Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) | How to Become a Navy Officer
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- What does it take to become a Navy leader? Most Sailors find out within the walls of Officer Candidate School (OCS), the program that trains future Officers for the fleet. This rigorous 13-week school is designed to completely immerse students in Navy culture, preparing them physically and mentally for the challenges of leading Sailors. Upon graduation, each new Officer can expect the skills they’ve learned here to guide them through their Navy career and beyond.
Find out how to apply for OCS or discover more paths toward becoming a Navy Officer at bit.ly/3HcyzPL.
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For those interested in going to OCS, make sure you are training the right way beforehand. I did a lot of long distance running, thinking that endurance training would help; and it did a little, but what the Navy really wants is speed. HIIT workouts are what you want to do. Burpees, high knees, lunges leg lifts, bicycle crunches, squats, sprints, pushups, planks, and core, make sure you have a strong core! I did not and had unnecessary difficulties .
More importantly, make sure you are training with correct form. Focusing your efforts on HIIT workouts and core exercises will make your life a little easier and help you pass the events and avoid unwanted attention from the instructors. Most of the program is focused on HIIT workouts and I wish I knew that before I went.
It's not an easy program, but many of the people who don't graduate don't make it because they quit.
Just don't quit, be a good teammate, always give your best, and there's a decent chance you'll make it through!
Hooyah Class 15-23!
I was running 6 miles every other day and throwing in a 10-12 mile run a few times a month. The endurance I gained from that did help at one event, but I lacked the speed that the instructors demanded the rest of the time. Could I have prepared better? Absolutely. I would have done more HIIT workouts-which as you know is how you improve your speed-and strengthened my core more. We never ran more than 2.5 miles at a time while at OCS, so most of the time long endurance wasn't a factor
Quick question. How long does a Sailor needs to be in before they can attend OCS?
@@ChrisTurner-xj9wi Thanks this is good info. BTW, I retired a few years ago and was asking for a young man who wants to join. He has a degree already and wants to become an officer, but he is going in as enlisted. I will let him know everything you just said.
Thanks man, I really appreciate it
Cool to see a video of my class in this. If anyone is thinking of applying it is very rewarding and you won’t regret it if you push through it.
I am one of those thinking of applying. Can I contact you on maybe some advice?
How do u apply ??
That simulator with the room flooding is a great idea, that way you don’t panic if that situation ever occurs in real life. Did y’all have Marine Corps DIs too? I’m planning to go JAG but this looks like fun compared to USMC boot camp 😅
What class was it? I was originally 05-23 but now I’m 06-23.
U finished regular training or officer training
I kinda want to see a twenty minute long version of this
Same and I actually did OCS
When I graduated from Army OCS in 1969 after the ceremony all of us new 2nd lieutenants filed out of the auditorium through a single door. The sergeant major of our OC company was standing there to be the first to salute and collect a dollar from each of us!
Best of luck to all new Officer candidates and to all current service members 🇺🇸
Im here, doing researvh for what OCS will be like... Watching this video scares me but also excites me. The physical stuff, the yelling.. scary.. The leadership opportunities and working as a team is exciting!
Leadership? I would not want to be led by a coward. Most Americans are cowards these days it seems. I have a coward test. Would you like to take it?
By the time you finish BCT, you won't even be fazed by the OCS training, but definitely practice your runs.
SSgt Thompson!! Amazing DI!
he did my RLP, it was intense
Red light! You just got shot in the face! Push!
This motivated me to get all my matters in order so I can talk with a recruiter. Asap
Great times! I met so many great people and made some amazing lifelong friends friends!
you're literally getting paid to workout.
until the bullshit paper work hits
why not
Nah ppl dont understand the pt like hell over there
@@natevirgil539 same thing as boot camp ，especially there a BMC
Served as RDC
@the sky one h Air Force combat training ain't nothing. Might as well log onto a War zone server and get the same benefits
did not expect to see myself at 2:35😂
Dude, please tell me how you became a commissioned officer?
@@MarcoLopez-lq1ir this is the vid
@@MarcoLopez-lq1ir go to college and get your bachelor degree, submit your package, and go to OCS
@@MarcoLopez-lq1ir I believe that's how it is done
when dod you class graduate?
Counting down the days until selection... Looking forward to the challenge.
This is how you make great leaders!
Ah, Chief Imfeld (the guy talking during the room inspection)… had him as an RDC, and taught me much
Excuse me sir, do you have to redo the third class swimming qualification at OCS even if you have already done it in bootcamp?
Now if only the Navy could be bothered with taking care of its enlisted side. Did yall know the USS Nimitz *STILL** has JP5 contaminated water? Oh, let's not forget mold all over the 7th fleet and sailors practically crying for help. Mental health? Nah. Let's pull CAT4 poolees instead of fixing retention.
