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straight 6 roar · 02-22-2011, 09:18 PM

Just got accepted into OCS for Summer 2011. Feels fantastic, can't wait to give it a whack.

Any words of wisdom from you guys that have been through it?

2141pete · 02-22-2011, 10:04 PM

Congrats man!!!! I can't tell you about OCS but the Marine Corps is a sweet gig!!

CumminsPOWER · 02-23-2011, 11:03 AM

Yup, wish I could stay grunt! I want to deploy again, I've got some unfinished business over there lol. Best of luck to you!

BtsNhoS · 02-23-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by straight 6 roar

Just got accepted into OCS for Summer 2011. Feels fantastic, can't wait to give it a whack.

Any words of wisdom from you guys that have been through it?

Run run run and run more. Do that and work on your pullups. You run more than navy ocs but they don't mess with you in the chow hall

2171ctd · 02-24-2011, 08:15 PM

Run as much as you can and dont freak out on the Quigley.

Snake · 02-24-2011, 11:33 PM

Send me a PM with your #. Too much info to type.

OnVacation · 05-13-2011, 10:02 PM

USMC does **** a little different than the Navy or Army do, but I can tell you don't forget who you are. The board that okay'ed your packet looked at the whole person, not just a fact sheet. The military doesn't need useless leaders. Don't lose who you are. Remember, you're gonna have Joes that are into diesels, or boats, or muscle cars, or (gasp!) ricers. don't lose your ability to connect to them. The moment you lose that connection, you lose a very valuable tool in your leadership repertoire.

straight 6 roar · 05-16-2011, 01:33 PM

Thanks for the tips guys. Yep, my Selection Officer (Captain) has talked about positive but firm leadership, inspiring your men rather than chewing them out.

I'm shipping out in 10 days, my PFT is about a 285/300. Some intermittent pain in my calves but I'm determined to make it.

Snake · 05-16-2011, 03:30 PM

Fastest way to get dropped out of OCS is to compromise your integrity. A candidate in my platoon was dropped for lying about how many push-up's he did during morning PT. Second fastest way of getting dropped is to get injured. Unlike boot camp, you won't get recycled.

Be honest and stay healthy. And never, ever forget that if you make it to the fleet as an officer that you're a figure head. Your Marines will make you look like a hero or a zero. In other words, take care of them and they'll take care of you.

apocalypse1812 · 05-16-2011, 03:56 PM

I don't have any wisdom about actual OCS, but I do have some wisdom for a Boot Lt to the fleet:

Listen to your SNCO Leadership. Just because you went to OCS/TBS Doesn't mean you are a SME (Subject Matter Expert).

Don't micro manage either, let us, as Staff Non-Commissioned Officers do what we do best... Make **** happen.

Do you know what MOS you want to do?

chris lang · 05-17-2011, 08:55 PM

think youll have to do a little more than "give it a whack"

straight 6 roar · 05-26-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chris lang

think youll have to do a little more than "give it a whack"

It's probably going to be the hardest 6 weeks of my life, whack wasn't the right word.

MOS 7523 is what I'm clawing toward. I'll make sure not to forget about the NCO's.

Shipping at 0600 tomorrow, be back July 8th a changed man. Thanks gentlemen.

Justin Price · 05-26-2011, 02:28 PM

Congrats. I tried to get in for this summer but didn't make the cut. Good luck.

2141pete · 05-26-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by straight 6 roar

MOS 7523 is what I'm clawing toward. I'll make sure not to forget about the NCO's.

Shipping at 0600 tomorrow, be back July 8th a changed man. Thanks gentlemen.

Good luck man!!!!!!!!!

chris lang · 05-31-2011, 11:30 PM

good luck!!

chris lang · 05-31-2011, 11:31 PM

training aint ****, doint it on the battlefield is the hard part

madmikeismad · 06-01-2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by apocalypse1812

I don't have any wisdom about actual OCS, but I do have some wisdom for a Boot Lt to the fleet:

Listen to your SNCO Leadership. Just because you went to OCS/TBS Doesn't mean you are a SME (Subject Matter Expert).

Don't micro manage either, let us, as Staff Non-Commissioned Officers do what we do best... Make **** happen.

Do you know what MOS you want to do?

Too bad he's gonna get brainwashed and forget everything you said.

Otherwise.... Best advice anyone could ever give.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and good luck!

straight 6 roar · 07-15-2011, 02:34 PM

I made it through gentlemen! Lots of sleep deprivation, PT, and chaos but well worth it.

I'm not sure who is familiar with the Marine Corps and who isn't but, with the Marines the enlisted actually train the officers. So our instructors(GySgt's, SSgt's) made it damn clear that they would call us out and make a fool of us if we decide to micromanage and re-invent the wheel when we get our platoons. The role they explained to us was more of a supervisor rather than a manager, make it clear what you expect and if it doesn't get done start putting people on blast. I'll definitely be tapping into my SNCO's knowledge, as us newly commissioned officers have a lot to learn. Thanks for the advice gents, Semper Fi.

madmikeismad · 07-15-2011, 07:27 PM

Good luck. Enjoy those paychecks!

2141pete · 07-15-2011, 09:41 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you end up in Camp Pendleton look me up.

