Candidate Question: Question about boot sizes. How much toe room should one have in the boots? And if there is too much room what happens? A: Brian, have just enough room for a bootsock liner (just use a dress sock) and a thick, cushioned bootsock. If there is more than just a little extra room, [...]
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We hope you see and enjoy the new look and feel for the site. We are finally escaping the restrictions of wordpress.com and are out on our own wordpress.org-powered website. All the same content and comments are still here, just better organized. Feel free to comment, participate, and share on our new page. Don’t forget [...]
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Candidates, we are running a series of small posts which answer specific candidate’s questions. Feel free to submit questions as blog comments. If the information could help others, the question may be answered as a blog post under the Q&A category. A Sailor’s Question: I am currently enlisted in the Navy and have three and [...]
Continue Reading →Candidate Question: I’m getting ready to have my initial interview in a couple of days and have been working on a list of questions to ask my OSO. I want to stand out as much as possible and come fully prepared, like everyone else I’m sure. Any advice on “must ask” questions or being prepared [...]
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When I started increasing my running mileage in training for OCS, I remember how sore my calves and shins got. Hydration and ballistic stretching helped in my recovery, but the greatest boost to recovery and pain relief was massage. Now, 30 minute sessions can go for $50 in some places, so I was on a [...]
Continue Reading →Note–”gouge” is Marine Corps speak for getting the low down on a topic. Check out one candidate’s story which might change the way you think about how the OSO system works. I’m from a certain state west of the Mississippi and am contracting on Thursday for OCC-211. After a recent sitdown with my Captain, he [...]
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This guest post courtesy of our friends at Marine OCS Guide. I would highly recommend you study all the great information they have up, and of course, send the below to your friends and family! While at Officer Candidates School, receiving mail is often one of the most enjoyable moments of any candidate’s day. However, there [...]
Continue Reading →Candidates, we are running a series of small posts which answer specific candidate’s questions. Feel free to submit questions as blog comments. If the information could help others, the question may be answered as a blog post under the Q&A category. Candidate Question: Do you know how heavily an applicant’s academic history plays into their [...]
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We are very proud to announce a new partner: MarineOCSGuide.com! They are a motivated group of former candidates with a blog very similar to our own. Check out the great things they have going by clicking their logo. MarineOCSGuide.com is a website designed to assist Marine Corps Officer Candidates and help them succeed in their journey [...]
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The Endurance Course is a 2.5 mile obstacle course through the beautiful woods of Quantico. And passing it in a time limit is a mandatory requirement for completing OCS. Here’s how it works: First, candidates run the Obstacle Course (O-Course) in boots and utes (just wearing boots and trousers) Then candidates put on gear, usually [...]
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This blog is by a graduate of OCC-202, fall 2009 and current Marine Corps officer.
My goal is to help other young patriots to prepare for OCS, and commission as officers in the United States Marine Corps.
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