As I contemplate my economic stability and my need to have a backup plan, I am reading over the schedule of requirements for the accelerated officer candidate school. My feet are going to hurt if I decide to follow this path.
Course OverviewPhase 0
Phase 0 (IDT). Phase 0 is not a formal OCS POI Phase and no programmed instruction is taught in this phase. State OCS companies typically conduct a three IDT Phase 0 program. This phase consists of instruction to basic soldier skills, drill and ceremony, physical training, land navigation, administrative preparation, and is to be conducted in a non-stressful environment. The goal of this phase is to prepare prospective candidates to succeed in OCS. It is highly encouraged that the state requires Phase 0 because it increases the officer candidate’s success rate in the program (1) APFT # 1 – Must pass standard APFT IAW FM 21-20 within 60 days of (and prior to day one of) Phase I training. (2) Course prerequisites – Must provide all required documentation to confirm candidate meets course prerequisites prior to the start of Phase I. Documents must be organized in the candidate record IAW Chapter 4 of this CMP prior to arrival at Phase I training.Phase I
Phase I (ADT). The OCS TASS battalion conducts 16 consecutive days of OCS training at a consolidated site. Day 1 will be devoted to reporting and inprocessing. Day 16 of the 16 day training course may be devoted to out processing, turn-in of supplies and equipment, travel from training site, maintenance, and recovery. The following events during this period will be conducted: The following events must be successfully completed prior to the end of Phase I. (1) Five-mile foot march – Must complete five-mile foot march without assistance IAW Chapter 10 of this CMP. This is the only phase requirement that can be retested in Phase II. (2) Peer evaluation # 1 – Must complete peer evaluation # 1. See Chapter 10 for details concerning peer evaluations. (3) POI Training – Must attend or makeup all Phase I POI training as outlined in Annex D of this CMP. (4) Examinations – Must pass all four Phase I exams or retests as outlined in Annex D of this CMP. Candidate must score 70% or greater on each exam. Phase I exams include: Training Management, Land Navigation Written, Land Navigation Day Practical, and Land Navigation Night Practical. All exams and retest must be completed prior to the end of Phase I. (5) Leadership Position Evaluations – Must receive and complete a minimum of one leadership position evaluation during Phase I. See Chapter 11 of this CMP for details concerning the Leadership Assessment Program. (6) WTBD – Candidates must instruct at least one of the WTBDs and demonstrate task mastery through skill application of all WTBDs. Candidates must receive a “Go” on all WTBDs and have documented evidence of task mastery on each task. See WTBD verification sheet in Annex F. (7) Must be recommended by the OCS company commander (by signature on End of Course Summary Sheet Phase I) as possessing the ability to acquire the leadership skills, attitudes and knowledge required of a second lieutenant prior to graduating Phase I training and beginning Phase II training.Phase II
Phase II (IDT). Field Leadership Exercise I (FLX I)/ Warrior Tasks Battle Drills II (WTBD-II). The State OCS company conducts 48 separate Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) over a training year The following events must be successfully completed prior to the end of Phase II. (1) Peer evaluation # 2 – Must complete peer evaluation # 2. See Chapter 10 for details concerning peer evaluations. (2) POI (Program of Instruction) Training – Must attend or makeup all Phase II POI training. (3) Examinations – Must pass all eight Phase II exams or retests as outlined in Annex D of this CMP. Candidate must score 70% or greater on each exam. Phase II exams include: Operations, Tactics, Call for Fire, Leadership, Military Justice, Heritage and History, Supply Activities and Elements of Military Intelligence. All exams and retest must be completed prior to the end of Phase II. (4) Peer evaluation # 3 – Must complete peer evaluation # 3. See Chapter 10 for details concerning peer evaluations. (5) Seven-mile foot march – Must complete the seven mile foot march without assistance within 2 hours and 30 minutes. Uniform must be IAW instructions concerning the seven-mile foot march contained in Chapter 10 of this CMP. (6) Ten-mile foot march – Must complete the ten-mile foot march without assistance within 3 hours and 30 minutes. Uniform must be IAW instructions concerning the ten-mile foot march contained in Chapter 10 of this CMP. (7) APFT # 2 – Must pass standard APFT IAW FM 21-20 within 60 days of Phase III start date. For Accelerated OCS Phase II APFT # 2 must be prior to and within 20 days of Phase III start date. (8) Three Mile Formation Run – Must complete a three mile run in formation without assistance. The run will be an 8-10 minute mile pace. Candidates are not authorized to walk at anytime during the run; if this occurs, the individual will be considered a failure in this event. Uniform will be the IPFU. (9) Leadership Position Evaluations – Must receive and complete a minimum of one leadership position evaluation during Phase II. (10) Must be recommended by the OCS company commander (by signature on End of Course Summary Sheet Phase II) as possessing the ability to acquire the leadership skills, attitudes and knowledge required of a second lieutenant prior to graduating Phase II training and beginning Phase III training.Phase III
Phase III – Field Leadership Exercise II (FLX-II). FLX-II is conducted during Phase III ADT concurrent with the Tactical Leadership Course (TLC). FLX-II is a tactical exercise designed to provide the candidates with an opportunity to apply skills learned in Phase II, Basic Infantry Tactics, while employing leadership at squad and platoon level. Although tactical proficiency is not the focus, the ability to successfully employ these skills becomes part of the candidate’s demonstrated leadership performance evaluation The following events must be successfully completed prior to the end of Phase III. (1) Combat Water Survival Test – Must attempt the combat water swim test IAW Chapter 10 of this CMP. (2) Obstacle or Confidence Course. Must conduct obstacle or confidence course training and make a valid attempt at each obstacle on the course. See Chapter 10 for details concerning obstacle or confidence courses. (3) POI (Program of Instruction) Training – Must attend all Phase III POI training. (4) Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) – Must participate as a squad member and as a squad leader at LRC training. (5) Leadership Position Evaluations – Must receive and complete a minimum of one leadership position evaluation during Phase III. (6) Must be recommended by the OCS company commander (by signature on End of Course Summary Sheet Phase III) as possessing the leadership skills, attitudes and knowledge required of a second lieutenant prior to graduating Phase III and OCS
I’ll be 38-years-old when and if I begin this course of instruction. I can easily handle a three-mile run or a 10-mile road march. However, when you put me in a 60-day training environment with 16-hour days including transportation methods that include 100% my feet I can feel the throb already. I suppose it’s part of the drill to become a second lieutenant at the same age most officers are thinking about whether or not they want to retire in a few years.
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