sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

[jaimej]

Basically, the VP only has as much power as the President gives him. His only constitutional power is to preside over the Senate and cast a tie-breaking vote when needed, a role traditionally carried out by the President pro tempore. The VP is also a part of the process for declaring the President unable to discharge his duties, along with half of the cabinet.

Thank you! I have cross-referenced so many sources and it's about equal the amount that consider the VP in the OCS Chain of Command and those that don't. I am on the Code of Conduct now, and will worry about that tidbit when I get there.

 

[Bradicus]

Well, while the VP is not part of the legal chain of command, during our time at OCS, the CoC is pretty much whatever our instructors say it is. I'm not about to argue with them with my face on the floor.

 

[jaimej]

Well, while the VP is not part of the legal chain of command, during our time at OCS, the CoC is pretty much whatever our instructors say it is. I'm not about to argue with them with my face on the floor.

Ha ha! Very wise! I agree. I will just make adjustments as needed.

 

[utswimmer37]

Well, while the VP is not part of the legal chain of command, during our time at OCS, the CoC is pretty much whatever our instructors say it is. I'm not about to argue with them with my face on the floor.

are we given the CoC to memorize, scratch that, are we given a gouge packet in general to memorize like the OTCNINST one we probably were given by our recruiting team?

 

[Bradicus]

Well, considering that packet doesn't include the VP, we probably won't have to worry about it. I wouldn't be surprised if they give us a paper copy of that very packet and just say to fill in the CoC as they shout the answers at us.

 

[egiv]

You'll be given a booklet that includes this (Appendix B) http://www.ocs.navy.mil/pdfs/OCR APP B - Inspection Knowledge.pdf

 

[utswimmer37]

is it suggested we learn cadences before we get up there? if so, any in particular?

 

[utswimmer37]

not sure if it's outpost or what but when you get your initial ransacking from your DI, does it matter if everything in your room is tight? If I make sure I have no IPs and folds are squared away and what not am I still ensured a verbal beating?

EDIT: or is it better to leave some "room for improvement"

 

[BackOrdered]

not sure if it's outpost or what but when you get your initial ransacking from your DI, does it matter if everything in your room is tight? If I make sure I have no IPs and folds are squared away and what not am I still ensured a verbal beating?

EDIT: or is it better to leave some "room for improvement"

Right now your worrying will stand out more than any IP. Relax.

 

[WB16]

Besides Appendix B, I want to go into OCS knowing very little. The surprise should make it more "fun"

 

[AllYourBass]

...or is it better to leave some "room for improvement"

Believe me, there will always be room for improvement The DIs and Class Chiefs have wonderfully honed eyes for detail and will be happy to point out any and all opportunities for personal growth.

 

[B619]

Would it be a good idea to bring a laptop and will I benefit if I brought one?

 

[Fronch]

Would it be a good idea to bring a laptop and will I benefit if I brought one?

From earlier in this thread:

http://www.airwarriors.com/communit...uestions-about-ocs.22736/page-214#post-782145

Ehh, it's your call. If you do bring it, you'll only get to use it for the last three weeks. Plus you won't be able to connect to the Internet in the barracks, so you'd have to bring it to the Starbucks/Internet cafe (actually I don't know if they even have Wi-Fi there), but they have a bunch of computers there anyway. They're MWR computers, free to connect to the Internet, but you have to set up an account with a credit card. I would lean towards "it's not really worth it to bring your laptop," but people have done it, or so I've heard.

 

[acrjr718]

Is there a medical exam upon arrival to OCS like at MEPS, and can you be disqualified at that point? I was on the fence for blood pressure/pulse at MEPS and concerned it will be even higher when I get to Newport.

 

[utswimmer37]

Is there a medical exam upon arrival to OCS like at MEPS, and can you be disqualified at that point? I was on the fence for blood pressure/pulse at MEPS and concerned it will be even higher when I get to Newport.

I had the same issue 5 months out. You can be DQd in your initial physical; I just changed aspects of my life such as diet, weight and alcohol/caffine, the common sense stuff, and went from a consistent 150/95 to averaging 130/80. Most young people have high blood pressure because of lifestyle choices so switch it up and see what happens.