How difficult is Marine OCS?
Marine Corps OCS is not easy. In fact, the attrition rate is approximately 25% for males and nearly 50% for females. However, with dedication and a strong mindset – it is doable. It all depends on what you make the experience and how you handle everything being thrown at you.
What is the failure rate of OCS?
There is a roughly 35% failure rate at OCS overall.
How much running do you do at Marine OCS?
While at OCS, you will be running 6 days a week. Starting and maintaining a run program prior to your attending OCS will be essential to your success. In order to ship to OCS the candidate needs to have a run time below twenty-four minutes. This is the slowest acceptable time and represents the minimum standard.
How much sleep do you get in OCS?
I would say anywhere from one to six hours a night depending on what was going on the next day.
What should I study for Marine OCS?
Education & Academics
- Leadership Traits.
- Leadership Principles.
- General Orders.
- Code of Conduct.
- USMC and Navy Rank Structure.
How many miles a week do you run at Marine OCS?
It is highly recommended that you achieve 15 miles per week (hike miles can be included) to give you a solid chance of success. Most of the PT undertaken at OCS concentrates on body-weight exercises, such as Push-Ups and Pull-Ups, meaning one has no excuse to not be prepared for this type of PT.
Is OCS 7 days a week?
It’s a seven-week program. All recruits will also get hands-on technical training in the following areas: Basic seamanship: line handling, shipboard watch standing, getting a ship underway and back to port safely as a team. Firefighting: five days of classroom and hands-on fire team training.
Does PLC pay for college?
PLC Candidates are eligible to receive $2600 per semester in exchange for additional active duty. This is payable for the school year only, not to exceed three years. For those who accept tuition assistance (up to $15,600 over three consecutive years), there is a military service obligation of four years.