Navy Officer Candidate School

Sea Power, Jan 2004

Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS)-based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, FIa.-is operated by the Navy's Officer Training Command, which is responsible for preparing civilians, prior-enlisted, and newly commissioned personnel for service in the fleet as naval officers. OCS is a 13-week course of instruction in academics, physical fitness, and military culture.

After completion, newly commissioned Navy ensigns may remain at Pensacola for further instruction as naval aviators or naval flight officers. Others, based on their professions, relocate to training centers for surface warfare officers, submarine warfare officers, special warfare officers, or other specialties.

For information, contact:

Officer Training Command Pensacola,

150 Chambers Ave.,

Pensacola, FL 32508-5267

Phone: (850) 452-3141/2680/4142

Website: www.nsgreatlakes.navy.mil/otcp