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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.
Students in Officer Candidate School (OCS), Class 10-26, at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN)
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Medical Waiver Chances for Navy OCS: A D1 Athlete’s Story

3 years ago
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A former D1 athlete navigates medical waivers for AMPS and anxiety. Learn how to present your case and improve your medical waiver chances at Navy OCS.

PORTLAND, United Kingdom – Members of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCG 1) discuss upcoming mine countermeasure training
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Credit Card Debt & Security Clearance for OCS Candidates

3 years ago
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Worried about how credit card debt in collections affects your Navy OCS application and security clearance? This article covers the risks, mitigation steps, and recruiter advice.

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Dual Military BAH: Rules for Dependents from Previous

3 years ago
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When both spouses in a dual military marriage have dependents from previous relationships, only one can claim the with-dependents BAH rate. This article explains the policy, how to determine which...

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby fields questions from naval officers enrolled in the U.S
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Dual Military Home Buying: Buy or Rent Near Hill AFB?

3 years ago
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As a retired Navy officer, I've seen many dual-military couples face the home-buying dilemma. This article breaks down the financial realities of buying near Hill AFB on two O-3 salaries, the risks...

Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, commanding officer of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN73)
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Spouse Spending Control: Allowance and Communication for

3 years ago
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A retired Navy officer shares strategies for managing household spending when a stay-at-home spouse handles daily purchases, focusing on allowances and open communication.

Under the command of Captain Austin W. Duff, Commanding Officer, Officer Training Newport, 110 Students in Officer Candidate School
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PEBD Calculation for Prior Service: IRR and OCS Credit

3 years ago
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Learn how IRR time and USMC OCS time affect your Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD) if you're a prior-enlisted officer. Includes tips on reconstructing your PEBD for retirement.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) John Perryman tours the King Hall officer candidate dormitory
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Deployment Mental Health Support: A Guide for Navy

3 years ago
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If your deployed sailor is injured, having suicidal thoughts, and standard options aren't working, here's how to help them—and you—get the right care, from chaplain to chain of command.

Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) inspect Port Angeles High School NJROTC students during
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MEPS Waiting Time: Why Your Recruiter Went Silent

3 years ago
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Learn why MEPS waiting time can stretch for months, especially with mental health waivers, and how to proactively follow up with your recruiter and NTAG.

Students in Officer Candidate School (OCS), Class 10-26, at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN)
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Navy TLE: Before and After a PCS Move

3 years ago
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Learn how Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) works before and after a PCS move, and why it's separate from house hunting leave. From a retired Navy officer.

Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) inspect Port Angeles High School NJROTC students during
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College Degree Requirements for OCS Naval Aviator: What

3 years ago
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Learn what college degrees the Navy accepts for Naval Aviator OCS applicants and which degree path is recommended for success.

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