I recently got selected for SWO. I don't 100% understand the process yet, but from I gather after OCS, we go to BDOC and then get assigned to a ship/port?
I compete in triathlons and similar races and wondered what kind of training facilities would be available to me at BDOC and on ships. I've heard there aren't any pools on ships, so that means I can't practice my swimming at all when I'm at sea?
I've also heard gyms on ships can be very small with almost no equipment, unless you're on a carrier. Is that true? Working out is very important to me, does that mean I need to try to get on a carrier or one of the larger ships?
Also, how long does it take to get a SWO pin? I've looked online. Some sources say ~18 months, others say ~24 years.
Questions about OCS:
Appreciate the help.
I compete in triathlons and similar races and wondered what kind of training facilities would be available to me at BDOC and on ships. I've heard there aren't any pools on ships, so that means I can't practice my swimming at all when I'm at sea?
I've also heard gyms on ships can be very small with almost no equipment, unless you're on a carrier. Is that true? Working out is very important to me, does that mean I need to try to get on a carrier or one of the larger ships?
Also, how long does it take to get a SWO pin? I've looked online. Some sources say ~18 months, others say ~24 years.
Questions about OCS:
- Can I bring a lacrosse ball with me? I like to roll around on one when I'm sore
- Can I bring a night guard? Dentist made me one because I grind my teeth when I sleep, he said to wear it every night so I don't screw up my teeth
- After OCS, do we go back home to get our stuff before we go to BDOC? I'm putting my stuff in storage; I don't have a lot of stuff but it's about 4 suitcases. It would be very annoying to carry around. Do I bring all that stuff to BDOC and then to the ship/port I'm assigned to?
Appreciate the help.