Is OCS hard to get into?
Categories of Officer Candidates All OCS graduates must serve a minimum of three years on active duty. Only about 60 percent of all those who apply are accepted for attendance at OCS. Civilian college graduate and current military candidates do not compete with each other for available OCS slots.
What GPA is competitive for OCS?
3.0 or above
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.
Which military OCS is easiest to get into?
Army is the next easiest to get into because it is the largest branch, but they are becoming more selective because the army is winding down more (with the wars in the Middle East slowly dieing down).
Is it hard to fail OCS?
There is a roughly 35% failure rate at OCS overall.
What score do you need for OCS?
Applicants for Army OCS (Officer Candidate School) must score a minimum of 110 on the Army’s GT Line Score of the ASVAB. Marine Corps. Candidates for Marine OCC (Officer Candidate Class) or PLC (Platoon Leaders Course), must score a minimum of 115 on the Marine’s GT line sore of the ASVAB.
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 is the acceptance rate for Army OCS?
About 65%
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.
Which branch is hardest to become an officer?
To recap: The hardest military branch to get into in terms of education requirements is the Air Force. The military branch with the toughest basic training is the Marine Corps. The hardest military branch for non-males because of exclusivity and male dominance is the Marine Corps.
Is OCS harder than basic?
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.
How competitive is OCS?
Only about 60 percent of all those who apply are accepted for attendance at OCS. Civilian college graduate and current military candidates do not compete with each other for available OCS slots.
How many pull ups for OCS?
PFT Composition
Pullups for men (23 max for most), or (10 max for most) for women. Push ups are now authorized in place of Pullups. You can’t get a max score (100 points) doing push ups.
Can you have your phone in OCS?
Are we authorized to bring cell phones? Are Candidates authorized POVs (Privately Owned Vehicles)? Yes, Candidates can bring POVs at their own expense to OCS. A parking area will be made available.
Do you have 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. Same goes for during the week.
Do you get paid during 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.
Do you get liberty at OCS?
After the first 4 weeks of OCS candidates are eligible for weekend liberty. You have a window of about 18-28 hours where you can leave the base.
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.
Can you bring a watch to OCS?
Answer. No, you cannot use a GPS watch (or usually any watch at all) during OCS.