Are you allowed to have your phone at OCS?

Are we authorized to bring cell phones? Candidates are authorized to have cellular phones while at OCS. Use of phones is limited by the training schedule and to certain locations.

Can you use your phone at OCS Navy?

You will be authorized a phone call upon arrival at OCS to let a designated family member or loved one know that you arrived safely. Following Week-3 of training, you will have an established Navy email account as well to use for communication. You will not have access to your cellular phone until after Week-9.

Can you have your phone in Marine OCS?

3. Although candidates may visit with family or friends on weekend liberty, they are not permitted to receive visitors during the week. Candidates will not have access to cell phones or pay phones except on weekend liberty or for verified emergencies.

Do you get weekends off in OCS?

Do you get any time off during OCS? You will have MOST weekends or parts of them off. When you are released for the weekend you must be back by 2100 Sunday, lights out is 2200.

Do you get paid while at OCS?

Candidates are paid at the pay grade of E-5 (Sergeant pay grade), “or the highest pay grade achieved if” entering… “directly from current service at a pay grade above E-5.” This means you will be paid at least as an E-5, but current Marines will not get a pay cut.

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What rank is an OCS candidate?

OCS is a 17-week-long program, the longest of the 5 military services. Graduates are commissioned in the rank of ensign (ENS) in the U.S. Coast Guard and may report to Coast Guard cutters, sectors, or directly to flight training.

What do you wear to graduation at OCS?

Casual dress is recommended for Family Day, as well as comfortable shoes for walking. Don't worry about clothes for your candidate, they will be wearing the uniform of the day. Graduation Day is considered a formal event as your candidate transitions from candidate to Second Lieutenant of Marines.

What do I bring to OCS?

What GPA do you need for OCS?

The most competitive packages have a GPA of 3.0 or above, particularly if the recruit is in one of the preferred majors below and has completed a calculus and physics sequence.

Is OCS harder than basic training?

Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) is more challenging compared to Basic Combat Training (BCT). What is this? While both training courses push you to the limits in terms of physical fitness, there is more stress on leadership qualities at OCS.

What is considered contraband at OCS?

Contraband is defined as any item that is prejudicial to the good order and discipline, health, welfare, or safety of any candidate at OCS. Weapons and blades, to include letter openers. Chemicals, cleaning or other.

How much money should I bring to OCS?

OCS requires that candidates show up with no less than $450 available either through cash or credit. You will immediately spend between $216 and $244 at the large and small bag issue.

How long is OCS?

U.S. Army OCS is the U.S. Army's training academy for officers. It is a rigorous 12-week course open to candidates who are active-duty noncommissioned officers, civilians who have a four-year college degree, contract workers like doctors and nurses and those in the U.S. Army Reserve or U.S. Army National Guard.

Can you have your phone in basic training 2021?

There are no cell phones allowed in Basic Training. This is a consistent rule for all of the military branches: Do not expect your service member to be able to call you, text you, or receive your messages when they are in Basic Training.

Do you go to MEPS for OCS?

There are two main pathways for applicants to get medically qualified for OCS: MEPS and DoDMERB. Both ultimately must be approved by an organization called BUMED.

Is it hard to get into Navy OCS?

Attending OCS in the Navy is certainly challenging. With that said, it's a very rewarding path that has a lot of benefits on the back end of your service.

Which OCS is the easiest to get into?

Marines is the easiest to get into (not necessarily the easiest to complete, I do not want any former Marines to think I am calling it soft.

What is the age limit for Army OCS?

To attend Officer Candidate School, you must be a U.S. citizen and a college graduate, be at least 18 years of age at the time of regular Army enlistment and entered active duty or ship to training on or before your 30th birthday.

Can I go to OCS with a low GPA?

I am aware that there is a 2.0-2.5 minimum GPA needed to apply for OCS. However, it seems that the majority of answers I "Googled" said it was nearly impossible to get in with a low GPA. Most times, candidates are competitive with a 3.7+ GPA.

Can you wear a watch at OCS?

Answer. No, you cannot use a GPS watch (or usually any watch at all) during OCS.

Can you wear contacts at Army OCS?

If you wear glasses to correct your vision, bring two pair of military issue glasses of current prescription and a set of protective mask inserts. Contact lenses and civilian eyewear are authorized. Contact lenses will not be worn during field conditions.

What boots are issued at OCS?

Bates Lights boots at OCS

They were especially useful for the E-Course, but were disallowed or discouraged on the O-Course since they have terrible traction on the rope.

Can you wear jeans to a military graduation?

Casual Clothing

The only requirements on clothing for Army graduation is that it is respectful as it is a family event. Graduation will take place outdoors and you will be seated in bleachers so keep this in mind while you pack.

What happens at OCS graduation?

Graduation Parade

During the parade, the top performing candidates and OCS staff receive awards, the Commanding Officer and Reviewing Officer will each address the guests, and the candidates will conduct a pass-in-review. The parade takes place on the Parade Deck of OCS and lasts approximately one hour.

What time do you wake up at Marine OCS?

In a typical day at the Marines' Officer Candidate School (OCS), candidates wake up at 4:30 a.m., in time to get ready for lights-on at 5. Physical training commences at 5:30, and four hours of classes on subjects ranging from history to land navigation follow. Field work and drills come in the afternoon.