Officer Candidate School – Philippines, Military training institution in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines.
The Officer Candidate School is a military training facility in Capas, Tarlac, operating across three locations to serve the Armed Forces. It provides specialized programs for army, air force, and navy candidates who undergo intensive instruction in leadership, physical conditioning, and branch-specific military skills.
The institution was established in 1937 as the School for Reserve Commission and underwent multiple relocations and restructuring over the decades. These changes eventually led to its current multi-site structure serving all branches of the Armed Forces.
The school teaches values like Courage, Integrity, and Duty that shape how future military leaders interact with each other and those they will command. These principles are woven into daily routines and training exercises rather than taught in isolation.
Candidates complete a comprehensive 12-month course that combines physical training, leadership development, and specialized instruction tailored to their branch of service. It is best to remember that this is an active training facility where access may be restricted to authorized visits.
In 1994, the school graduated its first female officers, marking a significant opening of military leadership roles to women. This milestone demonstrated the institution's evolving approach to recruitment and opportunity.
GPS coordinates: 15.36670,120.50800
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23
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