What is the pass rate for Army OCS?
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What is the pass rate for Army OCS?
While civilian college graduates and current military candidates do not compete with each other for available OCS slots, the more prepared you are for the physically rigorous demands of OCS, the better. About 65% of OCS applicants are accepted.
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.
Is OCS hard Army?
Yes, Army OCS is very difficult to complete. Recruits go through a few stages to receive their distinction as an Army Commissioned Officer. First, you start out as a Basic Officer Candidate (BOC). The basic training phase provides an orientation on the training program as well as tests to act as baselines.
What is a competitive GPA 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.
How do you get picked for Army OCS?
How to apply for the U.S. Army OCS
- Earn a minimum score of 110 on the general section of the ASVAB.
- Fill out a questionnaire (SF-86) to initiate a background check and qualify for security clearance.
- Meet the physical requirements and complete a physical exam.
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 need for the first day of OCS?
All candidates will bring the following, regardless of prior service:
- 2 collared shirts (1 worn)
- 2 undershirt (1 worn)
- 2 pairs of slacks, pressed, with belt (1 worn)
- 1 pair of dress shoes (clean, worn)
- 5 pairs of underwear.
- 5 sports bras (females)
Do you get weekends off in Army 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.
Can you bring a car to OCS?
2. Candidates who bring their own automobiles to OCS may use them on liberty at the staff’s discretion, following a full vehicle inspection. All candidate attire will be inspected prior to, during, and upon return from liberty.
Does OCS have family day?
Family Day events provide opportunities for the family and friends of candidates to learn more about Officer Candidates School (OCS) from the Commanding Officer.
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.
How many wings are in OCS?
There are a total of 12 wings in OCS inclusive of tri-service wings. They are: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, Sierra, Tango, Mids and Air. Mids and Air Wings are for the Navy and Air Force Officer Cadets respectively.
Do you get Bah during OCS?
You will not be given BAH while in OCS or BOLC 2.
