Midshipmen who aspire to be Marine Officers are required to attend OCS at Quantico, VA, for six weeks in the summer between their Junior and Senior year. OCS is a right of passage for all future Marine officers and requires that each Candidate has the physical and mental strength to handle the demanding career that lies ahead of them.

OCS is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences Marine Option midshipmen will have.

The above images can be found at http://www.ocs.usmc.mil/.