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Yes, just make sure you have all of the required documentation. It should be up on the OCS website, and you should get a pretty thorough brief from your OR before you head out about what you should take with you. Make sure you take originals or certified copies with you.

Sand Up Your A** . . .S.U.Y.A. It's the name of one of the few sand pits they had in Newport. The SUYA, the Rose Garden, and the Cookie Jar if I recall correctly. Basically, you get to go play around in the different sand boxes at your Drill Instructor's discretion.

<Insert generic old person joke here>

Velocity vector, I assume. The little dot in the middle.

Yeah, super retard points for me. Glad you got it all straightened out!

Sorry to hear you were not picked up. Did you apply for SWO as well?

You're TDY while at API. If you can't survive on 600lbs for a couple months, you may need to re-evaluate how you're living. Just finish API, and when you're done, you can have everything moved down down to Milton/Pensacola. This is the way the system works man. According to the Navy, you're...

You can take your paternity leave (your choice) from OCS. You'll take your 10 days, and if you have any additional days, you may be able to take those as well. You'll roll back one class, and move right along. Only downside, your graduation date gets rolled back three weeks. There was...

It depends on your designator and the needs of the Navy. I know people that selected Supply in my OCS board, and they didn't go to OCS for another year (boarded in NOV, and they had to wait for the NEXT fiscal year to start up). So, be ready to go in three months (my case) or be ready to wait...

It is amusing, reading this thread. I was sitting in your shoes almost 2 1/2 years ago. Doesn't seem like that long ago. Best of luck to all of you, and for those that are selected, congratulations. For those of you that aren't selected, kick some ass, and resubmit with a stronger...

Thanks Gator, Ortega is on my short list of places to look. I've heard good things about it from quite a few people. I like that it's a little closer of a commute to the downtown area, where my wife is looking to get a job. Thanks for the input helo_wifey. I think we'll probably be going...

I'm relocating to NAS Jacksonville in just under two weeks, and I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience (Good or Bad) with the housing office at NAS Jax. My wife and I are considering living on base for a number of reasons, price and only having one car being the primary two...

Winged on Friday at Corpus, heading to Jax for some P-8 action!

What class were you in?

Hey guys, I have a few name tags and assorted patches that I've collected in my long and salty two years in the Navy. For those of you that have been around longer than I have ... What have you done with all of your old name tags and squadron/shoulder patches? I recall someone had an awesome...

Regarding your letter of recommendation, it should come from someone who knows you well, and that can vouch for what kind of a person or a leader you have the potential to be. A senior enlisted member who supervised you in your previous unit would be a great example. As a platoon sergeant in...

Everything webmaster said is accurate. I've rented boats from them twice, and both times it was a great experience. Sort of. As webmaster pointed out, make sure to steer clear of the shallow water and make sure you stay in the channels when applicable. I found this out the hard way. Damn...

Riding a bike to Newport in November just sounds like a terrible idea. The weather is going to be cold, with a chance of freezing hell on your motorcycle. Also, have you completed the additional training required to ride a motorcycle (safety class. . .etc)? If not, then you wouldn't...

There's always this

Somebody busts your balls a little bit, six years ago, and you came back here and whined about it. Yeah, I'm glad you're not in the Army any longer either. I can see why someone like you probably wanted to leave. The Air Force mentality probably fits you much better.

Another branch may have a higher age limit higher for those old farts interested in flying.

Hey Gunny, I'm a former Army guy, 8yrs in as a Staff Sergeant. I had a lot of similar stats to you, and the Navy thought I was good enough to be picked up. I had a 3.0 GPA, but a little higher OAR on the ASTB. As always, your mileage may vary, and the needs of the Navy always comes first, but I...

Somewhere in the world, God is killing kittens. Just to warn you, 'what are my chances' threads are a terrible way to start off here, and are generally frowned upon. That is, unless you are asking "What are the chances I might get (____________) if I engage in coitus with. . . " never mind. Best...

