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How should I prepare for the Officer Basic Course (OBC)?

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How should I prepare for the Officer Basic Course (OBC)?

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Students should make advanced preparations for OBC with the purchase of uniforms, nametapes and a nameplate (these require some time to make), and other items before arrival at OBC, if possible. The local Health Care Recruiter can assist students in obtaining uniforms. They will also help in obtaining and accomplishing the following prior to departure for OBC. The Health Care Recruiter can also help you obtain a military ID card and identification tags (aka “dog tags”). In addition to obtaining the previously mentioned equipment, it is your responsibility to arrive at OBC in good physical shape. Upon arrival, you will be expected to meet a height and weight requirement, as well as pass a physical fitness test (consisting of 2 minutes of push-ups, 2 minutes of sit-ups and a 2 mile run). Ask your local Health Care Recruiter to provide you with the current Army standards for height/weight and physical fitness.