Haven't seen one of these on here, shout out to anyone else in 21030 lurking on here.
Overall ODS is not difficult, it’s more annoying, but as a prior I understood the "point" of it all. For my prior's don't expect anything too crazy and go out of your way to impart any knowledge you can on your classmates. They'll need it and are all super impressionable. Your class staff really dictate how the course goes, I don't think my class lead was very good, so our class suffered. The next course coming after me has an outstanding Chief so they're really lucky. Your physical conditioning will go down throughout your time at ODS, show up in shape and try your best to maintain. The chow hall is 90% starch and carbs - just accept your fate!
Basic Sked-
Weeks #1 and #2 in NGIS - you'll take a ton of online content, study and pass an exam. Expect basic military knowledge (standing at attention, proper greetings, basic drill, etc.).
Weeks #3 through #5 at King Hall - Your major evolutions will be Buttercup, Swim Qual, Firefighting, Khaki Inspection, Final Test and the "mock" PRT.
Couple notes-
Graduation is virtual, you'll get the stream link ahead of time.
Week #3 was the most challenging for our class.
They cut you off from coffee at the chow hall but not soda... all of which are full of caffeine. Once I shared this with my class I'd say 75% of the class was rocking a diet pepsi as one of their drinks each meal.
Expect to push a lot and everyone goes to the sand pit at least once.
Use the major evolution's above as your checklist (that's what I did).
If you get into a student leadership position do NOT be afraid to send things up the chain to class staff. It'll be your first chance to learn that shit rolls downhill, let most of it land on you so your folks can thrive.
There is a fine line between drinking all the kool aid and acting "too cool for school". Find a balance, recognize you're there for a reason, and don't force a crap attitude onto your shipmates. Especially the brand new ones whose first impression of the Navy will be ODS.
Feel free to private message me or post specific questions here, I'll happily answer whatever I can.
Overall ODS is not difficult, it’s more annoying, but as a prior I understood the "point" of it all. For my prior's don't expect anything too crazy and go out of your way to impart any knowledge you can on your classmates. They'll need it and are all super impressionable. Your class staff really dictate how the course goes, I don't think my class lead was very good, so our class suffered. The next course coming after me has an outstanding Chief so they're really lucky. Your physical conditioning will go down throughout your time at ODS, show up in shape and try your best to maintain. The chow hall is 90% starch and carbs - just accept your fate!
Basic Sked-
Weeks #1 and #2 in NGIS - you'll take a ton of online content, study and pass an exam. Expect basic military knowledge (standing at attention, proper greetings, basic drill, etc.).
Weeks #3 through #5 at King Hall - Your major evolutions will be Buttercup, Swim Qual, Firefighting, Khaki Inspection, Final Test and the "mock" PRT.
Couple notes-
Graduation is virtual, you'll get the stream link ahead of time.
Week #3 was the most challenging for our class.
They cut you off from coffee at the chow hall but not soda... all of which are full of caffeine. Once I shared this with my class I'd say 75% of the class was rocking a diet pepsi as one of their drinks each meal.
Expect to push a lot and everyone goes to the sand pit at least once.
Use the major evolution's above as your checklist (that's what I did).
If you get into a student leadership position do NOT be afraid to send things up the chain to class staff. It'll be your first chance to learn that shit rolls downhill, let most of it land on you so your folks can thrive.
There is a fine line between drinking all the kool aid and acting "too cool for school". Find a balance, recognize you're there for a reason, and don't force a crap attitude onto your shipmates. Especially the brand new ones whose first impression of the Navy will be ODS.
Feel free to private message me or post specific questions here, I'll happily answer whatever I can.