W. Va. Code R. § 141-35-17 - OCS SELECTION BOARD

a. Each major organization will appoint on orders an OCS Selection Board consisting of a minimum of three Officers to include one field grade Officer and the OCS Liaison Officer. The Screening Board will interview all prospective candidates and forward the results of that interview with the application to the WVMA for review and processing.

b. The Commandant, Deputy Commandant/OCS, and the Training Administrator will constitute an OCS Screening Selection Board to assist those major organizations in the selection process of applicants not screened by their organization due to unforeseen circumstances. However, organizational Commander concurrence/nonconcurrence is required for all recommendations made by the Academy Selection Board.

c. In addition to the questions asked the applicant on the AGO Form 351-5-1, the Board should review each applicant's:

(1) Motivation: Does the applicant have the real desire to apply him/herself? Is the candidate acting on his her own decision or is he/she being pushed into something that he/she really doesn't want? It should be brought to the attention of the applicant that the OCS environment is extremely demanding academically, but also physically and mentally stressful. The Officer Candidate must successfully meet the standards of both the academic and leadership phases of the program.

(2) Medical Examinations: The Board will check with the applicant and verify that he/she does not have any injuries or previous illnesses that have not been noted on his her medical record and examination.

(3) Physical Fitness Test: The Board must bring to the attention of the applicant that excellent physical condition is a requirement to satisfactorily complete the OCS program. Candidates are in a progressive PT program while at OCS and are required to complete another physical fitness test during the first few days at OCS.

(4) Civilian Employment: The Board should confer with the applicant and verify that his/her employer knows of participation in the OCS program in order to insure that no unreasonable hardships will develop due to the absence of the individual from his/ her civilian job during the period of the course.

(5) Family Problems: The Board should confer with the applicant to ensure that his/her attendance will not be adversely affected by family problems.

(6) Mental Pressures: The Board will bring to the attention of the applicant that he/she will be required to accomplish many and varied tasks and must possess emotional stability if he/ she is to complete the program.

(7) Appearance Standards: The Board will ensure that the applicant complies with AR 600-9.

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W. Va. Code R. § 141-35-17