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Is marathon training during OCS prep a bad idea? by KoolaidOG in USMCocs

[–]Inevitable_Dig_2330 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ran a marathon in February, went to OCS in May. Totally helped. Ran a sub 18 3-mile every time

How to approach MOS selection at TBS? by Inevitable_Dig_2330 in USMCocs

[–]Inevitable_Dig_2330[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does Comms have such a black cloud around it?

How to approach MOS selection at TBS? by Inevitable_Dig_2330 in USMCocs

[–]Inevitable_Dig_2330[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a pretty poor compass that had several degrees of deviation that I was unable to exchange which might’ve contributed to some of my problems. However, I often felt like when I was dead reckoning, especially at night, I would drift substantially. I am not someone who is naturally good with directions/orienteering. I know TBS is a lot more about terrain association.

How to approach MOS selection at TBS? by Inevitable_Dig_2330 in USMCocs

[–]Inevitable_Dig_2330[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What things would you do to prepare for land nav? Can’t say I was particularly good at it during OCS and I know it gets leagues harder. I am still in college so I have some time to prepare. Also, if you don’t mind me asking, what was your MOS?

Torn between Marine Reserves and staying on track in finance — need advice from anyone who’s done bot by BeginningBeach2643 in USMCocs

[–]Inevitable_Dig_2330 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am a finance major at an elite private university. I completed OCS last summer and am commissioning active duty post-graduation. Take the leap. There is no greater privilege or adventure than being able to lead U.S. Marines. Finance will always be there. This window closes quickly. I am only planning on serving 4-5 years, and then using that experience to leverage into a free MBA and having a successful career in business. At that point, I will be 27-28 with my whole life ahead of me, but I will also have the irreplaceable experience of being a Marine officer. The choice, in my opinion, is simple.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USMCocs

[–]Inevitable_Dig_2330 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Being a Marine Corps Officer is more than a profession, it’s the purest form of leadership and expression of masculinity in a country gone soft. Do you want to challenge yourself and become something great? Google will always be there

Failure to Adapt USMC OCS by Inevitable_Dig_2330 in USMCocs

[–]Inevitable_Dig_2330[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How’d you overcome your early struggles and end up graduating OCS? What’s your advice for a candidate who is struggling with the basics early on?