USCG Officer Candidate School (U.S. Coast Guard) Accent Coffee Mug

The U.S. Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) is a training program designed to prepare individuals for service as commissioned officers within the United States Coast Guard. Located at the Coast Guard Training Center in New London, Connecticut, this 13-week course covers a wide range of topics including military law, leadership, navigation, maritime operations, and physical fitness training. Upon completion of the OCS, graduates are commissioned as ensigns (officers) in the U.S. Coast Guard and may serve in various roles such as marine engineering, aviation, law enforcement, or search and rescue. The program is open to both men and women who possess a bachelor's degree and meet specific physical fitness requirements. The USCG OCS emphasizes leadership development, teamwork, and a strong work ethic to prepare officers for the challenges they will encounter in their careers.