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MARADMIN 168/26

Change 1 to Officer Candidates School Summer Augmentation

This MARADMIN announces an update to the Officer Candidates School (OCS) Summer Augmentation program, specifically adding a requirement for at least 24 Navy Hospital Corpsmen (HMs) with classification code L03A to support OCS and The Basic School (TBS) during peak training periods. The change modifies MARADMIN 024/23 while keeping all other instructions in effect.

Issued: April 10, 2026
1.  This message announces the update to reference
(b), MARADMIN 024/23, paragraph 3. 
2.  Add the following sentence to paragraph 3c: "Training Command
will require no less than 24 HMs, who possess the Primary Navy
Enlisted Classification code L03A, to augment during peak training
periods. These HMs will be assigned to OCS and The Basic School (TBS)
as precoordinated with PP&O(S) and referenced in the draft MCO on
ongoing support to OCS/TBS. CG TECOM will coordinate with the
Director, PP&O(S) for tasking requirements to Commander, Marine
Forces Command, Commander, Marine Forces Pacific, and other sourcing
commands as needed."
3.  All other instructions, details, and authorities contained in
reference (b), MARADMIN 024/23, remain in effect.
4.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Benjamin T. Watson,
Deputy Commandant, Training and Education.