BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
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EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Family Social Dinner at The Clubs at Quantico
March 12, 5:00 PM
While your candidate is wrapping up training, we want to welcome you to
Marine Corps Base Quantico with a Dinner Buffet and Social at The Clubs at
Quantico & Crossroads Events Center. This is an opportunity to connect with
other families and friends as well as meet Officer Candidates School Staff who
will be there to answer any questions about Family Day, Graduation, or OCS
in general. Officer Candidates will NOT be present for this dinner.
First come, first served. View menu and register at eventbrite.com/e/ocs-
family-member-and-friends-dinner-social-tickets-97094916509.
Commanding Officer’s Motivational Run
March 13, 8:00 AM
Family Day will begin with the Commanding Officer’s Motivational Run. This
two mile formation run includes all graduating candidates and OCS staff. As
the candidates move one step closer to becoming Marine Corps Officers, the
run serves as a reminder of the importance of building and maintaining the
esprit de corps that is the hallmark of our Corps.
Liberty Formation on OCS Parade Deck (Liberty Secures)
Alpha Company & Delta Company, March 13, 5:30 PM
From the time they are released by their Company First Sergeant to the end of
their liberty time, you will get to spend time with your candidate. You can eat
lunch at one of our facilities, visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps,
do some shopping at the Marine Corps Exchange, or just relax and enjoy each
other’s company. Please ensure that the candidate is back by their allotted
time for the accountability formation.
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