Most officers attend BOC as a second lieutenant immediately after commissioning at OCS or within a few months of graduation and commissioning from either the USNA or an NROTC program. Restricted Line/Limited Duty Officers are direct commissioned from the chief warrant officer ranks as either a first lieutenant or captain and do not attend BOC however, as warrant officers, they have already completed the WOBC at TBS prior to beginning their officer service in the operating forces. Naval Academy, or other service academies who choose to commission with the Marine Corps instead. The majority of Marine Corps officers are commissioned through the USMC Officer Candidate School (OCS), but many are also graduates of the U.S.
Possesses the self-discipline to push past preconceived limits Ĭourses conducted at TBS Basic Officer Course (BOC) Introduction and background Īfter earning a commission, new Marine Second Lieutenants (Unrestricted Line Officer Marine Lieutenants) complete the Officer Basic Course prior to beginning their job specialization ( Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS) training to prepare them for service in the Marine Corps at large ( Fleet Marine Force or other operating forces assignments). Imbued with a warrior spirit and able to thrive in a complex and chaotic environment and persevere despite the obstacles to mission accomplishment. Maintains an offensive mindset throughout – proactive, not reactive. Educated in the fundamentals of maneuver warfare, tactics, combined arms, and the time-tested principles of battle. A competent combat leader, grounded in the basic infantry skills, and characterized by sound judgment and aggressiveness in execution. A Warfighter Who Embraces Our Naval Character and the Corps' warrior ethos. Once action is initiated, acts with boldness and determination. Have a bias for action – seizes the initiative and acts instead of waiting for the perfect sight picture or direction from higher. Communicates clearly both orally and in writing in tactical and administrative situations with emphasis on issuing clear, meaningful orders and guidance. Can think critically and arrive at an acceptable decision based on sound tactical thinking within their commander's intent. 
Able to Decide, Communicate, and Act in the fog of war.Paxton, Jr., speaks to students of Bravo Company at The Basic School in June 2014.
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
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