06 Jan 2013

[CUPike11]

And if you stay behind and don't go to church, don't think you're going to be walking around Nimitz Hall socializing and joking and laughing either. You can talk and sundays are a bit more lax, but remember what I said....

Your DI or any OTHER DI can show up at any time. Other DIs can and will beat your class too and then will tell your DI about it.

But as others have also echoed, either go or don't. No big deal either way....but we wouldn't tell you to go if it really wasn't a break from the crazy.

 

[seannewman0]

OUSOONER. I love the picture.

Well folks, I just booked up for the Newport Chalet for the night of the 5th and my orders should be coming "any day now" via FED-EX. Let me know if any of you all end up there.

 

[BusyBee604]

I'm trying to ween myself off the coffee, but it's truly one of the biggest things I'm afraid of.

Coffee withdrawal will be among the least of your problems in OCS. Sleep deprivation, maybe...

Also, I am a non-prior, but I have enlisted friends that say the total opposite about church. "Don't be THAT girl that goes to church; nobody does that." Etc... But you guys are URGING us to go to church during OCS?

I think your 'E' friends are misinformed, it's been posted earlier that most attend...not necessarily to take part in the religious services, but to enjoy a welcome, relaxing break from the constant high-pressure of "OCS Ops Normal". You'll be glad you did!

I'll definitely take the break if it's not going to get me pegged as a sissy.

I've never heard of a girl referred to as 'sissy'. I always thought it was a guy thing ) but then, I had a very sheltered upbringing).

I know it sounds stupid, but I don't want to set myself up to be "targeted" for any reason.

If most classmates are attending the church services for whatever reason, your opting out may just make you a "target", in the eyes of your antagonizers, which as you stated, should be avoided.
BzB

 

[LET73]

^This. Go with your classmates, even if you're not religious. I don't know how it is in Newport, but in Pensacola the entire class went to the community center near the chapel on Sunday mornings and sat around, relaxed, ate donuts, called our families, and went to our respective services if we so desired. I liked having a chance to sit and reflect for a little bit, which is something you don't generally get to do during OCS.

Also, odd as it may seem, you won't miss the coffee. You won't have time to think about it.

 

[ChelseaRuthless]

Also, odd as it may seem, you won't miss the coffee. You won't have time to think about it.

I suppose my head will be pounding for so many other reasons (*lack of sleep*) that you're right, I'm not going to attribute it to my lack of caffeine.

 

[Kay]

OUSOONER. I love the picture.

Well folks, I just booked up for the Newport Chalet for the night of the 5th and my orders should be coming "any day now" via FED-EX. Let me know if any of you all end up there.

Hey seannewman,
I made reservations at Navy Gateway, I think my processor said he would mail me my orders the week before.

 

[Aviation Jones]

I'm in class 07-13F. If you guys have any specific questions PM me. We had a pretty tough schedule; crammed 5 weeks worth of evolutions into 3 (due to the holiday stand down). So, we have experienced a lot already. Don't be shy... ask away!

 

[unbreakableskies]

What Jones means is, 08-13 is going to take all the heat from evolution changes and shortened schedule that 07-13 had, so 08 better have their head in the game.

 

[cans]

Hey is anyone staying at the holiday inn express on 855 WEST MAIN ROAD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842? That's where I'll be if anyone wants to have a meet n greet before we go, if not i'll see you on the other side.

 

[ramos7402]

My wife and I are staying at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina. Think it was about $120 for the night.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

 

[cans]

I got this room like 2 weeks ago for $71. I don't know if they still have rooms but its worth a check if anyone still doesn't have one. It's only 5 min from the front gate too.

 

[unbreakableskies]

Anyone who still has questions about travel, what to expect, what to bring, where to direct friends and family to get information, anything... jump over to the facebook page, I've posted a lot of info there. I look forward to rolling in with 08 and get this show on the road.

 

[TxSNA2013]

22/M/non-prior/SNA/B.S. Engineering - Texas A&M University Kingsville

Supposed to be reporting 6January2013! Waiting for actual orders to come through... NRD San Antone not returning my phone calls haha...

I selected pilot. Anybody else in this class select yet?

 

[mgilbert1]

I think everyone should know their designator going into this. Is their such a thing as an undesignated OC?

26/M/Prior BU2/SNA/B.S MGT- MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY-STL

look forward to meeting everyone in Newport in a few days.

 

[MattEdwards]

I rather doubt it, but then again, I don't know for sure. I also selected pilot. The waiting is the worst of it. I just want to get going.