of OCS in PHASE I, due to personal and financial hardships. What are your current

hardships?

8. Why do you want to become an officer? TXSG OCS, historically experiences more than 50% attrition of its class on

the first IDT weekend via Drop on Request (DOR). The most common DOR is that candidates did not realize the

time, dedication, and commitment necessary to complete the OCS program. The Senior Officer may wish to elaborate

on his/her expectations of the officer candidate and current junior officers.

COMMANDER'S INTERVIEW GUIDE

Unit Commander's Guide for Commissioning Program Interview

______Does the soldier meet TXSG height and weight standards?

______Can the soldier pass APFT?

______Is the soldier on a profile?

______Is the soldier flagged?

______Does the soldier meet civilian education requirements for the program (90 Credit hrs or 60 Credit hrs with waiver)?

______Can the soldier be commissioned prior to his/her 45TH

birthday, if not will need CG waiver.

______Can soldier attend all OCS drills and complete the course? Historically, attendance issues include civilian education,

employee conflicts, family hardships, financial hardships, medical problems, lack of motivation and adaptability, and habitual

absenteeism.


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ALL REQUEST FOR WAIVERS ARE THE UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY

CG Waiver: ALL WAIVERS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE TXSG COMMANDING GENERAL. If applicable, packet must

include a memorandum signed by the CG granting an exception to policy for not having a Chapter 2 physical done prior to the start of OCS. Applicant will be counseled for this deficiency and a copy of the counseling form with CG memorandum will be included in application packet.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Please include a legible copy (DO NOT USE ORIGINAL) of applicant’s birth certificate in the OCS application packet.

Verify age at graduation and annotate on OCS Prerequisite Checklist.

A verification of Birth Form used by recruiters to enlist individual will not be acceptable.

Verify that applicant name is spelled the same as on other documents in the application packet.

NAME CHANGE

Please include appropriate documents, if applicant has gotten married, divorced, adopted or has gone to court to have his/her name legally changed.

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP

Verify that applicant was born in the United States or is a Naturalized citizen.

If applicant was not born in the United States, applicant must produce documentation of being a US citizen (i.e. naturalization papers)

Do not enclose a copy of the naturalization form, instead complete memorandum in accordance with TXSG 600-10.

If applicant is not a US citizen, enclose in packet verification that he/she has applied for US citizenship.

AGE WAIVER, (If Applicable)

Please include a copy of applicant’s age waiver request memorandum along with the counseling form, in the OCS application packet.

Applicant must be younger than 44 years and 364 days of age on the day of his/her commissioning.

TXSG CG must approve and issue an age waiver if the applicant will be older than 45 on the day of his/her commissioning.

CHAPTER 2 COMMISSIONING PHYSICAL Please make sure copy of physical is legible, and Check the following:

Date taken: Must be completed within three months of the start of OCS.

Physical has been signed off by licensed physician (MD ONLY).

Individual has passed color vision to include red/green testing.

Look at annotations on physical and medical history to ensure that there are no other waivers needed.

DA FORM 705 (APFT) Card The APFT is performed to TXSG Standards. (Timed events – Sit-ups, Push-ups & 2 Mile run. Scored at ½ of U.S. Army

standards)

Please include a legible copy of applicants DA FORM 705 card.(Army APFT Card)

APFT must be administered a minimum of 60 days prior to the start of Phase 1.

All information must be filled out ,and “For Record - GO” must be marked in the comments block

HT/WT must be done on the same date as APFT


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IF soldier exceeds weight standards, include a completed DA 5500-R (www.army.mil/usapa/eforms/pdf/A5500_R.PDF) (male) or DA 5501-R (www.army.mil/usapa/eforms/pdf/A5501_R.PDF) (female).

Taping forms must be done on the same date as APFT

If applicant requires additional taping after the date of the APFT, include second form also.

