Typically an officer serves at his first (CONUS/Germany/Hawaii/Alaska) duty station between 36 and 48 months. It is usually timed with their attendance at their captain’s career course. Not unusual to be promoted to O3 at your career course.
How long is permanent commission in Army?
You also have the option of joining the Army and serving as a Commissioned Officer for 10 years. At the end of this period you have two options. Either elect for a Permanent Commission or opt out. Those not selected for Permanent Commission have the option of a 4 years extension.
What is permanent commission in Army?
A Permanent Commission means a career in the Army till you retire. For a Permanent commission you have to join the National Defence Academy or the Indian Military Academy. The National Defence Academy, Pune. You can take the NDA entrance exam right after class XI.
Do Army officers get to choose where they are stationed?
Yes, you can “choose” but not necessarily get what you want if your inquiry is about the U.S. Army & being assigned a particular base/location. For example, newly commissioned officers are provided a “dream sheet” (or “nightmare” later) on places they want to be assigned.
Do short service commission officers get pension?
Pension to EC/SSC Officers Serving JCOs/Ors including corresponding ranks of the NAVY & AIR FORCE granted EC/SSC will be eligible for retiring pension after 12 years of qualifying service actually rendered.
Can girl be a Army officer?
Since 1992, women were first inducted in to various branches of Indian Army only in short service commission. In 2008, women were first inducted as permanent commissioned officers in Legal and Education corps, in 2020 they were first inducted in 8 more corps as permanent commissioned officers.
