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http://www.amazon.com/ARCO-GMAT-Math-Review-Gmat/dp/0768918316 I used this book for the math section. It covered literally every type of problem on the ASTB. It's great because it the GRE and GMAT also do not allow calculators, so the book focuses on that. I spent about two hardcore weeks...

My brother just posted an album on google's picasa web albums and I was able to download the entire album with one click, for free. More proof that google is the best thing on the planet.

I've been reading Personal Finance for Dummies, 5th Edition. It's a great book that covers all the bases. I'm learning tons. Takes complex topics and writes about them so anybody can understand.

You can't beat BDCP man. Nice work.

I just got back from the same brief and something sounded very fishy about it to me too. I was making more as an E-3 doing nothing in college than I am now as an O-1 in Pensacola. It's all due to the transient BAH. This seems ridiculously wrong to me. Tom and other BDCP guys, did you end...

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The most I ever ran in Newport was not very far at all. It was probably about 3 miles and it was a rare treat. That was outdoors in warmer weather. I'm not too sure about the longest you'll run inside the gym in winter, though.

Whoops. My mistake with the bad gouge.

That's correct. Also known as blue falcons. You gotta help each other out. I would never have passed RLP without the help of my buddies.

GREAT thread, tiz! All that stuff is necessary for the 4th week RLP inspection except the Navy and Marine Corps hymns. You will need to learn those eventually, but not for an inspection. "Buddy f*ckers" are the guys who have the hardest time in OCS. You are clearly the opposite of that...

Ahaha. Thanks for the heads up. I already checked out their website and I like what I see far more than "U(get screwed)-Haul."

Why's that, Tom? What happened to you on your move down there?

Thanks guys. I called the personal property office in Newport, RI (just graduated OCS there). They said I will have to bring all receipts with me to Pensacola and write a brief memo explaining why it was not done at OCS. They said it will get paid for after that. Should I be skeptical of...

I don't have a car, so I think I am just going to U-Haul it down to Pensacola. It's going to cost over $1,000 so I want to make sure I get paid back. I'm OK with paying for it now. I can't figure out this process of the DITY move on my own, so is it possible for me to just get down there and...

Thanks guys! Ken, there are a few things. You nailed the first one: show up in shape. For the first four weeks, most of the interaction you will have with your drill instructor will be PT sessions. The better shape you are in, the less negative attention you will draw. The other thing is...

I finally graduated. FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To those of you going to OCS in the future: have fun!:icon_rage That is all.:D

Yep. The last class of the year will be graduating on December 21st. Badger, every class I have seen shows up on Sunday and graduates on a Friday.

True, but if I ever bump into you in that short period when you are an O-2 and I'm still an O-1........ Well, thanks for the help guys. It sounds like that dream photo sharing site does not exist, eh? And it sounds like the giant thumb drive is probably the best physical way to go for now. The...

I've been in Newport. I'll be graduating in time for Christmas. Tom (or should I call you "Sir" now?), you little @#$%$@#!! I had the honor of saluting Tom because he graduated a short time ago.

I've got some great times coming up in my life here. That said, I don't want to lose my digital pictures that I take in these upcoming years. In addition to CDs, I want to store pictures on a photo sharing site. My question is this: does anybody know of a reliable site that should be around...

Are they generally lenient about giving you time if you've got medical issues? I had a wrist surgery before OCS that still bugs me a little and, if possible, I'd like to get another look at it to see if anything can be done. The problem is that it's probably considered optional. Any gouge...

Couldn't find this with a search... What's the current wait for pilots for IFS and then API? Just trying to plan my life for the next few months here.

Biggest way people roll into H class and extend their stay beyond 12 weeks is by being in bad shape at the start. Bring a nice iron and learn how to use it before you get there. After PT issues, failing the big scary room, locker, and personnel inspection is the other way that people have a...

Guys, I'll be going to Pensacola soon, so I'm starting to freak out about this again. About the guys who did get NPQ'd because of this ear issue, did they mention having severe pain during pressure changes or fluid discharge or something major like that? I've literally had no problems with my...

