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

CAMP O'DONNELL, Capas, Tarlac- The Officer Candidate School officially welcomed the 70 Officer Candidates through an exhaustive reception rites ceremony held at Officer Candidates School Parade Ground on Saturday, December 16. The late receptionists hurdled the physical activities to test their limits in preparation for their year-long training here in the OCS. It is understood that this phase serves as a transition from civilian to military attitudes and skills. The Reception Ceremony was initi

WATCH || Arrival of Officer Candidate Course Class 64-2026 at the Philippine Army Officer Candidate School On 24 July 2025, 384 baccalaureate degree holders from across the Philippines reported to Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac, officially marking the start of their training under the Officer Candidate School (OCS). These aspiring leaders of OCC Class 64-2026 will undergo one year of rigorous military training to develop their leadership, discipline, and tactical skills, preparing them to become

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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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