The Oregon Army National Guard offers the Guard Officer Leader Detachment or GOLD program at OSU-Cascades, Portland State University, and Eastern Oregon University.  The GOLD program is a hybrid of Army ROTC and traditional Officer Candidate School (O.C.S.) and offers a unique leader development program specifically for the civilian, career-minded student. 

The program provides motivated young men and women exciting and valuable instruction in a variety of areas such as decision-making, goal-setting, team-building and small-group leadership. Classroom and outdoor activities are designed to physically, mentally, and emotionally challenge you, build your self-confidence and develop your leadership skills. If you qualify, upon graduation, you could earn a commission as an officer in the Oregon Army National Guard.

The GOLD program is an on-campus military science program similary to Army ROTC, and is delivered in two parts: the Basic Course and the Advanced Course. 

All classes are fully accredited and applicable towards fulfilling academic requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

For more information about the GOLD 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.