I can't wait to get to OCS. Summer second increment this July. Quantico here I come!!! Started blogging about my journey. literarytomilitary.blogspot.com
LOL at the shots comments. I got fuckin 7 and ran a 280 PFT the next day. Being face deep in the quigley isnt exactly fun either, but you get through it. and fuck two 6 weeks... psychin yourself up to go back after walkin across the parade deck sucks, i dont care how motarded you are
@XFUTUREUSMARINEX they'd have to get back up and do it again, its completely safe if you fall, you might get scratched on the net at the bottom, but you'll be fine in general.
drill sgts might make a pansy out of you, but you won't die or anything
IF you want to have confidence for yourself and accomplish beyond and above your capacity and more than you can imagine join in the marines, and you do the right thing, the most disciplined unit in the whole armed forces
i have a question?? what if i already have a BS diploma but i graduated in the philippines?? will I be able to accredit my BS diploma in the philppines?? or do I need to graduate here in the states??
not everybody can do good for his country only a few, many have tried but only few survived, if you want the world to see you join the marines and find for yourself whats behind that title that keeps them moving on
JudaCoth, you will get over your fear of shots b/c you won't let your other candidates down. That is why the Marine Corps is successful, we will not let each other down. So when you get there suck it up and don't let your fellow candidates see fear in you.
It's 2 6 week increments for PLC. So you're technically doing 12 weeks versus the 10. I wouldnt try to knock either one cause everyone who finishes is a Marine. India Co 3rd Plt 2007. Greatest 6 weeks of my life.
I am going to OCS and really hate shots, and no one seems to like talking about them at my OSO. How many are there, and how can i get over this phobia I have of them?
I went to OCS without my shot records, and I took about 7 shots if I remember correctly. On the ones where they were drawing blood, they stuck me several times because for some reason, my veins wouldnt open up enough to draw enough blood...And like you, I hate taking shots. The point is, you will learn to get over it. There is no way around it, you will take shots at OCS, so just grit your teeth and get through it. The shots should be the least of your worries donw there.
When faced with the choice of two six week sessions or one ten week session if in the PLC Program - pick the latter. I was advised if you go to the first six week session, you won't go back for the second. I took the combined ten week session so as to get all of the pain overwith in one fell swoop. It has been 37 years since I got out of the Green Machine and still consider the combined session a wise choice - except while I was there.
I dont know how it was in your day sir, but the PLC Jrs/Srs program has been regarded of sort of the "easier" ( I use that tterm loosely) way through OCS since you only spend 6 weeks there verses 10. having been to OCS, you know that the days REALLY drag on there, they feel very long being on your feet from 0500-2100 6 days a week and 7 days a week the first 3 weeks. My days felt like weeks, but my weeks flew by. So its a mental thing knowing you are there for 6 rather than 10. Just a thought.
Thanks for the feedback. Either choice has advantages and disadvantages depending on personal preferences but I remember seeing some of the initial 6-weekers departing and wishing I was going with them. One piece of advise to anyone reading and attending OCS soon is learn the "11 General Orders" to perfection and learn how to drill. I had it easy in that the school I attended (NMSU) had mandatory ROTC for freshman and sophmores so I had both firmly in hand. Made my life there much easier.
They're both difficult. NROTC sends you for one 6 week session in between your junior and senior year, it is essentially 10 weeks of shit packed into 6 weeks. PLC sends you to OCS for either one 10 week session or two 6 week sessions over 2 summers depedning on when you apply. Dont count on which is easier or which is not, just prepare for OCS and do your best when you get there.
at rotc you don't get as much information crammed into your skull in quite as short of a time as with ocs, atleast with rotc you spend more time becoming familiar with military ways
the explanation for the SAW is simple. What you see there is the tactics instructors(OCS staff) demonstrating a squad sized buddy rush on the seniors PT field. Those aren't candidates, no white nametapes on the canteens, blouses, etc.
Does anybody know when you recieve your commission are you presented with the mameluke sword or does your family have to buy it for you? I have a friend who went through OCS and his family bought it for him.
Yes. Applying for a slot at OCS on the MCB in Quantico is completely different from Army OCS. They stress leadership at both of them, but Marine Corps OCS is more physically demanding and mentally challenging. But keep in mind you would need another OSO and have to complete the army's applicant PFT.
Not necissarily. There are two main pathways to earn a commission through Marine OCC. NROTC doesn't apply here. No the two ways are to take a PLC which is divided into two 6 weeks trainings during the summer down on base at Quantico for freshmen and sophomores. Or apply for OCS which is 12 straight weeks in the summer and it's for juniors and seniors and/or college graduates.
wrong. Marine Corps OCS is and always was 10 weeks long, not 12. Bootcamp is 12 weeks. and No you are not presented with a Mamelueke upon commissioning unless your family gets it for you. The Marine Corps does not personally present you with one.
Wrong sorta...OCS is also broken up into 2 six week classes for those attending under the PLC....a total of 12 weeks over 2 summers of PLC Juniors and PLC Seniors...this accounts for about %30 of all USMC officers
Having been a PLC Jrs recently, I know that. But the other poster made it seem as if it were 12 straitght weeks. 6x6 and 12 straight are two totally different things dude.
One company in the last cycle had something like a 63% attrition rate. Thats 63% not making it to graduation for any and all reasons. But that was unusually high, its really staff dependant as well. An average drop rate at OCS is 30% or so.
haha..i just graduated from the Fall OCC 199 class and am in M Co. at TBS. Graduating and getting commissioned can't be put in words. Badass video, cept we did all the water training in temps under 40...that built some character. Semper Fidelis
Congrats on the commissioning man. I commission tomorrow, but I won't be at TBS until June. I hope Mike Company doesn't suck too bad, heard some bad stuff about that place, and TBS in general. Looking forward to it.
I want to do OCC in about 2 years but I have a phobia of people spitting in my fae...HAHA I'm fucked arent I? People say its mostly mental.. is that true?
Lol, you're just going to have to get used to the whole spit in the face thing. Personally, I think OCS is mostly mental, a lot of people drop on request. Their reasons vary, but for the most part, they just give up; say "I can't do this" and quit.
quick question. i'm a junior in college and am strongly considering OCS but was wondering if anyone knows what percentage of people pass this program...
