How Much Do OCS Candidates Get Paid?

Candidate Question

What is the pay for an OCS candidate while attending OCS? Is it disbursed once a month?

Answer

USMC Officer Program Recommendation Letter: What You Need to Know

Your OCS application has many components, but one of the most overlooked is the letters of recommendation. When the board looks at two candidates with roughly equal packages, the letters of recommendation can easily…

Chesty Puller with his Hands in Pockets (or Out of Regs)

Somebody had to do it.

Here’s a permanent page to host any and all pictures of Chesty Puller with his hands in his pockets, out of regs, or generally looking awesome.

What Happens When You’re Sick or Injured at OCS?

First of all, there’s a difference between “hurting” and “hurt.”

Everyone will be hurting. Many will get hurt, or injured.

The Best Medicine

TBS Housing Question

Candidate’s Question

Do new officers have to live on base in the officer’s barracks at The Basic School?

Can they stay off-base or rent an apartment nearby?

Answer

Lessons Learned for the Mental and Physical Challenges of OCS

Thanks to a recently graduated OCC candidate who volunteered to share his advice and thoughts on the physical and mental rigors of OCS!

My personal experiences at OCS

How OCS Views College Extracurriculars

College Student’s Question

I’m an incoming college freshman trying to prepare for OCS after college. My question is:
What extracurricular activities look best for OCS? Do they even care for extracurricular activities…