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    Current OCS Candidates

    CONGRATS TO ENSIGN SHUTTER!!! Our man Dave Shutter graduated from OCS today. Your's truly was a part of the parade. Without stealing anymore of his thunder, I'll let him tell you the rest. Again, congrats Dave. -Rory
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    Current OCS Candidates

    Jared, The lighting was fine for the visual acuity test. The hospitalmen that work there are patient and understanding. They know what's on the line for the aviators, and they make sure you get a fair shot at passing everything. -Rory
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    Current OCS Candidates

    Hi All, Class 15-02 is now in our 5th week. Our class secured with an 84 average on the 4th week RLP. We're all pretty proud of that. The flight physical at NOMI wasn't as bad as the physical at MEPS (in my opinion). The depth perception test involves looking into an eye piece and picking...
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    Current OCS Candidates

    Hi All, Class 15-02 (AKA the 05 JAN class) just finished our third week. KyleP, Michaela, and myself are all getting through the program with no problems to date. Coincidentally we're are all assigned living spaces down the hall from Dave Shutter. Candidate Officer Shutter is now in his...
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    Hey Guys, This is my last post before I hit the road for P-cola. Hopefully I'll be back on the air waves in four weeks after class 15-02 secures. I want to thank everyone for all the gouge they have given. Fair winds, following seas, and bin Laden's head on a post, Rory
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    Current OCS Chain of Command

    I need some help filling in a few of the blanks "in this Officer Candidate's chain of command". Specifically: 4. Battalion Officer in Charge 5. Regimental Officer in Charge 6. Officer Candidate School Department Head 9. Chief of Naval Air Training 10. Chief of Naval Education and Training...
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    a question for all you non technical majors...

    spidrwmn, I haven't been to OCS yet, but my recruiter says that the academics at OCS are about eighth grade level. -Rory
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    JANUARY 12, 2002 OCS CLASS!!!!!!!

    Hey Guys (and Gals), I just got an e-mail from someone at the Naval Aviation Schools Command. He said that the 05 JAN class is going to be Class 15-02. That would make you guys Class 16-02. Can anybody confirm or deny this? -Rory
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    I've spoken with someone at the Naval Avation Schools Command and he said that our class number is going to be 15-02. Has anybody else heard the same? -Rory
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    Dear Santa, For Christmas this year I'd like: 1) To recite the Big Three backwards and forwards in multiple languages 2) To be able to do 80 sit-ups in two minutes 3) To be able to do 80 push-ups in two minutes 4) To be able to run 1.5 miles in nine minutes 5) An extra-large bottle of...
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    Where's the Davester (Shutter)

    Dave, Keep it going. Don't let anybody or anything keep you from graduating. -Rory
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    ECMO's Vs. RIO's

    Matt, I agree with you regarding the possible transition problems for Hornet drivers who will be assigned to ride with a NFO. If I'm lucky enough to get Hornets, I will definitely want the single seat version. -Rory
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    ECMO's Vs. RIO's

    I stand corrected. -Rory
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    JWN, Got any more tips on Black Saturday (or any other part of OCS for that matter)? I'm dying to know. -Rory
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    ECMO's Vs. RIO's

    Phiman, I don't know much about the platform selection process for NFOs. If it's similar to the process for Pilots, then the majority of it depends on the "needs of the Navy". Good luck with that aspect. The F/A-18 doesn't have RIOs. The two-seat models are trainers only. The F-14 is a...
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    Behind Enemy Lines

    I saw the movie too. I thought it was too cheesy. 1) In the beginning when Owen Wilson is talking to Gene Hackman about getting out of the Navy. A LT mouthing off to a 2-Star? Probably not. 2) The CBGC going on the rescue mission? Probably not. I thought Spy Game was a much better flick...
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    Car at OCS

    I'm debating on wether to drive or fly to Pensacola. How important is it to have a car when you're there (at OCS)? What is within walking distance of the base? -Rory
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    JANUARY 12, 2002 OCS CLASS!!!!!!!

    Hey Guys, I've heard that the 05 JAN class is class 02-05. That would make all you 12 JAN guys class 02-06. Is that correct? I've also heard that the 05 JAN class is supposed to graduate on 05 April. That would make your graduation date 12 April? Is this correct? I got the gouge from my...
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    Hey Guys, I've heard that our class number is 02-05. And our graduation date is 05 April 2002. Have any of you heard the same? I don't completely trust my recruiter. -Rory
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    The Tomcat Legacy; 35+ years from Fleet Air Defender to Recce to Precision Strike

    Randy Haskin, Thanks for the interview link. It's a great read. I recommend it to EVERYBODY. -Rory
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    Standard FNG questions

    DeadOn, Frumby probably has the most knowledge. He's around here some where. I've heard the VAST majority of Marine pilots fly helos. -Rory
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    Fare thee well for now...

