There are two course options available for completing Officer Candidate School. Talk to a recruiter to help figure out which path is right for you.
Traditional Course
The traditional OCS course is broken down into four phases over an eighteen-month period.
Phase Zero
Phase Zero weekends are orientation style weekends, set-up to give the candidates an overview of what they can expect and what will be expected of them at OCS. Although attendance at these weekends is optional, it is strongly recommended that candidates attend. Areas covered include military courtesy, land navigation, troop leading procedures, dining hall procedures, proper clothing displays, and more.
Phase I
Phase I is the first step in the OCS commissioning process conducted during Annual Training at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, SC. During this phase candidates will conduct and test on land navigation, map reading, leadership exercises, a 6-mile foot march, Army training management, and more.
Phase II
Phase II makes up the bulk of a candidates OCS experience. Phase II is conducted once a month during IDT Weekends. During this phase candidates will conduct field leadership exercises, two foot marches and a timed 4-mile run. Also, the candidates will cover operations, leadership doctrine, military justice, military heritage and history, tactics, call for fire, communication skills, and more.
Phase III
Phase III is the last step in the OCS commissioning process which takes place during Annual Training at Ft. McClellan, Alabama. This phase covers troop leading procedures, the leadership reaction course, the final field leadership exercise, infantry squad tactics, and more.
Accelerated Course
There are several options for the OCS Accelerated Course. Talk to your recruiter to find out more information.