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Holy geeez, lookey what we got here. That was the funniest damn thing I've read in a decade. If I would have had the b@lls, I would have voluntarily handed that essay in to my Platoon Sgt when I went through OCS. That freakin' guy should be President! Good God, I haven't laughed like that in...

That's exactly the kind of stuff I've been looking for. My commisssioning officer wanted to get some info together in an attempt to lay the groundwork for what is going to take place. This way it will give everyone a little history lesson and better understanding of the origins of the...

I need a little help with finding some data on the history of the commissioned officer. I've been digging around the internet and cannot come up with anything. I was told that it originally had to do with the king commissioning captains of naval vessels to take command of their respective...

I'll try and make sure it does... There are a few of us on this forum that went to OCS with him. I believe that he probably said it, just in the short amount of time I was exposed to him. However, that's just speculation on my part. Nevertheless, I'm going to make sure he catches hell for it...

I also signed up under the same user name. Good luck with the site.

"I am the Lizard King. I can do anything." ~Jim Morrison

It's about time someone started posting the truth around here. It was making me sick, reading all the posts that romanticize such an obviously gay movie. Why are the dudes always sweaty?

Yes, with this, I have to agree. That has to be the most annoying counting "exercise" I have ever had the privilege of executing.

Ahhh yes. You gotta love crazies, surrender monkeys and pranksters.

Born in TX. Raised in Cleburne, TX. Live in Ft. Worth, TX.

It's, without a doubt, coke. What else would it be???

Beats the hell outta me...

No need to try and cool my heels. Like I said, no flame intended. I don't discourage anyone from collecting information from this site. In fact, I actually do the opposite. However, this just struck me as a little odd that someone would feel like they could be getting screwed as a first...

Always drink water, whenever possible. On humps, save your salt (sugar too) from your MRE and eat it when you have time. Obviously, wait to use it until you have been out there for at least a little while.

I'm not trying to flame you, but this post bothers me. Why would you expect to be "run-around" by your OSO? Haven't you been selected to attend OCS this summer? Do you feel like you've been "run-around" during the application process? I understand that you may be confused as to when these 25...

I hate how this thread is in the Marine section...

This is also very true. As semperfi1812 knows, we went on a hump that basically took the bottoms off my feet. I would try to avoid this route at all costs if I were you. There is nothing more important that your lower body, while at OCS, especially your feet. Take note of this, it will make...

I must agree with this. While regular Gold Bond will keep your boys in check, the medicated formula will provide that extra kick that will keep you smiling almost until it's time for the next rest period. I highly recommend taking some with you to Quantico.

That's for damn sure. I know this summer will have to be better than my last two.

Man, good to know... I appreciate the head's-up. I can't wait to lie in the snowy, frozen, mush on the rifle range. "Greeaaaat"

Are you just asking this question to those who are intel officers or aspiring to be intel officers?

I guess you can put me into that category...

Yep, we were on the same company billet cycle then. Hey, remember just walking around during that time and seeing the whole company thrashed? The staff reserved a good 30-45 minutes for hazing that afternoon. I guess that was probably the only good thing that came out of that billet cycle for...

It's classified to us Texans as "Texas Country Music", but it's mainstream classification is "Americana". Don't forget about Max Stalling and Cory Morrow. They've been giving the new REK a lot of airplay up here in the DFW area on 95.9 the ranch, which is an excellent source (most times) of...

The percentages are determined by a secret algorithm that is locked up in a safe in the CO's office. The games last forever...

I guess you could say that it's what I've been told, based on the recent history of events. I'm a PLC'er, also, who will commission this summer. Like yourself, I'd prefer to know when I'm leaving, but that's all I have to go on thus far. I find it very unusual that I could be leaving so...

Geezzz... Get a friggin' vitamin B shot before leaving or something. Hell, start taking antibiotics now if it's going to be that bad. And yes, they'll very likely boot you if you don't perform up to standards. The SI's will probably tell you to come back when you're not sick or something...

The word that was passed to me: -I'll class up w/Fox Co. in Nov. -Because of that, I'll go to IFS in Quantico in Sept.

Ughhhhh...

Wait, they call the staff by their rank now?

Nope, they'll test EVERYTHING: hair, toenails, spinal fluid, pancreatic amalayse, etc... They can find out if you've done drugs any time within the last 10-12 years. They can tell if you've ever been around drugs. Hell, they may be able to test whether or not you've even SEEN drugs.

I appreciate all the good gouge. I was just interested in hearing a no-bull$hi+ assessment of life while at TBS. The only thing I really have to compare it to, in terms of officer training commands, is OCS. I've wondered how they compared to one another. Either way, I know it's going to...

Ha! Alcatraz... That gets funnier every time I read it. Anyhow, if you're in Old Town, go to Casa de Pico (sp?) and eat some of that good food while drinking margaritas from a fish bowl. It's nice...

Yep, 4th Plt.

Yep, PLC Srs '03, 1st Increment.

I can attest to the feet casualties experienced in Echo. I had the bottoms of my feet come off! It's pretty stuff, and an interesting conversation piece if I might add.

Hell, if not, just make it up as you go.

Active 97-01 PLC (Jrs 2002, Srs 2003)

Damnit Crowbar, quit trying to beat my score, you elitist scumbag! Update: 593.5!

I'm a 200+ pounder who has been successful in getting their run time down. I seem to vary, depending on how "in shape" I am at the time, but have brought my run time down anywhere from 24min to the low 19min 3 mile. I'm no big fan of running around, but when it's time to start conditioning, I...

I'll have to say that the three things that interested me most in this thread were: A) The mentioning of Catherine Bell B) Beers at a Strip "Mall" C) A reference to Space Balls

588.3 - You gotta skip 'em. I wonder if it's possible to break 600?

My wife is a teacher... That's a tricky situation, trying to time a move and a teaching career.

The whole environment is different, when comparing OCS. I spent quite a bit of time around the Navy OCS grounds and thought it was entirely different from my experience at Marine OCS. You won't just have to worry about assuming the role of a Platoon Commander while at USMC OCS. Your ability...

The whole environment is different, when comparing OCS. I spent quite a bit of time around the Navy OCS grounds and thought it was entirely different from my experience at Marine OCS. You won't just have to worry about assuming the role of a Platoon Commander while at USMC OCS. Your ability...

Not always, sometimes they're assigned to stronger candidates in order to set the example for what should be done.

It's never good, but I doubt it's the kiss of death. He left because he was weak and feeble in every area. The staff knew they had to weed him out; it's probably the reason he had been assigned that billet in the first place.

I remember that exact crap after the 7 miler. I also spent my time running the company length during that hump due to a company billet. The jackass Cand. Co. 1stSgt fell out (was later dropped from OCS) and I had to make my 8th and final sprint to the front of the Co. formation to take his...

Use of shipboard/Navy terminology: deck, bulkhead, head, swab, forward, aft, port, starboard, etc...

I'll go with a little redundancy for effect. Here it is... Going back to Sr's really did suck. It makes you think, "Jr's can't be that easy if you feel so bad about having to go back to Sr's." I hated the fact that you were continually reminded that this is your 7th week at OCS and you act...