August 13' OCS

[GISpirate12]

Hey Brandon, do you have any advice on running? As in a schedule or millage program? I have around 2-3 months before OCS, and I'm trying to figure out what might be the best regimen for me to start. I've already started to run, I just want to maximize the workouts.

-Alex

Oh yeah man I've got loads of advice! I recently attended a runners clinic so any questions you have, please don't hesitate to ask. Firstly, I can tell you that I like to run a good 10 miles in a week. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or Saturdays are my usual running days. 3 miles each day that I run. What you should do, to keep yourself from getting injured, is run early in the morning then workout roughly 8 hours later. Many mistakes athletes make is running all out following a solid workout. You want to separate the two to ensure that your IT Band keeps safe (I just got off a WICKED IT Band Syndrome Injury for failing to do so, and failing to stretch before I ran....which is a BIG NO NO).

Start out in small doses of running at first, then work up into an all out mileage. But please make sure you stretch good. I've seen many of Crossfit Athletes in my time just screw up their workout routine because they simply don't take the vital time needed to stretch. Run 1 mile the first day, timed. Then on Wednesday, work up into 2 miles, Friday, 1.5 miles. Next week, double what you did last week, each day.

For an EXCELLENT reference of a 12 week program, go by the Crossfit Endurance prescription. I have also included the page that explains what each abbreviation stands for:

12-week Workout:
http://running.competitor.com/files/2011/05/12-Week-CFE-Advanced-Training-Plan-master1.pdf

^ Abbreviations:
http://www.crossfitendurance.com/legend

And on days it prescribes you for S&CON:
http://www.wodshop.org/wods.html (any of those work, just push a button, BAM....WOD maker!)

(Note: If you have ANY questions about any of the movements on Strength and Conditioning, please let me know, as some can be borderline confusing)

-Brandon

 

[Surf]

Awesome stuff man thanks!

 

[GISpirate12]

No problem man! Glad I can help

 

[BusyBee604]

Awesome stuff man thanks!

No problem man! Glad I can help

Above is an example of the kind of "help out your Classmate" attitude, that will make that fearful trek through OCS less painful. Group (class) cooperation & rallying to help a buddy, is viewed by DIs as an indicator of leadership potential (though they'll never let you know that at the time), perhaps even being critical of it.

There will be times when a Classmate becomes frustrated and down, perhaps to the point of "throwing in the towel". That's when the group can get together, lend support, and often sidetrack a potential DOR. Indications of future leadership such as these, give DIs a sense of pride which of course, they'll keep to themselves during the course of training. Such is life in OCS!

*Always remember: DIs are not there to pat you on the back when you do "good" things; but to bash you when you don't!
BzB

 

[GISpirate12]

Above is an example of the kind of "help out your Classmate" attitude, that will make that fearful trek through OCS less painful. Group (class) cooperation & rallying to help a buddy, is viewed by DIs as an indicator of leadership potential (though they'll never let you know that at the time), perhaps even being critical of it.

There will be times when a Classmate becomes frustrated and down, perhaps to the point of "throwing in the towel". That's when the group can get together, lend support, and often sidetrack a potential DOR. Indications of future leadership such as these, give DIs a sense of pride which of course, they'll keep to themselves during the course of training. Such is life in OCS!

*Always remember: DIs are not there to pat you on the back when you do "good" things; but to bash you when you don't!
BzB

I will make sure I remember those points Hugh. I understand that it is extremely important to rely on your team throughout our entire careers while serving in the military. Make no doubt about it, but I certainly will rely on my classmates at OCS to get me through those "wall-breaking" moments.

 

[Surf]

Above is an example of the kind of "help out your Classmate" attitude, that will make that fearful trek through OCS less painful. Group (class) cooperation & rallying to help a buddy, is viewed by DIs as an indicator of leadership potential (though they'll never let you know that at the time), perhaps even being critical of it.

There will be times when a Classmate becomes frustrated and down, perhaps to the point of "throwing in the towel". That's when the group can get together, lend support, and often sidetrack a potential DOR. Indications of future leadership such as these, give DIs a sense of pride which of course, they'll keep to themselves during the course of training. Such is life in OCS!

