W. Va. Code R. § 141-35-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 141-35-13 - SCOPE OF THE COURSE

The OCS program seeks to accomplish the above objectives through a Program of Instruction (POI) published each year by the Infantry School, Fort Banning, GA, and certain additional subjects as prescribed by the Commandant.

a. Phase I (IDT and AT): A one (1) day OCS Orientation is conducted in April, one month prior to the first OCS IDT period, by the WVMA Staff at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV. Phase I IDT is conducted during May and June and will culminateat the completion of the 15-day Annual Training (AT) period. As outlined in the OCS POI, Phase I focuses on training of individual skills and techniques.

b. Phase II (IDT): Officer Candidates will attend IDT with the WVMA for twelve (12) consecutive months. Training focuses on individual/squad skills.

c. Phase III (AT): A second 15-day AT period is conducted IAW the OCS POI which focuses on squad/ platoon level tactics and leadership.

d. Candidates who successfully complete all three (3) phases are commissioned as Second Lieutenants with Reserve Commissions in the West Virginia Army National Guard.

W. Va. Code R. § 141-35-13