Form(s) must be signed by two individuals

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT Please include a clear and legible copy of the candidates college transcript

Candidate must have completed a 90 semester hours/90 quarter hours at an accredited college for enrollment, or 60 semester hours/60 quarter hours with an education waiver request

Multiple transcripts are acceptable for enrollment

EDUCATION WAIVER (If Applicable)

Please include a copy of applicant’s education credit hours waiver request memorandum along with the counseling form, in the OCS application packet.

Candidate must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours/60 quarter hours at an accredited college for

enrollment

PROOF OF BASIC TRAINING/BOT

Please include NGB 22, DD 214, DD 220 and any other documentation reflecting all TXSG, National Guard, United States Reserve and/or Active Duty Time.

On all forms check to make sure the applicant has an honorable discharge

Other areas to check are to see what type of reentry code applicant has been given. Verify that individual will not need a waiver to be commissioned.

If applicant needed waiver to re-enlist, he/she will need another waiver approved for commissioning.

SOCIAL SECURITY CARD Please include the following letter signed by the unit commander, along with a legible copy of the applicants Social Security Card.

VERIFICATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY CARD

DD-MONTH-YYYY

I have this date verified that the following Social Security Number ###-##-#### is identical to the number listed on the Social Security Card issued to First Middle Last.

Commanders Name Unit


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TEXAS MILITARY FORCES (Your Unit Name)

TEXAS STATE GUARD 2200 W. 35T H STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78763-5218

Unit Symbol Date

MEMORANDUM THRU

FIRST ADDRESSEE_________________________

SECOND ADDRESSEE______________________

FOR OCS Commander, Texas State Guard, Attn: COL Tom Hamilton, 2200 W. 35th

Street Austin, TX 78763-5218

SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR OCS

1. Forwarded herewith is the OCS Application packet for__________________________________________.

2. I have conducted a personal interview and recommend approval of this application.

3. I would want an applicant of his/her caliber to serve as an officer in my command upon completion of OCS training.

4. The applicant has demonstrated adequate military leadership potential and possesses the desire and determination to

complete the prescribed course.

3 Encls STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

Commanders Endorsement CPT, CA, TXSG

Birth Certificate Commanding

Copy of Social Security Card

NOTE: Commanders in the Chain of Command must endorse application.


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Unit Symbol Date

MEMORANDUM THRU, Texas State Guard, Attn: CW2 Gary Trott, 2200 W. 35th

St. Austin, TX 78763-5218

MEMORANDUM FOR, Office of the TXSG Commanding General, ATTN: (J1)

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF MAXIMUM AGE TO ENTER OCS TRAINING

1. Request Waiver of Maximum Age be granted for (Rank, Name, SSN) to enter OCS. (Rank and Name) was born on (Day,

Month, Year) and would graduate on approximately (Day, Month, Year). He/she will be (years) and (months) old by

graduation.

2. (Use this paragraph to justify the Request for Waiver. Describe the qualities of disposition, character and abilities that you

feel warrant the granting of a waiver to this individual.)

3. POC is the undersigned at (###) ###-####.

FOR THE COMMANDER:


Birth Certificate (copy) CPT, CA, TXSG

Commanding


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Unit Symbol Date



MEMORANDUM FOR, Office of the TXSG Commanding General, ATTN: (J1)

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF MINIMUM COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS TO ENTER OCS TRAINING

1. Request Waiver of Minimum College Credit Hours be granted for (Rank, Name, SSN) to enter OCS. (Rank and Name)

understands that he/she must meet the educational requirements for promotion as outlined in TXSG Reg. 600-10.

2. (Rank and Name) has earned a minimum of 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution.

2. (Use this paragraph to justify the Request for Waiver. Describe the qualities of disposition, character and abilities that you

feel warrant the granting of a waiver to this individual.)

3. POC is the undersigned at (###) ###-####.

FOR THE COMMANDER:


College Transcripts (official copy) CPT, CA, TXSG

Commanding


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REPLY TO ATTENTION OF

(Office Symbol) (Date)



MEMORANDUM FOR, The TXSG Commanding General, ATTN: TXSG Staff Surgeon.

