23 Oct 2016 OCS

[KevinKC]

My recruiter got back to me today about Christmas/New Year Break. He said he doesn't have the specific dates but they will go over the timeline at OCS. Also, any travel expenses during the holiday break don't seem to be covered.

 

[MR]

MR, I have a couple questions that my recruiter can't answer about preparing for OCS:
1.) Packing list says briefs. Is that 'righty whities' or can I wear the same pairs of boxers I've enjoyed for years?
2.) Immunization records. I had the same doctor for the first 21 years of my life, he just happens to be 4,500 miles from me. My recruiter says I need no medical paperwork since I didn't need a waiver, but different pages on here say I need shots records and some say I need everything. If I want to get any of that before the 23rd I need to get the ball rolling. What do you recommend?
3.) White undershirts. I can't read any packing list page without it emphasizing that our crew neck undershirts need a tight neckline. I hate cotton shirts that cling to my neck, it'll probably be the death of me at OCS. Are under armor (or realisticly Walmart brand with no logo) dry fit style shirts allowed if they have the emphasized tight neckline?
Thanks in advance

1. They do not care what underwear you bring. The online checklist is crappie and they are currently fixing it.
2. Bring your shot records! Unless you like shots.
3. Don't worry about white undershirts. You'll. E issued them there. I recommend getting small shirts when you get there. They fit tighter around your neck.

 

[MR]

Hey man, thanks for offering up your help. Two quick questions:

1. How accurate were the gouges, scale of 1-10

2. Not sure if you drove but would you regret not having a car? I know there's a lot of opinions and the question has its own thread but I'm looking for yours

Thanks

Live by the gauge die by the gauge. Definitely memorize the big five before you get there. You don't need a car there. Unless it's easy for you to drive...I wouldn't drive Cross Country or anything. Totally not worth it.

 

[PhillipC]

Can't believe we are only two weeks out.

 

[Stuart Hunter]

got my orders Thursday. Short turnaround but checking in. I'm sure most of your orders say check in no later than the 22nd? But it sounds like we actually check in the 23rd

 

[AMDO2B]

View attachment 16178 Haven't seen one with 15 yet, the OCS guide to success from the recruiter has 13.. How does this compare to yours?

You no longer refer to yourself in third person in OCS... just FYI

 

[AMDO2B]

I looked on the website less than a month ago and the chain of command that I found is no longer there but I managed to take a picture of it.
View attachment 16204

Seems like they must have updated it because the only thing I can find now is a .pdf study guide here:

http://www.ocs.navy.mil/ocs_program_requirements.html

Scroll down to 'memorization items.'

This COC is incorrect! OCS COC starts with the Section leader and has 15 people in it.

 

[AMDO2B]

MR, I have a couple questions that my recruiter can't answer about preparing for OCS:
1.) Packing list says briefs. Is that 'righty whities' or can I wear the same pairs of boxers I've enjoyed for years?
2.) Immunization records. I had the same doctor for the first 21 years of my life, he just happens to be 4,500 miles from me. My recruiter says I need no medical paperwork since I didn't need a waiver, but different pages on here say I need shots records and some say I need everything. If I want to get any of that before the 23rd I need to get the ball rolling. What do you recommend?
3.) White undershirts. I can't read any packing list page without it emphasizing that our crew neck undershirts need a tight neckline. I hate cotton shirts that cling to my neck, it'll probably be the death of me at OCS. Are under armor (or realisticly Walmart brand with no logo) dry fit style shirts allowed if they have the emphasized tight neckline?
Thanks in advance

1, Wear whatever underwear you want but bring at least one pair of all white for dress whites. (You won't reaaly wear them in your class) but should have one pair of whites.
2, Immunization record can save you a couple of shots. They will take your blood and figure out what untibodies you have and what you need but the record would definitely help!
3, Absolutely no under armor or dry fit shirts! It will be a cotton white of blue shirt (not just OCS but the NAVY) and you will get it in the Uniform Shop in week one or two.

 

[AMDO2B]

Attached is the stuff you need to study. Don't worry about 1-3 of Chain of Command, those depends on each class.
CURRENT COC AS OF TODAY IS....

4. LT KNIFFEN
5. LCDR HILL
6. CDR BROWN
7. CDR CARINO
8. CAPT SAVAGEAUX ... (SAVAJOE)
9. RADL EVANS
10. RADM WHITE
11. VADM BURKE
12. ADM RICHARDSON
13. MR. MABUS
14. MR. CARTER
15. MR. OBAMA

Hope it helps...

 

[norcou]

This COC is incorrect! OCS COC starts with the Section leader and has 15 people in it.

I found the right one about a month ago so I've stuck with that one.

Thanks for all the good info and the most recent COC.

 

[AUSWO1316]

got my orders Thursday. Short turnaround but checking in. I'm sure most of your orders say check in no later than the 22nd? But it sounds like we actually check in the 23rd

You check in by 0800 on the Sunday your class starts, so 23OCT16, at Callaghan Hall. Do not go to King. There will be signs around base directing you to check in.

 

[joel794613]

Half way through the road trip, anxiety ridden and super tired finally crashing for the night! Hope everyone's doing good! See you all Saturday night for dinner!

 

[Stuart Hunter]

I got some great Lobster last night over at coast Guard House. If anyone is up here already I'll probably go back there tonight