OCS generally has an attrition rate of anywhere between 30%-45%, thats people not making it. Whic means anywhere from 70%-55% make it through OCS. It varies depending on the Battallion CO in charge of OCS, uder Col Chase, OCS had high drop rates, Under the current CO Col Mancini they are not as high, more people are graduating. However, you can rest assure that it will NEVER be easy regardless of whos in charge and the staff will drop anyone they deem unfit to be a Marine Officer.
What he said. Practically, it means a platoon that picks up 60-ish candidates will usually graduate 40-something. It's not "watered down," per se, the goal being to reduce _unnecessary_ attrition; still weeding out those unfit while retaining the handful of satisfactory candidates who invariably end up with stress fractures or pneumonia. A few will get boarded in the second half but most are gone early. Even candidates with very marginal fitness will hang on for a while; it's mostly mental.
With TBS being backed up with 2ndLt's sitting in Mike Company waiting to pickup with a training company, and selection to OCS being more competitive, coupled with the fact that the Marine Corps doesn't need too many more officers right now, than yes, I would assume that alot more people are being dropped from OCS.
It is a sample of 20-30 year old guys and gals from all over the country. Odds are if it is in society then it is at OCS. Everyone has their own views there, but you don't have a lot of time to discuss them, so if someone is racist/sexist/whatever you will probably not know and the Corps won't stand for it if it becomes an issue.
COOL. SO Im doing the 6 week program in the summer its called PLC. Is it going to be as hard as OCS or are they basically the same and there is no obligation for me to join the marines after PLC so I shouldn't sign any apers or accept tuition right? thanks
In the Marine Officer Program, tuition doesn't obligate you to serve. However, if you accept tuition assistance and fail at OCS and get dropped, you have to pay the Marine Corps back the money they payed for your education. PLC is Platoon Leaders Class, OCS is Officer Candidate School. Therefore, PLC is a program at OCS. The only differenct between PLC and OCC is that PLC is two 6 weeks where OCC is one 10 weeks...Both are hard. There is no easy way to become a Marine Officer.
As far as signing papers, I dont remember exactly what papers I signed, but you WILL sign some paperwork prior to OCS and at OCS. However, I asure you 100% none of this paperwork binds you to serving in the Marine Corps. Thats the thing about the Officer Program, you can fail and get disenrolled from OCS and decide never to go back. You can also opt to Drop on Request starting in week 4. You WILL sign a piece of paper that says you have to do at least 4 weeks at OCS before DOR though.
The Marine Corps is a reflection of American Society, so its possible that racism, sexism, etc exists in the Marine Corps since it exists in our society period. But at OCS, I never experienced anything remotely like that. We were all brothers and aspiring Marine Officers and all on the same boat jumping the same hoops. You'll find that your platoon becomes like your family. You'll find all sorts of people at OCS from all walks of life.
@Gangsta4lif316 on top of that, not only won't they have the time to discuss, but its very strictly prohibited to harass and exile someone due to race, religion, or sexual preference, but you know what, once you're in, anything can happen.
course, most guys are gonna have a better morality, a different sense of respect for people, but there'll be a group of people who wouldn't like me for being muslim, or him for being black or her for being a female. but in general, no, its not tolerated for
See if you can get a waiver, they have waivers for damn near everything. Talk to your OSO about it, if you say unofficially, then you still have a shot. Only major things will keep you from applying, don't give up.
Can someone clarify something for me? Ok so if I'm going to be a Marine, I want to be an Officer/2nd liutenant instead of a PFC. What happens if I pass Officer Candidate School?
First to go to OCS you need a Bachelor's degree. Once you have done so and graduate from OCS you are commissioned as a 2ndLt. in the Marine Corps! All the best!
You pass OCS, graduate college ( if you are PLC), then commission as a 2ndLt and proceed to TBS for 6 months, followed by MOS school, and then finally getting out to the operating forces and your unit to begin your career as an Officer of Marines.
TBS is The Baisc School, its a 6 month course where every newly commissioned Marine Officer goes to learn how to become a rifle platoon commander. At TBS you will also get a little exposure to other MOS's the Marine Corps has to offer (Artillery, Combat Engineers, Amphibious Assualt Vehicles, Comm, Logistics, etc.) an MOS is your Military Occupational Specialty. It is basically your job in the Marine Corps, whether it be infantry, Tanks, Artillery, Tracs, Admin, Logistics, Communications, etc.
No big deal, just squad sized instead of fireteam level. As long as you have a clear understanding of the OP order, your land nav is good, and you're motivated to do well it is no problem.
Thanks for posting this. Brought back a lotta happy (?) memories of Quantico. Despite what any other old fart may tell you, I think today's training is every bit the ball buster experience it was back then.
God willing, this nation will use your talent and sacrifices,and those of your men, prudently and without passion or caprice- you're the best America has.
The navy was testing out these cleansing wipes that they were going to try and implement in the field, and once a week the candidates that volunteered's noses and ears were swabbed.
Semper Fi! try ocs in the winter. we went through the combat and endurance courses when the air temp was 28-35 degrees F. That shit sucked. OCC-197 Alpha Company 4th Platoon. Oorah.
lol, i thought this video was pretty interesting. i only hope that the guy(and gals) that cross that bridge remember what the corps function is. seek out, close with, and DESTROY the enemy by fire and manuever(sp?). with that being said, i believe that non-rated men deserve respect from officers, just as much as NCOs and SNCOs. everything in existence in the corps is there to assist, sustain, or augment the pvt, pfc, and lcpl 0311. none of us(NCOs and up) can claim that. they are the triggermen
Could be. Hard to tell though. The guy behind him looks like Captain Iset though, which was 2nd Platoon's Platoon Commander. Actually, I'm pretty sure that is India's CoGysgt.
Can someone anwser my question? Im prior Army enilsted and currently in college on the GI Bill. When i gradutate i will be 28. What is the route I would have to take to attend Marine Corp OCS? I have served my required 8 years of federal service as required by DOD. If and when I recieve my comission in the Marine Corps will I be on "free agent status"?
You are going to need a waiver if you are over 27...contact your local OSO to find out for sure. Just google marine corps oso and whatever your closest big city is. good luck
Haha! When I was still in, on our runs we used to sing shit like "CO CO don't you know? REAL Marines don't come from Quantico!" My say on this is that officers should be enlisted first, or come out of a military college such as West point of Naval Academy. It's fucked up that they let these college boys get paid Sergeant's pay during OCS and they get to see/chill with/fuck women out on liberty! That's fucked up! Enlisted boot camp is 3 months of NO WOMEN and NO LIBERTY! Enlisted Marines Rule!