SUBJECT: MEDICAL WAIVER REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONING.

1. I request that a Medical waiver be granted for commissioning for OC (Last Name, First Name, SSN).

2. The following is pertinent information on the applicant:

a. Summary of Civilian Employment.

b. Summary of Educational Background.

c. Summary of Military Background.

3. Brief description of the Candidate's positive attributes to justify granting a waiver for commission.

4. POC for this request is the undersigned at (###) ###-####.

Encl. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

1- Copy of Chapter 2 Physical CPT, CA, TXSG

Commanding


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OCS APPLICANTS Q) What will my rank be while attending the Officer Candidate School?

A) You will be promoted to the rank of Officer Candidate, E-6. While enrolled in OCS, you will wear OCS insignia in

place of your enlisted rank and will be referred to as “Candidate.” (Note: Promotions are submitted just prior to

attending Phase 1, usually during the month of October. All soldiers enrolled in OCS, regardless of prior rank and

duty status will be administratively promoted to the rank and MOS of “Candidate”).

Q) What are the requirements for age?

A) You may not be less than 18 Years old in order to apply for a commission, and not older than 44 years and 364 days

at the time of commissioning.

Q) Do I have to attend monthly training assemblies (“Drill” or “IDTs”) with my own unit?

A) No, you will attend drill (IDT) at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas.

Q) What type of commission will I receive?

A) You will be commissioned into the Texas State Guard as a junior officer. (2LT, Ensign)

Q) In what branch would I be commissioned?

A) You will be commissioned into the Civil Affairs branch.

Q) What happens to me if I drop out or fail out of OCS?

A) You will return to your original status and rank with your unit. You will be counseled by several members of the

chain of command, return all items issued by OCS, and contact your parent unit chain of command. Simultaneously,

OCS will initiate a memorandum for record through the OCS Detachment Commander to the General Officer in your

Chain of Command to your parent unit chain of command. Reapplying for subsequent OCS classes will be handled

on a case by case basis and a new application packet boarded by HQ, TXSG will also be required.

Q) What happens if I have to miss training?

A) OCS requires that you attend all training assemblies. If you cannot make training events on time, you should

reconsider applying for OCS.

Q) How much time is required for preparation?

A) If you study as much as one-half hour for every hour of training, you should pass without any difficulty. However,

you must plan to study. You will also be required to prepare yourself, your equipment, and communicate with your

candidate chain of command and project teams prior to drills.

Q) Why is OCS demanding and stressful?

A) The purpose of OCS is to develop and assess potential future commissioned officers. The OCS staff must assess the

leadership potential of the candidates in a stressful yet professional environment. This includes physical and mental

stress in garrison and field situations. While OCS is demanding, any candidate who applies the Army Values to every

aspect of this transformation process has an excellent chance to graduate and receive a commission. Experience has

shown that the vast majority of the candidates who do not complete the program withdraw voluntarily due to personal

reasons that are not related to the OCS curriculum.

Q) What are the general demographics of an OCS class?

A) A class is typically made up of an equalized mixture of prior-service National Guard/Army/Navy/Marine/Air Force,

non-prior-service TXSG members, 18-44 year-old, males and females. Each class varies in areas of strength and

improvements and usually develops its own personality. Individual candidates come to the program for different and

personal reasons, but soon after OCS begins, all are united as one team with the same goals and standards in mind.

Q) What is my service obligation after commissioning?

A) Three years. Although the TXSG is a volunteer organization, it is requested that each candidate, upon commissioning

remain in the TXSG for three years.

Q) What are the training dates for OCS?

A) The initial training weekend is 281700SEP12. Future training dates will be scheduled, and posted, but will typically

be aligned with the TXSG HQ drill dates unless otherwise specified.


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PREPARING THE OCS STUDENT AUTOBIOGRAPHY

SUBJECT AREA: Written Communication.

ASSIGNMENT: Write an OCS Student autobiography of 4-5 pages (1000 words max.)

ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION:

a. Substance: Generally speaking, a writer reflects upon and describes his/her life, or part of it, in an autobiography. For your first assignment as an OCS student, we ask that you write an OCS Student autobiography, focusing on that part of your life which has led you to consider becoming a TXSG Officer. Here are some suggestions for proceeding with this assignment:

(1) Present vital statistics: date, place of birth, places of residence, schools you have attended, family background, and prior military service or experiences.

(2) Describe special events in your life; relate circumstances and happenings that make you different, that help make you what you are, and that you expect your audience to find memorable.

(3) Tell what you expect to contribute to society through gaining an education and what you may contribute by completing OCS requirements and gaining a commission.

b. Format: Final paper will computer-printed on one side only. Number each page (except the first page-cover

sheet) on the center bottom of the page. The cover sheet format is provided. Your autobiography will start on the

second page and be numbered "1" in the numbering sequence of all the remaining pages.

c. Fasten a ¾ length photo of yourself, head to knees, (3” x 5” or 4” x 6” photos or digital camera printouts on high-quality paper are acceptable) in uniform (ACUs) to the bottom of the cover sheet. Use "Scotch Magic Tape" to fasten photo to cover sheet. Local policy/SOP may require your class to schedule a date for all of you to take photos together, or you may wish to get together with classmates and take each other’s picture.

d. Evaluation: OCS Staff members will evaluate your autobiography. The OCS Selection Board of Officers will read and review your autobiography to formulate initial opinions about you. Your autobiography will be judged on four criteria: content, organization, readability, and presentability. Evaluators will consider the following questions as they make their evaluation:

(1) Substance. How much specific detail have you used? (Generally, the more detail the better) How appropriate is the detail? How well does the reader get to "know" you, solely on the bases of your autobiography?

(2) Organization. Does your paper develop smoothly? Does each part relate well with the rest of your paper? Do you relate your earlier life to your present situation in college? Do your expectations regarding the future emerge clearly from what you reveal of your past and present?

(3) Style. Have you used effective transitions? Have you written directly? Have you chosen familiar, unpretentious vocabulary? Have you avoided long, cumbersome sentences? On the other hand, have you also avoided an extended series of very simply structured sentences? Has your punctuation assisted rather than hindered or confused your reader? Overall, have you observed the conventions of standard written English?

(4) Correctness. Is your text carefully proofread, and free of typographical errors? Have used the proper format? Is your text neat, and free of smudges and wrinkles?

e. Acknowledgements: Most writers benefit from various kinds of assistance. Most texts are read in draft form by trusted readers who offer suggestions for improving the text. Also, many writers use proofreaders and typists. Many colleges have tutorial services or writing centers where students can get individual assistance in writing. All

NOTE: One of your principle writing tasks is to develop a fluid, readable narrative of your life, so do not merely list responses to these suggested questions. Instead, weave your responses into a narrative story of your life and your expectations in life and how this relates to your goal of earning a commission in the military.


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writers have an ethical obligation to acknowledge all such forms of assistance. If you need or want assistance in writing your autobiography, do not hesitate in obtaining it. However, you must understand that the substance and content of your autobiography must be your own work. If you receive help in preparing your autobiography, then you must acknowledge it on your cover sheet as such:

______(Name/Title)_____ read an early draft of my autobiography and offered recommendations.

_____(Name/Title)_____ proofread my final draft and/or the final text.

_____(Name/Title)_____ typed or word-processed my final text.

If you received no assistance, simply write "none" below the acknowledgements entry on the cover sheet.

