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Officer Candidate School

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Officer Candidate School

Purpose:

To take men and women from civilian and prior enlisted life and train them to be competent, confident and disciplined Naval Officers.

Scope:

Academics: 8 weeks of instruction in Naval Leadership, Seamanship, Navigation, Naval Administration, Naval Organization, Sea Power (Military History), Military Indoctrination, Naval Warfare and Damage Control.

Physical: Third Class Swim Test, Intense Physical Conditioning to increase endurance and stamina.


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