Hello everyone. It's been 3 months since I've been on this forum. Since then, I was in the process of earning the title of U.S. Marine. I enlisted into the reserves and shipped off to Marine bootcamp on Feb. 10 and graduated on May 9th. I won't go into too much detail on why I decided to do this. I'll just say that I want some type of advantage or edge when submit my package to the board for class 184. Currently, I'm on my 10 day leave and during this time I'll be headed up to Great Lakes, IL to get a flight physical. Once I get that out of the way my application will be ready for October class.
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Just got back from MCRD
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Adrenaline Rush
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Congratulations and Good Luck with your OCS Package Marine...Keep us posted!!!!!!
"And on the 8th day the Marines took over the globe and have been runnin it ever since"
"And on the 8th day the Marines took over the globe and have been runnin it ever since"
AllenAzali
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Wait let me get this straight...you graduated from bootcamp yesterday? You can send in your OCS packet the next day? Can you do this, if so I would be totally interested, I think the bootcamp experience could not only help a person out on their PFT score but also with the standards and operations at OCS. Someone please shed some light.
Signed, Matt
Signed, Matt
As far as sending in a package for OCS is concerned, I discussed this with my recruiter, OSO, and the SSgt. in charge of my reserve unit. Both my recruiter and OSO said it would be to my advantage and that it would not be a problem for me to apply for OCS after bootcamp (for me it would be during my MOS training). Before I shipped off to bootcamp I was required to meet with the SSgt. in charge of my reserve unit. I told him situation and made sure everything was clear. He didn't have a problem at all knowing that there was a chance I might now even serve with his unit, but ship off to OCS in October instead. So right now, the only thing I need to worry abou is passing the flight physical, which in reality is out of my control. The other obstacle is the availability of slots for class 184. If those two factors are good to go, then my chances of gettting in are good.
As far as PFT is concerned, I left bootcamp with a score of 291. I received a Physical Fitness Achievement award for that. Also...
I qualified as an expert Rifleman and 2nd Class Swimmer. I got sick and probably ended up with bronchitis while at bootcamp, but i toughed it out never had to make a trip to see the Corpsman or go to Medical. Also, I'm fortunate and thankful that my knees and ankles held up very well.
As far as PFT is concerned, I left bootcamp with a score of 291. I received a Physical Fitness Achievement award for that. Also...
I qualified as an expert Rifleman and 2nd Class Swimmer. I got sick and probably ended up with bronchitis while at bootcamp, but i toughed it out never had to make a trip to see the Corpsman or go to Medical. Also, I'm fortunate and thankful that my knees and ankles held up very well.
lildrumrgrl22
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Congrats on your graduation from boot!
You said that you're submitting your OCS packet immediately and that it will be pending during your MOS training. Just out of curiosity, what is your MOS? And where is the school for your MOS?
You said that you're submitting your OCS packet immediately and that it will be pending during your MOS training. Just out of curiosity, what is your MOS? And where is the school for your MOS?
My MOS is 5711 Nuclear, Biological, Chemical defense specialist. Sounds all cool and everything and it makes me sound all smart, but according to one of my drill instructors from boot camp I'm a "gas mask repairman".
I chose this job because it seems relevant to what's going on in the world. Another reason I chose it was because the school is located pretty close to home(Ft. Leonardwood Missouri). I live in Kansas City. The last reason I chose this job is because of the length of school, it's like 10 weeks, which means I'll be finishing up at the end of August. That would be about the same time the boards have met and the decision is made on who gets into class 184.
Also, I guess I took some advice from my recruiter who kept telling me to take this job because the knowledge I would gain would somehow translate into some high paying civilian job. I'm not sure what to think about what the recruiter said and i'm not too worried about it now because i'm just concentrating on getting into OCS and seeing what happens from there.
what about you? are you in the Reserves or considering it?
Also, I'd like to know how many candidates on this board are currently in the reserves and also working on getting into OCS.
I chose this job because it seems relevant to what's going on in the world. Another reason I chose it was because the school is located pretty close to home(Ft. Leonardwood Missouri). I live in Kansas City. The last reason I chose this job is because of the length of school, it's like 10 weeks, which means I'll be finishing up at the end of August. That would be about the same time the boards have met and the decision is made on who gets into class 184.
Also, I guess I took some advice from my recruiter who kept telling me to take this job because the knowledge I would gain would somehow translate into some high paying civilian job. I'm not sure what to think about what the recruiter said and i'm not too worried about it now because i'm just concentrating on getting into OCS and seeing what happens from there.
what about you? are you in the Reserves or considering it?
Also, I'd like to know how many candidates on this board are currently in the reserves and also working on getting into OCS.
I have a Navy OCS package in that I am waiting for a decision on. If I don't get accepted I'm think I'm going to join the reserves and work on getting my Master degree then reapply later. I haven't decided which branch of the Reserves to join yet, but I'm leaning toward Navy as I wouldn't have to miss school for the basic training (only 17 days in all) and I'm interested in joining the Navy later. I'm also considering the National Guard as they will pay 100% of the tuition in Texas. Also considering the USCG Reserves, because they have a student option where you train for 2 summers and don't have to miss school. If anyone else has any Reserve experience related to graduate school and OCS applications, I would like to hear as well no matter which branch it is. (I realize this is the USMC section but haven't seen too much about the Reserves and OCS issue anywhere else.)
I don't understand how the Naval Reserve can turn non-prior service civilians into Sailors in only 2 weeks. Anybody have any experience with that?
I don't understand how the Naval Reserve can turn non-prior service civilians into Sailors in only 2 weeks. Anybody have any experience with that?
If you're thinking about the Guard, try and arrange to talk with the CO of that unit before you commit to anything. I have a friend in the Arkansas Army NG and his CO wouldn't let him out of his contract in order to go to OCS and do a service transfer. I think it was a manpower issue for him, but it may be for you as well.
Semper Fi Marine. Plt. 1119 August 1996 MCRD San Diego (Hollywood). Props to you for going through bootcamp and then wanting to goto OCS. Most people would say screw bootcamp. From what I have been reading and have heard from some of my Lt. and Capt. friends...bootcamp is much more strenuous on a Marine. Good-to-go Hardcharger!
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-J
Bootcamp was a unique experience and hopefully it will prepare me to become an even better Marine Officer. I say bootcamp was unique, because physically, it wasn't as tough for me, since I went in well-prepared. At the same time, it was tough because I went through training in an intense, and highly disciplined environment. The constant stress of discipline was more mentally tiring than physical.
If I do get commissioned, I hope my short time on the enlsited side will give me a better understanding of the the enlisted Marine experiences and allow me to be a better leader.
If I do get commissioned, I hope my short time on the enlsited side will give me a better understanding of the the enlisted Marine experiences and allow me to be a better leader.
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