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OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL

OCS Traditionally a state run program consisting of four phases. Phase zero consists of 3 weekend drills to prepare the Candidate for phase one; physical training, how OCS works and basic knowledge required for OCS. Phase one is a 2 week annual training consisting of classroom instruction, leadership training and field training. Phase two consists of 12 weekend drills at the Redmond Armory with the 205th RTI where the candidate is taught and mentored in the art of leadership and the duties of a leader. Phase three is a 2 week annual training, consisting of the practical application of leadership in a field environment conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington.

FAST TRACK OCS:
Phase 1 2 3 run consecutively
Phase 1 and 2 Fort Meade SD
Phase 3 Fort Lewis WA
May thru AUG
Prerequisite is same as OCS but minimum 90 credit hours.

Once you begin Phase I OCS, you will drill at the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5) until you graduate and pin on 2LT.  Currently there is a $10,000 accession bonus once you complete BOLC III. 

Prerequisites for OCS are:

  • Age 18-41
  • US Citizen
  • 60 college credits (to begin)
  • Completed Basic Training
  • Minimum test scores
  • GT- 110
  • Pass APFT
  • Meet Height and Weight standards
  • Pass medical exam
  • Pass background check and obtain security clearance

For more information about OCS, please contact Officer Recruiting at 253-581-3030 or .