OCS is an intensive 12-week course of instruction in leadership and military subjects to prepare you for any Coast Guard officer career. The course convenes three times a year and is held at the U.S. …

Jun 3, 2025 · Following the completion of OCS and commission as a Coast Guard officer, each student will be required to serve on active duty (full time) as an officer for three years.

Work alongside military members to support Coast Guard missions, operations, ports, waterways, and public service.

For more than a decade, the Coast Guard has conducted its 17-week Officer Candidate School (OCS) in New London, Connecticut, as a primary accession source for new officers.

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Jul 21, 2023 · Officer Candidate School provides an opportunity for graduates of accredited colleges and universities to fulfill their military obligation as commissioned officers. Classes convene in February …

Sep 22, 2018 · The U.S. Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) is located at the Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut. The 17-week course prepares potential commissioned officers of the Coast …

U. S. Coast Guard Leadership Development Center 󱢏 Jan 28󰞋󱟠 󳄫 OCS Class 2-26 and BOTC 147 have recently completed the Indoctrination phase of the program. This phase emphasizes remedial …

Feb 10, 2024 · OCS is a rigorous 17-week program designed to prepare you for any career as a Coast Guard officer by teaching you military skills and leadership. The training meets twice a year at the …

The OCS is a 17-week program conducted at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The course involves intensive classroom and practical training in areas like leadership, navigation, …