Marine Corps OCS
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USMCGrunt
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OP: I don't have the attrition rates but can assure you that most people who get into any of the programs make it through. That said, there is attrition at every step of the way for everyone: grades, attitude, desire, and conduct. I would guess that in the end, the highest attrition rate for NROTC, PLC and OCS would be time spent in Quantico during Bulldog/ OCS or whatever it is called now. During this critical training/assessment phase Officer candidates are evaluated by instructors and peers; experience a tough training evolution, and face lots of personal challenges. Attrition can come from bad attitudes, lack of desire, poor performance, bad conduct or physical limitations.
If you have got what it takes and have the desire to become a Marine Officer there is no need to worry about attrition rates.
If you have got what it takes and have the desire to become a Marine Officer there is no need to worry about attrition rates.
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Go into OCS with a positive mindset, be open minded, and show up in shape and you will be fine. Don't stress out to much about failing, you should focused on exceeding there. One tip I can give you is to not over work yourself prior to OCS, if you show up to OCS injured because you worked out too hard days up to OCS, then your screwed. Most of the people dropped out in my class cause they either weren't in shape, were injured, or just didn't have the right mentality. If your In shape, then you reduce your chances of being injured believe it or not.
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I've read (no first hand knowledge) that attrition rates at US Marine Corps is as much as 40%, compared to about 10% for US Army OCS.
However, a lot of USMC OCS attrition is injuries, not outright dismissal. 2nd, even 3rd, chances are made available in a lot of those situations. Just stay healthy. And show up at OCS in shape.
Also, the majority of US Army 2nd lieutenant commissions come through West Point & ROTC. Probably around 10% through OCS. Getting accepted to US Army is hard, though. Maybe 50% accepted, but once accepted graduation is high.
USMC gets 60-70% of its new 2nd lieutenants though PLC/OCS. So getting accepted into USMC OCS might be easier than the Army.
Lastly, US Army OCS requires candidate go through Basic Training like all enlisted personnel. US Marine Corps OCS/PLC does not.
However, a lot of USMC OCS attrition is injuries, not outright dismissal. 2nd, even 3rd, chances are made available in a lot of those situations. Just stay healthy. And show up at OCS in shape.
Also, the majority of US Army 2nd lieutenant commissions come through West Point & ROTC. Probably around 10% through OCS. Getting accepted to US Army is hard, though. Maybe 50% accepted, but once accepted graduation is high.
USMC gets 60-70% of its new 2nd lieutenants though PLC/OCS. So getting accepted into USMC OCS might be easier than the Army.
Lastly, US Army OCS requires candidate go through Basic Training like all enlisted personnel. US Marine Corps OCS/PLC does not.