Weeks 5–6 of Navy OCS are heavy on memorization and academics. Now that RLP is behind us, you commit the 11 general orders, the code of conduct, the chain of command, ranks and insignia, the...
Paul N.
Paul N. is a retired U.S. Navy Cryptologic Warfare Officer who commissioned through Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, Rhode Island. He started VeteranWiki to document his OCS journey week by week — and to share the practical, firsthand details he wished someone had told him beforehand. Now working in tech, he writes these guides to help the next group of candidates show up knowing what to expect. It's personal experience, not official policy — always confirm details with your recruiter or chain of command.
