MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS Senior Hospital Corpsmen (HM) and Dental Technicians (DT) who possess the necessary qualifications and motivation have an opportunity to compete for commissions in the Medical Service Corps. Programs leading to Regular and Reserve commissions are available to PO1 through MCPO HMs and DTs and to other Navy members with college degrees in medical fields. ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM The Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP) is open to all male and female U.S. citizens on active duty. It provides a full-time opportunity for the completion of a baccalaureate degree leading to an appointment in the unrestricted line of the Regular Navy as an ensign. Degrees must be in a discipline that has direct application to the unrestricted line community. Before detachment from their present command, ECP selectees will have a 6-year active service obligation. Selectees receive full pay and allowances but must pay all education expenses. Following degree completion, candidates are ordered to Officer Candidate School (OCS) or Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS). Upon completion of OCS or AOCS, a minimum of 4 years’ active com- missioned service is required. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following  requirements: Be a U.S. citizen. Be an enlisted member of the Navy or Naval Reserve on active duty and have completed at least 4 years, but not more than 11 years, of active service as of 1 September of the year of enrollment. Have completed sufficient undergraduate course work to complete requirements for a nontechnical degree in 30 months or a technical degree in 36 months. Be at least 22 years of age, able to complete degree requirements, and commissioned before 33rd birthday. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale based on grades of all courses taken. Have a minimum SAT score of 430 verbal/520 math or a minimum ACT score of 19 English/24 math. Meet  physical  standards  for  officer candidates. Have no record of conviction by courts- martial, nonjudicial punishment, or civil court for other than minor traffic violations during the preceding 2 years. Have no record of a felony conviction, regardless of the date, or any record of drug abuse while in an enlisted status. Be recommended by the commanding officer. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL The OCS program provides 16 weeks of officer  indoctrination  training  for  enlisted personnel who possess a baccalaureate degree or higher. Upon graduation the candidate will be commissioned as an ensign USNR. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following  requirements: Be an enlisted person in any rating or paygrade. Meet age requirements. Beat least 19 years old and not have passed their 29th birthday by commissioning date. This age limit is extended for prior active service personnel on a month-to- month basis for up to 24 months. Be entitled to an honorable discharge and have 6 months of obligated service remaining on current  enlistment. For further information on OCS, consult OPNAVINST 1120.2A. RECOMMENDED CORRESPONDENCE COURSES The  following  common  correspondence courses are recommended (as appropriate) as you prepare for commissioning programs: Correspondence Courses Common To Any Officer Program Navy Regulations, NAVEDTRA 13082 Naval Orientation, NAVEDTRA 12966 4-20