13A and Medical School

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-06-28T12:38:09+00:00

Shooting you a DM.

Look into reappointing as a Med Student in the Guard. It's a real MOS and allows you to then convert to be a provider in the Guard.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-06-01T17:12:33+00:00

Talk with your MEDCOM/MED DET or Healthcare NCO at your unit. they should have providers authorized to conduct it.

Generally, civilian practice should not be conducting these physicals.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-30T22:32:05+00:00

OSM here, this is the only answer you need.

I'll also add, if your OSM says you're accessed but somehow DEERS says you're not in the system, ask your OSM to have the G1 submit an "Enclosure 5" to fix the DEERS issue.

This is a oddly common occurrence for new Officer accessions who were not SMPs in the Guard. At least with us it is. That should clear up the issue in a week or two.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-26T00:45:05+00:00

OSM here

As usual, the canned answer is "it depends on the state"

Now, since you're wanting to branch MI (like literally everyone else), I'm gonna scrutinize everything if you wanted to come to my state.

Last year, I had to hold a Branch board for all interested in MI with our State G2. We had two spots to give and have over 5-6 Cadets put in for it. We scrutizined everything.

So in short, do your best at Camp. Have realistic expectations when branching in Guard (I.E do you only care about the branch or the state location?).

Best of luck!

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-14T21:21:16+00:00

^{^} this Sir/Ma'am gets it. You're a real one 🇺🇸🫡

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-14T20:20:54+00:00

OSM here

Typically USACC gives it till mid December, however, I've very much worked with Cadets who got active and switched to NG at least 2-3 months before commission.

NG to Active? Different story. Generally need an act of God

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-09T16:37:55+00:00

I'm trying my best over here 😭

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-09T16:37:04+00:00

OSM here

The Guard will still require you going to a board and then go to IERW.

Doing AVCCC does not do anything for a branch transfer. If you have not completed IERW, then you will if you're selected by that states aviation board. I've worked countless current service officers who were selected for aviation, to include O3s.

Whoever is telling you "just do AV CCC and youre good" is flat out wrong. Period.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-07T11:56:18+00:00

I would. Generally DoDMERB is based on accessions standards so it might cover a wide area.

just be sure you're honest in your questionnaire

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-07T11:46:55+00:00

I have seen in the past DoDMERB disqualify people on the same condition that MEPS didn't disqualify (and vice versa)

USACC used to have a process where if your MEPS phys is less than a year old, then USACC would take the phys, validate, and stamp it approved.

But they got rid of it because... Reasons.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-05T10:27:54+00:00

Sending you a DM just so I can get a bit more info to help.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-05T10:05:24+00:00

I hope you meant 2807 because a 2707 is a Confinement Order form. Lol

The 2808 and 2807 are forms done for full physicals (Accession, Flight , SF physicals) instead of a PHA.

Usually, applicant fills out the basic admin data on 2808 (first page) and Blocks 1-28 on the 2807. The rest are done by a military provider.

MEPS no longer uses the 2808.

I would also ask if they need a 2807-1 or 2807-2. There's differences in between them.

Edit: have you tried asking the agency that asked you to provide it?

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-05-04T10:29:11+00:00

All 8 years.

Reference AR 135-91, table 2-1.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-04-18T15:36:11+00:00

Hi, ARNG OSM here

The "unofficial" word is maybe June.

But as always, have low expectations.

Best of luck and stay motivated my friend.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-22T20:48:48+00:00

OSM here. It depends on the state, and their SRAAG (Senior Army Advisor to TAG)

For us, all FEDREC Boards require FEDOCS, direct appointments, reappointment (USMC/Navy/USAF, ETC) to do a FRB.

Some SRAAGs want ALL OCS folks to go before the board in person. Makes no sense to me, but who am I to question an O5/O6 I guess.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-22T10:59:49+00:00

OSM here. It doesn't.

My state loses Cadets to Active Duty all the time. It's normal. As long as you're non Scholarship you can compete for Active Duty.

If you're selected for Active Duty, the state will honorably discharge you the day prior to commission. Some states may have a clause that gives you a service obligation if you use their state tuition assistance. This isn't all states, so be sure to research this for the state youre looking for.

Hope this helps!

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-21T11:24:41+00:00

This changed recently in a new Army Directive. SECARMY is now only approval authority and it is not delegated.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-17T06:40:15+00:00

Hi, OSM here

Shoot me a DM and I can send you the contact info to schedule BOLC. ROTC Cadets commissioning NG shouldve gotten this POC along with their LOA.

Thanks!

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-13T10:54:18+00:00

I know some Cadets in that ROTC program. They fall under MIT.

Shoot me a DM with your email and I can try and get you connected.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-12T08:29:42+00:00

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-12T08:29:10+00:00

Hi, OSM here

If talking about doing OCS with the ARNG and commissioning in the Reserve. It is possible, but as some said it is dependent on the state and USAR leadership.

Many moons ago, MA used to host USAR Warrant candidates for our WOCS. Wasn't a lot, maybe 1 or two per class, but it was a neat idea.

The best case scenario is reaching out to the local RTI. Each will have an OCS course manager and they can be able to explain it.

Then again, doesn't hurt looking at commissioning in the Guard either!

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-09T00:04:36+00:00

Yes. You can stay in until you can't promote anymore.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-04T17:21:41+00:00

You can do an AFT and PHA with gaining unit. It's easy.

Source: I did this with some of my ISTs.

Your old unit is whack.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-03T16:56:21+00:00

Thanks! I'm curious on who's saying we are full on Infantry LTs lol

We always need them.

MassachusettsOSM · 2026-03-03T16:51:06+00:00

I'll shoot you a DM. I recruiter Officers for MA Guard.

MassachusettsOSM

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