That is true, but keep in mind Officers and Enlisted have different jobs and therefore should have different training. Our training is on leadership, not drill. All of our field work comes later during the 6 month TBS. I assure you by the end of our training cycle we learn a whole lot more than an anlisted does at boot and MCT.
As far as pay and libo go, you will not find a college graduate who will accept E-1 pay and no libo. That may be wrong, but as a former officer recruiter I know it is hard enough to get college kids to volunteer to be Marines even with the better pay. It is just the way it has to be. The Corps needs officers and this is the best way to get them. Don't bitch about how PI or San Diego are harder.
You're absolutely right. When you come to think about it, military colleges and former enlisted won't provide enough officer candidates that the Marine Corps needs. So therefore, officer selections have to be the way they are. I know we joke and talk shit about officers, but it's all in good fun. Just how people talk shit about the Corps while they're in, but really miss it when they're out. There are a few bad officers, but most of them are good to go!
And don't be jelous of the WM thing. The famale candidates were in the same company, but women in green on green with nasty hair and no makeup are not much to look at, and I don't know anyone who got any on libo from a civilian. All we did was eat and sleep on libo.
There is definitely nothing to be jealous on the female candidate thing. They were just as nasty as we were. The last thing on my mind was wanting to hang out with them. All I wanted to do was sleep and eat when we had free time.
Roger, now I feel kinda bad about what I said about officers. The methods of training are indeed different from enlisted. And I do realize that your training really drains the hell out of you guys so that once they do give you libo, your main objective is to get plenty of rest and nutrition so that you will be recharged when training resumes.
Oorah! Semper Fi! - I literally just got out. I joined the same year you did, finally got FMSS done and over with in early 2004 and went to the sandbox late that year. I was with 3/5 and 1/5 2 yrs later as an IA.
FUCK yeah officers are pussys trying to get out of grunt training.... little to know they will do the same training. plus all that beer they are drinkin in college is gunna get em reallll fuckin fast
Officers pussies... sure. Maybe you met some bad apples in your time in the Corps if you were in it, but I think a lot of you enlisted guys don't have a clue what OCS/TBS/MOS Schools put candidates and boot LTs through.
I know bro. We enlisted guys just like talking shit about officers. We've had some former OCS instructors in my unit and they say that officers do go through alot of shit, more than enlisted guys do. It has to be that way if you wana lead Marines you know. All this talk we do is just for shits and giggles. You also right about the bad apples. There were a few, but there were also many that were great leaders!
hehe don't I know it. We rely on our SNCOs and NCOs to help us out and make sure we don't screw up out there. They are our mentors and eventually our partners. They tease the hell out of us before we get pinned too. It's an awesome love-hate relationship haha. Of course gotta give those Mustangs their respect too!
lol I'm sure after goin through that shit you guys were like "yeah you screw with us now but where's my salute bitch?" u know i also thought of goin officer too, but it's the college part that gets me. i suck when it comes to school. i got out in oct 2006 and right now in the process of becomin a firefighter for fairfax county VA. Believe it or not, I do visit Quantico quite often to check out the candidates at OCS. Guess I just miss the Marine Corps.
Oh and I am not saying that all officers dont deserve respect but theres some out that come straight out of college that act like everybody owes them something and we know thats the truth, so futute officers treat your enlisted men good,this is not going to those enlisted men that go through OCS because they alredy know how the Marine Corps runs.
My respect to officers but nothing like the Enlisted men that put up with alot shit.I believe enlisted men are the heart of the Marine Corps.While many college kids r out there living out of their parents money, being lazy they dont have a job, taking classes here and there drinking with mommy and daddys money or out of financial aid.While enlisted young men put up with alot bull shit have a job,clean their rooms get yelled at.Then these young enlisted brave men have to salute lazy college kids?
It's trully amazing how you can make such general ill informed statements. While I have a profound amount of respect for elisted marines and especially the NCO's that guide them, it is your officers that make the vital decisions, take full responsibilty for men and mulitimillion dollar equipment/accounts. As far as us college frat boys are concerned... I have PAID, not borrowed, my entire way through college, don't go out drinking, or chasing skirt. I take training to lead Marines very seriously
Males and Females are in the same company, but not the platoon. During training there is no real interaction, but OCS has liberty(within 80 miles of Quantico) so you definitely have the opportunity to talk to girls, civilians who are fugly even.
belay my last. i dont think OCS trains females and males together, but sometimes when i drive to OCS to check it out, i see male and female candidates together.
oh yeah, and OCS trains males and females together! Parris Island and San Diego train them separately. That's pretty fucked up! 3 months of not being around women? The enlisted Marines definitely get the green weenie from the start!
They screened by both Drill Instructors and officers. Candidates are organized into platoons of 50 or more. Each platoon has a staff of 3 Marine Staff Non-Commissioned officers with the rank of Staff Sergeant or Gunnery Sergeant. There is also one commissioned officer serving as platoon commander, the platoon commander is a Captain or a sometimes senior 1st Lieutenant.
I honestly don't know much about Navy OCS. I do know that Navy officer candidates are screened by Marine Drill Instructors just like Marine OCS. As far as being color-blind, I think that would disqualify you from aviation, but not as a ground officer. You get to select your MOS as a Lieutenant at the Basic School, but just because you put a specific job at the top of your list does not mean you will get it. The only slots the Marines guarantee are pilot/NFO and Judge Advocates.
I was just in Quantico for a trip and it was awsome. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on if it would be better to go to the naval academy or prior enlisted then to civy college then OCS thanks
It is a better idea to go to school and get through as fast as you can and get into the PLC program. This will allow you to get your commission the fastest way. However, I wish that I would have gone through an enlistment first as a grunt. I want to be an infantry officer and i think that it would have been great experience. It all just depends on what you want your timeline to look like. There is more than one path on obtaining the title of an officer of marines.
The bridge did suck, there have also been plenty of rumors that they're getting rid of it, even before I went back Seniors in 07. That fucker isn't going anywhere anytime soon. One good thing about OCS was breakfast at Bobo Hall, the only meal of the day I looked forward to. The rest was just calories to get you through the day.
True, breakfast was amazing. A little bit if Texas Pete's on your eggs and maple syrup on everything else. I was so bummed whenever we had chow before PT because you cant eat as much unless you want to puke at PT.
ya i guess, you just had to mention that bridge...cover and allignment up and down 6 times a day....haha all the people going are like wtf is so bad about the bridge.
