Become an Officer/Warrant Officer

Once you earn your commission, you’ll lead Soldiers in the world’s most powerful Army.

Officer Strength Teams help soldiers become an officer in the Idaho Army National Guard through:

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Reserve Officer’ Training Corps (ROTC) allows you to earn your commission as you earn your degree as a member of the Idaho Army National Guard’s Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP).

Officer Candidate School

If you already have a bachelor’s degree, or are close to completing one, Officer Candidate School (OCS) provides you with the opportunity to become an officer. The physically and mentally challenging course will transform you into a strong, effect leader.

Become A Warrant Officer

Highly qualifies candidates can apply to become a warrant officer. Warrant officers are technical and tactical experts. They are the best of the best in their field. Officers and enlisted Soldiers count on warrant officers to be subject-matter experts in their field and look to them for advice.

With more than 40 different warrant specialties, there’s probably a path for you no matter what your military occupational specialty is.

Officer Strength Manager: (208)-272-4167

Warrant Officer Strength Manager: (208) 272-4150

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PEOPLE: WOCS candidates help beautify the property at the Old Idaho Penitentiary

WARFIGHTING: Idaho National Guard conducts medevac training in preparation for future deployment

Become an Officer/Warrant Officer

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

Officer Candidate School

Become A Warrant Officer

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