WATCH|| Officer Candidate School Ruck March Training Ruck march, also known as a forced march or foot march, is a military training exercise that involves marching long distances while carrying a heavy backpack or rucksack. The term "rucksack" is derived from German words “Rucken” meaning “back” and sack meaning “bag” or pack. In Officer Candidate School, ruck march plays an integral part on the physical development of each Officer Candidates designed to develop physical endurance, mental toughn

Students of the Officer Candidate Course–Reserve Officers Training Corps (OCC-ROTC) showcased their proficiency in Arnis at the Reserve Command, Philippine Army, Camp Gen. Mariano Riego de Dios, Tanza, Cavite. The practice of Arnis enhances mental agility, physical coordination, and situational awareness among officer candidates through disciplined and rigorous training. This traditional Filipino martial art sharpens decisiveness, composure, and self-control under pressure—qualities essential to

Officer Candidate School conducts Recognition Rites of OCC “KATARAKIAN” Class 61-2024 Camp O'DonnellL, Capas, Tarlac -The Officer Candidate Course (OCC) "KATARAKIAN" Class 61-2024 marked a significant step in their training journey with the Recognition Rites held recently, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the AFPPKOC Grandstand, Camp O'Donnell, Capas, Tarlac. The activity was witnessed and honoured by Ambassador Generoso “Gene” DG Calonge (Ret), Assistant Secretary of Maritime and Ocean Affairs, Depa

Philippine Army Officer Candidate School gets new Commandant CAMP O’DONNELL, Capas, Tarlac – The Philippine Army installed the new Commandant of the Philippine Army Officer Candidate Course (PAOCS) on July 04, 2022 at Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac. Maj. Gen. Peter Angelo L Ramos, Commander of Training and Doctrine Command presided the Change of Command Ceremony wherein the outgoing Commandant, Col Ariel M Reyes relinquished his post Col Harold M Cabunoc. During the same occasion, MGen Ramos pinn

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