Officer Candidate School

In the United States armed forces, Officer Candidate School (OCS) or the equivalent is a training program for non-commissioned officers, soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and recent college graduates to earn commissions as officers. The courses generally last from ten to fourteen weeks and include classroom instruction in military subjects, physical training, and leadership preparation.

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United States armed forces - Non-commissioned officer - Soldier - Sailor - Marines - Airmen - Commission - Officer

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People may earn a commission in the United States armed forces through OCS or OTS, by staff appointment, through ROTC, or through one of the four military academies.

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OTS - Appointment - ROTC - Military academies

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The Officer Candidates School of the United States Marine Corps, the initial training of Marine officers, is at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Most Marine Officers are initially trained at OCS, with the exception of those that come from the Naval Academy. Entrance to OCS is obtained through the Platoon Leaders Class and Officer Candidates Class programs. NROTC midshipmen also attend for one six-week session prior to commissioning.

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Officer Candidates School - United States Marine Corps - Marine Corps Base Quantico - Virginia - Platoon Leaders Class - Officer Candidates Class

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The Officer Candidates School of the United States Navy is in NAS Pensacola, Florida.

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United States Navy - NAS Pensacola - Florida

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The Officer Candidates School of the United States Army is at Fort Benning, Georgia.

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Officer Candidates School - United States Army - Fort Benning, Georgia

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The Officer Training School of the United States Air Force is at Maxwell AFB, Alabama.

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Officer Training School - United States Air Force - Maxwell AFB - Alabama

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