Pshh, I read the entirety of that history of the US Navy book they give you for that one "class" in the first 9 weeks and I was an honor graduate.
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Pshh, I read the entirety of that history of the US Navy book they give you for that one "class" in the first 9 weeks and I was an honor graduate.
You forgot fapping...or is that covered in "hygiening"?
What's the graduation PFT requirements for a 25 year old male? I'm seeing a bunch of different charts. Is it Good-Low or Excellent-Low? Also, I'm a far better runner than swimmer, do I get a choice of which or do they simply assign whatever space at that time is available for testing?
The out PFA is sat medium the mid is good low. You will run, no swimming the PFT at OCS.
Not sure if this is the right thread, but I asked it somewhere else and was told it would be better to post it in the OCS thread. Someone said "
I've seen applicants in the past where they think they need LASIK, and end up passing the MEPS eye exam (just barely)," and my question is..
I'm concerned about passing the vision test at MEPS, barely, but vision deteriorating, or just being exhausted when you do the NAMI physical and getting DQ'd, is that a common or a valid concern/worry? I ask this as someone whose vision is barely above the cutoff, but so far I've decided to postpone/not have Lasik, as I'd rather not have an unnecessary procedure done.
I've seen applicants in the past where they think they need LASIK, and end up passing the MEPS eye exam (just barely)," and my question is..
I'm concerned about passing the vision test at MEPS, barely, but vision deteriorating, or just being exhausted when you do the NAMI physical and getting DQ'd, is that a common or a valid concern/worry? I ask this as someone whose vision is barely above the cutoff, but so far I've decided to postpone/not have Lasik, as I'd rather not have an unnecessary procedure done.
There were a lot of folks worried in my MEPS group. They needn't have; I have also seen people posting similar concerns throughout my time on here. Even I have a *slight* astigmatism and am near-sighted and somehow MEPS tested my vision at 20/20 without my glasses on....
. (with lots of squinting and "uhhh.... sss--sleven?". Really though, have you discussed this with your OR? Told him or her your prescription? They'd know rather well whether or not your vision is going to make the MEPS cut enough for comfort. I've seen some comments on here that suggest if you can pass as your are, go for it and don't have surgery and the resulting obstacle of waiver, unnecessarily.
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This isn't uncommon. I'm at a point now where I am pretty dependent on what are basically reading glasses in order to actually read anything 12 point or less, but I regularly test 20/20 on the far test, so much so that I can never get anyone to recommend getting surgery (understandably) because I'm so close to standards, even on the near test.
As LadyAsh says, talk to someone about your specific prescription, but keep in mind, if you're overall numbers are within standards, you have a bit of slop in the testing and can test 20/40 and still kill clouds for a living.
As LadyAsh says, talk to someone about your specific prescription, but keep in mind, if you're overall numbers are within standards, you have a bit of slop in the testing and can test 20/40 and still kill clouds for a living.
I just graduated OCS this past Friday so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask!
chaplaincharley
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Since you ask, I had a question about hand placement on the pushups. How close do your hands have to be? It says slightly wider than shoulder width but slightly is very subjective.
There isn't an exact distance that I know of. It's just a normal push-up, don't nuke it.
bmi11er
PRO REC Y SNA
Congrats on getting through! Was there anything specific you wish you would've spent more time studying before you got there? What single best piece of advice can you give to someone getting ready to go?
If you study the big five before going you will be well ahead of most people in your class. The best piece of advice is one that gets passed around a lot but take it day by day Sunday to Sunday. The days will seem long but the weeks will go quick, remember that it isn't going to last forever.
Congratulations regarding commissioning!
Quick question...I may have asked this before but don't remember...do they still do the required rifle run? Where the class runs together [initially in formation] for 1.5 miles with each individual carrying their rifle at port arms...and successful completion consists of not walking and not allowing the rifle out of the port arms position.
that was not part of the course while I was there!Congratulations regarding commissioning!
Quick question...I may have asked this before but don't remember...do they still do the required rifle run? Where the class runs together [initially in formation] for 1.5 miles with each individual carrying their rifle at port arms...and successful completion consists of not walking and not allowing the rifle out of the port arms position.
jnav3
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What knowledge questions did you have to answer during RLP?