Half of the buildings on bases in 7th fleet have black mold. It’s horrible.
Our base doesn’t even have barracks because of how bad the mold was. NAS Corpus Christi
@@ecp7239 a true shame, I was stationed in Yoko 2012-2015, a prime time IMO
Why don't the guys just clean the mold up?
@@LibertysetsquareJack All the building are old af and japan is a tropical climate the mold grows unless you have a dehumidifier.
“OCS is 13 weeks long”
That’s true for only like 60% of people haha
60% Do more?
@@luisduarte1994 they roll a lot of people for many different reasons. If you fail an event they put you in the class beneath you so you basically get to stay an additional three weeks. It’s not that bad I personally rolled RLP and had to stay that bit of extra time. In the long run it’s not a big deal I actually had a better selection for ships in the class I rolled into to it really wasn’t bad at all.
I thought OCS was only 8 weeks - did they add new stuff or something?
@@flanagamer You are probably thinking of the Air Forces BT
@@flanagamer Navy enlisted bootcamp is 8 weeks and only Recruit division commanders red ropes. Rdcs could be male or female over an integrated division or all male division. So I had 2 male 1 female rdc all male division unlike the marine corps where men and women are trained separately.
Navy OCS has always been 12-13 weeks and has a class officer, an RDC, and a marine di with 1 previous tour at MCRD PI or SD. Marines have run in Navy OCS since the 80s I think.
And marine OCS from what I heard it's more physically demanding ie their endurance course than Navy OCS and MCRD but DIs cannot wear their campaign covers and beat the f out them and be in their faces because those 2nd LTs will be over the gunnery sergeants in the future. They say you need to run 3 mile around 19 minutes for Marine OCS. The top of the bell curve for marines would be what 23 mins? The marines dont want the love hate relationship at all, that navy officer candidates have with the DIs. At the end the DIs are loved.
“Most of us have more in us than we realize”
This rings so true. If you ever want to do OCS, have at it. You’ll surprise yourself. I know I did.
05-24! One crew, one screw!
I would work for Mustangs any day. The academy graduates think they are better than everyone when they don't even know their jobs.
New goal in life
I think that US Navy OCS training system seems to same that of South Korean Navy OCS
I’m in NJROTC and my Instructor went through this to become a Pilot.
How long does it take to go to OCS? From contacting your recruiter?
Yes Sir
When I went through OTS, there was a lot of competition and running. They change it from time to time but academics is still the king. The AF officer must be able to do paper work, staff work and deal with senior officers. The only Non-Com we ever saw was a Military Training Instructor for drill and ceremonies. Most of the prior enlisted could march and do all of the basic training stuff so our flight got over. I hated every second I was there but I made it all the way to Lt. Col. so according to the stats, I had a successful career. The only thing lacking was how to effectively supervise Jr. NCOs, mid level and work with senior Non-Coms. In the real service, few people have time for that kind of training. Pilot training is like going to medical school, Missile Launch Officer school is almost as bad but not as much fun. AF security Forces catch pure hell in the physical fitness area but in the field all of that takes a back seat to the actual mission. But I wanted it so bad I could not just taste it, I could see nothing else. Good luck no matter what you pick.
I didn’t think OTC would be so physically demanding compared to enlisted bootcamp
Retired Mustang. 2 Types of sailors in the Navy. Firefighters >>>>> Swimmers. Don't lose track of WHY you are here. The Chiefs and Warrants are a treasure trove of knowledge and leadership. Utilize those resources.
Anyone know how heavy the weighted sea bags are and how long (minutes/miles) you are required to run with them on?
I believe our Sailor was class of 01-18.
Chief! Love to see it!!
Respect
Do I have to go to navy boot camp first then ocs or can I go straight to ocs from civilian
As a formal sea cadet which was in Newport RI. I am highly considering naval OCS. I’m 26 working full time. Any advise out there? Qualifications/ what should I do to prepare? Etc
Any reserve cec officers here? I'm non-prior finishing a bachelor's in safety and want to put in for OCS. I'll be 33 when i graduate.
High School and College ROTC midshipmen and cadets are the future of the Navy. Same goes for OTS and OCS candidates.
You'll be seeing me soon.
Staff Sergeant Thompson! “I got a bad mouth…”
nope, i enjoy in air force and if change branch maybe space force come first
Requirements for a enlisted candidates?
Do you many enlisted members who want to go OCS?
how can I sign up?
Go to your local recruiter and apply, you take the qualifying test (the OAR) and submit other stuff too (transcripts, LOR, etc)
I can hear a chief telling an ensign to kick rocks 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hello from Ukraine
How long does it take to become an officer when u enlist as an e3
You need to have a bachelors degree
You can't become an officer unless you transfer to OCS and get commissioned
Don't you need a College Degree to go to OCS?.
