From OTC to OCB

This talk looks at how the Officer Cadet Battalion (OCB) developed in 1916 out of the OTCs and precursor Schools of Instruction. It shows how by mid-1917, a highly professionalised system of OCBs had evolved, backed by a comprehensive broader framework for developing officer-skills. It produced officers of such quality and quantity to enable the BEF’s success in 1918.

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.