*Always remember: DIs are not there to pat you on the back when you do "good" things; but to bash you when you don't!
BzB

Sir, your above comment is why I chose to join in the first place. Anyone can learn to fly as a civilian, but it is within the military that you have the support and wisdom of generations past, present and future. One is 'never' really alone, and I will remember these words when I to am faced with adversity. Thank you for your continued service to the Navy, and us new guys.

Very respectfully,

Alex

 

[William Knox]

hey apilot! I was told I might either be in the last FY-13 class on June 23, or leaving in July or August. Right now I'm waiting on my background stuff to come back. Either way, I'm ready to rock n' roll in Newport with you man!

I'm on the same page as you GIS, everything is done with the exception of the security clearance. My OR said sometime in early June I'd know, but he made it clear I needed to get my a** in shape well before

Hey GIS & Alex. I am in the same boat as you guys. Received my Pro-Rec and am just waiting on the background to come through. Hopefully it doesn't take too long.

Maybe I will see you guys in Newport.

Here is to the next great adventure!

Billy

 

[GISpirate12]

Hey Billy!

Glad to see some other fellow selectees waiting. I'm going through the investigation interviews right now, and making sure I stay in shape. Keep us posted man, we'll be at OCS VERY soon!

Brothers in Arms,

Brandon

 

[Surf]

Hey GIS & Alex. I am in the same boat as you guys. Received my Pro-Rec and am just waiting on the background to come through. Hopefully it doesn't take too long.

Maybe I will see you guys in Newport.

Here is to the next great adventure!

Billy

Congrats on the Pro-Rec man, when did you submit your packet out of curiosity? I still don't know whether I've been pro-rec'd or not and I submitted back in early May..

 

[obligatory1]

Final Select SNFO, my ship date is Aug 3. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[GISpirate12]

Final Select SNFO, my ship date is Aug 3. Anyone else in the same boat?

hoping to be soon man... this investigation is going to be the death of me

 

[obligatory1]

hoping to be soon man... this investigation is going to be the death of me

Investigation? Do you mean applying for a security clearance?​

 

[GISpirate12]

Not applying, well, I guess its applying, idk? I am going through background investigation interviews FOR the security clearance. I'm being interviewed, my friends, professors, parents, etc.

Just all a part of the process I guess.

 

[obligatory1]

Not applying, well, I guess its applying, idk? I am going through background investigation interviews FOR the security clearance. I'm being interviewed, my friends, professors, parents, etc.

Just all a part of the process I guess.

Wow, all I had to do was fill out all the paperwork with everyone's contact info and what not but I never had to go through investigation interviews. I have been in the application process for nearly 3 yrs now. First OR passed me to a second OR who was retiring and didn't even submit my package/submitted it incomplete, got a new OR who put in my package but that was when the navy was overloaded with aviation guys/in a big recession and wasn't selected, then applied once more (new interviews) and was selected. Third times the charm I suppose. Before I submitted this last time; however, my OR said that I'd already obtained the security clearance. That is why I am a bit thrown off by your case of having to get security interviews. Are you going for a higher security clearance? All I remember in that regard was my recruiter asking me questions when I was first applying but nothing crazy. Basically trying to find out if I was in trouble with the law or on drugs.​

 

[GISpirate12]

Wow, all I had to do was fill out all the paperwork with everyone's contact info and what not but I never had to go through investigation interviews. I have been in the application process for nearly 3 yrs now. First OR passed me to a second OR who was retiring and didn't even submit my package/submitted it incomplete, got a new OR who put in my package but that was when the navy was overloaded with aviation guys/in a big recession and wasn't selected, then applied once more (new interviews) and was selected. Third times the charm I suppose. Before I submitted this last time; however, my OR said that I'd already obtained the security clearance. That is why I am a bit thrown off by your case of having to get security interviews. Are you going for a higher security clearance? All I remember in that regard was my recruiter asking me questions when I was first applying but nothing crazy. Basically trying to find out if I was in trouble with the law or on drugs.​

If your recruiter has said that you have already obtained your SC, you're golden man! As for me, this is my first go-round. I am not sure what level of clearance I am going up for, but they have PROBED and PRODDED EVERYTHING in my past. Nothing I am too concerned about or anything, just ready to get the process going.

I hope to be joining you in this August class...