AR 350-51 — United States Army Officer Candidate School
AR 350-51 governs In-Service Officer Candidate School applications, OCS instruction, and appointment of OCS graduates for Active Army Service.
- Publication number: AR 350-51
- Title: UNITED STATES ARMY OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL
- Date: 05/15/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 350-51 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2016-01 (armypubs)
- ARMY DIR 2020-09 (armypubs)
AR 350-51 covers eligibility criteria, application documents, medical requirements, waivers, assignment restrictions, and applicant disposition. It also addresses OCS enrollment, candidate grades and insignia, graduation honors, leave, and commissioning.
Applies to: Regular Army warrant officers or enlisted members who have completed AIT and reported to their first permanent duty station may apply.
Topics covered
- OCS eligibility criteria
- OCS application documents
- Medical requirements for commissioning
- Criteria waivers
- OCS assignment restrictions
- OCS enrollment and commissioning
- Candidate grades and insignia
- Distinguished graduates
Questions and answers
What fitness test score is required for an AR 350-51 OCS application?
A completed DA Form 705-Test (Army Fitness Test Scorecard). At least two tests must be recorded. All five events must be taken and score a minimum of 60 points per event and an overall minimum score of 350. (paragraph 1-2)
What degree must an OCS applicant have?
Have a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university. (paragraph 1-7)
Can OCS applicants be deployed while their applications are pending?
Soldiers who have submitted OCS applications are not to be deployed to a temporary overseas assignment in support of military operations while the application is pending. (paragraph 4-1)
How must eligibility waiver requests be submitted?
All requests to waive eligibility requirements must be submitted by a PAR in Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPSA) (with supporting documentation, if applicable) excluding medical waiver requests. (paragraph 1-11)
Which OCS eligibility criteria cannot be waived?
The eligibility criteria in paragraph 1 7 is the minimum for an applicant to attend OCS. The eligibility criteria in paragraphs 19a through 19p will not be waived. (paragraph 1-11)