Posted on Aug 10, 2021

Do currently enlisted soldiers need to go to basic combat training before attending OCS?

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Found out that all officer candidates must complete basic combat training before entering OCS. Does the same apply to currently enlisted members trying to switch to officer?

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CPT Lawrence Cable

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You have already completed BCT, why would you need to go back and complete it again? No, you will not be required to go back to BCT if you are accepted to OCS. You will go directly to OCS.

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CPT Lawrence Cable

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SPC Onel Cruz - A bit of a different story, but your Marine BCT will still you cover you.

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CPT Lawrence Cable

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SPC Onel Cruz - You still need a 4 year degree and a GT Score of 110. As active service, you will need recommendations from your COC, so that is something you want to start talking to them about early.

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SPC Onel Cruz

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Thanks for the feedback sir. Am I able to use recommendations from previous platoon commanders I had in the Marines? CPT Lawrence Cable

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CPT Lawrence Cable

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SPC Onel Cruz - I would use everyone that could think about, but you are going to need to current Commands blessing or your application isn't going to go anywhere. What you will need is LOR's from at least your CO and BNCO.

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