Hey Rich, I was told that 17-16 Graduates on or about October 2.

I think PIR (graduation) for 17-16 is Sept 30

My son Zacharyis 17-16 Alpha

All,

Does anyone know when the next OCS class will start, after the 17-16 class graduates ?

Figure that it will be the last class of 2016 /

Thanks.

Best Regards,

Terry Hutchings

My daughter in law is in 02-17

Hi Tim Bates. You are the first here that I found who has someone in  the 02-17 OCS class. If i count correctly, their graduation date should be 11/11.

Yeah, I have 4 immediate family in the Navy. Two went thru ODS last year I have been to Newport a lot for Grad. The new pictures of the 02-17 have just been posted on their Facebook page. They usually post on mondays. The grad date could be affected since it is a holiday. it could be on Thursday

Thanks for the info. Tim. Found the pictures. hope we find out soon regarding the grad date to zero in on arrangements.

updated links in the Class Photos Page:  http://www.navydads.com/page/ocs-class-photos

My daughter just started OCS class 07-17 H ;  she will be getting a short break over the holiday; she will be staying on base. can she call or wright during the first 30 days?  Do they let them wear gloves or hats when the wind chill is 25 below?  If she makes graduation can my wife and I attend?  I hope I am asking these questions in the right place . If not I'm sure someone will tell me.  Thanks for any help.  Mike Perry

Mike the weather dictates the clothing. If she has down time for a holiday, she should be able to communicate with you. Candidates can invite guests to graduation. There is a pre-grad party the day before at the O club. All these details will be relayed to you later. Congrats on your daughter being selected. Usually, no news is good at this point.

you do see this direct page to links right Karen?

not a problem---I've had that up there for a few months now in the hopes of making it easier for all to access those photos. 

My O/C tells me the entire class 16-17 passed their RLP!

Also that classes will be 10 weeks after his.

They are getting the new Type III uniforms.

Joseph -- Thanks for sharing that -- my son is also in 16-17.  We live abroad so he wasn't able to call us (he dropped us a short email).  So any updates from other class 16-17 parents are much appreciated.

One question -- what does it mean when you say "Classes will be 10 weeks after his?"

Thanks.

Bart- According to my son, all future OCS classes will be 10 weeks long, not 12. Hear anything about PIR date?

Got it, thanks.  I haven't heard anything on the PIR date yet, but will post here if i do.  I am keen to find out as organizing a Singapore to Newport trip is going to take a bit of work.  But wouldn't miss it for anything!

My son is in class 14-17.  I have read that they don't have PIR anymore.  We haven't heard anything for his class either.  Fingers crossed that they do have it.  Our candidates work so hard, would love to see it.  Congrats on everyone passing RLP!

I received a one liner from my son saying class 16-17 graduation is sep 14/15.

Anybody been to an OCS graduation before able to tell me the rough agenda?  When it is good to arrive and depart?  thanks

Bart,

i have been to 2 of these graduations a couple years ago. Generally, there is a party/celebration at the Officers club in the afternoon for the graduating class. The usually happens on a Thursday. The dress is business casual and some food and drink are available. The next day, normally a Friday the graduation ceremony takes place either on the drill field or the drill hall. Lots of Navy tradition here. Band plays, guest speaker, etc. Afterwards, the officers are usually free for dinner or travel and move their stuff out of the barracks. 

Thanks for the info -- much appreciated.  and really looking forward to it.

Thanks and congratulations Bob

James- think is current class schedule
4 Feb - 27 Apr
25 Feb - 18 May
18 Mar - 08 Jun
08 Apr - 29 Jun
29 Apr - 20 Jul
20 May - 10 Aug
10 Jun - 31 Aug
01 Jul - 21 Sep
22 Jul - 12 Oct
12 Aug - 02 Nov
02 Sep - 21 Nov
23 Sep - 14 Dec

thanks, Paul!  

What is the class designation/number/address for the class that began last Dec. (2018) at OCS Newport RI? 

Peter Adam - Mailing address:

OC (First M.I. Last)

Officer Candidate School

Class ##-##

OFFICER TRAINING COMMAND NEWPORT

1356 Meyerkord Avenue

Newport, RI 02841-1641

From the OTC Newport Facebook page it looks like the class number would be either 06-19 or 07-19. 08-19 just reported a week ago. Good luck!

My son recently graduated from OCS Newport RI.  He's now in San Diego advanced training.  I'm planning on going out there to see him.  Any ideas about a decent hotel/motel.  Clean/budget priced.  Located near downtown.  Thanks Peter ADAM

Navy Lodge North Island is fantastic.  One the beach and across the street from the runway (not noisy IRRC).  Should be very reasonable.  Your son should be able to book you a room.  I just looked at their website-- $131 plus tax.

Thank you so much, Chris.  Appreciate your input.  All best,  Peter ADAM

Aloha! 
We have FaceBook support OCS groups going! If your candidate has rolled or in H, please join the group they started with and the group they will roll into. Best Wishes!  
navy ocs class 14-19 friends & family
navy ocs class 15-19 friends & family
navy ocs class 16-19 friends & family
navy ocs class 17-19 friends & family
navy ocs class 01-20 friends & family

Hello everyone! A dad posed this question tonight, and if anyone can give us any insight, we would appreciate it.

"My son will be attending OCS. Does he arrange his own flight to Newport, and get reimbursed?"

Joseph -- When my son went (two years ago) he arranged his own flights and got reimbursed later.  But as I recall he was reimbursed a standard rate (from his home base to Newport) irrespective of his actual spend.  I believe he was able to find out that amount ahead of time by talking to his recruiting office.  These things change though so I hope I have not given you outdated info.

Hi,

Does anyone know if there is a group for OCS dads for the class beginning on 12/15/19?

thanks,

jim

@southMSDad, 
Aloha!
I do not know of a specific group, but I do know there are many Facebook groups for the OCS classes. You are welcome to join an earlier class to gain information, then search for your specific class by class number to join. ex:  "

Navy OCS class 02-20 friends & family"

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/523824928361284/
Best wishes to your candidate and remember to write letters every day on INDOC and if they get rolled to "H CLASS"! Mail call is the highlight of every evening. 
Regards, 

SWO's HOOYAH!

Anyone know if they have started or will be starting the Hi Moms dinner again the night before graduation at OCS? looking to book flights and wondering if I should plan to get there in time for it.

Negative on the hi moms as of 01Apr2022.   Had meet-up time from 10am-1300 then 1400 graduation on Friday.   Thats it.

At this point, the question is how many guests are allowed. There are two venues right now that can be used for the graduation. One will allow for only 2 guests and the other, 3. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE VACCINATED. That means young children cannot attend...as of today 4/17/22.

Make hotel reservations soon. Hotels up there going to run you $350 a night and up. I just made reservations through T-Mobile Travel at the Homewood Suites for $345 plus tax/night.

I wonder when the last "hi moms" took place.

We just learned they will be allowed 4 guests for the June 3 graduation. Still no children due to the vaccination rules.

Thanks for the time for graduation, I was thinking it was in the morning. There will only be 2 of us so number of guests is not an issue. We have accomodations. Guess I just need to make dinner reservations for graduation night

Which class is your son in? 10-22 or 11-22?

I don't think he has a number yet? He will be flying on July 1, starting July 2