Top Stories published by USMC OCS Blog in August of 2012

How I Got Rejected to Marine Corps OCS in 2012

In follow-up to the example application that Got Accepted to Marine OCS in 2012, we are publishing a letter sent in from a candidate with a strong resume who was unfortunately not selected this time around.


Marine Corps Leadership Traits: Judgment

Candidates, this is the second in a series of leadership posts relating specifically to the Marine Corps Leadership traits — the most basic introduction to the Corps’ philosophies that you will learn about at OCS. Study the leadership traits and other lessons


Marine Corps Leadership Traits: Dependability

Candidates, this is the third in a series of leadership posts relating specifically to the Marine Corps Leadership traits — the most basic introduction to the Corps’ philosophies that you will learn about at OCS. Study the leadership traits and other


Marine Corps Leadership Traits: Justice

Candidates, this is the first in a series of leadership posts relating specifically to the Marine Corps Leadership traits — the most basic introduction to the Corps’ philosophies that you will learn about at OCS. Study the leadership traits and other lessons


New Category: Leadership

Our Leadership Philosophy

Previously, we discussed our Leadership Philosophy and explained why although 50% of the grade at OCS is Leadership, this blog has remained relatively silent on the topic.

If you don’t belong…