This website is dedicated to helping aspiring US Marine Corps officers navigate the challenging and demanding process of Officer Candidate School (OCS) and The Basic School (TBS). From physical and mental preparation tips to insider insights and strategies, our goal is to provide valuable advice and inspiration to help you achieve success and excel in your training. We’ll also share life hacks to make the … Continue reading Unleash the Secrets of Success: OCS and TBS Life Hacks
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The best way to prepare for officer candidates school is to knock out the basics before leaving. Once you arrive at OCS, the pace is fast and demanding, presenting new information at every turn. The more you know before arrival, the easier you will find retaining, processing, and comprehending new information. Continue reading Prep Quizzes for OCS and TBS
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The School’s “Five Horizontal Themes” define the expectations of every student officer at TBS. A Leader of Exemplary Character Selflessly devoted to leading Marines 24/7. Has a clear understanding that a Marine commission brings with it “special trust and confidence” and the highest expectations of the American people. Devoted to our Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment Possesses a moral compass that unerringly points … Continue reading Five Horizontal Themes for USMC TBS
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The Marine Corps seems to embrace difficulties in an extreme way, but at the end of the day, there’s nothing wrong with working harder rather than smarter. Here are the best tips from our fans for equipment and mindset approaches to help you succeed at OCS and TBS. Avoid blisters and chafing with vaseline “Using vaseline during night was a lifesaver. I had candidates from … Continue reading The Most Ingenious Gear and Tips (or gift ideas!) for OCS and TBS
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Thanks to Capt Baumann, TBS instructor and former Staff Platoon Commander, for answering our fans questions on our Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great content and opportunities to interact with Marine Officers! When you pick your MOS do you then leave TBS and go to the school of your MOS? There’s often a small wait until school starts (few weeks/months); you’ll likely hang … Continue reading Basic School Q&A with a TBS Instructor
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Captain Charles J. Baumann was a Warfighting Instructor at The Basic School from July 2017 to July 2020 and has a diverse arrangement of experience. While at TBS, Captain Baumann was the Motor Transport Platoon Commander, a Staff Platoon Commander for India Company 1-19, a Staff Platoon Commander for Fox Company 6-19, and the Primary Instructor for the Convoy Operations Package of The Basic School. … Continue reading TBS Q&A from a Marine Captain Instructor
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Thanks to 2ndLt Gleason for sharing her advice and personal story. After OCS, there is still a lot to learn. TBS is the first real step in your Marine Corps Officer career. After OCS TBS was incredibly different from OCS. I feel that the physical standards at OCS don’t really prepare you for the physical expectation at TBS. Hiking was much different; heavier, faster. There are … Continue reading After OCS: TBS, MOS School and The Fleet
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Thank you to Lieutenant Schmuckatelli, a new Infantry Officer, who is sharing his journey through OCS and TBS with us. (Read Part 1: Pre-OCS here and Part 2: OCS here) The Basic School: You’re Not at OCS Anymore After 10 weeks of being a high-strung candidate having every waking moment scheduled for me, I was now a Commissioned Officer beginning the Basic Officer Course at … Continue reading My Journey from Civilian to Marine Officer, Part III: TBS
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Candidate Question I PT with a GPS watch and I want to know if GPS watches are allowed at OCC. I understand the watches will have to be all black. Thank you for your post and support. Answer No, you cannot use a GPS watch (or usually any watch at all) during OCS. For much of TBS, you cannot use a GPS watch either, just a … Continue reading GPS Watches at OCS and TBS
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Candidate’s Question Do new officers have to live on base in the officer’s barracks at The Basic School? Can they stay off-base or rent an apartment nearby? Answer The majority of students at The Basic School will live in barracks on-base. If you are married and living nearby with your spouse, you will get a room on base but be considered a “brown-bagger,” commuting most … Continue reading TBS Housing Question
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