Navy OCS 07-98 D.I. Introduction

GYSGT Crouch introduces himself to class 07-98.

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[1968crs1]

Semper Fi 1stSgt Crouch, i served in the Marine Corps between 1986-92. i have just recently watched ever video of yours. outstanding Marine you are. Is OCS conducted in pennsacola or in newport, rhode island?  with all the base closures and re-alignments, its hard for us "old timers" to keep up with the military these days. again SEmper Fi.

[crouchje]

@1968crs1 Warrior, thanks for the comments. Navy OCS closed down Pensacola in the summer of 2007 and relocated to Newport RI. Huge mistake from a training standpoint. Close order drill and good weather is paramount to developing the ultimate Warrior. Develop the discipline first, then you can make them miserable in cold weather.

[1968crs1]

@crouchje thanks for the info. so now that you are retired from military service, what do you do as a civilan? I bet nothing compares to what you did as a drill instructor.. To become an OCS drill instructor, di you first have to have experience as a DI at one of the MCRD's?

[crouchje]

@1968crs1

To be a DI at any college ROTC program (AMOI Program) or Navy OCS you must have a successful tour training enlisted recruits at either MCRD.

I am a Director of Facilities overseeing construction, maintenance, landscaping, security and environmental services for a hospital. It is an excellent career choice and one that suites me perfectly. As for nothing compares, well I have been very fortunate to have had several exciting career choices in life and love this one too.

[poolie626]

I'm really struggling to choose between to commission USMC or USN. I'm a freshman engineering major. I know the Navy has a great engineering program, but I also like the idea of earning the USMC title. Any suggestions?

[crouchje]

@poolie626 Many graduates of Navy OCS felt cheated when they did not find that consistent professionalism of the OCS experience and specifically the competence and leadership of the Marine DI’s was not representative of the typical senior enlisted. All of the officers I trained have said they enjoyed their Navy career but I assure you, if you join the Marine Corps you will be forever proud of the fact that Marines enforce standards that other services wish for but do not mandate.

[1968crs1]

@crouchje again thanks for the info, i am sorry i didnt reply earlier, i was working long hours this past couple of weeks..Semper Fi

[moserr11]

@poolie626 go Marines

[All4mula]

This marine is obviously enlisted.

[ilhwan7539]

1 person DOR'ed

[dh3684]

@poolie626 dont go marines just for a title. people will have respect for you no matter what branch you serve in.  go whichever way you actually want to. i can tell you though that there is much more to do with engineering in the navy.

[poolie626]

@crouchje thanks a lot for the insight. amazing command voice btw, i had dreams of becoming a D.I. one day, wish i could commission and be a D.I., that's be the perfect career. anyway, is it really true the Marines prepare you for career once you leave the Corps? I only ask because, if I join the Marines, I wouldn't be doing anything related to my career field, but I feel it'd balance out due to the leadership and experienced gained.