Hello everyone.
I've been an on and off user on this site for a while now. 25January marked my 17th month of being in the OCC application process - I have unfortunately just been caught up with medical obstacles (have had 3 elective surgeries to obtain medical clearance). I am now on track for OCC 223, July 2016 selection board. That being said, I will graduate my Master's degree in May. My question to you all is that is there a benefit for Officers who have a Master's degree beyond the selection process? For example, do Officers who possess a Master's degree move up the ranks more rapidly or have the ability to obtain higher ranks? This is a question I've had for a while and have received many different answers.
I've been an on and off user on this site for a while now. 25January marked my 17th month of being in the OCC application process - I have unfortunately just been caught up with medical obstacles (have had 3 elective surgeries to obtain medical clearance). I am now on track for OCC 223, July 2016 selection board. That being said, I will graduate my Master's degree in May. My question to you all is that is there a benefit for Officers who have a Master's degree beyond the selection process? For example, do Officers who possess a Master's degree move up the ranks more rapidly or have the ability to obtain higher ranks? This is a question I've had for a while and have received many different answers.