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Are there very many who show up to OCS out of shape? I would like to know if I will have company bringing up the rear.

It is good to see that there is a little mercy for us old farts. Being 6'5", I have always had issues with my knees. I have always been able to work around any problems. I just hope they last me through three months of hell. What kind of times do they expect out of the over 30 crowd in the...

I'm not too worried about the "games" becaused I've played them before. I just hope my 31 yr old body can take what my 20 yr old did before. I was also wondering how they handled the priors who already know what the real fleet is like. I'm sure most of us know to play it straight and to keep...

For those of you who have gone through both the Navy's enlisted bootcamp and OCS, what are some of the differences and similarities? What can an E-6 expect at OCS?

Thanks David. Good Advice. I'll have to get creative with my writing while still conveying my true desires.

If I were to write my main reasons for becoming an officer, it would come off as sounding very selfish. Some of the reasons include increased pay (better life for the family), oustanding job experience, better retirement pay than my enlisted retirement rate, advancement to middle to upper...

I have been working on my personal statement and find it to be the most difficult part of the process (except for waiting for selection results I would guess). I realize everyone's personal statement can only be done by the individual but if anyone has some suggestions or an example they would...

For those of you who have gone through the officer interview, what were some of the questions that were asked?

This guy is the SUPPO on the Anchorage. Another note that tells how things are. Things you won't hear about on CNN. quote: Sent:Thursday, October 19, 2000 1:31 AM John, Your friend said it all. We too are on station and I will be going over there in the morning to provide a lunch. I...

quote: There are no boots at OCS at any time. Matt Stevenson Ensign / SNA VT-7 USN What? No boots? That doesn't seem fair. How will these non-priors ever experience the thrill of endless laps around the grinder with a pair of ten pound boots around their ankles or doing eight count...

Since I'm active duty, I will be going through an actual interview board with three 0-3s or above from my command. I guess they drill you pretty hard. I also have to write up my CO's endorsement (lucky me). I'll try to get as much face time as I can with the officers in my command (not an...

For those of you who have already gone through the process, what were some of the questions that you were asked during the interview?

Thanks John. We'll be awaiting his return.

When putting in your package for OCS, you are given three choices for designators (Aviation, SWO, Nuke, etc.). Is it wise to list three choices? If you REALLY want to be an aviator, but would accept another designator if you had to, should you only list Aviation and then re-aply for another...

quote: ps: I have only had two or three requests for a surface warfare page, so I'm really up in the air about doing one. I think there is enough of us out here who would be interested in a Surface Warfare page. A sister site would be better. I wouldn't think to look for information on...

By now I'm sure you've had a chance to knock out some of your qualifications and get your feet wet as a new SWO. What's been your experience so far? Are you happy with your decision to be an SWO? What duties have you had to take on besides your normal division work? Also, how do they...

quote: We'll stick out with our prior ribbons though! Yeah, that should to be good for an extra 1,000 pushups.

Great info Dave. Thanks. I'm just starting to put my package together. My final day of class is 23 Sep. I'll probably take the OAR and ASTB around the beginning of december( sooner if I think I'm ready). This gives me a little time to prepare for a higher score. I picked up the Arco book...

I know you guys are too busy to really mess with this but any updates to the OCS journal yet? I'm active duty so I have experience with the boot camp scene. I,m looking to get picked up for OCS and was wondering how it would compare. Thanks

Sorry if this has already been covered but is it necessary to have exceptional skills in math and physics to become a pilot? I'm active duty finishing up my degree in Management studies (not particularly strong in M & P) and am hoping to get picked up for OCS. I was wondering what I...