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Officers and Candidates, Check out the Downloads section. We have added some new tools and resources for your use. As always all files can be freely distributed and modified if necessary for your use.

The Officer's Club is open for business. The membership is exclusive, only those members who have earned a Commission will be admitted to the rolls. Contact Voodoo94 to secure membership if you are eligible. The membership eligibility rules are not waiverable, be prepared to prove your eligibility to join.

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Applying to OCS:
Application checklist, letter of recommendation sample, example board questions, active duty commissioning options, warrant officer candidates.

Officer Candidates:
Required knowledge, OCS Regulations, basic training, a summary of the OCS experience, course structure, hints and tips.

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Waivers Standards
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Army's Greatest Inventions
The U.S. Army Materiel Command highlights the Army's Greatest Inventions awards program which is dedicated to recognizing the best technology solutions for the Soldier. Winners are selected based upon their impact on Army capabilities (breath of use and magnitude of improvement over existing systems), inventiveness and potential benefit outside the Army.
Team makes recommendations for Iraqi agricultural improvements
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