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sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs
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Harrier Dude
Living the dream
Please tell me you aren't talking about me.
I seriously doubt that there's any point to keeping my candidate records on file.
Georgia Boy
New Member
Seeing as how PT is so crucial to OCS...I was hoping someone could suggest a workout regimen to help me get ready. I am 28, will be 29 when/if I enter OCS, and as of now I am at 60 pushups, 80 situps, and 1.5 mile in under 12 min. I am not typical in that I am actually very skinny, and may have to even gain some weight to meet the minimum weight requirements. I run 2 miles every M, W, F and do muscle training on Tu, Th (ie. pushups, situps, squats, etc.). I still have a few months before I may be in OCS, so I have time to improve. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I would especially like some input from those of you who have been to OCS recently or in the past.
Thanks and good fortune.
Thanks and good fortune.
Well, as skim alluded to certain DI's change chow hall procedures however they decide is best. Some classes do it differently than others. There is a certain DI there right now that tends to impose his will on the rest of the regiment. IE instead of waking up at 0630 on Sundays, now we're going to get up at 0615... And the regiment seems to just evolve with his will. If I had to guess (dangerous I know) I would think at some point something like that happened. Not all changes there involved a concerted effort in the decision making process...
Something to keep in mind is that days where you run a PRT are actually really EASY PT days... Most days you are going to get beat far worse than a PRT can. You will almost never just drop and do a max set of push ups. More often you will be put on your face and you may not do more than 30-40 total push ups, but you will stay down there in the position for a VERY long time. Same with other exercises. I would focus my PT on expanding total numbers and getting my muscles used to working beyond their exhaustion point. Try to increase your muscular endurance.
*Edit: And work on your lower back... theres alot of lower back injuries... A strong back goes a long way.
Harrier Dude,
Your recitation of the standard pre-meal ritual was just right, except for the class 20-89 part. I thought it was supposed to be "Class 18-89, marching to chow..." Wow, to think that was occupying brian space for this long. Do you still know the serial number of your Garand? Your question about why it was changed form Hatchbody to door body isn't pointless. It's a critical data point that I will probably spend the rest of the day thinking about;-)
Your recitation of the standard pre-meal ritual was just right, except for the class 20-89 part. I thought it was supposed to be "Class 18-89, marching to chow..." Wow, to think that was occupying brian space for this long. Do you still know the serial number of your Garand? Your question about why it was changed form Hatchbody to door body isn't pointless. It's a critical data point that I will probably spend the rest of the day thinking about;-)
to prepare us for the mid- and out-PFA, our DI had us doing sit-ups for 2 minutes (2 min break), 1.5 min (1.5 min break), and 1 min. Then the same with push-ups.
before going to OCS, my goal was to max out all of the tests. i was finally able to a couple weeks before going, but by the time you take your test, you're in your third day of indoc week. (fell short in everything.) it takes a lot out of you, and i don't believe it's possible to perform at your peak level. so maybe try to max out the test and then some, before going. also, make sure you do your push-ups/sit-ups the way they're shown in that officer book recruiters give out. push-ups especially - the DI's are anal about your form. "knife hands".
before going to OCS, my goal was to max out all of the tests. i was finally able to a couple weeks before going, but by the time you take your test, you're in your third day of indoc week. (fell short in everything.) it takes a lot out of you, and i don't believe it's possible to perform at your peak level. so maybe try to max out the test and then some, before going. also, make sure you do your push-ups/sit-ups the way they're shown in that officer book recruiters give out. push-ups especially - the DI's are anal about your form. "knife hands".
The 0630 wake up time is a residual effect from Pensacola. It had to do with chow hall hours, the community center being open and church services going on. Now that all of that has changed OCS is slowly changing. One big change is that the 30-60 minutes after taps or before reveille where you had to be in your room is gone now. One day a candio was explaining something to Master Guns and dropped 30-60 minute rule. "What, that happens?" responded Masters Guns. In one moment it was gone. Funny how such a small thing (or big thing in the minds of candidates) can go unnoticed for so long and then just disappear.
That is how OCS stays the way it is and how it eventually changes. One DI pretty flat out removed chow hall procedures for a couple weeks in his class. Use whatever silverware, drink whatever you want (including coffee) and even eat desserts. That eventually ended. I bet in a couple years chow hall procedures will be gone and then one day, when an OCS chow hall opens up, a new version will appear.
Harrier Dude
Living the dream
It's all Batt II, which is all that matters. I don't remember my serial number from my weapon, but that's about all I've forgotten about that summer. Need to purge.....
How do you fly harriers? Transfer over to the Marines after falling in love with your DI?
Harrier Dude
Living the dream
Long story, but as it happens, my DI wrote me a LOR for the USMC. That had to help.
The "worst" PT sessions that were designed to actually get you in shape (i.e. not break your body down and test your mental fortitude) went something like this:
2 minutes max set of situps
100 yard sprint.
1 minute max set of situps
100 yard sprint.
30 seconds max set of situps
100 yard sprint
2 minutes max set of pushups (rest only in up position, must do the full 2 minutes)
100 yard sprint
1 minute max set of pushups
100 yard sprint
30 seconds max set of pushups (no resting)
Jog to pullup bar.
1 pullup / 10 pushups
2 pullups / 10 pushups
3 pullups / 10 pushups
4 pullups / 10 pushups
5 pullups / 10 pushups
4 pullups / 10 pushups
3 pullups / 10 pushups
2 pullups / 10 pushups
1 pullup / 10 pushups
more pushups (as a class)
arm circles for 2-3 minutes.
Jog to catwalk / catwalk / dips.
Fireman carry / buddy bear crawl
Sprints ("it's a race") winners get to go get their canteens and start cooldown.
double time to chow hall.
Georgia Boy
New Member
Now that's what I'm talkin bout :icon_rage
Skim, every time I see you walking around I'm so jealous. I cannot wait to be in your shoes!!! The good news is I passed RLP on the first try last week and about to move on to week 6!! Tomorrow is our Engineering test and then mid-PFA on Monday. Hope my luck continues. Be sure to stop by 12-08 and say goodbye before you head out, alright bro?