BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
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OCC-233 Graduation Parade
10 6 & Commissioning Ceremony
March 14, 11:00 AM
For candidates who successfully complete the course and choose to accept
their commission as Second Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps, the
Commissioning Ceremony takes place on the Parade Deck following the OCS
Graduation Parade.
The Commissioning Ceremony is a formal ceremony where the candidates
transition from their status as a candidate to a Second Lieutenant in the United
States Marine Corps. The ceremony lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Following the ceremony, new Lieutenants will conduct their own ceremony
where individuals of their choosing will pin gold bars, the insignia of a Second
Lieutenant, on their uniform. At that time they will also receive their first salute,
traditionally from an enlisted member of the armed forces of their choosing.
Often candidates request their first salute from Staff Non-Commissioned Officers
from their platoon staff as they play a significant part of the development of the
individual from a candidate to a Marine Officer.
Graduation Day Brunch at The Clubs at Quantico (Optional)
March 14, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Enjoy a farewell brunch with your graduate at The Clubs. This is a great
opportunity to celebrate your new Marine’s accomplishment, connect
with other families, and commemorates the day.
NOTE: THERE ARE TWO SEATINGS TO CHOOSE FROM
Tickets are capped at 170 and will not be sold at the
door. First come, first served. View menu and register at
eventbrite.com/e/ocs-graduation-day-brunch-occ-233-
tickets-97094503273.
Dine. Socialize. Celebrate.
quantico.usmc-mccs.org