sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

[JoeBob1788]

For the priors who went to OCS.. Is it worth getting new NWUS, PT Gear..etc before going? or just buy it all there when it comes time for issuing day.

Absolutely go to a NMCRS thrift shop and buy everything you possibly can, with an OCS acceptance letter you can buy O stuff although no one checked just sold it to me. You’ll save thousands and everything I got passed the once-over inspection the RDCs or whatever they’re called gave them.

I think I paid $5 for my dress blues.

 

[Lighting_II]

Download the PRT app on your phone and you can better see how scoring works.

Ahh yes I found the calculator website with a .mil link so that has helped a lot thank you

 

[Lighting_II]

You need a Satisfactory-Medium IIRC, but “you’re going to want to be prepared to perform better” at OCS

A good-medium should be fine as long as you’re not compensating for one really poor run with an outstanding push-up.

But someone could back me up, I’m half guessing.

for sure thank you

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Ahh yes I found the calculator website with a .mil link so that has helped a lot thank you

Also, check out the OCS website but last I checked and remembered you needed a GOOD-LOW or better. Also, assuming your working with a recruiter, have them get you in touch with a local OHARP or two to help mentor you in person (if possible).

 

[SkyBronco]

When I was going through recently you needed Sat Medium to pass the initial PFA and Good Low to pass the mid and out PFA.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

When I was going through recently you needed Sat Medium to pass the initial PFA and Good Low to pass the mid and out PFA.

So both right, there you go. But might as well aim for the higher / later bar instead of trying for the mins.

 

[MowinThaAir]

When I was going through recently you needed Sat Medium to pass the initial PFA and Good Low to pass the mid and out PFA.

Been meaning to ask this: how was the PFA administered/how much time between events? I took multiple PT tests in a previous job, and they had to explain each event by the book every time we tested, and that led to about 5-10 minutes between each event. Just want to get a better idea for accuracy when prepping on my own.

 

[GalticJohn]

Been meaning to ask this: how was the PFA administered/how much time between events? I took multiple PT tests in a previous job, and they had to explain each event by the book every time we tested, and that led to about 5-10 minutes between each event. Just want to get a better idea for accuracy when prepping on my own

You can find guidance for exactly how the PRT is conducted online if you look up 2026 Navy Physical Readiness Standards. Your description is pretty close though. Stretch - Pushups - short rest - Planks - short rest - Run - stretch.

 

[CIoud]

Been meaning to ask this: how was the PFA administered/how much time between events? I took multiple PT tests in a previous job, and they had to explain each event by the book every time we tested, and that led to about 5-10 minutes between each event. Just want to get a better idea for accuracy when prepping on my own.

When I was at OCS there was very little time in between. 1st group did push-ups and then right after 2nd group went. Maybe 30 seconds later 1st group did planks then 2nd group. A few minutes to get ready for the run then we all did that together.