OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL
Officer Candidate School
Earning Your Commission
Officer Candidate School (known as OCS) is the equivalent of Boot Camp for Officers. You'll be indoctrinated, tested, and evaluated every step of the way.
If you graduate, you will earn the opportunity to commission as a Second Lieutenant.
No matter which commissioning source you go through (except the US Naval Academy), you will attend OCS.
We've broken down major training events, phases, tips, and tricks to help you succeed every step of the way.
evaluations
How are the Depots structured? What should I know about my battalion?
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Pre-OCS checklist
Are you ready to ship? Check out our list.
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basic daily routine
Workouts to get you in Marine Corps shape before you go to training
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eating at OCS
Every single day of the recruit training cycle broken down for you
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living in the squad bay
Get a head-start on the information you'll be expected to memorize
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5 paragraph order
Every single day of the recruit training cycle broken down for you
what can i bring with me?
What to pack, what to leave, and how to have an easy receiving week
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PT Plans
Workouts to get you in Marine Corps shape before you go to training
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OCS Knowledge
Get a head-start on the information you'll be expected to memorize
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Knowledge check
Get a head-start on the information you'll be expected to memorize
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money
How do you get paid? What's free? What do you pay for?
family day
A Recruit's Guide to Family Day. Show your family what you endured and overcame
graduation
The end of your time as a recruit. What your graduation day looks like.
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Pro Tips
Learn the tips of the trade to make life easier and get ahead
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The Rumor Mill
Fact-checking the rumors you have heard about boot camp
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Contact us
Ask us anything and we will typically respond within one business day
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VideoS
Videos and movies depicting boot camp and reviews of their accuracy
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Counseling Call
Your plan allows you to schedule free counseling calls to have us answer anything on your mind
faq
We constantly add our answers to your newest questions on the FAQ
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reading materials
Get ahead on reading that is required for junior Officers
