The Errant Ensign

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Candidate

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Navy OCS Workouts and How to Prepare

If you’ve ever wondered what Navy OCS Workouts are like and what you should do to prepare for them, this is the post for you. The workouts are nothing crazy and if you can already meet “Excellent Low” standards for the PRT then you have nothing to worry about

Understanding Your Chain of Command at Navy OCS

The Navy, like every other branch of military, utilizes a chain of command system and Navy OCS is no different. In your first few weeks as an INDOC Candidate, you’ll be required to memorize your chain of command. However, knowing who’s who in your COC will also prove

Candidate Officer (CandiO) | Phases of Navy OCS

The only thing longer than the chow line when ODS is on campus is the wait to start your tenth week at OCS as a Candidate Officer. For the last nine weeks, they’ve been cutting in front of you when your company is waiting outside the chow hall, flaunting

Officer Candidate | Phases of Navy OCS

The second era of OCS is known as Officer Candidate Phase. It’s a six-week period comprised of Junior Officer Candidate and Senior Officer Candidate with the only difference being a change in uniform about halfway through. Other than that the same rules of engagement apply to both phases regarding

The Real Navy OCS Packing List

If you go searching the internet for what you need to bring to OCS you’ll end up finding a lot of answers varying widely in their usefulness. One guide I saw published from the Navy itself said you needed to bring seven pairs of white underwear. Another recommendation from

Navy OCS During Covid-19

Navy OCS During Covid Covid-19 has affected everyone for the last year and a half and Navy OCS is no different. During my time at OCS, there were some notable changes the command implemented that you may want to know about in case you’re shipping out soon. I expect