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1 week notice for OCS

sundevil_av8r

sundevil_av8r

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pilot
I need advice... and here is the story. I was prorec bdcp sna back in october but was dq'd for my vision because they eliminated the SCL waiver (at the time). So i got prk on Jan 26 and just had my 3 mo. post op April 27th. I was told that I would have to completely reapply and that it was going to take a while. My recruiter, in trying to find out exactly what I had to do to reapply, talked to headquarters (whoever that is) and they said that someone dropped out of the May 19th OCS and that if I could get my medical paperwork in then I wouldn't have to reboard. Long story short... in a matter of two days I got recommended for the waiver and should hear back today on the final select. My concern is I haven't had time to keep up physically being my last semester was VERY busy with work and school. I spoke with my recruiter and voiced my concerns with not being physically and mentally ready in only 1 week. He is going to find out if anyone dropped out of a june or july class but that may not be the case. If so, do you think that I would be able to prepare for OCS in that short amount of time? I don't want to get there and struggle because I only had a week to prepare. For reference... I haven't done PT in probably 5-6 months and could easily make a "satisfactory medium" on the pushups and curlups... running and swimming is another story though. I'm sure I could run the 1.5 miles in under 13, but I haven't swam laps in years. not to mention the mental prep/financial prep/x-c drive/etc. what do I do?!?!?!
 
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MasterBates

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Fvck the swimming... If you CAN swim you will be OK.

Financial wise, I don't know your situation, but be prepared to be cut off from the outside world for at least a month... Perhaps forwarding bills to your parents and leaving them a box of checks?

Drive wise, it is better to have a car at OCS, but not the end of the world. Perhaps flying in would buy you another day or 2 and if parents/friends live near you, leave the car with them, and have them drive it to your graduation and they can fly back?
 
RockyMtnNFO

RockyMtnNFO

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GO!!

If you can pass the PRT at all, then go. The DI's will nurture your physical skills as needed.

And, if you go through Pensacola, then you will seem very salty to all the others after you, even though you are only a few months or years ahead of them.

Get packed and go.
 
sundevil_av8r

sundevil_av8r

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MasterBates said:
Fvck the swimming... If you CAN swim you will be OK.

Financial wise, I don't know your situation, but be prepared to be cut off from the outside world for at least a month... Perhaps forwarding bills to your parents and leaving them a box of checks?

Drive wise, it is better to have a car at OCS, but not the end of the world. Perhaps flying in would buy you another day or 2 and if parents/friends live near you, leave the car with them, and have them drive it to your graduation and they can fly back?
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yeah, i was referring to setting up the payments.

can you guys give me a break down of what is expected of you physically during the first couple of weeks? i've done searches before but as you can see i don't have much time to do research. i appreciate it.
 
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MasterBates

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If you can pass the IN-PRT you will be OK..

I suggest just do some light running, to be "warmed up" when you get there. Also, start strectching, and try to wean yourself off caffiene/sugar..

First couple weeks are just more or less boot-camp style PT. Nothing insane, nothing hard.
 
Brett327

Brett327

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sundevil_av8r said:
yeah, i was referring to setting up the payments.

can you guys give me a break down of what is expected of you physically during the first couple of weeks? i've done searches before but as you can see i don't have much time to do research. i appreciate it.
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Besides the in-PRT, there's going to be a little running in the mornings along with some miscellaneous calisthenics - think lots of push-ups, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, hello Dollys, to name a few. Seriously, don't sweat it. There will be people in much worse shape than you. The point isn't to show up as a PT stud, but to show improvement while you're there. It's going to suck for everybody.

Brett
 
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MasterBates

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My suggestion- EMBRACE THE CHAOS.

It won't be the first time you have to go somewhere on short/no notice. Better to figure out how to pay bills, take care of you stuff while in CONUS.
 
sundevil_av8r

sundevil_av8r

Member
pilot
I just got word and swear in on Friday for the May 19th OCS. Thanks for the advice and if anyone has anything to add it would be greatly appreciated.
 
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BurtonF22

New Member
Sundevil,

I don't have the OCS experience that these guys have, but I have been through Army Basic Training. I can't imagine OCS being much worse. To the point... If you can pass with even minimum scores then go for it. There were plenty of guys/girls in Army basic that could not even do that when they started, and it sucked for them, but damn, you should have seen the improvement!!

On another note, there any many, many of us who would kill to be in your shoes right now with a pilot slot in hand... Don't stress the physical stuff, that is what training is all about. No matter what shape you are in, they will expect 100 times more from you!

Oh, and some advice for you (This took me a long time to figure out)...


This type of training is a mind game;
-- they will yell, push and scream at you for everything
--they want you to pretend your motivated about EVERYTHING, even when your not
--Nothing you do will EVER be good enough
**No matter what they say, do or threaten you with... in the back of your mind *smile*, remind yourself it’s a game and mentally try to make this the most unique and enjoyable experience of your life, because when its all said and done, that is how you will remember it!

GOOD LUCK!!
 
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MasterHaynes86

Registered User
ummm... advice, advice... Stretch, do some short running, maybe go get your britches wet a time or two before going. Set up your bills to pay automatically online OR talk with a trusted family member and leave them a credit/debit care.
congrats on the Navy OCS select... enjoy yourself and improve daily
 
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