Unless you're at the stage where you have liberty on the weekends, then you could probably find somewhere playing the game.
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sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs
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rockthearts281
meh, worst case scenario, we die.
rockthearts281
meh, worst case scenario, we die.
Stupid question, but this seems like a good place for it. I will probably be going to OCS either JAN 20, or FEB 10, and I had a question concerning taxes. If I go to the FEB 20 class there is a chance I can just file my taxes before and do an amendment later if needed, but there is a chance I wont be able to do my taxes before hand. I'm guessing there wont be any chance for me to do my taxes while in OCS?
By the time the April 15th deadline rolls around, you'll have some limited computer privileges, so you could probably e-file. If you need time/your phone to work out any issues that come up, your class team would probably let you do that. They're generally open to making exceptions to the rules to deal with personal/financial issues that arise. That being said, you're going to want as few things as possible hanging over your head when you start OCS, you'll have enough to stress about when you're there. I'd try to file beforehand, get a 6-month extension (pretty easy to do on the IRS website), or at least have all your documents organized and ready to go.
rockthearts281
meh, worst case scenario, we die.
Is Motrin contraband? And if so how difficult is it to get from sick call?
Why do you think you'll need Motrin?
rockthearts281
meh, worst case scenario, we die.
Because OCS wrecks bodies, and my knees suck
Well, if you go to Sick Call, they'll give you what they think you need, I guess. Don't know whether or not you can keep a stash. I'll tap-out and let someone who might actually know answer your question.Because OCS wrecks bodies, and my knees suck
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Because OCS wrecks bodies, and my knees suck
Change your socks instead.
Definitely contraband, not worth the risk of trying to hide it. I don't have tons of experience with sick call but it was my impression that they'll try other stuff before prescribing you a pain killer. They'll teach you some stretches, correct form, things like that. Not always very helpful. If you really have problems, they'll prescribe you something eventually. It might be Tylenol or some other painkiller, not necessarily Motrin. They might also try a knee brace (I'm obviously not a doctor, this is just what I saw while I was there). For what it's worth it, you do have access to an ice machine and the chance to ice whatever hurts at the end of the day if you think that'll help.
rockthearts281
meh, worst case scenario, we die.
Ice might work. Never really cared what kind it was. Just basic over the counter has always worked well for me.
You'll be able to convince them to give you something eventually if your pain is bad enough. Just stand by for some push back along the way.
rockthearts281
meh, worst case scenario, we die.
I'm usually pretty good about embracing the suck, I'm just a little bit older than I was when I went through boot camp and OCS is a whole different ball game.
I was 39 when I went through OCS. You'll be fine.
Here's a sneak peak about Navy medicine... You could have been dismembered and missing an arm and medical will prescribe Motrin. 800mg Ibuprofen is the panacea to all of Navy medical's problems. If the arm is still missing in a week, then come back at sick call and they'll try and work out a consult for you (should only take 4-6 weeks).