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Lonestar155

is good to go
Hey guys, anyone know of some good websites that give insightful information on TBS. Im looking for websites that will explain what to expect at TBS, some of the stress factors, tasks, objectives and things of that nature. Im trying to over look PLC and look forward to some of the other obstacles that I will be faced with in the future. Just getting ready for all this stuff that will come my way.
 

usmcecho4

Registered User
pilot
used to be a site
mysacredhonor.blogspot.com

Think his command "suggested" he take it down but it was good and may or may not be brought back online.

Semper Fi,
usmcecho4
 

esday1

He'll dazzle you with terms like "Code Red."
used to be a site
mysacredhonor.blogspot.com

Think his command "suggested" he take it down but it was good and may or may not be brought back online.

Semper Fi,
usmcecho4

Without saying too much more on a public forum (since this has to do with an acquaintance of mine), I'm going to go with "not."
 

Junior

Registered User
pilot
Don't sweat too much of the small stuff in regards to TBS. The best thing to avoid extra attention: pass the tests. Once they demo the double O-course or whatever take the time to practice it every once in a while. Also, going out voluntarily on a remedial Land Nav some random Saturday will help.
 

Raptor2216

Registered User
Its your lucky day and i'm going to tell you all you'll ever need to know about TBS.

1) Its long, drawn out, annoying at many points, but its easy. The physical events are totally do-able.

2)Landnav is what you make of it. I really don't understand how anyone can have trouble following an azimuth but what do I know. Don't let the instructors tell you that you should ONLY use terrain recognition when you landnav during the day. Use that compass in combination with everything else you learn and I can promise you you will do just fine. Also, watch where you step so that you don't split your head open. At night, this becomes especially important because you can fall into holes and such. So, be extra carefull...its not rocket science.

3)Follow all procedures they teach you when it comes to weapons. I don't want to bore everyone with stories but there was some carzy **** happening here this year in regards to weapons. Also, LEAVE THE AMMO AT THE RANGE!!

4) Don't stuff your pack with crap you will not need on FEX's. Buy yourself a pancho liner if you aren't issues one and take it with you to the field. Go to walmart and get a red lense flashlight that has a strap you can wear around your head...it helps at night and people will envy you.

5) Have enough dry socks and skivy shirts/shorts for FEX's. I would reccomend atleast 1 pair per day and have some dry insoles for your boots because if you don't already know, the weather here sucks.

6) The tests are freking easy. Spend an hour or two and study and take good notes in class.

7) This place is a popularity contest when it comes to (s)peer-evals. If you can make people laugh and go out to g-town with everyone who is anyone, you will be ranked high. People will be nice to you face to face and talk **** behind your back...get used to it. Everyone will take shortcuts at one point or another to make their life easy but if they catch YOU doing it, they will be quick to jump on their high horse and let you know about it.

8) Its 6 months but trust me, it goes by much quicker than anyone can imagine. You will make mistakes and you will learn. Don't be an ass towards people...relax...enjoy as much as possible.
 

Lonestar155

is good to go
Those are some damn good reply's. Thanks for putting that effort into it. PLus it is my lucky day! Its Fleetweek here so, I saw the Blue's and might go visit the carrier tonight once my friend gets off duty. Thanks for the help! But leads me to one last question. Once evaluated are there any special privileges based upon your grades? I hope my last question is clear.
 

ArkhamAsylum

500+ Posts
pilot
Once evaluated? Privileges? If you mean "If I do well at TBS, what's in it for me?", the answer is (1) Ground guys have a better shot at getting a desirable MOS, (2) Air/Law guys carry around a "TBS Stud" reputation throughout their career. To add to P_ubhi18's advice:

Make some good friends there. Try getting on a first-name basis with your squad mates, and socialize with them in the off-time. The Marine Corps is about the size of a nickel, so you'll probably be running into them in the Fleet.

Don't push your ideas on other people unless you're an expert.
If you ARE an expert, help others who are struggling.
Listen to the guys who actually have experience.

Spend some time talking to the instructors (both officers and enlisted guys). They have a world of experience that they WANT to share with you.

Don't be afraid of making a mistake in the name of initiative. You'd be surprised at the guys who make no decision at all out of fear of making the wrong one.

Don't be a back-stabber, and don't talk crap about other guys. You're all young Marine officers, and you're all just learning.

On billet evals and spear evals, you better not write anything bad about a fellow Marine unless you talked to him face to face about it first.

You'll hear this one over and over again: "Weapon, gear, (clean room), self." Live by it.
 

Harrier Dude

Living the dream
are there any special privileges based upon your grades?

TBS standing counts no matter what anybody tells you. It will follow you around for the rest of your career. Don't stress about it. Just do the best you can.

It seems to me that the guys who were bottom feeders at TBS tended to be bottom feeders in flight school and the fleet. Cause and effect or coincidince? I don't know.

What I do know is that a buddy of mine and I were commissioned on the same exact day. I graduated in the higher part of the top third. He graduated somewhere around 10 from the bottom. I have been promoted before him by 4 to 10 months each time (varied by which promotion, etc). 4 to 10 months times $300-500 per promotion per month adds up quickly.

TBS is a good time. It's nearly impossible to be 100% (be the top grad) and equally difficult to fail.
 

skidkid

CAS Czar
pilot
Super Moderator
Contributor
Once evaluated? Privileges? If you mean "If I do well at TBS, what's in it for me?", the answer is (1) Ground guys have a better shot at getting a desirable MOS, (2) Air/Law guys carry around a "TBS Stud" reputation throughout their career. To add to P_ubhi18's advice:

Make some good friends there. Try getting on a first-name basis with your squad mates, and socialize with them in the off-time. The Marine Corps is about the size of a nickel, so you'll probably be running into them in the Fleet.

Don't push your ideas on other people unless you're an expert.
If you ARE an expert, help others who are struggling.
Listen to the guys who actually have experience.

Spend some time talking to the instructors (both officers and enlisted guys). They have a world of experience that they WANT to share with you.

Don't be afraid of making a mistake in the name of initiative. You'd be surprised at the guys who make no decision at all out of fear of making the wrong one.

Don't be a back-stabber, and don't talk crap about other guys. You're all young Marine officers, and you're all just learning.

On billet evals and spear evals, you better not write anything bad about a fellow Marine unless you talked to him face to face about it first.

You'll hear this one over and over again: "Weapon, gear, (clean room), self." Live by it.

Some really good advice here, well done
 

Harrier Dude

Living the dream
It's easier to fail than some would think.

Let me rephrase:

It's nearly impossible to fail OUT of TBS.

Unless TBS has changed drastically since C Co. '94, out of the 200-250ish Lts in a company, maybe a couple will get rolled back to start over with another company, but they'll eventually graduate (probably as an adjutant in Okinawa). Very few people fail to graduate TBS due to poor performance (integrity violations and criminal behavior like DWIs not included).


It is quite possible to fail a test/graded event there. I don't know what's the big sticking point there now, but when I went through it was the Call for Fire test, the fitrep exam, and final land nav.

Anyway, that's what I meant.
 
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