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For those of us heading to OCS soon: how do you feel?

CaptainRon

CaptainRon

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pilot
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I'd say I'm 30% really pumped/excited (always dreamed of doing something like military, CIA, FBI, etc.) and 70% sh*tting my pants. And...I know the Navy is a blast from reading on here and talking to all the guys I know who have done it in the past, but man...I'm going to miss college.

I also have to say that it's a pretty nice feeling talking to other soon to be college grads. My friends that I talk to: either they don't have a job, or they have some boring-as-hell job at an accounting firm coming up for them. The second they hear I've decided to go Navy with an SNA contract, they actually are interested. When they tell me about their upcoming desk job, I'm asleep within a minute. My brother's 25 and I still don't know what he does even though he's told me 10 times.

How is everybody else feeling?
 
Mumbles

Mumbles

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pilot
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Ron..some of the funniest/best times were in my 13 weeks at OCS....and I never was in better shape after. I'd do it again if I could.
 
Kickflip89

Kickflip89

Below Ladder
None
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Right now I'm focusing on graduating, I'm sure I'll start to get scared sh!tless soon enough, though. I'm more worried about passing the eye exams than the DIs, but that is mostly because I am ignorant.

I've been reading Grossman's book On Killing where he talks about how one of the biggest contributors to psychiatric casualties in warfare is facing other humans who want to kill you, and having to kill them as well (a much bigger contributor than the fear of death, according to Grossman). He says that the DIs, at least in bootcamp, and I assume OCS as well, are in a way trying to inoculate you to another human being hating you. Sounds fun.

Seriously, though...I can't wait to get started on my career, I feel very lucky to have been given the opportunity to serve in this capacity.
 
purduenavy

purduenavy

BDCP SNA
Agreed, I'm just concentrating on graduating right now. I report to OCS a week after graduation (2 weeks after finals are over) so I won't have much time to be worried about it. But I am stoked to get going, I can't wait to leave Indiana.
 
Flying Low

Flying Low

Yea sure or Yes Sir?
pilot
Contributor
Two tips for you guys.
1. Keep a notebook of all the funny things that your DI says. You will be amazed at the things they say. Not that OCS is funny, but I think you understand.
2. Have someone mail you a disposable camera about 4 weeks into OCS. My dad did and when I opened it my DI was like WTF??? So he started taking pictures of us. In the lean and rest, running in place, etc. etc. He kept it until the end of OCS when he gave it back to me. I also read in the manual that cameras were allowed (not that I would bring one).

Good luck!!
 
Slammer2

Slammer2

SNFO Advanced, VT-86 T-39G/N
Contributor
I went to Marine OCS last June, but I assume the pre-ocs jitters are the same. Up until a few months before, I was in the nervous, have-to-know-everything-about-OCS phase. It actually eased up right before I shipped. At my pre-ship brief, hotel the night before, plane ride there, checking in.....I was not nervous at all. I was wondering why I wasnt getting at least a little bit nervous. It wasnt until checking in and then being yelled at by GySgt Hoge for there being no boxed lunches left and him having to get another crate that I thought - "HOLY SH!T I'M AT OCS". Didnt have time to really think about it from that point on. that cold mystery meat sandwich and nasty granola bar were my last bit of freedom. All in all, is was the most fun that I never want to have again. I would also write down some of the funny stuff that you hear. You'll laugh your ass off later on and be glad you did.
 
balt

balt

argh
I'm excited, but also a bit worried. The first few months of getting into shape were fine, but now I'm starting to consistently get nagging pains in my legs and back. I still need to improve my running and it's very frustrating when my body won't cooperate even when I only run 3-4 days a week.

Fortunately I haven't received final select yet, so I am hoping there will still be time.

Edit: For the record, it's not the pain that bothers me. It's the idea of not being strong enough at OCS to avoid injury.
 
WishICouldFly

WishICouldFly

UO Future Pork Chop
Flying Low said:
Two tips for you guys.
1. Keep a notebook of all the funny things that your DI says. You will be amazed at the things they say. Not that OCS is funny, but I think you understand.
2. Have someone mail you a disposable camera about 4 weeks into OCS. My dad did and when I opened it my DI was like WTF??? So he started taking pictures of us. In the lean and rest, running in place, etc. etc. He kept it until the end of OCS when he gave it back to me. I also read in the manual that cameras were allowed (not that I would bring one).
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Definitely write down the things they say...I was at Ft. Knox for a month, under the 'care' of Army Drill Sergeants, and I wish I remembered everything they said. They try so hard to make fun of you and make you feel ridiculous on the spot that they think of anything they can. It's best if you get one (I don't know if they all do) that tries not to cuss.
Great idea about the camera...
 
CaptainRon

CaptainRon

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WishICouldFly said:
Great idea about the camera...
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Really? Holy smokes. I never would have expected that. I'd assumed there was a no photo policy at OCS and that any DI would rather tear your head off than allow you to take a picture in his presence.

By the way, are there any female DIs? Or is that not possible?
 
MotoZuki

MotoZuki

New Member
I'm off for OCS sometime in July after my PRK eyes heal. Very much looking forward to it. I graduated college in '04 and have been a high school math teacher since. Boring as hell. I've had my glimpse of the "real world", conquered it, and yawned. I'd like something more challenging, rewarding and amazing, thank you.... There are few other occupations than that of Naval Aviator that answers the call. Can't wait to get to RI!

Moto
 
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