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A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate navigates an obstacle on the Confidence Course during the Forge at Officer Candidate School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 23, 2025. The Forge is a culminating event designed to test candidates’ endurance, leadership and resilience under pressure involving day and night hikes, simulated indirect fire, sleep deprivation, obstacle navigation and team-based exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dean Gurule)

A U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate navigates an obstacle on the Confidence Course during the Forge at Officer Candidate School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 23, 2025. The Forge is a culminating event designed to test candidates’ endurance, leadership and resilience under pressure involving day and night hikes, simulated indirect fire, sleep deprivation, obstacle navigation and team-based exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dean Gurule)

Photo by Sgt. Dean Gurule

Officer Candidates with Recruiting Station (RS) Denver and RS Salt Lake City conduct a joint mock Officer Candidates School (OCS) at Camp Williams in Lehi, Utah from April 5-7, 2024.The 3-day event consisted of these candidates getting a glimpse into what OCS will be like. The candidates conducted physical training events, hikes, infantry tactics training and leadership reaction courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lydia Gordon)

Officer Candidates with Recruiting Station (RS) Denver and RS Salt Lake City conduct a joint mock Officer Candidates School (OCS) at Camp Williams in Lehi, Utah from April 5-7, 2024.The 3-day event consisted of these candidates getting a glimpse into what OCS will be like. The candidates conducted physical training events, hikes, infantry tactics training and leadership reaction courses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lydia Gordon)

Photo by Sgt. Lydia Gordon

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derrick Magee, a physical training instructor with The Officer Candidate School, practices giving medical aid to a squad member during OCS's Warrior Week on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 19, 2023. The Exercise started with a brief from Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, followed by classes and field exercises including ambushes, deliberate attacks, land navigation, casualty evacuation, and ending with a six-mile hike and a warrior field meet.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Derrick Magee, a physical training instructor with The Officer Candidate School, practices giving medical aid to a squad member during OCS's Warrior Week on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 19, 2023. The Exercise started with a brief from Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, followed by classes and field exercises including ambushes, deliberate attacks, land navigation, casualty evacuation, and ending with a six-mile hike and a warrior field meet.

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with India Company participate in a close order drill competition at Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 9, 2021. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence within the candidates.

U.S. Marine Corps officer candidates with India Company participate in a close order drill competition at Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 9, 2021. Close order drill instills discipline by increasing precision, response to orders and confidence within the candidates.

Photo by Tia Dufour

Marines with Marine Raider Support Group conduct amphibious training during the Special Operations Capabilities Specialist D Level 1 training course in Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6, 2021. The students learn amphibious techniques during the first week which provides basic waterborne capabilities and prepares them for the rest of the amphibious operations conducted during the course.

Marines with Marine Raider Support Group conduct amphibious training during the Special Operations Capabilities Specialist D Level 1 training course in Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 6, 2021. The students learn amphibious techniques during the first week which provides basic waterborne capabilities and prepares them for the rest of the amphibious operations conducted during the course.

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Green

Former first sergeant, Alberto Andino, marches during his graduation ceremony at Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va., March 31, 2021. Andino became the fourth first sergeant in Marine Corps history to complete the Corps’ officer candidate school and commission as an officer through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program.

Former first sergeant, Alberto Andino, marches during his graduation ceremony at Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Va., March 31, 2021. Andino became the fourth first sergeant in Marine Corps history to complete the Corps’ officer candidate school and commission as an officer through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program.

Photo by Cpl. Desmond Andrews

A U.S. Marine executes a direct-action night raid during Training Exercise II at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26.

A U.S. Marine executes a direct-action night raid during Training Exercise II at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 26.

Photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest

Candidates in Officer Candidate School, conduct the Physical Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 1.

Candidates in Officer Candidate School, conduct the Physical Fitness Test aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 1.

Photo by Cpl. Laura Mercado

Participants from around the world take part in the 44th annual running of the Marine Corps Marathon, traveling on a monumental course through Washington, D.C. and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 27.

Participants from around the world take part in the 44th annual running of the Marine Corps Marathon, traveling on a monumental course through Washington, D.C. and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 27.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Petrock

An officer candidate stands at attention during the Medal of Honor run at Officer Candidates School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 15, 2019. The mission of Officer Candidates School is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Officer.

An officer candidate stands at attention during the Medal of Honor run at Officer Candidates School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 15, 2019. The mission of Officer Candidates School is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Officer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen

Noah Furbush, 24, a Marine Corps Officer Candidate, participates in physical training at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia, October 31, 2019. The exercise challenges candidates’ ability to navigate on land, give orders and execute the mission effectively. The mission of Officer Candidates School is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Officer.

Furbush, a former linebacker at the University of Michigan, is training to become a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. Furbush was a four-year Academic All-Big Ten honoree and the recipient of the 2018 Dr. Arthur D. Robinson Scholarship Award, given to the top UM football student athlete. He graduated in 2018 with a degree in aerospace engineering and then graduated with a master’s degree in space engineering in 2019. Furbush is scheduled to graduate from the 10-week officer candidate course November 16 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia where he will subsequently commission as an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard)

Noah Furbush, 24, a Marine Corps Officer Candidate, participates in physical training at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia, October 31, 2019. The exercise challenges candidates’ ability to navigate on land, give orders and execute the mission effectively. The mission of Officer Candidates School is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Officer. Furbush, a former linebacker at the University of Michigan, is training to become a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. Furbush was a four-year Academic All-Big Ten honoree and the recipient of the 2018 Dr. Arthur D. Robinson Scholarship Award, given to the top UM football student athlete. He graduated in 2018 with a degree in aerospace engineering and then graduated with a master’s degree in space engineering in 2019. Furbush is scheduled to graduate from the 10-week officer candidate course November 16 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia where he will subsequently commission as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard

Noah Furbush, 24, a Marine Corps Officer Candidate, conducts pull-ups physical training at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia, November 5, 2019. The exercise challenges candidates’ ability to navigate on land, give orders and execute the mission effectively. The mission of Officer Candidates School is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Officer.

