Requirements For Commissioning
The U.S. Army Cadet Command commissions officers to meet the Army’s leadership requirements; and provides a citizenship program that motivates young people to be strong leaders and better citizens.
- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- Less than 42 years old at time of commissioning.
- Be medically qualified at the time of commissioning.
- Per AR 600-9, meet the Height/Weight requirements for your age
- Per AR 145-1, pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) within 6 months of the date of commissioning.
- Pass a swim test and a Combat Water Survival Test (CWST).
- Obtain a security clearance with a Secret status.
- Complete Military Science Level I and II classes
- Or Complete the Leader’s Training Course (LTC) at Ft. Knox, Kentucky
- Or Complete Basic Training and AIT
- Complete Military Science Level III classes
- Complete the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Ft. Lewis, Washington
- Complete Military Science Level IV classes
- Complete a Military History course
- Earn a degree from a four year institution.
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