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    Leg training and running

    Are you allowed to keep your knees a little bent while you reach for your toes and then straighten them out or do you need to keep them straight through the entire stretch? I hate touching my toes, I am just not that flexible.
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    Security Clearance Question

    OK, this is going to be a very specific question. Someone (in Millington, I think) was going through my paperwork and questioned the reason for termination from one of my past jobs. I was neither fired nor left under unfavorable conditions so I did not remark on the reason for termination. My...
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    26 oct 2009

    Alright, just making sure, I heard from my recruiter today that my class date should be 25 OCT 09. I just need to sign my Final Selection paperwork and swear in and I should be good to go!
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    26 oct 2009

    Do you mean 25 OCT 09? The 26th is a Monday, I though they usually start OCS classes on a Sunday. I might be wrong though, I am still new to this process.
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    February 09 Boards

    I FINALLY got my OCS class date, Oct 25. I have been waiting for sooooooo long for this FS. The documents are being sent down to my recruiters office now and I should be able to sign them and swear in soon. Good luck to anyone else still waiting from February!
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    Any word on Final Select letters?

    I was pro-rec'd back in February as well, although I actually found out in March since it was for supply. I have not received a FS yet either. I know for a fact they have screwed up my security clearance paperwork twice now, oh well, se la vee.:o I started calling my OR every other week since...
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    Security Clearance Question

    Thanks for outlining the process for me, I feel better about going into the office tomorrow. I know someone forget to put some information in my packet the first time. Guess I just have to fill out the paperwork again. Nice to know it probably does not have anything to do with my background.
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    Security Clearance Question

    I was pro-rec'd for supply at the end of February and got my PRT and MEPS done by the middle of March without any problems. The last step I have been waiting on is my security clearance. I seem to be having all kinds of problems getting this clearance. First my paperwork got screwed up...
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    Waiting for final select

    I hope that is not the case, I was pro-rec'd in February too! I am still waiting for my FS.
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    Latest OCS board info

    Not that this answers your question, but I am in a similar situation. I was Pro-rec'd in February, did my PRT and completed MEPS towards the end of March and am still waiting for final select. You aren't the only one with this problem. My OR called Millington to see what the hangup was, I...
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    May boards

    I have been waiting on my security clearance investigation since the beginning of March, that was when I finished the PRT and MEPS. I called my OR earlier this week and he made a call to Millington (I think), to see what was wrong. He thought waiting three months seemed a bit long...
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    Jury Duty?

    Thanks for the quick advice, I will stop worrying about it. I suspected I could get out of jury duty for OCS but was not sure.
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    Jury Duty?

    I opened the mail this afternoon and found a jury summons. I am not entirely sure how to handle this. I was pro-rec'd back in February, passed MEPS and the PRT. My OR said I have also passed the background check and security clearance. I should just be waiting on a final select and class...
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    Workout Routine

    I think this is along the same topic, I don't want to start a new thread for this question... I have been working on my PRT for about the last 7 months, lost ~50 pounds. Went from 240 to 190 at 6'5" I looked a little chunky there for a while:o My recent schedule consists of a 1.5 mi fast jog...
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    Hello, working on my packet, have a question about program preferences...

    Try this link, it lists all the programs and describes them. Part of the description includes the numbers. I am not sure how old the information is though. When I turned in my packet, my OR filled that section in for me. I did not have a clue where to find the numbers either. I wish I had...
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    February 09 Boards

    I am just curious, how many people are still waiting on Final Selects from this month? I know my paperwork got screwed up at least once, so I am counting on a longer wait than most. It seemed like everyone from January was at least Final Selected by now after over three months of waiting...
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    February 09 Boards

    My OR just informed me that someone forget to put a particular piece of paper in my packet for FS. So I guess it made it to the review board and then got sent back. That just set me back by a good two to three weeks ahhhhhhh!!!:icon_rage I am really hoping it is not a longer wait than that...
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    April 09 Boards

    Sorry if this is threadjacking but I came across the last few comments on this thread and need a little clarification. I just read that last comment you made about Supply filling their FY-09 quota in November, what does that mean for the people pro-rec'd after that date? I was pro-rec'd for...
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    Tea Parties

    I just got back from the Atlanta Tea Party and they claimed 15,000 people showed up for it. The crowd went on for quite a distance, standing room only. Sean Hannity showed up for that one, probably a big reason for its success.
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    Just got done with MEPS looking for an answer...

    When I went to MEPS almost a month ago, I saw a guy get DQ'd for being overweight, by a couple of pounds. They were not giving him any room at all for that. He got a body fat analysis and it didn't help. Everyone in my group felt the person recording our height cut an inch off of each of us...
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    Current Final Selects, None?

    I was pro-rec'd for supply near the end of February, got my medical history, PRT and MEPS done and sent off in late March. My OR told me I should be hearing back on a final select sometime in the next two weeks or so, that was exactly two weeks ago. I am willing to wait a little longer at this...
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    Tips for running because I suck.

    You were definitely right about breathing through the nose and out the mouth. I trimmed almost 45 seconds off my run time, when I tried that today. I figured my breathing was holding me back, it does not feel natural but works surprisingly well. My leg muscles did not feel anywhere near as...
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    Tips for running because I suck.

    I am in a similar situation myself, at 6'5" 210 lbs (used to be 240). I have to just about kill myself to get under a 12 min 1.5 mile run. I love to weight-lift and have done that on and off for last 10 years. I recently added swimming a few laps after running and then weight-lifting at the...
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    Questions about Naval career path.

    I don't know much about the BDCP program so I am not going to be much help with that area. From what I understand, there are two different Oceanography programs. One of those is somehow related to SWO, as they require SWO training and a professional recommendation from the SWO community. That...
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    Questions about Naval career path.

    I applied for the Oceanography Board at the beginning of March and was not accepted, I did not apply though BDCP. I hear that BDCP is usually more competitive for most options. The boards for Oceanography only meet twice a year. Here is website that helped me with some of the basic...
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    February 09 Boards

    I just got my MEPS done today, that was that last item left before final select. Six hours out of my life I am never going to get back, although I did get a free lunch.:) My OR said to expect a final select in a couple of weeks, he wasn't sure about an OCS class date. It just depends on how...
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    My BDCP questions leading up to final submission

    I am going to MEPS tomorrow morning, have to get up at around 3:30AM.:( I plan on bringing a very thick book! They already misplaced my paperwork once. My recruiter had to call them and get me an appointment, he did not sound happy.
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    Delays: How long?

    I can't say much on the topic of delays but I am in a similar predicament when it comes to teaching. I got pro-rec'd in Feb. and am still waiting for a final select. I don't know whether to start applying for teaching jobs just in case or not, although my chances of making it to OCS seem good...
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    February 09 Boards

    Just got my PRT out of the way today now all I have left is MEPS... 70 su, 50 pu, 11:31 1.5 mile run. I could have increased my su and pu numbers but my recruiter stoped me just over my minumium. That run was real fun in the middle of a storm! I guess it was good practice for OCS. One word...
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    Old Injury (18 Years Ago)

    I checked yes on the form, it clearly asked if I had ever broken a bone. There was a medical record made of it at some point, it just does not exist anymore. They were nice enough to charge me for sending the record though. Considering I was 6 years old at the time, I can't even remember for...
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    Old Injury (18 Years Ago)

    I hope this has not be covered yet, I looked at several of the MEPS threads. I broke my arm about 18 years ago (1990) and am trying to find the medical records to show that I am now physically fit and absolutely nothing is wrong with my arm. I got a copy of all my x-ray documents with images...
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    Could use some running advice.

    Thanks for calling me out on that one, I did not mean to imply slow walks take off fat better or faster than runs. I use treadmills, which I know I should not, but I keep the walking pace high on them. I had some problems with my knees and back. I wish I had a track nearby and I really should...
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    February 09 Boards

    Good to see people getting their final selects and class dates, looks like just SNA so far though. Does not look like they give you much over a month before sending you to OCS. I don't really want to start memorizing all the info and collecting supplies until I get a final select.
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    Could use some running advice.