Furbush, a former linebacker at the University of Michigan, is training to become a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. Furbush was a four-year Academic All-Big Ten honoree and the recipient of the 2018 Dr. Arthur D. Robinson Scholarship Award, given to the top UM football student athlete. He graduated in 2018 with a degree in aerospace engineering and then graduated with a master’s degree in space engineering in 2019. Furbush is scheduled to graduate from the 10-week officer candidate course November 16 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia where he will subsequently commission as an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard)

Noah Furbush, 24, a Marine Corps Officer Candidate, conducts pull-ups physical training at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia, November 5, 2019. The exercise challenges candidates’ ability to navigate on land, give orders and execute the mission effectively. The mission of Officer Candidates School is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership, moral and physical qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Officer. Furbush, a former linebacker at the University of Michigan, is training to become a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps. Furbush was a four-year Academic All-Big Ten honoree and the recipient of the 2018 Dr. Arthur D. Robinson Scholarship Award, given to the top UM football student athlete. He graduated in 2018 with a degree in aerospace engineering and then graduated with a master’s degree in space engineering in 2019. Furbush is scheduled to graduate from the 10-week officer candidate course November 16 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia where he will subsequently commission as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Nygaard

Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase interoperability with partner nations to be prepared for real-world crisis situations.

Japanese soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force conduct an amphibious assault drill during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz is an opportunity for U.S. forces to increase interoperability with partner nations to be prepared for real-world crisis situations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienne Collins Miller

Landing Craft Air Cushion 75 sails towards shore during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz 2017 provides a robust training environment where forces plan and execute amphibious training.

Landing Craft Air Cushion 75 sails towards shore during Dawn Blitz 2017 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Oct 27, 2017. Dawn Blitz 2017 provides a robust training environment where forces plan and execute amphibious training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brienne Collins Miller

U.S. Marine Corps candidates with Officer Candidates school (OCS) participate in the Tarzan Course and Confidence course at OCS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on June 29, 2017. The mission of OCS is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)

U.S. Marine Corps candidates with Officer Candidates school (OCS) participate in the Tarzan Course and Confidence course at OCS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on June 29, 2017. The mission of OCS is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez

U.S. Marine Corps candidates with Officer Candidates school (OCS) participate in the Tarzan Course and Confidence course at OCS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on March 10, 2016. The mission of OCS is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)

U.S. Marine Corps candidates with Officer Candidates school (OCS) participate in the Tarzan Course and Confidence course at OCS, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., on March 10, 2016. The mission of OCS is to educate and train officer candidates in Marine Corps knowledge and skills within a controlled and challenging environment in order to evaluate and screen individuals for the leadership qualities required for commissioning as a Marine Corps officer.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez

Incoming Commanding Officer of Officer Candidate School (OCS), Colonel Ahmed T. Williamson, addresses the audience during his change of command ceremony aboard OCS parade deck, June 3, 2017.

Incoming Commanding Officer of Officer Candidate School (OCS), Colonel Ahmed T. Williamson, addresses the audience during his change of command ceremony aboard OCS parade deck, June 3, 2017.

Photo by Capt. Joshua Pena

Major General Lori Reynolds, commanding general, Marine Corps Cyber Command, awards the Legion of Merit medal to Colonel Julie Nethercot, outgoing commanding officer of Officer Candidate School, for her efforts and achievements while in command at her change of command ceremony aboard the OCS parade deck, June 3, 2017.

Major General Lori Reynolds, commanding general, Marine Corps Cyber Command, awards the Legion of Merit medal to Colonel Julie Nethercot, outgoing commanding officer of Officer Candidate School, for her efforts and achievements while in command at her change of command ceremony aboard the OCS parade deck, June 3, 2017.

Photo by Capt. Joshua Pena

Mark Urrutic, project officer for Family of Field Medical Equipment Team at Marine Corps Systems Command, uses an Infrascanner to locate a simulated hematoma on a mannequin's skull while MCSC's Executive Director William Williford looks on at the Navy League's Sea Air Space Exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland, on April 3. The Infrascanner is a portable, medical diagnostic device that provides early detection of intracranial hematomas-or bleeding within the skull-in the field, potentially saving lives and improving casualty care and recovery.

Mark Urrutic, project officer for Family of Field Medical Equipment Team at Marine Corps Systems Command, uses an Infrascanner to locate a simulated hematoma on a mannequin's skull while MCSC's Executive Director William Williford looks on at the Navy League's Sea Air Space Exhibition in National Harbor, Maryland, on April 3. The Infrascanner is a portable, medical diagnostic device that provides early detection of intracranial hematomas-or bleeding within the skull-in the field, potentially saving lives and improving casualty care and recovery.

Photo by Ashley Calingo

Staff Sergeant Karin Guajardo, a Sergeant Instructor with Charlie Company, observes candidates as they practice close-order drill at Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia on Oct. 21, 2016. Close-order drill is one of the key elements to teaching candidates teamwork and discipline.

Staff Sergeant Karin Guajardo, a Sergeant Instructor with Charlie Company, observes candidates as they practice close-order drill at Officer Candidate School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia on Oct. 21, 2016. Close-order drill is one of the key elements to teaching candidates teamwork and discipline.

Photo by Sgt. John Martinez