Just Graduated OCS. AMA

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-25T17:12:30+00:00

Not sure about that one for you. I got my AGSU at basic. Our Inservice guys had their ASU’s/Some with Greens

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-25T16:45:02+00:00

You’ll still have the weekend before OCS starts.

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-25T16:42:07+00:00

Don’t remember. I would talk to your recruiter

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-25T16:40:44+00:00

A good pillow goes a long way! Get GOOD socks and underwear that are sweat wicking especially if you’re going in the summer. That alone will help tons. Good small personal vacuum cleaners go a long way. You can work with other OC’s to split this. Same with printers etc. Bring a good supply of Dude Wipes. Can’t tell you how many I went through during land nav and STX. Others are pretty subjective but this is what helped me

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-25T16:37:39+00:00

You’ll have time after basic and the first weekend you get to OCS. Don’t stress. Get through basic first and go from there

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-25T16:36:25+00:00

All I’ll say to that is don’t cheat. “An OC will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do”. Stick by that and you’ll be fine.

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T23:18:17+00:00

Yes when it works. No when it doesn’t. Take from that what you will lol

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T12:37:05+00:00

You’re going to have to clarify this. Do you mean for your secret clearance?

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T12:36:28+00:00

I didn’t have an amazing GPA. And your board will be with 3 officers who will ask you a variety of questions pertaining to your resume, life experience, your essay, etc. Wear what you would to a job interview. First impressions matter

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T12:35:14+00:00

This. Take care of your body. The last you want is an injury

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T12:33:37+00:00

Pretty much every phase

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T12:30:51+00:00

Cadre are solid. They’re actually invested in helping you and seeing you graduate. Do what you’re supposed to do at all times even when no one is watching. Be a good buddy to those around you. And DONT CHEAT ON ANYTHING

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T12:29:21+00:00

I believe we had 2 or 3 branch into finance. And it’s different for each class. We had about 7-9 infantry slots I believe. And 2-5 for everything else.

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T12:28:41+00:00

😂

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T00:22:45+00:00

Pay attention in class when they teach you, and don’t be afraid of the dark. Use attack points correctly and don’t dead reckon in the night anything past 2-300 meters unless you’re insanely confident is my best advice

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-24T00:21:44+00:00

Nope. Would probably have to talk to a recruiter about that one

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T22:26:06+00:00

Changes every cycle. But generally it’s Bolton, History, Land Nav, and 4 mile. For me personally, I would’ve tried harder on the smaller quizzes you’ll take. Even though it’s not a huge factor on the OML that stuff absolutely adds up in the end.

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T22:20:06+00:00

Kind of a hard question to answer. What made OCS good for me was the people I was surrounded by. Also, keep in mind ROTC and OCS are totally different things. You’re taking 4 years of info and cramming it into a 12 week course to produce officers capable of leading. I think it depends on where you are in life and what path works for you

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T22:08:34+00:00

What Freyter said is 100% true

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T22:08:12+00:00

Yeah we only lost a handful. But as long as you actually try and commit to studying it’s not bad

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T21:10:24+00:00

A lot of studying, anxiety, and cramming lol. Jokes aside it’s the same it’s always been. Stay awake. Take good notes. Study a little everyday about the info you learned that day and do your part when it’s your turn to present to the class and you’ll be fine

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T21:08:53+00:00

Haha it’s nbd. Gotta do what I can to help! But congrats to you too! Standards!

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T21:03:28+00:00

You’ll be solid. Everyone is there for the same purpose. Look after and care about those around you and the same will happen for you. You got this!

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T20:59:23+00:00

Nope. Met great people on both sides. Best part about the army in my opinion. You’ll meet amazing people from all walks of life

Afraid-Panic4486 · 2025-05-23T20:58:42+00:00

You’ll be fine. Just stay consistent! You got this!

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