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During the school year, the candidate must attend mandatory training at a camp for three days, usually Friday to Sunday, once a month. In addition to the skills one learns during training, the candidate also gets paid during this period.  \nBasic Qualifications  \nThere is no longer a specific officer candidate academic test for Marine Corps Officer applicants. Those wishing to apply for a commission in the Marine Corps must achieve one of the following minimums:  \n(1) Combined score of 1000 on the verbal and math sections of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)  \n(2) Combined math and verbal score of 45 on the American College Test (ACT), or  \n(3) 120 (can be waivered to 115) on the Marine Corps EL composite score of the ASVAB. Aviation officer applicants must also take the Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery.  \nOther minimum qualification requirements include:  \n􀁸 Minimum of a Bachelors Degree (upon commissioning)  \n􀁸 Must be a United States Citizen  \n􀁸 Age: Between 18 and 28 (no older than age 30 for current enlisted)  \n􀁸 Must Meet Normal Accession Medical Standards  \n􀁸 Must Be Eligible for a Security Clearance (Either SECRET or TOP SECRET, depending on the job assignment)  \n􀁸 High Moral Character. Applicants convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude can forget it. History of addiction to any narcotic, illegal drug, or alcohol is disqualifying.","cbCaicPb3Dxs7ReS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicPb3Dxs7ReS","pdf",20240,"English","# Basic Overview\n## Basic Qualifications","[{\"question\":\"What is the Marine OCS program intended to do for college students?\",\"answer\":\"Marine OCS allows an eligible college student to graduate with an undergraduate diploma and also become a commissioned officer in the military.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does OCS training take and how is it scheduled during the school year?\",\"answer\":\"OCS involves several weeks over three summers. During the school year, candidates attend mandatory training at a camp for three days once a month, typically Friday to Sunday.\"},{\"question\":\"What minimum test scores are required for Marine Corps officer applicants?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must meet one of the following: SAT verbal+math combined score of 1000, ACT math+verbal combined score of 45, or ASVAB EL composite score of 120 (waiver possible to 115).\"},{\"question\":\"What other eligibility requirements must applicants meet besides test scores?\",\"answer\":\"Requirements include a bachelor’s degree upon commissioning, U.S. citizenship, age 18–28 (not older than 30 for current enlisted), meeting normal medical standards, eligibility for a security clearance (SECRET or TOP SECRET depending on assignment), and high moral character.\"}]","Marine OCS Program - Officer Candidate School Basic Overview & Qualifications | PDF"]