Anyone agree that one of the worst things about OCS is the damn Royal Marine? Dont get him to score your pullups on the pft you have to go down 30 feet underground for them to count...i had like 15 then he was still at 8 cuz he said i wasnt locking out, but hell how many times have did I have to do them just to get to ocs.
I thought the CSgt was funny. There was a lot worse stuff. The bridge, Black Flag Days, Bobo Food, Drill, PT Showers, Firewatch, Field day, Pickup, SIs, oh yeah and that bridge (it rates being mentioned twice). All of those were worse that the Royal Marine.
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I can't wait to get to OCS. Summer second increment this July. Quantico here I come!!! Started blogging about my journey. literarytomilitary.blogspot.com
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joecipher 8 months ago
What is the passing rate of Marines OCS?
Runaholism 8 months ago
@Runaholism about 70-75% usually
scooniepenn 8 months ago
What song is this?
ArizonaDark 9 months ago
"lead by example".....
usmc4000 10 months ago
good video.
Semper fi
bruceyung70 1 year ago
OORAH!
AaronfromWM 1 year ago
hhahahaha brings back memories of OCS.... good times....
CHusky31 1 year ago
LOL at the shots comments. I got fuckin 7 and ran a 280 PFT the next day. Being face deep in the quigley isnt exactly fun either, but you get through it. and fuck two 6 weeks... psychin yourself up to go back after walkin across the parade deck sucks, i dont care how motarded you are
Sognosopra 1 year ago
As an Officer from RVN. No Officer or NCO will every tell me how to behave.
Fuck you.
82abnoff 1 year ago
1:30 and 1:32 what if they fell?
XFUTUREUSMARINEX 1 year ago
@XFUTUREUSMARINEX they would die and promptly be buried at the nearby ocs graveyard
robp545 1 year ago
@XFUTUREUSMARINEX they'd have to get back up and do it again, its completely safe if you fall, you might get scratched on the net at the bottom, but you'll be fine in general.
drill sgts might make a pansy out of you, but you won't die or anything
Sharod101 1 year ago
got mad respect for you guys. semper fi!
beserkerbitchh 1 year ago
I hate that F-ing bridge!!! AHHH!!!! 1/2 mile from the barracks to Bobo Hall and back, 3 times a day!
gabravo2005 1 year ago
@gabravo2005 haha oorah to that... made my fuckin week if the train came by and you were on top of it though. its the little things...
Sognosopra 1 year ago
IF you want to have confidence for yourself and accomplish beyond and above your capacity and more than you can imagine join in the marines, and you do the right thing, the most disciplined unit in the whole armed forces
jasongalaroza 1 year ago
can you do plc program and air national guard at the same time
desmondsgurl24 1 year ago
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i have a question?? what if i already have a BS diploma but i graduated in the philippines?? will I be able to accredit my BS diploma in the philppines?? or do I need to graduate here in the states??
papap19 1 year ago
Have you yourself done it? I'm really considering going through PLC this summer. Just wondering what it's like.
HPG45 1 year ago
how many years or hours do you have to be eligible for ocs.
lozer4251 2 years ago
You just need to be in college enrolled in a 4 year degree program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be eligible for OCS
kt4manutd14 2 years ago
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HemingwayAficionado 2 years ago
not everybody can do good for his country only a few, many have tried but only few survived, if you want the world to see you join the marines and find for yourself whats behind that title that keeps them moving on
jasongalaroza 2 years ago
JudaCoth, you will get over your fear of shots b/c you won't let your other candidates down. That is why the Marine Corps is successful, we will not let each other down. So when you get there suck it up and don't let your fellow candidates see fear in you.
jprobert02 2 years ago
We really got to get that bridge a name.
mohawk58 2 years ago
It's 2 6 week increments for PLC. So you're technically doing 12 weeks versus the 10. I wouldnt try to knock either one cause everyone who finishes is a Marine. India Co 3rd Plt 2007. Greatest 6 weeks of my life.
And yes that bridge SUCKED
bostonbrian21 2 years ago
So, is PLC C much different from PLC? Are you going to 2nd Session this summer?
musicman216 2 years ago
what are they doing to that guy in 0:21?
I am going to OCS and really hate shots, and no one seems to like talking about them at my OSO. How many are there, and how can i get over this phobia I have of them?
Judacoth 2 years ago
I went to OCS without my shot records, and I took about 7 shots if I remember correctly. On the ones where they were drawing blood, they stuck me several times because for some reason, my veins wouldnt open up enough to draw enough blood...And like you, I hate taking shots. The point is, you will learn to get over it. There is no way around it, you will take shots at OCS, so just grit your teeth and get through it. The shots should be the least of your worries donw there.
scooniepenn 2 years ago
WOW ScoonieDick has something worthwhile to contribute.
Amazing.
TravisBickle2 2 years ago
HAHA. Good one...but on a serious note, go fuck yourself buddy.
scooniepenn 2 years ago 5
If you have a phobia about shots, I suggest the Boy Scouts.
Numbnuts.
TravisBickle2 2 years ago 3
@TravisBickle2 cub scouts....
AudioAngerCinema 6 months ago
When faced with the choice of two six week sessions or one ten week session if in the PLC Program - pick the latter. I was advised if you go to the first six week session, you won't go back for the second. I took the combined ten week session so as to get all of the pain overwith in one fell swoop. It has been 37 years since I got out of the Green Machine and still consider the combined session a wise choice - except while I was there.
mlrainesjr 2 years ago
I dont know how it was in your day sir, but the PLC Jrs/Srs program has been regarded of sort of the "easier" ( I use that tterm loosely) way through OCS since you only spend 6 weeks there verses 10. having been to OCS, you know that the days REALLY drag on there, they feel very long being on your feet from 0500-2100 6 days a week and 7 days a week the first 3 weeks. My days felt like weeks, but my weeks flew by. So its a mental thing knowing you are there for 6 rather than 10. Just a thought.
scooniepenn 2 years ago
Thanks for the feedback. Either choice has advantages and disadvantages depending on personal preferences but I remember seeing some of the initial 6-weekers departing and wishing I was going with them. One piece of advise to anyone reading and attending OCS soon is learn the "11 General Orders" to perfection and learn how to drill. I had it easy in that the school I attended (NMSU) had mandatory ROTC for freshman and sophmores so I had both firmly in hand. Made my life there much easier.
mlrainesjr 2 years ago
3:31 FUCK THAT DAMN BRIDGE!!!! worst part of OCS was "walking" to and from chow....
