Officer Candidate School (OCS) — also known as Officer Training School (OTS) in the Air Force, or the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) in the United States Marine Corps — prepares recruits for the challenges of officer life, from managing others to understanding military culture and...
I applied to the Naval Academy twice and spent a year and a half as a Marine Option Midshipman in NROTC. Only after that did I apply for the Platoon Leaders Course and attend the 10 week PLC combined. To be clear, good and bad officers come from all of … Continue reading This Will...
Officers or former officers of other branches of the armed services (active or reserve) are not eligible to apply for the Officer Candidate program under this program.Waivers to Requirements In cases where the applicant does not meet all the qualifications, but otherwise has an exceptional record ...
To ensure the health of future officers, civilians and active service members must pass a physical exam at a Military Entrance Processing Station or an approved medical station. Applicants must also be able to obtain security clearance by passing a background screen. Criminal history requirements in...
Sir/Ma'am, the 10th person in this indoctrination/officer candidate's chain of command is theCommander, Naval Education and Training Command, Rear Adm. Michael S. White What is the 11th person in the candidate's chain of command? Sir/Ma'am, the 11th person in this indoctrination/officer ...