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O

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Lieutenant of Marines. (see Mameluke Sword)

Obstacle Course

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A series of physical barriers over which a Marine must cross in a race against time. (see Confidence Course)

Oceanside

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The civilian community outside the main gate of Camp Pendleton, CA.

OCS

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Officer Candidates School.

OD

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Olive drab. Official color of utility and fatigue uniforms worn prior to the introduction of BDUs or cammies. (background) The term was replaced by Sage Green and then simply Green.

OfficeHours

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A non-judicial hearing for minor offenses at which NJP (non-judicial punnishment) may be issued by a commanding officer.

OfficePogue

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An office clerk. see Remington Raider.)

Officer

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General use refers to commissioned officers and warrant officers. Non-commissioned officers are also officers but are generally referred to as NCOs or specific rank.

Officer Candidates School

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A training program for motivated college graduates who have been screened by the Marine Corps for the qualities necessary to become a leader of Marines. Upon graduation, they are commissioned Second Lieutenant of Marines. The selection process begins with the Recruiting Command’s Officer Selection Officer.

Officers”Country

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The area aboard ship where the commissioned officer living compartments are located. Off limits to all enlisted personnel unless on official duty.