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.