Yep
@@weeb6734 I thought so.
You can within 6 months of completion of your degree
you can apply while still in college, but you must finish it before attending OCS
Yes.
Are more Prior Service Enlisted Sailors entering OCS , rather than Navy ROTC and The United States Naval Academy?
I was a 6 year AT E6 and obtained my degree, went through AOCS in Pensacola, after flight training I was a 26 year old Aviator, LTJG at my first Squadron. The hardest part was not jumping in to help my division. My CPO pulled me aside and told me, yep it sucks but you have to lead and let them do the work.
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Is there a certain degree that makes you more desirable to get into OCS? Just got through boot camp and am a reservist so that I can get my degree and then apply for OCS going active duty
I would assume anything STEM related is a safe bet
Short answer is no. Longer answer is any unrestricted line officer job doesn't have a requirement, while others like supply or CEC might have certain prerequisites
Engineering for sure.
@@jjproductions8654 This is false. There are Tier 1 and Tier 2 quotes. Engineering degrees are Tier 1. Get rekt.
@@joelwillis2043 it's obvious you haven't commissioned through OCS (or maybe at all), since degree tiers is an ROTC thing. Again, unrestricted line (SWO, aviation, special warfare, Nuclear) don't have specific degree requirements. Other countries communities (supply, CEC, etc. may have degree requirements).
If you don't believe me, Google "Navy program authorizations" to see exactly what is required for every designator from the source.
I quit the military job I was going to do 😅 0:45 0:30 0:53 0:53
Proud graduate of Honor Class 0505
Great video, but it would help if recruiters would email you back faster than a month, or not ghost you completely. Recruiting problem? More like a recruiter problem.
Same problem here. You really got to push them to do their job.
Part of being an officer. You need to make things happen instead of waiting on those you’re leading to do their job.
@@DefinitivelyDenise that’s a BS excuse. I was enlisted for 6 years active and 2 reserve. In the fleet it would be unacceptable to act like he way officer recruiters acts.
Why is us military training so short?
It’s 13 weeks which is enough time to teach what you need to learn here. All designated have 6+ months of more school and training anyway
This is just OCS. After OCS you'll transfer elsewhere and study for your specific officer role.
3 months in OCS then at least 2 months studying for your role. 5-6 months total seems reasonable, no?
Past 6 months, you're at the point of diminishing returns. You'll learn even faster on the job at that point than you would if you kept studying
Is it too late for a determined 64 year old to apply? :)❤
Yes your old
Kind of late
@@Daniel-sq9xv Well, better late than never? 😁
@@jotrani924 no i literally mean it the highest age is 42 to join the military by federal law
@@Daniel-sq9xv sad yet true😞. Oh well. I hope I can do something one day to help out our brave soldiers/sailors. 🙂
Why am I watching this? I’m already an officer in the Army. Should I switch one day? Nah…
lmao it's okay to be curious. I'm enlisted in the Navy but still look at Army bootcamp stuff and what not.
@@jackrose5077 Glad I’m not alone in doing that 😂
What is the difference between OCS and the US Naval Academy ? Is it a matter of education ?
USNA is a glorified version of ROTC, OCS is for more specialized careers like law, med, and dental. ROTC and service academy cadets commission as O1, while OCS grads typically commission as O2-O3. This differs a little based on your branch.
@@jineshshah9400 Thanks for that, I am in Europe, so didn't understand the difference.
@@jineshshah9400 A bit of nuance past that. ODS (Officer Development School) is as you mentioned. OCS Graduates come out as O1, just like NROTC or USNA. They are unrestricted officers too. The difference is pathway. It's people who got a degree elsewhere and commissioned rather than earning a commission through collegiate programming.
@@joeypicard2756 You are correct. I graduated from OCS at Newport, RI in Oct, 1956. I went through regular boot camp as a draftee, but had a degree to fast track me into OCS.
@@jineshshah9400 Staff Officers go to ODS.
Unrestricted Line, Supply and Civil Engineering Officers go to OCS.
How do you apply???
Walk into a recruiting office or go online to the navy website. It’s a longish process some designator take longer than others. I know aviators usually take over a year from starting the process to getting to OCS. For me it probably took around seven months from first meeting my recruiter to showing up. More time to prepare though which you will definitely help you in the long run.
So basically Marine Boot camp
Any prior enlisted Marines making the switch or already have??
I’ve met plenty
My buddy was prior-e Marine, Aviation Ordinance. Went to Embry Riddle after Marines then went Navy OCS for flight school.
There’s more prior-e Marines in the Navy than you’d expect.
Me? I’m more rare. Army prior-e to SNA.
@@Warrior_Stoic SNA as in Somali national Army?? Regardless good to hear I'm not the only devil dog looking to join the worlds greatest navy lol
Right here bud. Going in January.
