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    Alex talks to his platoon. 1:44

    Leading a Platoon by Example

    Alex and his platoon talk about the importance of trust.

    Alex and his team do fast rope training. 1:16

    SPIE & Fast Rope Training

    Alex and his team train in Special Patrol Insertion Extraction (SPIE).

    Alex prepares some underwater equipment. 4:57

    Using Technology Skills in Unexpected Places

    Alex applies his lifelong interest in technology where it's needed most.

    Becoming a JAG Officer 01:50

    Becoming a JAG Officer

    Explore the commissioning process for lawyers who wish to join the Judge Advocate General Corps, commonly known as JAG.

    Graduating from Navy Officer Candidate School 02:16

    Graduating from Navy Officer Candidate School

    At OCS graduation, newly appointed Navy ensigns accept a salute from their class drill instructor and chief petty officer and give them a...

    Navy Officer Candidate School — Classroom 00:53

    Classroom Training at Navy OCS

    Officer candidates receive extensive classroom and hands-on training from experienced officers during their time at Officer Candidate School.

    Leadership Transition at Navy OCS 00:18

    Leadership Transition at Navy OCS

    Before graduation, the senior class at Officer Candidate School hands the Mantle of Leadership to the incoming class in a change of command...

    Arrival at Navy Officer Candidate School 01:23

    Arrival at Navy Officer Candidate School

    Officer candidates arrive at the Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Naval Station Newport in Newport, R.I., to begin their training and...

    Inspections and Transitions at Navy OCS 00:28

    Inspections and Transitions at Navy OCS

    The Outpost program at Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) introduces students to the importance of both the Navy khaki uniform and routine...

    Uniform and Living Inspections at Navy OCS 00:41

    Uniform and Living Inspections at Navy OCS

    In the Room Locker Personnel (RLP) phase of OCS Training, students learn attention to detail through routine inspections of their uniform and...

    Early Morning Training at Navy OCS 00:55

    Early Morning Training at Navy OCS

    On Wakeup Wednesday, officer candidates meet their class drill instructor, who will be their guide through the 12 weeks of training to become...

    Inside Navy Boot Camp 05:14

    Inside Navy Boot Camp

    Take a step-by-step tour of Navy Boot Camp at Great Lakes Recruit Training Depot to discover how recruits transform into Sailors.

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