BigDickInYour 2 years ago
God I want this, I just pray I get my flight guarantee.... Good luck to all of you going, I hope to see you there.
vwguyaz87 2 years ago
Is the plc or nrotc route more difficult at ocs?
flyfishboy1989 2 years ago
They're both difficult. NROTC sends you for one 6 week session in between your junior and senior year, it is essentially 10 weeks of shit packed into 6 weeks. PLC sends you to OCS for either one 10 week session or two 6 week sessions over 2 summers depedning on when you apply. Dont count on which is easier or which is not, just prepare for OCS and do your best when you get there.
scooniepenn 2 years ago
at rotc you don't get as much information crammed into your skull in quite as short of a time as with ocs, atleast with rotc you spend more time becoming familiar with military ways
vwguyaz87 2 years ago
what good memories....the best summer ever....we didn't have SAWs at OCS though? I saw one in the video, that was odd?
Aaronjp84 2 years ago
the explanation for the SAW is simple. What you see there is the tactics instructors(OCS staff) demonstrating a squad sized buddy rush on the seniors PT field. Those aren't candidates, no white nametapes on the canteens, blouses, etc.
scooniepenn 2 years ago
2:47 dude getting kicked in the groin
gauchebag 2 years ago
Does anybody know when you recieve your commission are you presented with the mameluke sword or does your family have to buy it for you? I have a friend who went through OCS and his family bought it for him.
kong8765 3 years ago
Lets say i try out OCS for the marines? If i don't make it can i still try out to become an Army officer?
Stinkywookiee 3 years ago
Yes. Applying for a slot at OCS on the MCB in Quantico is completely different from Army OCS. They stress leadership at both of them, but Marine Corps OCS is more physically demanding and mentally challenging. But keep in mind you would need another OSO and have to complete the army's applicant PFT.
kong8765 3 years ago
Thats good news then, thanks for the info man. I also read that the army OCS is after college whereas the marines is in college.
Stinkywookiee 3 years ago
Not necissarily. There are two main pathways to earn a commission through Marine OCC. NROTC doesn't apply here. No the two ways are to take a PLC which is divided into two 6 weeks trainings during the summer down on base at Quantico for freshmen and sophomores. Or apply for OCS which is 12 straight weeks in the summer and it's for juniors and seniors and/or college graduates.
kong8765 3 years ago
12 straight weeks? Its 10.
gyhighway 3 years ago
wrong. Marine Corps OCS is and always was 10 weeks long, not 12. Bootcamp is 12 weeks. and No you are not presented with a Mamelueke upon commissioning unless your family gets it for you. The Marine Corps does not personally present you with one.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
One Candidate per class gets a Mamelueke awarded to him/her for the highest leadership score in the class.
LesMonks 2 years ago
Wrong sorta...OCS is also broken up into 2 six week classes for those attending under the PLC....a total of 12 weeks over 2 summers of PLC Juniors and PLC Seniors...this accounts for about %30 of all USMC officers
DrumminJ219 2 years ago
Having been a PLC Jrs recently, I know that. But the other poster made it seem as if it were 12 straitght weeks. 6x6 and 12 straight are two totally different things dude.
scooniepenn 2 years ago
Army DO NOT have OSOs since most of their commissioned officers come from ROTC programs and service academies.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
Yes
scooniepenn 3 years ago
thats an awesome video. i cant wait to get into it. whats the drop percentage of the cans out there?
niseguy65 3 years ago
One company in the last cycle had something like a 63% attrition rate. Thats 63% not making it to graduation for any and all reasons. But that was unusually high, its really staff dependant as well. An average drop rate at OCS is 30% or so.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
i see the similar training program that I saw at MCRD ..I guess I'll find out next october..similar they are
winter051 3 years ago
haha..i just graduated from the Fall OCC 199 class and am in M Co. at TBS. Graduating and getting commissioned can't be put in words. Badass video, cept we did all the water training in temps under 40...that built some character. Semper Fidelis
Lt. Roberts
jprobert02 3 years ago
Congrats on the commissioning man. I commission tomorrow, but I won't be at TBS until June. I hope Mike Company doesn't suck too bad, heard some bad stuff about that place, and TBS in general. Looking forward to it.
chesty45 3 years ago
I want to do OCC in about 2 years but I have a phobia of people spitting in my fae...HAHA I'm fucked arent I? People say its mostly mental.. is that true?
lasdhkfdslhdlshaf 3 years ago
Lol, you're just going to have to get used to the whole spit in the face thing. Personally, I think OCS is mostly mental, a lot of people drop on request. Their reasons vary, but for the most part, they just give up; say "I can't do this" and quit.
chesty45 3 years ago
hah good memories
saw one of my old Sergeant Instructors during pickup pictures
Echo 1
If you ain't first, you last.
frogman32 3 years ago
Echo 1? Isn't that Ricky Bobby?
Stinkywookiee 3 years ago
it was one of our platoon mottos that made the cut to be on our shirt
frogman32 3 years ago
yes it is..
shake...and...bake
KBDB91 3 years ago
the song is "live for this" by Hatebreed a great band
jordanhosey 3 years ago
What is the song playing in the video? I would love to know.
BillyMufuginBrant 3 years ago
The chant is something from the Band of Brothers Score.
The heavy song is "Live For This" by Hatebreed
BrownPrideSHARP 3 years ago
End with the bridge... CRUEL.
I don't remember it being nearly as cool as it looked in this video. :D
itsacountry 3 years ago
What's the bridge? I'm joining the USMC PLC program, I gotta know what to expect!
bdaravens 3 years ago
You'll know when you get there.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
haha ok i guess i'll have to prepare myself for the worst!
bdaravens 3 years ago
I am going to OCS this upcoming summer. Any advice on how to best prepare to make sure I pass.
combatskin 3 years ago
when do you ship out_ im in the second increment shipping possibly july 3
webb800 3 years ago
I'm shipping out that time as well, maybe I'll see you there.
trryangallagher 3 years ago
PT your ass off and ease back about a week before shipping. Get there in the best shape possible and you'll feel more a bit more comfortable.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
quick question. i'm a junior in college and am strongly considering OCS but was wondering if anyone knows what percentage of people pass this program...
mcwap333 3 years ago
OCS generally has an attrition rate of anywhere between 30%-45%, thats people not making it. Whic means anywhere from 70%-55% make it through OCS. It varies depending on the Battallion CO in charge of OCS, uder Col Chase, OCS had high drop rates, Under the current CO Col Mancini they are not as high, more people are graduating. However, you can rest assure that it will NEVER be easy regardless of whos in charge and the staff will drop anyone they deem unfit to be a Marine Officer.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
What he said. Practically, it means a platoon that picks up 60-ish candidates will usually graduate 40-something. It's not "watered down," per se, the goal being to reduce _unnecessary_ attrition; still weeding out those unfit while retaining the handful of satisfactory candidates who invariably end up with stress fractures or pneumonia. A few will get boarded in the second half but most are gone early. Even candidates with very marginal fitness will hang on for a while; it's mostly mental.
ytaccount83 3 years ago
Mancini is actually cutting people now
bcmrcool 2 years ago
what do you mean by cutting people?
scooniepenn 2 years ago
What do you mean, as in he is sending more home than last year?
