Overview
Your readiness at a glance.
Packing readiness
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Recommended
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Documents
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Official OCS site
199th Infantry Brigade · benning.army.mil
Reporting instructions
Day 1 arrival, attire, and gate access
FAQs
What to expect across the 12 weeks
What the 12 weeks look like
- Day 1In-processing and the packing list inspection. Unauthorized items are confiscated; missing items can get you dropped.
- Week 1Clothing & Sales run for anything you are short. Budget close to $2,000 if you arrive with nothing.
- Phase 1Basic Officer Candidate. Record AFT, Leadership Reaction Course, and the Combat Water Survival Test.
- Phase 2Intermediate and Senior Officer Candidate, capped by an 18-day field training exercise.
- BranchingActive component candidates branch during OCS based on class ranking and available branches.
- Week 12Commissioning as a Second Lieutenant, then on to your branch BOLC.