Cover Sheet Format

OCS Student Autobiography

By

Last Name, First Name

OCS Student Autobiography

by

NAME: (Last, First, Middle)

OCS Program (State)

OCS Class Number

Date Prepared

Acknowledgements:

Candidate Photo


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REPLY TO ATTENTION OF (Office Symbol) (DD MMM YYYY) MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, OCS, 2200 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX 78763-5218 SUBJECT: Height and Weight Verification 1. The following individual was verified for height and weight on (DD MMM YYYY) in accordance with AR 600-9 and OCS Procedures for OCS Class 12. a. Name: (Last, First MI) b. Rank: (Rank) c. SSN: (???-??-????) d. Height: ??” e. Age: ?? f. Weight: ??? g. Max Weight: ??? h. Body Fat %: ??.?? % i. Max Allowed BF%: ?? % 2. I certify that this Soldier is in accordance with AR 600-9. 3. POC for this memorandum is the undersigned at 512-???-????. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN CPT, CA, TXSG Commanding

EXAMPLE

Ensure that a memorandum similar to this one is completed by your Commander and forwarded

with your packet.


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REPLY TO ATTENTION OF (Office Symbol) (DD MMM YYYY) MEMORANDUM FOR The Texas State Guard Commanding General, 2200 W. 35th Street, Austin, TX 78763-5218 SUBJECT: Request for Waiver of Civil Conviction for OCS Enrollment

1. OC (First MI Last), (Social Security Number), (Unit), was convicted of a civil offense per the attached court documents. OC (Last) complied with the court’s final judgment by (Your Punishment). His/Her background is now clear and awaiting disposition of his/her security clearance. Request a waiver of this civil conviction for appointment as a Second Lieutenant upon completion of the Officer Candidate School (OCS) program. 2. (Give a 3-5 sentence summary of the Soldier’s military accomplishments and leadership abilities) 3. There is no record of indebtedness, questionable character traits, non-judicial punishment, problems with civilian employment, or lack of substantive support by the chain of command. His/Her military experience, leadership abilities, and professional qualifications uniquely suit him/her to make a significant contribution as a commissioned officer and leader of Soldiers upon completion of OCS. 4. Please forward one copy of the approval/disapproval to the OCS Office and one to my office. POC for this request in the undersigned at (phone number) or via email at ([email protected]) 4 Encls STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1. SM Court Documents CPT, CA, TXSG 2. SM Statement of Circumstances Commanding 3. SM Request

EXAMPLE

- Commander writes this request. - Forward this memorandum, the court documents, Statement of Circumstances, SM’s Request Memo,

to OCS with the SM’s packet.

- CIVIL CONVICTION WAIVERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY CIVIL CONVICTION TO

INCLUDE CONVICTIONS THAT WERE DEFERRED, OR ADJUDICATED.


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TEXAS STATE GUARD 2200 W. 35 t h STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78763-5218

REPLY TO ATTENTION OF (Office Symbol) (DD MMM YYYY) MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, (Your Unit), (Your Unit’s Address), (Tour Unit’s City), TX (Your Unit’s Zip Code) SUBJECT: Soldier’s Request for Waiver of Civil Conviction for OCS Enrollment

1. I, OC (First MI Last), (Your Social Security Number), (Your Unit), was convicted of a civil offense per the attached court documents. I complied with the court’s final judgment by (Your Punishment). My background is now clear and awaiting disposition of my security clearance. I request a waiver of this civil conviction for appointment as a Second Lieutenant/Ensign upon completion of the Officer Candidate School (OCS) program. 2. (Give a 3-5 sentence summary of your military accomplishments and leadership abilities) 3. I attached copies of all related court documents and a memorandum for record stating the circumstances that caused the incident, resulted in charges, and led to the resolution of the incident. In my Statement of Circumstances I also included what I learned from the incident. 4. POC for this request in the undersigned at (your phone number) or via email at ([email protected]). 2 Encls JOHN D. DOE 1. Court Documents OC, TXSG 2. Statement of Circumstances

EXAMPLE

- Ensure that a memorandum similar to this one is completed by you and NOT your Commander.

Forward this memorandum, the court documents, and the Statement of Circumstances to your

Company Commander. Your Company Commander will write another memorandum that is similar

and states that you are of good morale character and should be commissioned as an officer in the Texas

State Guard.

- CIVIL CONVICTION WAIVERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ANY CIVIL CONVICTION TO

INCLUDE CONVICTIONS THAT WERE DEFERRED, OR ADJUDICATED.


