So you’ve decided you want to become a Navy officer through Officer Candidate School — how do you actually apply? The short version: everything runs through a Navy Officer Recruiter, and the...
Wondering if a Personally Procured Move (PPM) makes sense for a small household? Learn how to profit, avoid pitfalls, and save money on your next PCS.
Considering joining the Navy at 36 with a family? This article weighs the financial stability, benefits like BAH and pension, against the challenges of boot camp and military life.
Wondering if you can use an Airbnb during a PCS and get TLE reimbursement? Here's the gouge on CNAs, itemized receipts, and how to file your claim.
Everything you need to know about the OCS flight physical, training, rolling to H-company, and tips for success from a retired Navy officer.
Gain a female perspective OCS insights from a retired Navy officer. Learn about blending in vs standing out, the reality of being one of few women, and advice for female candidates at Navy OCS.
At Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS), one of the most anticipated moments of training is the Candio box — a care package candidates receive from loved ones during the final phase. It is a long...
Do you need to know how to swim before Navy OCS? No — but it is strongly recommended that you can swim before you arrive. To move forward at OCS you must pass the third class swim qualification, and...
Weeks 10–12 are the final stretch of Navy OCS — the Candidate Officer (CandiO) phase, when you finally regain phone access, take on the Capstone team exercises and the grueling 12-hour Battle...
Weeks 8–9 of Navy OCS are packed with inspections and assessments during the Officer Candidate phase — rifle drill, the khaki inspection, the Officer Personnel Inspection (OPI), watchstanding, and...