The 215^th Regiment (RTI) Officer Candidate School (OCS) accepts applications on a continuous, rolling admissions basis.

Step 1:  Applicants must complete an OCS Application and prepare an OCS Application Packet containing all supporting documents. Forward the completed application packet directly to the RTI, hand-carry (if possible), or mail to:

215^th Regiment (RTI)
5636 East McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Step 2:  Contact SFC Gutierrez 602-267-2736 or MAJ MacDonald 602-267-2735 at the RTI to answer any questions, obtain additional information, and we will help you prepare for OCS.  

Applicants from the civilian sector: 
The OCS staff will coordinate with the AZ Army National Guard Recruiting Command regarding OCS Enlistment Option candidate initial entry training and placement into the next OCS class. Once an applicant has completed initial entry training, they will be transferred to Pre-OCS at the RTI.  An applicant will remain in Pre-OCS until the start of the next OCS class, where they will learn the skills necessary to succeed in OCS and gain the confidence in their leadership ability in a low stress environment.

Applicants from AZ National Guard Units must include endorsements from their current chain of command.  These applicants will remain in their current unit until the start of the next OCS class.    

Step 3:  OCS Selection Board
After the application packet is complete and all supporting documents are received.  The RTI will conduct an OCS Selection Board. This is conducted in a formal setting, similar to a job interview.  The board usually consists of three officers who will review the OCS application packet and ask further questions.  Applicants should be prepared to discuss their military career goals, reasons why they would like to be a commissioned officer, and how their commissioning will benefit both themselves and the AZ National Guard.

Step 4:  Acceptance into OCS. 
An applicant, now a called an officer candidate (OC) makes final preparations, coordinates with supply and administrative personnel to ensure they are prepared to begin OCS.

Step 5:  Attend OCS Orientation. 
Approximately two weeks prior to the start of an OCS Class, we conduct an extensive orientation. This gives OCs an opportunity to meet each other and begin to form class leadership and make the necessary plans to ensure all candidates are ready for success.