02-22-2011, 09:18 PM	#1
straight 6 roar Name: straight 6 roar Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,031	Marine Corps OCS Just got accepted into OCS for Summer 2011. Feels fantastic, can't wait to give it a whack. Any words of wisdom from you guys that have been through it? __________________ 2006 QCSB 2500 4x4 67/83/.90, +60% overs, TRE trans 1998 QCSB 2500 12 valve 4x4 Sold and missed

02-22-2011, 10:04 PM	#2
2141pete Name: 2141pete Title: Hell I dont know Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,268	Congrats man!!!! I can't tell you about OCS but the Marine Corps is a sweet gig!! __________________ 2018 Ram 2500 4x4

02-23-2011, 11:03 AM	#3
CumminsPOWER Name: CumminsPOWER Title: "I'll go all in." Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canton, SD Member`s Gallery Posts: 791	Yup, wish I could stay grunt! I want to deploy again, I've got some unfinished business over there lol. Best of luck to you! __________________ 01 EC/LB 2500 4x4 - In the Works - Combat Wounded Marine - Some Assembly Required

02-24-2011, 08:15 PM	#5
2171ctd Name: 2171ctd Title: Iowegian Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Central Iowa Member`s Gallery Posts: 229	Run as much as you can and dont freak out on the Quigley. __________________ '12 2500 08 2500 68rfe SOLD Little this, Little that Still too slow

02-24-2011, 11:33 PM	#6
Snake Name: Snake Title: 40 lug nuts Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Member`s Gallery Posts: 433	Send me a PM with your #. Too much info to type. __________________ The greatest feeling in the world is having someone shoot at you. And miss.

05-13-2011, 10:02 PM	#7
OnVacation Name: OnVacation Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 381	USMC does **** a little different than the Navy or Army do, but I can tell you don't forget who you are. The board that okay'ed your packet looked at the whole person, not just a fact sheet. The military doesn't need useless leaders. Don't lose who you are. Remember, you're gonna have Joes that are into diesels, or boats, or muscle cars, or (gasp!) ricers. don't lose your ability to connect to them. The moment you lose that connection, you lose a very valuable tool in your leadership repertoire. __________________ Stationed in Korea. In between trucks at the moment...

05-16-2011, 01:33 PM	#8
straight 6 roar Name: straight 6 roar Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,031	Thanks for the tips guys. Yep, my Selection Officer (Captain) has talked about positive but firm leadership, inspiring your men rather than chewing them out. I'm shipping out in 10 days, my PFT is about a 285/300. Some intermittent pain in my calves but I'm determined to make it. __________________ 2006 QCSB 2500 4x4 67/83/.90, +60% overs, TRE trans 1998 QCSB 2500 12 valve 4x4 Sold and missed

05-16-2011, 03:30 PM	#9
Snake Name: Snake Title: 40 lug nuts Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Member`s Gallery Posts: 433	Fastest way to get dropped out of OCS is to compromise your integrity. A candidate in my platoon was dropped for lying about how many push-up's he did during morning PT. Second fastest way of getting dropped is to get injured. Unlike boot camp, you won't get recycled. Be honest and stay healthy. And never, ever forget that if you make it to the fleet as an officer that you're a figure head. Your Marines will make you look like a hero or a zero. In other words, take care of them and they'll take care of you. __________________ The greatest feeling in the world is having someone shoot at you. And miss.

05-16-2011, 03:56 PM	#10
apocalypse1812 Name: apocalypse1812 Title: Nailed It! Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Odessa, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,180	I don't have any wisdom about actual OCS, but I do have some wisdom for a Boot Lt to the fleet: Listen to your SNCO Leadership. Just because you went to OCS/TBS Doesn't mean you are a SME (Subject Matter Expert). Don't micro manage either, let us, as Staff Non-Commissioned Officers do what we do best... Make **** happen. Do you know what MOS you want to do?

05-17-2011, 08:55 PM	#11
chris lang Name: chris lang Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 843	think youll have to do a little more than "give it a whack"

05-26-2011, 02:28 PM	#13
Justin Price Name: Justin Price Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: College Station, Tx Member`s Gallery Posts: 316	Congrats. I tried to get in for this summer but didn't make the cut. Good luck. __________________ 2011 4wd LML Duramax SOLD: 01 2WD DRW NV4500 600/1136 on fuel

05-31-2011, 11:30 PM	#15
chris lang Name: chris lang Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 843	good luck!!

05-31-2011, 11:31 PM	#16
chris lang Name: chris lang Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 843	training aint ****, doint it on the battlefield is the hard part

07-15-2011, 02:34 PM	#18
straight 6 roar Name: straight 6 roar Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,031	I made it through gentlemen! Lots of sleep deprivation, PT, and chaos but well worth it. I'm not sure who is familiar with the Marine Corps and who isn't but, with the Marines the enlisted actually train the officers. So our instructors(GySgt's, SSgt's) made it damn clear that they would call us out and make a fool of us if we decide to micromanage and re-invent the wheel when we get our platoons. The role they explained to us was more of a supervisor rather than a manager, make it clear what you expect and if it doesn't get done start putting people on blast. I'll definitely be tapping into my SNCO's knowledge, as us newly commissioned officers have a lot to learn. Thanks for the advice gents, Semper Fi. __________________ 2006 QCSB 2500 4x4 67/83/.90, +60% overs, TRE trans 1998 QCSB 2500 12 valve 4x4 Sold and missed

07-15-2011, 07:27 PM	#19
madmikeismad Name: madmikeismad Title: So mad Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Newalla, OK Member`s Gallery Posts: 14,347	Good luck. Enjoy those paychecks! __________________ Mike Hill

07-15-2011, 09:41 PM	#20
2141pete Name: 2141pete Title: Hell I dont know Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Camp Pendleton, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,268	Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you end up in Camp Pendleton look me up. __________________ 2018 Ram 2500 4x4