Monster Marine OCS thread: stupid questions answered here!

[SLU_fly_girl]

x-wing-

here are the stats on the most recent graduating class from OCS (March 2004). All of these candidates were college graduates so the average age is higher than the average age of current college students going through the program.

The typical officer candidate is the following:
1200 SAT score
2.9 GPA
275 avg PFT
Avg age - 26
Patriotic -- young and wanting to serve their country

From what I hear, it is competitive right now, but it depends on your situation. For example, whether you are working towards a college degree or already have a college degree determines what selection board you are sent to, which in turn determines how competitive you are. If you already have your degree, you are sent to one of two boards (the east or west region board...the Mississippi River is the dividing line). Whereas, if you are working on your degree, you are sent to the district board (which may include a few states). Granted, the district board has a more limited number of candidates they can accept, but you are competing against fewer people, which usually will increase your chances.

 

[x-wing]

thanks for the info SLU Girl one question though when does the eating a baby part come in? ....jk

thanks for the info

 

[SLU_fly_girl]

if you're an air contract I'm sure you can expect to eat some pretty interesting things at survival school but no babies.... The Corps frowns on that. :icon_wink :icon_tong

 

[dvl_dog_2531_90]

if you're an air contract I'm sure you can expect to eat some pretty interesting things at survival school

If you are talking about SERE school then the most interesting thing we ate were prickly pears. One night they gave us some rabbit stew to eat but that is about it (it isn't like you're eating bugs and snakes all day . . . ). It was definately an exercise in hunger management.

 

[Atomic927]

SLU_fly_girl,
Where did you get the stats on the most recent class? I'm hoping to go this summer and am curious how I will match up with the last class as well as earlier ones. Thanks.

 

[slasher]

baby rabbit stew?

 

[SLU_fly_girl]

I got those stats from marineocs.com A graduate (I think) from the most recent OCS class posted them. Go to the site. Click on "latest forums". Scroll down until you find the topic "College Grads". You'll find the post in the "185 graduation" topic. It's actually an informative website. Not necessarily for facts, but more so for advice on how to prepare and what to expect while you're at OCS. Good Luck!

 

[TNWhiskey]

I just graduated OCS in March and the stats above came straight from the CO's mouth. The average initial PFT was a 261 and rose to the final of 275. OCC-184/185 were two of the highest scoring classes on the PFT ever.

 

[phishnguy]

Recent OCC selection stats

I just got selected for OCC 186. The average of the OCC guys was 1200 SAT, 3.0 GPA, 6/4 ASTB (I believe, could be 4/6), and a 281 average PFT. My OSO did not expect it to be sooo competitive with the increased air mission and all. It apparently was. Out of 149 OCC applicants, only 80 or so got in (about 55% acceptance rate). I was scared, but pulled it out!

Good luck

 

[lucky1899]

Occ187

I've heard OCC187 is going to be around 200 people. ALOT bigger then 186. Has something to do with being the beginning of the fiscal year or something. Should still be competitive, but not nearly as tough as 186.

 

[Lonestar155]

Did anyone get yelled at like this?

Any of you get an a** chewing like this somewhere while going through OCS?

 

[Brett327]

Any of you get an a** chewing like this somewhere while going through OCS?

Yeah, how about on a daily basis, at the very least.

Brett

 

[Lawman]

Any of you get an a** chewing like this somewhere while going through OCS?

1. Thats not OCS thats Basic. They dont wear the Campaign Cover at OCS.

2. Yes

 

[jai5w4]

That's the best video I've seen in twenty minutes.

 

[theblakeness]

Any of you get an a** chewing like this somewhere while going through OCS?

uhh..yeah. Just swap the smokies out for some 8-points. Although our instructors did donn the smokies for our platoon photos. Made for a pretty motivating photo.