Monster Marine OCS thread: stupid questions answered here!

[JEP]

Are you a member at MarineOCS.com? Word over there is that they are not authorized anymore.

Don't buy boots from Quantico boot; in fact, wait until you are at OCS and are issued boots. You don't need to buy any yet. You'd just be wasting your money.

I am a member of marineocs.com but I am not authorized to do anything on that site. I can't even post a thread or ask a question, anyone know anything on how to fix that one.? I have been working on that for a while. I am also looking at getting the Altama 4250 usmc hot weather boot but need some ones help on picking some out.

 

[Swanee]

Thanks but I am an OCC guy going to this mini ocs and need some.

I was an OCC guy. Never went to a "mini" OCS; I'm not even sure what that is... I never bought boots until I got to TBS and did just fine.

You should be able to post over there after you've registered. Not sure what the deal is. I post over there pretty frequently.

 

[LFDtoUSMC]

Have you given your introduction yet? You only get posting privileges afterwards.

 

[JEP]

Roger I do have them now. Thanks ahelwig5

 

[LFDtoUSMC]

You're welcome.

 

[MattWSU]

I was an OCC guy. Never went to a "mini" OCS; I'm not even sure what that is... I never bought boots until I got to TBS and did just fine.

You should be able to post over there after you've registered. Not sure what the deal is. I post over there pretty frequently.

Mini OCS is a weekend of OCS-like conditions complete with Sergeant Instructors, a PFT, humps, and usually an LRC. It's meant to give candidates a taste of OCS.

 

[Fitz73Chrgr]

Mini OCS is a weekend of OCS-like conditions complete with Sergeant Instructors, a PFT, humps, and usually an LRC. It's meant to give candidates a taste of OCS.

Just wear some old hiking boots if you have some. Bates Lights are not supportive and have very little traction. There were guys at OCS when I was there a couple of years ago who claim they shaved a bunch of time off of the E course after buying those boots. I shaved just as much time off wearing the same boots. Don't waste your money.

 

[Sandlapper]

How much does having civilian flight training help you get selected for a SNA? Or does it not matter at all?

 

[Swanee]

How much does having civilian flight training help you get selected for a SNA? Or does it not matter at all?

Search the site. You'll find your answer.

 

[Sandlapper]

Search the site. You'll find your answer.

Sorry, I tried. I went to search -> advance search -> USMC section and typed "Private Pilot" and "Civilian flight Time" I got soem threads in which people said they had a private pilot certficate. Which is why I decided to ask in the stupid questions thread. I'm keep looking, thanks.

 

[kmc9280]

Sandlapper,

It helps, but not a ton. You must make sure that you're OSO puts it your flight time and any certifications on your activitis page in part 6 of your application. If it's only a private it won't make a ton of difference because he selection board looks for those that will make the best leaders/have the best chance of graduating OCS. In the recruiting world we don't focus too much on how you will do in flight school. If you'd like to chat some more and ask questions, I'll be about the best resource you could have as I sit on the selection boards. Feel free to message me and I'll give you my work number if you'd like.

 

[nukon]

Are the Bates men’s lightweight USMC boots no longer allowed at OCS? I saw this somewhere else. If so what is a good USMC boot to get? I am looking at Quantico boot online but if someone has any good suggestions please point me in the right direction. Thank you.

Know it's an old post, but just FYI.. lites are back in play for OCS.

 

[AK49]

Just throwing this out there, I did OCS last summer (Golf Co, 2nd increment) and nothing happen to me. Seriously, I was never singled out, passed every inspection, averaged 6-7 hours of sleep a night (once I got a full 8 hours--that has to be an OCS record, right?), scored a little above average on every academic and field evaluation, had squad leader twice, PT felt easy, never sick, no blisters, staying awake was easy (for obvious reasons), and NEVER WROTE AN ESSAY. Has anyone else had this happen to them/heard of it happening to someone else? I still have nightmares that I didn't actually go to OCS. My current theory is God loves me . . .

 

[usmarinemike]

Cool story, bro.

 

[cb812]

Two questions...

1) What is the age cutoff for an air contract with the Marines?
2) Anyone have an idea on what the next board for air contracts plans on meeting?