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So I recently applied for OCS and was curious what the timeline for finding out for it looks like as well as what to expect.
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Well, SPC(P) (Join to see), I was commissioned via OCS in 1973, so my experience is dated, but I think CPT Lawrence Cable has hit the high points. I do think that being in excellent physical condition will help you survive the course. The TACs will try to get to get into your head by whittling away at your body, so good physical conditioning before you get to OCS is critical.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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CPT Lawrence Cable
I agree with you on the PT. As I said, I came out of a light Infantry unit, so I was physically in better shape than the TAC's. In a mixed class, they would have killed half the class to really put any smoke on me.
When I went through, you were given a syllabus at the start of each class that spelled out the pages that you needed to read and then a series of test questions. I found that reading the material and doing the test questions put me ahead of most of the class. Luckily my reading speed and comprehension is pretty high.
When I went through, you were given a syllabus at the start of each class that spelled out the pages that you needed to read and then a series of test questions. I found that reading the material and doing the test questions put me ahead of most of the class. Luckily my reading speed and comprehension is pretty high.
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SPC(P) (Join to see) Here are two previous posts to review. Search on "OCS" for other posts that may have useful information. Good luck.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-can-i-expect-when-attending-army-ocs
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-best-prepare-myself-for-ocs
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-can-i-expect-when-attending-army-ocs
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-best-prepare-myself-for-ocs
What can I expect when attending Army OCS? | RallyPoint
Good morning! I am reaching out hoping to find anyone who has joined the Army via the college option for OCS. I have no prior service experience, but I do have a B.A. I've passed my boards and signed my contract already, but I have a lot of questions about the OCS experience, job selection, and life as an Army Officer. Most people I have been in touch with commissioned through ROTC or were enlisted for a number of years prior. I am really...
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Been too long to help you with timeline. I can give an opinion of the course.
Prior enlisted guys generally don't have a problem with the academics, read the required passages and take the practice tests, and the PT is about at BCT level. However, TAC's (Training and Counseling Officers) are not Drill Sergeants. At some point during IET, you realize that the Drills are really trying to get your dumb ass through all of the stuff. A big part of a TAC's job is to try to put you under enough pressure to quit.
I came out of a Light Infantry unit and the performance or leadership ability of the TAC's left me unimpressed. It may have changed since I commissioned in 1985. I didn't like any of my TAC's.
I tied for Honor Grad in spite of that fact.
Prior enlisted guys generally don't have a problem with the academics, read the required passages and take the practice tests, and the PT is about at BCT level. However, TAC's (Training and Counseling Officers) are not Drill Sergeants. At some point during IET, you realize that the Drills are really trying to get your dumb ass through all of the stuff. A big part of a TAC's job is to try to put you under enough pressure to quit.
I came out of a Light Infantry unit and the performance or leadership ability of the TAC's left me unimpressed. It may have changed since I commissioned in 1985. I didn't like any of my TAC's.
I tied for Honor Grad in spite of that fact.
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