What are the requirements for Marine OCS?

To qualify for Marine Officer School, you’ll need to be between 18 and 28, be a U.S. citizen, and have a four-year degree. You’ll also need to meet high physical and medical fitness standards.

What rank is an OCS candidate?

For pay purposes, a Marine Corps OCS candidate ranks as an E-5, unless a higher rank was achieved previously as an enlisted member.

What happens if you fail Marine OCS?

Depending on why, you may be simply sent home. However, if you were injured during training and cannot complete the program, you may be offered an opportunity to return depending on how fit a candidate you were before the injury.

Is OCS harder than boot camp?

Boot camp for Marines is shorter, but the physical demands of OCS are more intense and more is expected of you in a leadership position. OCS requires stronger leadership skills, while boot camp teaches you to follow orders.

What is the attrition rate for Marine Corps OCS?

The drop out rate of Marine Corps OCS is estimated at 50% for female candidates and 25% for males.

Levi D., Author at Operation Military Kids

Levi served in the Marine Corps as a heavy equipment operator from 2007-2011. He deployed to Iraq in 2008 where he convoyed heavily around the Anbar province with a myriad of units. Following the Iraq deployment, Levi was assigned to various detachments who travelled and worked around Southeast Asia. He is now a freelance writer and outdoor enthusiast who spends much of his year traveling between campsites around the country.