    Where else can we get computer access? I've heard that the Pensacola library offers it. Of course that won't be an option until at least our fourth week. How far is the library from the base? -Rory
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    Recruiter advice

    gunnerdd972, Well put! -Rory
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    JANUARY 12, 2002 OCS CLASS!!!!!!!

    magnum, What's up? You're right. Trey and myself are one week ahead of you. Michaela and Kyle are also in the 05 JAN class. They're floating around here some where. I'm doing all right. Trying to get my run time down, but shin splints are killing me. Got any good gouge? Kyle dropped a...
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    Does anyone know what our class number is going to be? -Rory
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    Wash Out Rate At OCS

    Does anybody know what percentage of Officer Candidates never graduate from OCS? I'm not trying to jinx anybody here, but a buddy of mine was curious. -Rory Edited by - SNA Russell on 11/06/2001 21:19:24
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    KyleP: Thanks for the gouge. I'll definitely remember it when I'm packing. DAWGFAN: Nice to hear from you. Thanks again for letting me read your work. Sorry the M's couldn't go any farther this year. EODDave: Thanks for your two cents, but my last class isn't until 20 December. Magnum...
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    Nov or Dec OCS?

    For anyone who has already been to OCS: do you think it's better to be in a larger class or a smaller class? I'm going to be in the first January class. Will it be better to go through OCS with 60 Officer Candidates or with a smaller number? -Rory
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    Arnold's Pullup workout for Raptor

    Raptor, Tuna is a good source for protein. -Rory
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    ASTB score

    Raptor, The pilot is obviously the guy who sits in the front seat and maneuvers the plane. The NFO, or Radar Intercept Officer (RIO), is the guy who sits in the back. I.e., Goose in Top Gun. I believe that in the Navy, NFOs and Pilots need the same scores to qualify. From what I've learned...
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    Kyle: Can you send me the gouge your friend sent you? I'd like to take a look at it. Thanks. Dave: I'd like to get to OCS ASAP, especially after the events of September 11. However, I don't graduate until December 20. So, unfortuantely I have to wait. -Rory
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    Nov or Dec OCS?

    Bryan, You're driving to OCS from Monterey? I live in Santa Cruz and was thinking of doing the same. Let me know how long it takes you, how long it was supposed to take you, etc. Thanks. -Rory Edited by - SNA Russell on 10/29/2001 02:43:35
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    Is ACES dead?

    Guys, I was set to go to ACES, but my recruiter also said that the program ran out of money. I think this happened in June or July. I've heard that the flight physical (and everything else that we needed to get done at ACES) has been incorporated into OCS. As if we already didn't have enough...
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    Joint Strike Fighter

    Dave, I too was hoping that Lockheed Martin would win the contract. I've heard some good things about the JSF that they submitted. I think 2008 is an ambitious goal. As with all other government run operations, they're usually always over budget and behind in the schedule. We can always...
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    KyleP, Nice to meet you. You're the third person I've met from the Forum who will be in the 05 January class. Congrats. Rory
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    Question....

    Dave, You're right. I got picked up for Pilot by the Navy. I start OCS on 05 JAN. Again, good luck to you and the rest of the guys at OCS. Rory
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    Question....

    Good luck to all you guys that start on 28 October. Don't take INDOC week personally. Remeber to be kind to all the INDOC Candidates when you're all Candy Os. Rory
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    Class 11-02

    Sam, When I went through MEPS, they had me take the depth perception test with the circles on the inside. It seemed like a pretty fair test to me. Rory
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    05 January 2002 OCS Class

    Magnum - Forgive me for copying your idea, but I think it applies in this case as well. Anybody who is going to OCS on 05 JAN, sound off here. I think it will be cool to show up at OCS with a little "support group" thing already happening. Michaela, Trey, you guys still out there? Rory
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    Tall Pilots in T-45

    Barry - Talk to a USN Officer Recruiter. Rory
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    Uniform change???

    spidrwmn - Coveralls are one of the many uniforms that officers can wear. The uniform of the day, as specified by each command, can be coveralls, kakis, etc. Rory
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    OCS Pictures

    Dawgfan - Thanks for the pics. Very inspirational. Rory
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    General Questions

    Quixote - I haven't been to OCS yet, but I've read a few journals myself. They're might be vague because the experience can't be put into words. Also, knowing what will happen to you at OCS before it happens would take the fun out of it. Regarding height and weight requirements, testing...
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    designator question . .

    spidrwmn - Why you (or anyone) would want to go SWO is beyond me, but if it's what you want then go for it. I agree with EODDave - SWO spots should be available if you're graduating in Spring 2003. If you apply for SWO and get picked up for something else, don't sign the enlistment contract...
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    Dont know what to do....

    JasonG - Regarding switching to the Navy: talk to your local Navy Officer Recruiter. He or she will run you through a few tests. Depending on the results of those, you will be able to pick a designator. When I got accepted for Pilot, I had a 2.9 GPA. Your 2.5 sounds a little low, but talk to...
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    OCS Questions

    ngtippit - What's your OCS start date? Mine is 05 JAN. Ed Williams - Please keep us posted on how the IFS program works. Thanks. Rory
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    Motivation

    Smoke - Great find! Rory
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    Talk about luck!

    Brian-75 - I've read that the cut off age for Pilot is 29. If you're older than that (when the time comes), you can request an age waiver. I've heard of a Marine Second Lieutenant starting API at age 32. Obviously, your recruiter would know best. Rory
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    How long from OCS to API?

    Michaela - When in January do you start OCS? I start on 05 JAN. Rory
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    Talk about luck!

    EODDave - I'd like to take a look at the flight pattern. Please e-mail it to me at roryarussell@aol.com. Thanks. -Rory
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