This is just me speaking, since I was a prior Army guy, but you should never judge the Army by what you 'think' you know. Having a college degree and becoming a warrant officer doesn't mean that you're "going backwards" at all. If you were good enough to be selected for WOCS and the flight...

If you really want to fly, don't take being an Army Warrant Officer off the table. To some, it may not seem as sexy as flying that jet and dropping bombs, but I assure you, those guys do some amazing things. Also, as jtmedi pointed out, if you want to be an officer, do not enlist unless...

Not that the Russians didn't do the same thing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_Tu-4

I had the previous model, the S9. I really liked the functionality they provided. Not having any cords was a wonderful experience. Like you, I've also had problems while running on the treadmill, when I don't want (or have) my armband. The two down sides (and maybe this has been remedied...

I have a Smith & Wesson 5.45 upper. The ammo, as you have noticed, is pretty cheap. The only down side is that you have to also purchase the 5.45x39 magazines, which adds to the initial expense. Also, I believe most of the surplus 5.45 is lacquer coated. Maybe I'm just doing something wrong...

THAT looks like a fun gig.

It's been awhile since I researched the topic, but aren't you restricted to having a fixed butt stock and a magazine setup that requires a tool to release the magazine?

I'm sorry, I know this is a serious conversation. . .but I almost laughed hard enough to piss myself when I read this.

The solution for gun armed criminals is a well armed household. :-)

That looks like some excellent work. If you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back? If you don't feel like sharing here, feel free to PM me.

Oddly enough, it is a requirement to do AF para-rescue. Hmm.

It's hard not to take you seriously when your avatar is a velociraptor, armed with an RPG, riding a freaking shark. That's some scary stuff.

I think the answer is as clear as it could possibly be. Don't expect more than a couple of weeks of down time, if that when you check in. Most of the people I know who have been through recently haven't been waiting very long. That, and don't worry about things that are outside of your...

It was great to poke around a brand new aircraft. It still had that 'new plane' smell. The technology in the front and back of the aircraft was pretty enjoyable to see. Certainly a step above the T-34.

It's a decent free alternative, but it definitely doesn't do "all the same shit." I would like to try out the Fltplan app in the cockpit, but I don't see that happening for quite some time.

I prefer the new Garmin app, however, I used foreflight for a long while. I agree, it is great!

Fridge. . .you were in the Aug 2011 board and you just now got your FS? Holy crap on a cracker. Glad to see you stuck with it.

We were instructed that it was pushed back one week. Same bat time, same bat place.

Apparently the temptation to use a phone to cheat is too great, so instead of treating students like adults, "No phones for you!" is the policy.

Our schedule shows 1100-1500 for the tours of the aircraft.

There's not much about you on your profile. What branch are you? Are you married? Every (I'm sure there are exceptions somewhere) married Navy guy goes to Whiting. A few single guys end up in the mix, depending on what's available, or extenuating circumstances. If you're single, you'll...

OJC is where I finished up my PPL. Small world.

You're dating yourself there Catmando. I'm from the Olathe area. . .I don't think I've ever actually heard anyone refer to it as NAS Olathe before. It's kind of sad, not much to show it's Naval roots any longer, other than a small air park with an A-4 and I believe an F-8 to show it's history...

Up at Whiting, I havent' seen it being too much of a problem for you to request a Friday - Sunday for leave. Anything more than that might take a little extra work on your part. The best bet would be for you to plan on doing your wedding BEFORE you class up/check in to the TRAWING/VT. Once...

I'm sorry, but I find it amusing that you choose to stereotype all campus police departments based upon your experience at one specific campus P.D. Your experience is your own, and does not represent all police departments, despite what you might have experienced. You proved my point in your...

Fair enough.

Our class started with over 50 people, and we graduated only about half of the original class. A number of people roll back three, six, or even nine weeks for various reasons ranging from PT to failing inspections. Yes, there were those who did DOR as a result of being NPQd on their flight...