    I had a good 25 pounds I needed to take off when I started running. I found it came off a lot faster when I increased my distance. A run will shed pounds faster yes but walking covers much farther distances. After 7-8 miles of run/walk, my average weight loss was 2-3 pounds, maybe not a pound...
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    January 09 Boards

    I wish the February Board thread had this much response. It has been quiet for the past two or three days. Maybe I am just getting bored waiting for medical records so I can take the PRT. Dang broken arm almost 20 years ago argh! My OR is out of the office this week anyways so paperwork or...
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    Could use some running advice.

    Great work on the pullups I can only get about 3 in at a time right now. I am closing in on 30 miles each week, my focus has been on running. I go to the gym every other day and use the treadmill. I walk 2-3 miles, run 1.5 -2 miles, walk 2-3 miles, lift weights and then finish with walking...
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    February 09 Boards

    I got pro-rec'd for supply. I just went down to my OR's office today and filled in a bunch of paper work. Just waiting on a MEPS report. I broke my arm playing peewee football 20 years ago, needed a cast for a few months. I don't think that is going to be a problem? I do want to thank...
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    February 09 Boards

    I guess I am calling my recruiter tomorrow morning about supply results. Anybody know about the oceanography board, I think that one was supposed to meet around March 1st?
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    March 09 boards

    If I were to ask for a reconsideration like the blog suggests, would I be able to make any changes and/or additions to the original packet or does it have to stay as is? I have made some improvements since I submitted it in December.
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    Motivational Statement MEGA Thread

    Revised Statement I agree with both of you, jus2mch and andrews7. My writing style was a bit too academic, wordy and not personal enough. I have made some changes to it based on both your suggestions. It does read with more emphasis now. I think I need more substance in the introductory...
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    Motivational Statement MEGA Thread

    I don't mean to be impatient, but would anyone like to look over my motivational statement and give me some advice please? I posted it three days ago on this thread and have not heard back from anyone yet. I assure you, I won't complain or question any criticism. Thank You
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    Resubmission

    My package was very similar to yours bmaru, and I was a non-select for SWO. I have started rewriting my motivational statement from scratch. Thinking about retaking the OAR, my recruiter wants to wait until I hear from the Supply and Oceanography Boards in a few weeks.
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    February 09 Boards

    Non-select for SWO, still waiting on supply and oceanography in a few weeks. Working on new motivational statement, it was a little weak. Applying OCS - SWO, Supply, Oceanography 24 Years Old 3.4 GPA Double Major-Biology and Secondary Education Graduated with Honors Received several...
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    Motivational Statement MEGA Thread

    Motivational Statement Round 2 So, I wasn't selected for SWO in the Feb board...looking for ways to improve my package for next time. I think I have some strong areas: 3.4 GPA Double Major: Biology and Education OAR: 52 (not sure whether I should retake, I'm going to talk with my OR) I...
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    February 09 Boards

    Is there some reason that there isn't a public website somewhere with a list? It wouldn't seem like that would be hard to do. Now I have to wait all weekend to find out whether I made SWO or supply! I guess I'm also waiting on the March 1st board for oceanography, anybody else up for that one?
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    February 09 Boards

    Did you ever find out if you were in the Feb boards for sure? I called by ORs office late last week to find out if I was in or not and never got a call back. You sent in your package at the same time as me so I figure whatever board you end up in will be mine as well.
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    February 09 Boards

    I am still fairly new to the process but I believe I am up for the Feb board. I am shooting for SWO, Supply and Oceanography. The majority of the people on this site want to be either pilots or flight officers, but there are a few of us who want to be SWO or supply. I would not assume supply...
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    OCS push ups

    Yes, it was a joke (could have phrased it better). I have had enough trouble getting up to fifty push-ups in two minutes. It has taken me about three months to get there. At first I was going too low, nose about an inch off the ground. Then I found out that I have to hold my back strait when...
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    OCS push ups

    a) Participant shall begin in "front-leaning rest" position, palms of hands placed on floor directly beneath or slightly wider than shoulders. Both feet together on floor. I have fairly muscular thighs and trying to make the sides of my feet touch is rough. It makes me feel a little off...
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    1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

    Sorry if this counts as threadjacking but I did see a post of particular interest to me. I am applying for SWO and supply. I think/hope that I am in the February board. I got a 52 on the OAR and have a 3.4 GPA in Biology/Sec. Ed. I haven't taken the PRT but don't forsee any problems with it...
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