I'm in Newport right now, so there aren't any real flight docs. This is why the doctor was not very sure about what to do with me. Thanks for the good news guys. And xj, I just tried that head tilting thing and it worked. Looks like I might be able to avoid the dreaded NAMI whammy!:D

I should add I had tubes in my ears at the age of 6 and have not had any problems since. I've been skydiving, on tops of mountains in Colorado, and submerged about 20 feet down in lakes. Never had any issues with me ears. The problem is that I can't pop them like everybody else...and as I've...

I might get the NAMI whammy because I cannot pop both my eardrums. The doc had me plug my nose and mouth and blow a burst of air. I can get my right eardrum to pop, but not my left. He said I may get automatically NPQ'd, or the Navy may let me get into an altitude chamber to see how I react...

Thanks for the tips guys. I'll try some new stuff and hopefully the numbers will improve.

Every day I do 5 sets of maxing out on push ups. Despite this, my numbers are not improving. Yet the same workout with sit ups is increasing my numbers drastically. Has anybody tried this program? http://www.military.com/Opinions/0,,Smith_082405,00.html Growing up, I was always told to work...

You only got a 9/9 for your pilot aptitude rating. I don't think that's going to be competitive enough, you slacker!:D Just kidding. Excellent work.

Good songs for running What are some great motivational songs you guys listen to while running? My collection is weak right now. I need something that's going to make me want to run to the top of Everest.

There is a trade off with that, though. If you go in really close, your hips can get fatigued quickly. I actually do better with my feet farther away.

I've definitely been practicing incorrectly. I'm also doing them like a gimp over the edge of a staircase because of my still-healing wrist.

This was discussed before. Couldn't find where though... How far down do you go for pushups at OCS at the in PRT? If I do them the way I normally do them on my own, my numbers are fine. But when I get in front of a mirror and get my upper arms straight across and parallel with my back...

Thanks man. You're right--I would rather get OCS out of the way. I guess the only advantage to RI is that it won't be as hot as Florida. Because of this, however, I am guessing that the DIs will probably make workouts harder. Is there any truth to this? Anybody know?

Well Richard, I asked them if they'd be having me scrubbing the toilets and they said no. It sounds like I'll be doing simple tasks such as licking envelopes. I'm qualified for nothing at this point, so they also told me my contact with potential recruits will be minimal. By the way, I'll be...

Hold back your tears, guys and gals I was originally in the June 30th OCS class, but I just received word that because of my wrist I will be bumped back to August. I know this is heartbreaking news for all of you that we will not be in OCS together. I am sincerely sorry.:D On a more serious...

I get that sometimes too Tom. People more often ask me what is going on with my Air Force plans than my Navy plans.

In school when people found that after graduation I would be heading to OCS with a pilot contract, 90% said something like, "Awesome! I always dreamed of doing something cool like that, but instead I'm becoming an accountant (or another boring-as-hell-job). Good luck man." The other ten...

On a different note related to the PRT, I just got some extra insoles for my running sneakers to give some extra padding and it has made a huge difference on the joints--much less pain.

http://www.navy-prt.com/malestandard.html I've been working out hard since I graduated school and I'm already getting close to maxing out the curlups (even with much of my gut still hanging around from college), but I am nowhere even close to maxing out the running or the pushups. I feel...

I'm curious to hear this answer too because I always thought it was a "good low" in all categories to pass the first PRT at OCS.

http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132360&highlight=astb+gouge That's how I studied.

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Oh sweet God. Sounds like fun.

Dump your Apple stock That same iPod that I bought about a week ago is broken already. I didn't get it wet, drop it, or anything like that. Terrific product. Edit: not broken, just inexplicably frozen and needed to be reset.

What is the pace like for the other two groups?

PRT and criminal background get looked at after you've been pro rec'd before the final select.

There is one key word in there. Unfortunately the iPod cannot work miracles.:D