Officer Candidate Course (OCC)

The purposes of the Officer Candidate Course (OCC) are twofold: first, to train the Officer Corps for the next school year and second to identify cadets to be promoted to various positions in the Corps of Cadets.

Throughout OCC, candidates are evaluated on a number of performance objectives:

  • Leadership
  • Discipline
  • Written Exams
  • Oral Exams
  • Personal Appearance
  • Ability to Lead Drill
  • Responsibility

The highlight of OCC is the camp held at one of the local military installations. This is a profound experience for all, combining leadership with team building and adventure-type training.

Training is conducted by members of the JROTC and Cadet Life.

The final phase of OCC is leader selection, where the Selection Committee meets to decide who best fits each position. Committee members include Department Heads with final approval by the Academy President.

Leaders are selected based on their past performance, as well as their potential for growth.

Why Army and Navy Academy?

Army and Navy Academy believes in boys, and we are fully committed to how they learn, grow and thrive.

~ Chris H. (11th Grade)

“I’ve learned how to lead and take control of situations that were sometimes difficult.”