Ocs Required Knowledge

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General Orders

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1. I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
2. I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.
3. I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies and anything not covered in my instructions to the Commander of the Relief.

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OCS Alma Mater

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Far across the Chattahoochee, to the Upatoi, OCS our Alma Mater, Benning's pride and joy, Forward ever, backward never, faithfully we strive, To the ports of embarkation, follow me with pride, When it's time and we are called to guard our country's might, We'll be there WITH OUR HEADS HELD HIGH, in peacetime and in fight, Yearning ever, failing never, to guard the memory, The call is clear; we must meet the task [for] FREEDOM'S NEVER FREE!

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OCS HONOR CODE

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An Officer Candidate will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.

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Proffer No Excuses
(Army Officer's Guide)

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Never volunteer excuses or explain a shortcoming unless an explanation is required. The Army demands results. More damage than good is done by proffering unsought excuses.

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A. ARMY VALUES: PRINCIPLES OR QUALITIES INTRINSICALLY DESIRABLE.

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1. Loyalty - Bear true faith and allegiance to the US Constitution, the Army, and other soldiers
2. Duty - Fulfill your obligations
3. Respect - Treat people as they should be treated
4. Selfless Service - Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.
5. Honor - Live up to all the Army values.
6. Integrity - Do what's right legally and morally.
7. Personal Courage - Face fear, danger, or adversity (physical/moral).

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Duty, Honor, Country

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Duty, Honor, Country. These three words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your rallying points: to build courage when courage seems to fail; to regain faith when there appears to be little cause for faith; to create hope when hope becomes forlorn.

-General Douglas MacArthur

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Rules of Thumb for Living Honorably

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1. Does this action attempt to deceive anyone or allow anyone to be deceived?
2. Does this action gain or allow the gain of a privilege or advantage to which I or someone else would not otherwise be entitled?
3. Would I be satisfied by the outcome if I were on the receiving end of this action?

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The Untruthful Officer

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The untruthful officer trifles with the lives of his countrymen and the honor and safety of his country.

-General Douglas MacArthur

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Officer's Code of Honor

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Every officer holds a special position of moral trust and responsibility. No officer will ever violate that trust or avoid his responsibility for any of his actions regardless of the personal cost. An officer is first and foremost a leader of men. He must lead his men by example and personal actions. He cannot manage his command to effectiveness...they must be led; and an officer must therefore set the standard for personal bravery and leadership. All officers are responsible for the actions of all their brother officers. The dishonorable acts of one officer diminishes the corps; the actions of the officer must always be above reproach.

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Leadership Dimensions

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[Continued]

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B. REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES: FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS.

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1. EMOTIONAL
a. Self Control - Always in control of emotions regardless of the situation. Gives subordinates perspective at all times. Knows how to send the included message with the intended amount of emotion, is cool-headed.
b. Balance - Displays the right amount of emotion for the situation, self-control allows for balance and gives the leader the ability to lead and motivate in the toughest of circumstances.
c. Stability - Steady, leavelheaded and calm in the face of the most difficult of situations.

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B. REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES: FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS. (continued 2)

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2. Mental
a. Will - Will gives the soldier or leader the drive to continue, regardless of the situation or the conditions. The inner drive that enables us to drive on and complete the mission.
b. Self Discipline - Self Discipline gives the leader the ability to master his own impulses. Leaders must think clearly in order to act responsibly. Self-discipline is the lynch pin that allows this to happen.
c. Initiative - Initiative is the ability to act when there is none or little guidance. The leader who displays initiative is a self-starter and has the ability to see requirements that are not always spelled out. Clear understanding of the commander's intent allows a leader to execute initiative to accomplish a mission.
d. Judgment - Make the best decision for the situation. Good judgment means the ability to juggle information that may or may not be clear, analyze and compare courses of action and come to the best decision for the situation.
e. Self Confidence - The faith that the leader will act correctly and properly given a situation. The ability to make and attempt. Competence gives leaders confidence, and the more confident the more competent they become.
f. Intelligence - The ability to think, learn and reflect. Intelligence comes from the ability to combine knowledge from study, skills from experience and have the ability to reflect on the past and learn from it.
g. Cultural Awareness - Sensitivity to the cultural backgrounds of soldiers. Sensitive to the culture of the country you are in and aware of the differences. Leaders must take advantage of these differences and identify commonalities in order to build cohesive teams.

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B. REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES: FUNDAMENTAL QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS. (continued 3)

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3. Physical
a. Health Fitness - Everything you do to maintain good health. Healthy soldiers perform better under stress and leaders must be healthy in order to lead soldiers in the most stressful times.
b. Physical Fitness - Set the standard. Leaders must maintain the highest level of physical fitness since unit readiness begins with physical fitness. A unit that is not fit will not endure the hardships of combat, regardless of branch or job.
c. Military Bearing - Look and act like a soldier. Know how to wear the uniform and wear it with pride. Meet height/weight standards and always carry yourself as a soldier.

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C. REQUIRED SKILLS

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1. INTERPERSONAL
a. Communicate - Transmitting a message in a clear, concise manner so the intended receiver understands it. Being able to communicate verbally and in writing.
b. Supervise - Check and recheck, find the balance between over supervision and not supervising enough. Supervision within the span of control.
c. Counsel - The ability to outline a plan for the unit or the subordinate to reach an individual or unit goal. Ultimately resulting in a plan of action or a road map for improvement.

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C. REQUIRED SKILLS
(continued 2)

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2. CONCEPTUAL
a. Critical reasoning - Problem solving, understanding situations, finding causes and arriving at justifiable solutions.
b. Creative thinking - Thinking outside the box, finding new solutions to old problems or creative solutions to new problems.
c. Reflective thinking - Open to feedback from all sources, be able to listen and use the feedback. The ability to take information, assess it and apply it to behavior to explain why things went well or wrong.
d. Ethical reasoning - Define the problem, know the relevant results, develop and evaluate courses of action, and choose the course of action that best represents the Army values.

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C. REQUIRED SKILLS
(continued 3)

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3. TECHNICAL
a. Know equipment - Know your equipment and how to operate it. Understand the concepts behind the equipment and how it's used.
b. Operate equipment - Set the example and learn to operate the equipment you and your soldiers are responsible for.
4. TACTICAL
a. Know doctrine - Understand the art and science of doctrine.
b. Field craft - Know and pass on the skills required to sustain in the field.
c. Tactical skills and training - Be the primary trainer for individuals and teams. Exercise this by using the span of control and train as you fight.