Candidate Q: Spouse housing at TBS?

Candidate Question:

During OCS and TBS, would my wife be provided housing in Quantico?

A:

Fantastic question! Very important–for OCS you will not be provided any type of…

Nine Tips for Marine Corps Humps

In Marine speak a hike is known as a “hump,” and to carry a soldier’s load on your back while hiking is known as “humping” whatever gear it is. At OCS and also TBS, conditioning hikes are used as PT and boy do can they get rough! The longest will be in the neighborhood of…

Candidate Q: OCS Boots

Candidate Questions:

Great website, it is very helpful! I am hoping to go to OCC in January, but I have a question about boots. You mentioned that getting a pair beforehand would be a good idea.
Can you take those boots with you to OCC once you…

Enlist First, Try to Commission Later?

This question is from a few weeks ago but should help clarify the thinking of the many applicants who have not been selected this year.

Candidate’s Question: