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Navy OCS, from the application to the day you commission

I went through Officer Candidate School in Newport and served as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer. Everything here is firsthand — the twelve weeks, the paperwork that comes before them, and the benefits nobody explains until you need them.

Staff Sgt. Jordan G. Kinal, Marine Corps Drill Instructor assigned to Officer Training Command, Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island

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  • My Navy OCS Journey Twelve weeks at Newport, written up week by week.
  • Applying to Navy OCS Packages, waivers, the ASTB, and what a board actually sees.
  • Navy Officer Designators and Career Paths Pick the community before you judge your odds.
  • PCS Money and Allowances TLE, BAH, PPM — the money nobody explains before you move.
  • VA Home Loans What the loan actually does, and what prequalification is not.
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Crewmembers of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M
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Supply Corps OCS Packet: Tips for GPA, OAR, and Weight

3 years ago
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Learn how to make your Supply Corps OCS packet stand out with strong GPA, OAR prep, and safe weight loss strategies. Expert advice from a retired Navy CWO.

Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Luis Aguas, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pacific Northwest
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What to Do When Your Navy Officer Recruiter Stops Communicating: A Step-by-Step Guide

3 years ago
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If your Navy officer recruiter has gone silent, you may need an officer recruiter transfer. This guide explains how to work with your NTAG to get back on track toward OCS.

Rear Admiral Lia M. Reynolds (center), Deputy Judge Advocate General, United States Navy, stands with the first cadre of U.S
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Naval Aviation OCS: Ivy League to Aviator Guide

3 years ago
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An Ivy League graduate's guide to naval aviation OCS: differences from the Naval Academy, training expectations, career progression, and transition resources.

Under the command of Captain Austin W. Duff, Commanding Officer, Officer Training Newport, 110 Students in Officer Candidate School
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POCR Board METOC: A SWO’s Guide to Transitioning to

3 years ago
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Thinking about a lat transfer from SWO to METOC? This article covers what the POCR board for METOC looks like, day-to-day life as an oceanography officer, and how to build a competitive package.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) John Perryman tours the King Hall officer candidate dormitory
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Is Navy PAO Right for You? Competitiveness and Reality

3 years ago
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A retired Navy officer breaks down the competitiveness of the Navy PAO program, what recruiters often advise, and how to build a strong application.

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Lt. Chris Rielage, training officer of the Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Carl M
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Green Card Holder Navy Enlistment: A Practical Guide

3 years ago
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If you're a permanent resident with foreign military and logistics experience, learn how to enlist, get advanced pay grade, and eventually become a Navy Supply Corps officer.

Under the command of Captain Austin W. Duff, Commanding Officer, Officer Training Newport, 110 Students in Officer Candidate School
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Care Package Navy: What to Send Your Deployed Sailor

3 years ago
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Learn what to include and what to avoid when sending a care package to a deployed Navy sailor. Practical advice from a retired officer, including banned items like vapes and Zyns.

Students in Officer Candidate School (OCS), Class 10-26, at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN)
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Postpartum Mental Health Military: Support for Active

3 years ago
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Learn how active duty Navy members with severe postpartum anxiety and OCD can find temporary work accommodations, access mental health support, and navigate the military system while caring for their...

Officer Candidate School (OCS) class 03-21 students, at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), Rhode Island
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How Long & How Hard Is Navy OCS?

3 years ago
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Two of the most common questions about Navy Officer Candidate School are “how long is Navy OCS?” and “how hard is it?” I went through it, so here’s the honest answer to...

Under the command of Captain Austin W. Duff, Commanding Officer, Officer Training Newport, 110 Students in Officer Candidate School
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NROTC vs AFROTC Pilot: Which ROTC Path Gets You Flying?

3 years ago
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Comparing NROTC and AFROTC for aspiring pilots? This article breaks down pilot selection rates, deployments, and tips to maximize your chances of becoming a military aviator.

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