The professional branches of the Army (the Army Medical Department, the Judge Advocate General’s Corps and the Army Chaplain Corps) provide civilian degreed leaders a means to receive a Direct Commission in their career field.  Specially designed courses contain instruction in military history, Army leadership, military customs and courtesies and career-specific classes.   

Persons who gain a Direct Commission will receive the rank determined by their career branch.  They will serve in the National Guard as experts and leaders.

For more information about the  Direct Commission Program, go to our contact page for an Officer Strength Manager near you.  Officer Strength Managers are experts in Oregon National Guard officer programs and can help you identify the best option available for becoming an officer.