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The document provides essential information and guidance for personnel attending the Officer Development School (ODS), detailing the roles of key representatives, policies regarding service records and pay accounts, and frequently asked questions related to administrative processes. It emphasizes the importance of using the chain of command for addressing issues, outlines procedures for maintaining service records, direct deposit enrollment, allowances such as Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), and instructions for Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) students. The document aims to assist students in navigating their administrative responsibilities during their temporary duty at ODS.

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How long is officer Development school?

ODS is less demanding than Officer Candidate School (OCS), which is used to screen applicants who want to serve in traditional naval officer communities like aviation and surface warfare. As an ODS student, you will receive extensive leadership training and learn what it means to be a naval officer.

What do you do in officer Development school?

ODS is an essential element in preparing officers for the demands of the fleet. By integrating real-world scenarios and instructor-led case studies, the school ensures that graduates are prepared to perform their duties effectively and embody the core mission of the Navy.

What happens in officer Development School?

ODS trains already-commissioned Officers who are pursuing careers in a specific field of study such as nuclear engineering, chaplaincy, oceanography or health care. ODS offers newly commissioned Officers a comprehensive and intense introduction to their responsibilities as Navy Staff Corps Officers.

What rank are you after ODS?

After ODS, you will report to your first duty station until you receive orders to Naval Justice School. As a Direct Appointment selectee, you will be a lieutenant junior grade on active duty starting at ODS.

Do you get bah while at ODS?

Will I receive BAH without dependents while I am stationed at ODS? If you are a new accession, because you live in the barracks you receive partial BAH, which is between $13.00 and $25.00 a month, depending on your rank.

What do they teach in officer school?

It offers intense military tactical training and prepares you for a career in fields like engineering, finance, mechanics, communications, and more. Youll graduate as a commissioned Officer whos ready to lead a team in any situation.

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