Can kids attend all family events, including the formal in wk12, of OCS?

PO3 Maria Flasher — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 13:11:28 -0400

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Apr 29 at 2017 8:18 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 20:18:51 -0400

The only official functions my children attended were my promotions, unit family days and my retirement. I did take them to the 200th USMC Birthday Ball, but they were all 20 or above by then. Not familiar with the rules/traditions of your OCS, but would certainly get a definitive answer from someone who would know.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 9:22 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 21:22:52 -0400

After graduating last summer I can say that the only things kids were able to attend was the graduation itself and the branching ceremony. Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm missing something. Most families don't go to the branching ceremony anyways. Our class of 120 had like 5 total family members there. The formal in week 12 is not something you'd want them to attend even if they were allowed. Whenever you get back from the field you'll have plenty of time to spend with them in week 12 throughout the day if they're at Benning tho.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 11:48 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 23:48:50 -0400

Why would it be referred to as a "family event" if your children could not attend? Seems very incongruent to me.