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Guest Post: Advice for USMC OCS Female Candidates
Candidate Allison shares her advice, having completed OCS last year. I just graduated in the summer form OCS as a female. And I left with a fractured foot after graduation. Luckily I was PLC so it...
View ArticleCandidate Q: Female drop rate?
Candidate Question: I am a female hoping to go to OCC this summer. I was hoping you might have some insight as to why so many more women get dropped than men? I have a competitive PFT score, but,...
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Female Candidates: Don’t Miss Out
If you’d like to be alerted whenever a new post specifically relating to Female candidates is published, you can read or subscribe via the links below: Subscribe in a reader Read all posts in the...
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New Partner: Female Marine Officer.com
The USMC OCS Blog is happy and proud to announce our newest partner, FemaleMarineOfficer.com. Its author, Stephanie, will also be joining the team to write articles for our blog using her experiences...
View ArticleCandidate Q: Female Aviation Contract
Candidate Question: I am seriously considering going through the Aviation path of a Marine Officer, but I have a few questions before I decide: How long will your contract be when being in an Aviation...
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Pull-ups and the Female PFT
Pull-ups In, Flexed Arm Hang Out Finally the long-discussed changes to the female PFT were announced by the Commandant in a message to all Marines last November. Effective 1 January 2014, pull-ups will...
View ArticleFemale Candidate Q: How to Increase Chances of Acceptance?
Her Question: Hello I am a college junior and am considering Marine PLC, however, I know that getting acceptance into OCS is extremely difficult for females. What are things that I can do to increase...
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Female Candidate Q: Running and Lower Body Preparation
Female Candidate’s Q: Hi! I’m getting ready to leave for OCS in about 7 weeks. I’m confident about my core and upper body strength, but my run time is not ideal. My max is about 25 minutes. I could use...
View ArticleAdvice From an Old Candidate
Candidates, this post is from a PLC candidate back in the day. He has an excellent leadership recommendation for you that would benefit your unit much if you could implement it at OCS. I went thru PLC...
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New Partner: Little Marine Officer
Little Marine Officer is a very successful female JAG officer. Her blog is the best source on all things TBS. Littlemarineofficer.com is a fantastic resource and we are proud to be partnered with the...
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Guest Post: A New Female Lt Talks to You
The following is from a recently graduated Second Lieutenant. I asked her to share anything about challenges that surprised her at OCS. I hope her point of view will be valuable, both in seeing things...
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Female Tactical Fitness Lecture: “Integration of Women into the World of...
Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Conference The National Strength and Conditioning organization’s TSAC Program is an educational program designed specifically to optimize mission/job...
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One Easy Cheat Sheet to See if You’re Physically Ready for OCS
I challenge all male candidates to achieve these benchmarks before getting to OCS, and using them as training goals. This will put you in good standing, but not the top of your class if these are your...
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Short Female Candidate Question: Obstacle Course
Female Candidate Question: I will be applying for the OCS class who will enter in June of this year. This is a silly concern- but I’m 5’0 tall-even. I know that everything will be exceptionally more...
View ArticleAsk an OSO Video
I interviewed Marine Corps officer Capt Stoddard, who is the Officer Selection Officer (OSO) for OSS Saint Louis today. We covered the top questions received on the blog and in our facebook page. Feel...
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Reality Check: Female Hair and Hygiene
Thanks to Mustang Lt. S, formerly a SIGINT Sgt, for her insight into female hair and hygiene at OCS. Female candidates, practice before you go so you don’t lose precious sleep time at OCS. Hair and...
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The Little End: Lessons from a Short and Skinny Candidates At OCS
Being a short and skinny candidate at Marine OCS So you have some concerns about being a short and skinny candidate at OCS? I was also a short and skinny candidate at OCS. Height: 5’ 6” and 120 lbs at...
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Marine OSO Q&A: Gateway to Marine Officer Candidates School
Thank you to Norfolk Virginia’s Officer Selection Officer, Captain Calderon, for sharing her background and advice for future candidates. If you’re around the southern Virginia area, feel free to reach...
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Advice from a Female Marine Judge Advocate: Succeeding at OCS
Thanks to Lt. W for her insight into OCS as a female Judge Advocate candidate. Candidates, learn as much as you can before you go to OCS! Can you lead them? OCS is a life changing challenge. It is hard...
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Straight Talk from a Successful Female Marine Candidate
Thanks to 2ndLt A for sharing her insight into OCS as a female Marine Candidate and the challenges you will face there. Regardless of gender, OCS is about mindset. Female Marine candidates, your...
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