Most of the sign on specs who convert to officer that I know of
are those that got golden bayonet that kind during sispec,best in
PT etc...
Reality is that very few specs manage to convert to officer even
if it is to sign on,unless it is for Air Force or those kind of
specialized engineering officer post.
If you did not get selected for OCS crossover after your
BSLC,then the chance is already quite low.
Nevertheless,you STILL have a chance.You might want to talk to
your S1 or OC about your chances to convert to officer first.They
will be the in the best position to advise you.In fact,talk to them
about life as an infantry officer in the army and what is
your potential CEP(Career End Point).They will give you the
reality of what working in the army is like and whether they think
you will be suited for it.The more direct route would be to contact
ARC(Army Recruitment Centre) directly but they tend to pose a very
"flowery" picture.
If your OC/S1/CO all say that you are not suited for life
as a regular or your chances are low,then you will have a hard
time because you need strong testimonials from them to convince ARC
to convert you.A strong recommendation from a LTC always helps.
In the mean time,upgrade your PES first and clear your IPPT as
that is a must before they will even consider you.If you do manage
to convert,you might want to try out a short term contract of about
3 years first to see if you like that kind of life.
What I said is based on my observation of fellow NSF specs who
tried to sign on as officer before I orded.
