Posted on Apr 11, 2015

Pointers for AC Army OCS

25.3K

I just got word last week that I was selected to attend OCS. I've been enlisted just over 3 years as a 13F. Earned my BS back in 2011...

I'm wondering there is anything I can do to prepare outside of the obvious? I will ensure I'm in great shape. I found a study guide online with various required knowledge (i.e. Alma Mater, 3 general orders, etc). What are the areas that cause the most issues? Is there anyway to get a head start on some of these things? Any tips or experiences are more than welcome. If you have knowledge to offer, please share it. Thank you.

Posted in these groups: Pd1

Professional Development Leadership abstract 007

Leadership A261 lg

Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)

Posted >1 y ago

Follow this discussion

Responses: 15

Show most popular responses

CW4 Craig Urban

Posted >1 y ago

Give me a down vote west point cadet. My friend Pete Dawkins may have a talk with you

(0)

Comment

(0)

CW4 Craig Urban

Posted >1 y ago

Never mess with a warrant.

(0)

Comment

(0)

CPT Earl George

Posted >1 y ago

yes sir,no sir, no excuse sir. Don't let them get into your head.

(0)

Comment

(0)

LTC Mo Vanderslice

Posted >1 y ago

Michael, if you've been through the NCO academy then you already know most of what you need to know for OCS. What is different will be how to stomach taking a load of crap every day for three months until you graduate. Your company-level TAC officers are there to trip you up emotionally. As long as you can take their crap without laughing in their faces or punching them then you'll be fine. A last point is to get with your CSM or 1SG for PT - have them make sure that your push ups are perfect and that you can flat-out run for two miles, three miles would be better. The better you are at PT the less hassles the TAC Officers will give you as they zero-in on the weak and slow.

(0)

Comment

(0)