USAF OCS Class 62-A
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History of OCS

 

Appendix 3

A Comparison of

OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL/OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL

CURRICULUMS

OCS Course Elements (Mar 59)          Hours              OTS Course Elements (Oct 59)               Hours

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE

1. The World: Geopolitical Aspects          90               1. United States in World Affairs                  30

2. Air Power: Military Art and Science     90               2. Aerospace Power                                   30

3. Science: Space Aspects                    70                3. Introduction to Astronautics                 20

4. The Air Force Officer                       119                4. Officer Responsibilities                           55

    a. USAF Orgn and Mgt                                               a. Personal

    b. Air Force Instruction                                               b. Social and Civic

    c. Moral Dynamics (12 hours)                                     c. Military

    d. Military Law                                                           d. Squadron

    e. Role of the Air Force Officer

    f. Career Planning for Retirement                            5. Air Force Orgn and Functions             20

                                                                                6. Military Law                                   20

5. Communicative Skills                        110                 7. Effective Communication                   25

6. Class Training (i.e., officer leader-       19                8. Leadership and Human Relations           25

ship, duties, and customs)

7. Physical Training                                44                 9. Physical Training (males)                  55

8. Drill, Ceremonies, and Inspections       74               10. Drill and Ceremonies                            55

9. Field Leadership                                  8                11. Commanders Time                               15

10. Pistol Marksmanship (males)             20                12. Marksmanship Training (males)             20

11. Mil Aptitude for commissioning           48               13. Physiological Indoctrination                   24

(testing)                                                                            (flying trainees)

12. Social Skills                                      66                14. Parachute Landing Techniques              9

                                                                                        (flying trainees)

13. Counseling, Study, & Research          87

Total Academic Hours                         825                                                                             403

NOTE: Compared are the OCS and OTS curriculums for male students; deviations in both curriculums to accommodate female students were minor and equally comparable.

 

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