1killbodies 2 years ago
With TBS being backed up with 2ndLt's sitting in Mike Company waiting to pickup with a training company, and selection to OCS being more competitive, coupled with the fact that the Marine Corps doesn't need too many more officers right now, than yes, I would assume that alot more people are being dropped from OCS.
scooniepenn 2 years ago
yes, correct
bcmrcool 2 years ago
cant wait to join as an officer the best thing ill ever do SEMPER FI!
NYCSKATER12 3 years ago
is there a lot of racism and homophobia in the PLC training program. what are the guys like?
Gangsta4lif316 3 years ago
It is a sample of 20-30 year old guys and gals from all over the country. Odds are if it is in society then it is at OCS. Everyone has their own views there, but you don't have a lot of time to discuss them, so if someone is racist/sexist/whatever you will probably not know and the Corps won't stand for it if it becomes an issue.
CAReese55 3 years ago
COOL. SO Im doing the 6 week program in the summer its called PLC. Is it going to be as hard as OCS or are they basically the same and there is no obligation for me to join the marines after PLC so I shouldn't sign any apers or accept tuition right? thanks
Gangsta4lif316 3 years ago
In the Marine Officer Program, tuition doesn't obligate you to serve. However, if you accept tuition assistance and fail at OCS and get dropped, you have to pay the Marine Corps back the money they payed for your education. PLC is Platoon Leaders Class, OCS is Officer Candidate School. Therefore, PLC is a program at OCS. The only differenct between PLC and OCC is that PLC is two 6 weeks where OCC is one 10 weeks...Both are hard. There is no easy way to become a Marine Officer.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
As far as signing papers, I dont remember exactly what papers I signed, but you WILL sign some paperwork prior to OCS and at OCS. However, I asure you 100% none of this paperwork binds you to serving in the Marine Corps. Thats the thing about the Officer Program, you can fail and get disenrolled from OCS and decide never to go back. You can also opt to Drop on Request starting in week 4. You WILL sign a piece of paper that says you have to do at least 4 weeks at OCS before DOR though.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
The Marine Corps is a reflection of American Society, so its possible that racism, sexism, etc exists in the Marine Corps since it exists in our society period. But at OCS, I never experienced anything remotely like that. We were all brothers and aspiring Marine Officers and all on the same boat jumping the same hoops. You'll find that your platoon becomes like your family. You'll find all sorts of people at OCS from all walks of life.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
@Gangsta4lif316 Why because your a fucking faggot i can tell by your video! Dont join the marine corps you will be shit on by the men you homo!
PresidentialMoments 1 year ago
@Gangsta4lif316 on top of that, not only won't they have the time to discuss, but its very strictly prohibited to harass and exile someone due to race, religion, or sexual preference, but you know what, once you're in, anything can happen.
course, most guys are gonna have a better morality, a different sense of respect for people, but there'll be a group of people who wouldn't like me for being muslim, or him for being black or her for being a female. but in general, no, its not tolerated for
Sharod101 1 year ago
Just got unofficially DQ'd for a hearing loss in my right ear... anyone have any advice?
kgj08 3 years ago
See if you can get a waiver, they have waivers for damn near everything. Talk to your OSO about it, if you say unofficially, then you still have a shot. Only major things will keep you from applying, don't give up.
chesty45 3 years ago
Can someone clarify something for me? Ok so if I'm going to be a Marine, I want to be an Officer/2nd liutenant instead of a PFC. What happens if I pass Officer Candidate School?
Conservative77 3 years ago
First to go to OCS you need a Bachelor's degree. Once you have done so and graduate from OCS you are commissioned as a 2ndLt. in the Marine Corps! All the best!
bdaravens 3 years ago
You pass OCS, graduate college ( if you are PLC), then commission as a 2ndLt and proceed to TBS for 6 months, followed by MOS school, and then finally getting out to the operating forces and your unit to begin your career as an Officer of Marines.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
Ok what is TBS and MOS?
Conservative77 3 years ago
TBS is The Baisc School, its a 6 month course where every newly commissioned Marine Officer goes to learn how to become a rifle platoon commander. At TBS you will also get a little exposure to other MOS's the Marine Corps has to offer (Artillery, Combat Engineers, Amphibious Assualt Vehicles, Comm, Logistics, etc.) an MOS is your Military Occupational Specialty. It is basically your job in the Marine Corps, whether it be infantry, Tanks, Artillery, Tracs, Admin, Logistics, Communications, etc.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
Wait so you just have to pass OCS to become an officer, right? (then the rest)
Conservative77 3 years ago
Yes, once you graduate OCS, you will be commissioned a Marine Officer. You go to TBS as a Marine 2ndLt.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
Ok, so do I need to qualify somehow or pass some kind of program to enter OCS?
Conservative77 3 years ago
And one more question, what is a Grunt in the Marines?
Conservative77 3 years ago
A grunt is any Marine in Infnatry. As an Officer, If you are given the Infantry MOS you will be designated as an 0302 which is an Infantry Officer.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
any more questions just send me a PM
scooniepenn 3 years ago
Wow this brings back some memories. Alpha 4 (Filthy Fourth). That bridge sucked ass. I commission May 09'.
aron101 3 years ago
i'm applying once i complete my BA at Lejeune. right now i'm a '31 in 1/8. Semper Fi!
kong8765 3 years ago
So how was SULE II for you guys?
scooniepenn 3 years ago
No big deal, just squad sized instead of fireteam level. As long as you have a clear understanding of the OP order, your land nav is good, and you're motivated to do well it is no problem.
chesty45 3 years ago
awesome. Thanks for the info.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
Kill!
jggrmson 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this. Brought back a lotta happy (?) memories of Quantico. Despite what any other old fart may tell you, I think today's training is every bit the ball buster experience it was back then.