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TXSG OCS PACKING LIST (Not all inclusive)

MINIMUM

QUANTITY ITEM DESCRIPTION

HOME STATE S-1 / ADMIN ISSUED ITEMS

1 each Identification Card, Military

5 each Orders, OCS Attachment

CLOTHING

1 each Belt, Trousers

1 pair Boots, Combat, Tan

1 each Cap, ACU

1 pair Gloves, Shell, Black Leather w/ inserts (Optional)

1 each Coat, ACU (Temp & HW) (As Required)

1 each Jacket, IPFU or Sweat Jacket, PFU (Optional)

1 pair Pants, IPFU or Sweat Pants, PFU (Optional)

1 each Shirt, long sleeve, IPFU (not used with PFU)

1 each Shirt, short sleeve, IPFU, or Shirt, PFU

1 each Shorts, black, IPFU or Shorts, gray, PFU

3 pair Socks, black

2 pair Trousers, ACU

4 each Undershirt, Tan

INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT

1 each Foot Locker

1 each Bag, Sleeping (Mummy or MSS)

1 each Bag, Waterproof

1 each Bag, Laundry

1 each Compass, Lensatic (FUNCTIONAL)

1 each Cup, Canteen

1 each Flashlight, (w/ all lenses and batteries, LED preferred)

1 each Jacket, Wet Weather

1 each Poncho

1 each Bee-sting allergy kit (by prescription)

1 pair Trousers, Wet Weather

3 each Pen, Black, ball-point

2 each Pen, Sharpie, fine point, black

2 each Book, Memo 3.5” x 4.5”

1 each Marker, Permanent, Black

1 each Notebook, Steno Type

1 pack Paper, Loose Leaf

2 packs Index Cards, 3” x 5” (100 per pack)

2 each Pencil, mechanical

2 sets Insignia, OCS, non-subdued ACU (on cap)

2 sets Insignia, OCS, subdued ACU

1 each Lipstick, Anti-Chap

1 each Pre-Sun 32spf, 4 oz

1 each Whistle, Plastic, Black or Dark Green

MINIMUM

QUANTITY ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 each Camelback (Camo or black) OR 2qt canteen

1 each Athletic Supporter

3 each Brassiere, Athletic/Sports type (Female)


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1 pair Shoes, Running

1 pair Shoes, shower

2 pair Laces, Combat Boot (spares)

2 pair Socks, White, Running (no logos or stripes; length = between ankle & mid-calf)

1 kit Toilet Articles, (as required): toothbrush, toothbrush case, toothpaste, soap, soap dish, shaving

gear, mirror, comb or small brush, feminine hygiene articles, dental floss, mouthwash,

antiperspirant.

3 each Towel, Bath

2 each Washcloth

6 each Undergarments

3 each Padlock, combination (SERVICEABLE, must fit on foot locker)

1 each Watch, Wrist

1 each Sewing Kit

1 set Civilian clothes (worn in transit)

4 each Spare batteries for flashlight

Money to cover incidental expenses – do not bring excessive amounts of money to training. What not to bring:

Aerosol articles of any type (only exception is shaving cream)

No over the counter medications (prescription medications can be brought but they will be turned over to the medical staff for your consumption per labeled directions)

No weapons of any type (This does not include knifes with a blade length less than 5 ½’inches )

No personal listening devices (i.e. IPODs)

Personal/private firearms

Ammunition

Pyrotechnics

Knifes with blades longer than 5 ½ ”

Any dietary supplement

ALL carbonated beverages such as coca cola products are prohibited during OCS.

Cosmetics, perfumes, colognes, fragranced lotions, soaps, and hair care products are not authorized for wear or use until Senior Phase (Ph.III) privileges are granted. All items not listed are hindrances. If there are items in question that may be authorized but not listed; they can be purchased locally once the list is approved by your commander.

Tobacco products of any type

Filled in Operations Order, FRAGO or ANNEX Formats,

CASH OVER $100