The OCS Applicant's Commander's Evaluation Sheet (DA Form 5339) is governed by Army Regulation 350-51 and overseen by the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (ODCSPER). It is a required document in the U.S. Army's Officer Candidate School selection process. The form captures a unit commander's formal assessment of a soldier applying for OCS.
The evaluation covers several performance dimensions. These include oral communication, written communication, initiative, sensitivity, planning and organizing, problem-solving, and mission accomplishment. The commander rates the candidate in each area. An overall recommendation and written remarks round out the evaluation, giving the selection board a complete picture of the applicant's leadership potential.
Applicants must disclose all required information accurately. Failing to do so results in the form being deemed invalid. The completed evaluation is added to the candidate's training file, where it remains until the soldier is commissioned as a second lieutenant or is removed from the OCS program.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DA Form 5339 |
| Full Title | OCS Applicant's Commander's Evaluation Sheet |
| Governing Regulation | AR 350-51 |
| Administered By | Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (ODCSPER) |
| Who Completes It | Unit Commander |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes (online via FormsPal) |
| Avg. time to fill out | 10-15 minutes |
| Purpose | Commander evaluation of OCS applicant's leadership potential |