Could be. I'm from the west coast so a snowy OCS will be something very new to me haha
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Could be. I'm from the west coast so a snowy OCS will be something very new to me haha
EM1 Ed Champagne
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I'm from SD but just moved from Great Lakes, snow is fun! I don't know the timeline but at least we have a Y!
SWOALEXANDER
Active Member
Hey all,
Picked up on the 24 AUG 15 SWO board. A little bit about me. I am 22 years old and was born into a Navy family; my dad being a career Naval Officer now retired LCDR. I am from and currently live in Newport, RI, so NAVSTA NPT and the NETC Newport command are right in my backyard. I have a fairly extensive background with the Navy, having been immersed in Navy culture for the majority of my life. I recently graduated in May. Seeking a commission through Navy OCS has been my #1 priority since graduating (as well as during the majority of college). I look forward to serving with each of you in the fleet as "SHOES" (SWO for those who don't know the lingo). Praying for quick FINSEL letters and OCS class dates.
Male 22 yrs. old
Non Prior
B.A. Technical Communications 3.34 GPA
52 OAR
Letters of Rec. 1. Retired Naval Officer O-5, 2. Former Resident Director (and boss), 3. Former Boss
Interview: O-6 Commanding Officer SWOSCOLCOM
Picked up on the 24 AUG 15 SWO board. A little bit about me. I am 22 years old and was born into a Navy family; my dad being a career Naval Officer now retired LCDR. I am from and currently live in Newport, RI, so NAVSTA NPT and the NETC Newport command are right in my backyard. I have a fairly extensive background with the Navy, having been immersed in Navy culture for the majority of my life. I recently graduated in May. Seeking a commission through Navy OCS has been my #1 priority since graduating (as well as during the majority of college). I look forward to serving with each of you in the fleet as "SHOES" (SWO for those who don't know the lingo). Praying for quick FINSEL letters and OCS class dates.
Male 22 yrs. old
Non Prior
B.A. Technical Communications 3.34 GPA
52 OAR
Letters of Rec. 1. Retired Naval Officer O-5, 2. Former Resident Director (and boss), 3. Former Boss
Interview: O-6 Commanding Officer SWOSCOLCOM
Brooksssiiieee
Well-Known Member
Hey guys! Checking in. I was picked up on the 24 Aug 15 SWO board. I am a recent graduate of East Carolina University. I am currently working as an exercise technician at the Pardee Cardiac Rehab and Wellness center in Asheville NC. Fitness is a passion of mine and I'm currently switching over from a powerlifting routine.. To training for a half marathon. Navy OCS has been a priority of mine for a couple years now, so immediately following graduation I wanted to make the USN my next move. I look forward to serving with you all and to be surrounded by daily by individuals such as yourselves. I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself and share my talents for the betterment of our country. I am happy to be here!
Female/23/non-prior
B.S. Exercise physiology
GPA 3.6
OAR 49
Female/23/non-prior
B.S. Exercise physiology
GPA 3.6
OAR 49
EM1 Ed Champagne
Member
Wanted to post some thoughts here that everyone should appreciate. First and foremost congrats on getting selected everyone! As perspective officers one thing that is appreciated by those who've helped us is if we send handwritten thank you cards. It shows appreciation to those who assisted us and often provides feedback that is really appreciated. From prior active duty I know that many don't follow up and that this small token often can help in future endeavors.
Secondly, if you haven't been preparing for OCS, you are behind the curve. There are no courses out there to help for the accession and recruiters should have information on what steps will prepare us for our futures. We should know the following:
11 General Orders
Sailors Creed
Articles of the Code of Conduct
It also wouldn't hurt to start learning about the 1972 COLREGS also known as the rules of the road.
We have a long journey ahead but the best thing we can do is to learn as much as possible.
Other things I am brushing up on include:
The Navy Hymn
Anchors Aweigh
Key Naval Officers and Battles throughout history
If anybody knows anything else to study please post so all of us are prepared for when we eventually ship out!
Good luck and happy reading,
Secondly, if you haven't been preparing for OCS, you are behind the curve. There are no courses out there to help for the accession and recruiters should have information on what steps will prepare us for our futures. We should know the following:
11 General Orders
Sailors Creed
Articles of the Code of Conduct
It also wouldn't hurt to start learning about the 1972 COLREGS also known as the rules of the road.
We have a long journey ahead but the best thing we can do is to learn as much as possible.
Other things I am brushing up on include:
The Navy Hymn
Anchors Aweigh
Key Naval Officers and Battles throughout history
If anybody knows anything else to study please post so all of us are prepared for when we eventually ship out!
Good luck and happy reading,
csabol
Member
Here is the OCS inspection list http://www.ocs.navy.mil/pdfs/App B OCR.pdf
According to the OCS site, everything on that list must be memorized verbatim prior to going to OCS.
According to the OCS site, everything on that list must be memorized verbatim prior to going to OCS.
SharkBait
Well-Known Member
eh, must be is pretty harsh. If you want a head start I would definitely do it but im sure a lot of people are going to show up without knowing anything. I would do your best with the time you have but I wouldn't spend to many nights and weekends worrying about it.
csabol
Member
Required paperwork/items, from the same page as above http://www.ocs.navy.mil/ocs_requiredpaperwork.asp
Lots of good information on that site, I'd recommend anyone go through it thoroughly if you have not already.
Lots of good information on that site, I'd recommend anyone go through it thoroughly if you have not already.
EM1 Ed Champagne
Member
Great information! I was also told to know all of the five star admirals who have ever been in the navy. I contacted a friend who pointed me to the link you had as well!
csabol
Member
That's exactly how boot camp went. But people who knew nothing still ended up studying during the day.
EM1 Ed Champagne
Member
Coming from a prior boot camp instructor and someone who was in class 289 for BUDs I can attest to the more you know prior to going, the less people will get beat. The cadre know that this info is available and will test us from the moment we step through the door. In the long run knowledge is power and not taking the time to know will hurt later.
SharkBait
Well-Known Member
I understand where you are coming from but you have to remember that we are all going to 4 years of boat life after this possibly overseas. I'm just saying enjoy the time you have now, you might regret spending to much time studying and worrying about stuff when you will have plenty of time to do that later.
EM1 Ed Champagne
Member
I agree with livin life don't get me wrong but the stuff we have to
Memorize will likely be data dumped by the time we get to a ship. The sole purpose is for training. Honestly nobody really asks general orders or anchors aweigh once you're on a ship. After being on ships for six years I can say they are the best times of my life and I can't wait to get back. Studying though will save everyone a lot of sweat. This info although good to know is really unused on a day to day basis, we will be expected to know it for training and that is about all. Love life for sure but an hour a day keeps the pain away!
Memorize will likely be data dumped by the time we get to a ship. The sole purpose is for training. Honestly nobody really asks general orders or anchors aweigh once you're on a ship. After being on ships for six years I can say they are the best times of my life and I can't wait to get back. Studying though will save everyone a lot of sweat. This info although good to know is really unused on a day to day basis, we will be expected to know it for training and that is about all. Love life for sure but an hour a day keeps the pain away!
csabol
Member
Here is more stuff to look at in your spare time http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRulesContent
Obviously don't need to know this for OCS but it couldn't hurt to get a head start.
Obviously don't need to know this for OCS but it couldn't hurt to get a head start.