God willing, this nation will use your talent and sacrifices,and those of your men, prudently and without passion or caprice- you're the best America has.
BenAliGtor 3 years ago 2
what was that going up his nose in 0:21 ?
Warpedguitar28 3 years ago
The navy was testing out these cleansing wipes that they were going to try and implement in the field, and once a week the candidates that volunteered's noses and ears were swabbed.
jonathan547 3 years ago
Semper Fi! try ocs in the winter. we went through the combat and endurance courses when the air temp was 28-35 degrees F. That shit sucked. OCC-197 Alpha Company 4th Platoon. Oorah.
buchanans007 3 years ago
This is some motivating shit!! What song is that?
Semper Fi!!!
rufmarine 3 years ago
"Live for This" - Hatebreed
rivitedbyfew 3 years ago
lol, i thought this video was pretty interesting. i only hope that the guy(and gals) that cross that bridge remember what the corps function is. seek out, close with, and DESTROY the enemy by fire and manuever(sp?). with that being said, i believe that non-rated men deserve respect from officers, just as much as NCOs and SNCOs. everything in existence in the corps is there to assist, sustain, or augment the pvt, pfc, and lcpl 0311. none of us(NCOs and up) can claim that. they are the triggermen
slowpoke96Z28 3 years ago
at 3:07, is that Gunnery Sergeant Ream?
india3rdplt 3 years ago
Could be. Hard to tell though. The guy behind him looks like Captain Iset though, which was 2nd Platoon's Platoon Commander. Actually, I'm pretty sure that is India's CoGysgt.
scooniepenn 3 years ago
nah I was India Company and our CoGySgt was the black devil GySgt Wright.
marino393 3 years ago
Can someone anwser my question? Im prior Army enilsted and currently in college on the GI Bill. When i gradutate i will be 28. What is the route I would have to take to attend Marine Corp OCS? I have served my required 8 years of federal service as required by DOD. If and when I recieve my comission in the Marine Corps will I be on "free agent status"?
bmorestndup 3 years ago
You are going to need a waiver if you are over 27...contact your local OSO to find out for sure. Just google marine corps oso and whatever your closest big city is. good luck
tzrudkin 3 years ago
Haha! When I was still in, on our runs we used to sing shit like "CO CO don't you know? REAL Marines don't come from Quantico!" My say on this is that officers should be enlisted first, or come out of a military college such as West point of Naval Academy. It's fucked up that they let these college boys get paid Sergeant's pay during OCS and they get to see/chill with/fuck women out on liberty! That's fucked up! Enlisted boot camp is 3 months of NO WOMEN and NO LIBERTY! Enlisted Marines Rule!
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
I think you severely misunderstand the difficulty of becoming an officer in our beloved Corps.
revan1013 3 years ago 2
That is true, but keep in mind Officers and Enlisted have different jobs and therefore should have different training. Our training is on leadership, not drill. All of our field work comes later during the 6 month TBS. I assure you by the end of our training cycle we learn a whole lot more than an anlisted does at boot and MCT.
CAReese55 3 years ago
As far as pay and libo go, you will not find a college graduate who will accept E-1 pay and no libo. That may be wrong, but as a former officer recruiter I know it is hard enough to get college kids to volunteer to be Marines even with the better pay. It is just the way it has to be. The Corps needs officers and this is the best way to get them. Don't bitch about how PI or San Diego are harder.
CAReese55 3 years ago
You're absolutely right. When you come to think about it, military colleges and former enlisted won't provide enough officer candidates that the Marine Corps needs. So therefore, officer selections have to be the way they are. I know we joke and talk shit about officers, but it's all in good fun. Just how people talk shit about the Corps while they're in, but really miss it when they're out. There are a few bad officers, but most of them are good to go!
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
And don't be jelous of the WM thing. The famale candidates were in the same company, but women in green on green with nasty hair and no makeup are not much to look at, and I don't know anyone who got any on libo from a civilian. All we did was eat and sleep on libo.
CAReese55 3 years ago
There is definitely nothing to be jealous on the female candidate thing. They were just as nasty as we were. The last thing on my mind was wanting to hang out with them. All I wanted to do was sleep and eat when we had free time.
chesty45 3 years ago
Roger, now I feel kinda bad about what I said about officers. The methods of training are indeed different from enlisted. And I do realize that your training really drains the hell out of you guys so that once they do give you libo, your main objective is to get plenty of rest and nutrition so that you will be recharged when training resumes.
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
Are you kidding? i'd love to be a Marine officer, unfortunately theres no medical in the Marine Corps
USNCorpsman 3 years ago
Oorah Doc! Keep it real and Semper Fi! - Cpl Guevara 2/2 Golf OIF 2 n 3 2002-2006
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
Oorah! Semper Fi! - I literally just got out. I joined the same year you did, finally got FMSS done and over with in early 2004 and went to the sandbox late that year. I was with 3/5 and 1/5 2 yrs later as an IA.
USNCorpsman 3 years ago
Roger that! Well I can't thank you more Doc! You were there to give us meds whenever the sand got in our clits....lol
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
hey by the same token, when people pick on my nasty squid ass, y'all are there to back me up :)
USNCorpsman 3 years ago
I believe that is the great SSgt Walters who is so delicately chewing ass in the first few frames of this vid. Straight killer.
nicholassmartin 3 years ago
Id rather become an officer through being an enlisted man than a fratboy straight out of that sorry ass place
death55546 3 years ago
FUCK yeah officers are pussys trying to get out of grunt training.... little to know they will do the same training. plus all that beer they are drinkin in college is gunna get em reallll fuckin fast
MacDaddie9 3 years ago
Officers pussies... sure. Maybe you met some bad apples in your time in the Corps if you were in it, but I think a lot of you enlisted guys don't have a clue what OCS/TBS/MOS Schools put candidates and boot LTs through.
revan1013 3 years ago
I know bro. We enlisted guys just like talking shit about officers. We've had some former OCS instructors in my unit and they say that officers do go through alot of shit, more than enlisted guys do. It has to be that way if you wana lead Marines you know. All this talk we do is just for shits and giggles. You also right about the bad apples. There were a few, but there were also many that were great leaders!