@@austinl4947 good luck, I’ll know you’ll make it through! I’ll be looking to go in 2026, let me know you’re biggest frustrations!
0:04 1:31 They are still using the M16A1.
They have lots of them stockpiled, why use modern guns for guys who are just in school. Save the M4s MK-18s and now SIG Spears for the combat guys.
M16a4. And they can't shoot anyways, it's welded together and used for drill/physical training only.
I am going to be a SEAL officer.
So the most recent ocs board only took 20 out off 300 applicants...
For which board? Swo? Aviation?
@@michaelgohlke3168 aviation.
@Michael R. Makes sense as there are only so many Aviation Slots. Many stay in Naval Aviation as long as they can
@@jamalwilburn228 My son is a pilot, and still didn't make the board. He is re-applying. And trying the Airforce route as well. Being in aviation myself, Im aware of the pilot shortage .
@@michaelr.7054 being a pilot and being a leader are two different things. This is more than some job flying planes.
Starbuck was second in command, to Cpt. Ahab, and lacked the proper crazy, like the rest of the crew. #PersonalProblems
Well then they should not have found the White Whale. #StarbucksIsAlright I guess. Americanos till I die.
Do better Coast Guard. #Proper Madness. And then come bail me out, it’ll be in Morse..
Go Army. #And My decoRum was without repute. And they had to take it, like an Americano.
If you see.. #TheBlackPearl Then. Schedule a tee time with the French Navy, world’s biggest driving range, aim for the Union Jack.
European kisses. #British And. We were all friends.
Will this help me get through BUDs because I wanna be a NAVY SEAL and I only have one reason why I wanna do it and that’s to fight for the fallen brothers and sisters that are dead from the bombing blast on August 26th 2021 in Kabul Afghanistan
Marine Corp : SGT Johnny Rosario Pichardo
Marine Corp : Sgt Nicole Gee
Marine Corp : Staff Sgt Darian T Hoover
Marine Corp : Lance Cpl David L Espinoza
Marine Corp : Lance Cpl Hunter Lopez
Marine Corp : Lance Cpl Rylee J McCollum
Marine Corp : Lance Cpl Dylan R Merola
Marine Corp : Lance Cpl Kareem M Nikoui
Marine Corp : Lance Cpl Jared M SchmitzEver
Marine Corp : Cpl Humberto A Sánchez
Marine Corp : Cpl Daegan W Page
Navy Hospital : Corpsman Maxton W Soviak
Army : Staff Sgt Ryan C Knauss
Put AOCS back at Pensacola.
Spoiler alert: Women have standards lowered for them, because when an enemy is engaged, said enemy will always ask who's in charge, male or female? If the answer is female, the enemy will take it easy on her.
Gee, I didn’t see anything about the Navy commanders, drag queen twerk hour?
If only the acceptance rate wasn’t so low
2025 here I come
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I'm sorry but if the guy with the clipboard can be a Navy officer, anyone can be a Navy officer. He should not be shown is this video.
Go USNA
Why they wearing marine uniform
Good point!
They’re actually not. It’s the NWU Type III uniform. The Navy transitioned away from the blue NWU I uniform that you’re probably thinking about in 2019. The NWU III colors are actually lighter than the Marine Corps woodland utilities uniform.
Is this the world's gayest navy? my life has been a real drag... can i join?
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Why do you have to a degree to be an Officer. Maybe you couldn't go because of money so where does that leave you, out in the cold. There are a lot of smart people with no degree.
D o d d o t men women and others water and fire what about mother and her mother earth the order of men and the order of women
Don't go woke. We was kangs 😁👌
This is why the average American doesn’t join the military.
OMG where are their masks!!!
Finally, no woke crap.
Whoa this training is terrible, screaming at someone to get them motivated is breeding poor culture. The best leaders are the ones who keep calm and never raise there voice. Doing this at boot camp is promoting the culture to young officers that it can be used.
The intense screaming is only like the first 3 weeks. There is tons of 1 on 1 mentorship you receive, and you are well respected the further along you go through the program
Screaming to get you disciplined, once your disciplined they calm down.
How to become a Navy Officer? Simple you're not hard enough to be a soldier.
Psh hahaha yea ok
US Navy can fight small and weak countries like Australia Japan Korea or Iraq but can not fight Russia and India
You know the Marine Corps is a part of the Navy, correct? I'm fairly certain the DoN could wipe India and Russia at the same time
Japan and Korea are weak?
1) After graduation, kiss every a$$ that can be helpful to you.
2) Be utterly WOKE.
I wish I would’ve stayed in college and tried to go to OCS but I don’t think they would’ve taken me. It sucks!!
Why wouldn’t they have taken u?
@@rohenry9962 had surgeries when I was born
@@dylanroberts93 I see.
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