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Straight Talk from a Successful Female Marine Candidate

Thanks to 2ndLt A for sharing her insight into OCS as a female Marine Candidate and the challenges you will face there. Regardless of gender, OCS is about mindset. Female Marine candidates, your mentality will be the reason you…

Advice from a Female Marine Judge Advocate: Succeeding at OCS

Thanks to Lt. W for her insight into OCS as a female Judge Advocate candidate. Candidates, learn as much as you can before you go to OCS!

Marine OSO Q&A: Gateway to Marine Officer Candidates School

Thank you to Norfolk Virginia’s Officer Selection Officer, Captain Calderon, for sharing her background and advice for future candidates. If you’re around the southern Virginia area, feel free to reach out to her recruiting…

The Little End: Lessons from a Short and Skinny Candidates At OCS

Being a short and skinny candidate at Marine OCS

So you have some concerns about being a short and skinny candidate at OCS?

Short Female Candidate Question: Obstacle Course

Female Candidate Question:

I will be applying for the OCS class who will enter in June of this year. This is a silly concern- but I’m 5'0 tall-even. I know that everything will be exceptionally more…

One Easy Cheat Sheet to See if You’re Physically Ready for OCS

I challenge all candidates to achieve these minimum benchmarks before getting to OCS, and using them as training goals.

Female Tactical Fitness Lecture: “Integration of Women into the World of Modern Warfighter”

Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Conference

New Partner: Little Marine Officer

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Little Marine Officer is a very successful female JAG officer. Her blog is the best source on all things TBS.[/caption]