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
hehe don't I know it. We rely on our SNCOs and NCOs to help us out and make sure we don't screw up out there. They are our mentors and eventually our partners. They tease the hell out of us before we get pinned too. It's an awesome love-hate relationship haha. Of course gotta give those Mustangs their respect too!
revan1013 3 years ago
lol I'm sure after goin through that shit you guys were like "yeah you screw with us now but where's my salute bitch?" u know i also thought of goin officer too, but it's the college part that gets me. i suck when it comes to school. i got out in oct 2006 and right now in the process of becomin a firefighter for fairfax county VA. Believe it or not, I do visit Quantico quite often to check out the candidates at OCS. Guess I just miss the Marine Corps.
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
Oh and I am not saying that all officers dont deserve respect but theres some out that come straight out of college that act like everybody owes them something and we know thats the truth, so futute officers treat your enlisted men good,this is not going to those enlisted men that go through OCS because they alredy know how the Marine Corps runs.
whatevabtch1 3 years ago
My respect to officers but nothing like the Enlisted men that put up with alot shit.I believe enlisted men are the heart of the Marine Corps.While many college kids r out there living out of their parents money, being lazy they dont have a job, taking classes here and there drinking with mommy and daddys money or out of financial aid.While enlisted young men put up with alot bull shit have a job,clean their rooms get yelled at.Then these young enlisted brave men have to salute lazy college kids?
whatevabtch1 3 years ago
It's trully amazing how you can make such general ill informed statements. While I have a profound amount of respect for elisted marines and especially the NCO's that guide them, it is your officers that make the vital decisions, take full responsibilty for men and mulitimillion dollar equipment/accounts. As far as us college frat boys are concerned... I have PAID, not borrowed, my entire way through college, don't go out drinking, or chasing skirt. I take training to lead Marines very seriously
mmaenthusiast995 3 years ago
Males and Females are in the same company, but not the platoon. During training there is no real interaction, but OCS has liberty(within 80 miles of Quantico) so you definitely have the opportunity to talk to girls, civilians who are fugly even.
admarine 3 years ago
belay my last. i dont think OCS trains females and males together, but sometimes when i drive to OCS to check it out, i see male and female candidates together.
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
They separate the platoons at OCS same as they do at PI.
chesty45 3 years ago
oh yeah, and OCS trains males and females together! Parris Island and San Diego train them separately. That's pretty fucked up! 3 months of not being around women? The enlisted Marines definitely get the green weenie from the start!
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
OCS has nothing on Parris Island.
admarine 3 years ago
CO CO don't you know? REAL MARINES don't come from Quantico! PISC - Where the difference begins! OORAH
HavokUSMC0311 3 years ago
Who trains the cannidates, Marine drill sergeants or Marine officers?
boobtuber06 3 years ago
They screened by both Drill Instructors and officers. Candidates are organized into platoons of 50 or more. Each platoon has a staff of 3 Marine Staff Non-Commissioned officers with the rank of Staff Sergeant or Gunnery Sergeant. There is also one commissioned officer serving as platoon commander, the platoon commander is a Captain or a sometimes senior 1st Lieutenant.
chesty45 3 years ago
I'm deciding whether to do this, or Navy OCS. I believe Marine OCS age limit is 35; Navy is 41 for intelligence billet only.
How's this different from Navy OCS besides probably being more physically demanding?
I am color-blind, so I guess Marine aviation and armor are no-gos. I wonder what the Marine Intell MOS is like?
boobtuber06 3 years ago
I honestly don't know much about Navy OCS. I do know that Navy officer candidates are screened by Marine Drill Instructors just like Marine OCS. As far as being color-blind, I think that would disqualify you from aviation, but not as a ground officer. You get to select your MOS as a Lieutenant at the Basic School, but just because you put a specific job at the top of your list does not mean you will get it. The only slots the Marines guarantee are pilot/NFO and Judge Advocates.
chesty45 3 years ago
Ugh... f'ing trainbridge.
danpcheshire 3 years ago
brothers graduating in about 3 weeks woohoo
teammalaya 3 years ago
Thats awesome to hear. I heard there were a lot of drops this summer. Congrats to your brother.
chesty45 3 years ago
HAHA HATEBREED!!! LIVE FOR THIS!
george03516 3 years ago
I miss OCS with a passion but I'm ready for seniors...
p.s. I hate that bridge!!!
Ineedair 3 years ago
I was just in Quantico for a trip and it was awsome. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on if it would be better to go to the naval academy or prior enlisted then to civy college then OCS thanks
Parsons94 3 years ago
It is a better idea to go to school and get through as fast as you can and get into the PLC program. This will allow you to get your commission the fastest way. However, I wish that I would have gone through an enlistment first as a grunt. I want to be an infantry officer and i think that it would have been great experience. It all just depends on what you want your timeline to look like. There is more than one path on obtaining the title of an officer of marines.
killemdevil 3 years ago
The bridge did suck, there have also been plenty of rumors that they're getting rid of it, even before I went back Seniors in 07. That fucker isn't going anywhere anytime soon. One good thing about OCS was breakfast at Bobo Hall, the only meal of the day I looked forward to. The rest was just calories to get you through the day.
chesty45 3 years ago
True, breakfast was amazing. A little bit if Texas Pete's on your eggs and maple syrup on everything else. I was so bummed whenever we had chow before PT because you cant eat as much unless you want to puke at PT.
CAReese55 3 years ago
ya i guess, you just had to mention that bridge...cover and allignment up and down 6 times a day....haha all the people going are like wtf is so bad about the bridge.
gong4ever 3 years ago
Anyone agree that one of the worst things about OCS is the damn Royal Marine? Dont get him to score your pullups on the pft you have to go down 30 feet underground for them to count...i had like 15 then he was still at 8 cuz he said i wasnt locking out, but hell how many times have did I have to do them just to get to ocs.
gong4ever 3 years ago
I thought the CSgt was funny. There was a lot worse stuff. The bridge, Black Flag Days, Bobo Food, Drill, PT Showers, Firewatch, Field day, Pickup, SIs, oh yeah and that bridge (it rates being mentioned twice). All of those were worse that the Royal Marine.
CAReese55 3 years ago
I hated walking across that stupid bridge
whitepanther012 3 years ago
Why does everyone hate that bridge?
bronco2019 3 years ago
I'm guessing you've never crossed it before, because if you did you wouldn't be asking...
Imports4me111 3 years ago
Exactly, thats why I am asking. So whats the deal with it?
bronco2019 3 years ago
If you get the privilege to attend OCS, you'll understand and you will hate it as much as we all did.
whitepanther012 3 years ago