The specific purposes of the Army OCS Heritage Society include, but are not limited to:
 

• Preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history, heritage, and legacy of the United States Army Officer Candidate School (OCS) and its graduates from World War II to the present.
   

• ​ Supporting and advancing the mission of the Army OCS Heritage Center at Wigle Hall, Fort Benning, Georgia, through research, archival development, public education, and historical programming.
   

• ​​ Developing, maintaining, and expanding the Army OCS Database as a permanent historical and educational resource for veterans, families, researchers, and the public.
   

• Collecting, preserving, and displaying historical records, artifacts, photographs, oral histories, and related materials concerning Army OCS.
   

•  Conducting educational programs, publications, exhibits, lectures, and digital resources that increase public understanding of Army OCS history and service.
  
  How the Army OCS Heritage Society differs from the Army OCS Alumni Association:
   

• The OCS Heritage Society is not a dues‑based organization. Instead, it brings together like‑minded individuals committed to honoring and preserving the legacy of Army Officer Candidate Schools. Our work is made possible through the voluntary contributions of those who share this commitment.
   

• ​ The Society has developed and maintains a Database of prior graduates and uses the database to assist past graduates, families, friends, and researchers to have a "one stop" reference to identify graduates, class numbers, a significant amount of summary data.
   

• The Society does extensive research to identify and recognize graduates who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
   

• The Society does extensive research to identify and recognize graduates who were awarded the Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross.
   

• The Society partners with Fold3 and Ancestry to assist graduates, families, friends and researchers to find out more about graduates.
   

• The Society reaches out to Military and Civilian museums to develop reciprocal links for websites.