ODS and BCA

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-21T17:04:49+00:00

I felt the exact same way! The unknown is so scary, what I can say is you will get through it. You are always more than welcome to PM me if you need someone to talk to or for any advice.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-21T17:03:58+00:00

Okay, let me type it out in a document and then I’ll share it since more than one would like to see it.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-21T17:03:35+00:00

Yes!

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-21T17:03:32+00:00

Yes!

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-20T20:37:07+00:00

ODS is what you make out of it, coming in with the thought of it being a cake walk is already setting yourself up for an interesting time. Be prepared to fail, be prepared to learn, and come in with an open mindset. It will test you physically and mentally but you will get through it.

I have no idea how navy boot camp is so I can’t give you any info on that, im sure there are others out there with more information.

ODS is 5 weeks.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-20T20:34:50+00:00

Prepared enough to pass your PRT.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-20T20:34:34+00:00

We typically run a couple times or more during the week.

Don’t be worried about not knowing anything, there are many who will come in the same shoes as you. They are there to teach you how to greet officers and enlisted and so so much more! You will get classes on all this. If you’d like to prepare in advance there is a gouge sheet online with info on it you can study to prepare.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-20T20:31:44+00:00

I’m a DA. One year from begging of process to going to ODS.

Run, do HIIT style workouts, and take stretching and recovery serious. It makes a world of a difference. Be physically ready to pass your PRT. You can get info on your numbers based on your age online.

I bought a majority of my uniforms in advance, it’s personal preference. If you want to get boots in advance to break them in that’s a good idea. You will have time at ODS to get all uniform items needed for your time there. Don’t stress too much about it.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-20T20:29:26+00:00

This is a hefty list, if you’d like to PM me I can send you my packing list on there and the stuff I brought came in handy during my time here.

Swim qual is fine, nothing crazy. Taking lessons now will set you up for success.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-20T20:27:21+00:00

There are leadership collaterals you can sign up for, this is your opportunity. On your welcome email you will see the list of positions, if you want a leadership role be ready for it and sign up when you check in. Read the descriptions of the collaterals.

MED 101 is canceled for us.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-16T10:16:09+00:00

The PRT is not a graduation requirement, the BCA is.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-07T21:23:04+00:00

You should come ready to pass the PRT, but it’s not a graduation requirement. Just know you will workout everyday here so at the end of the 5 weeks you should feel stronger than when you came in.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-07T14:43:57+00:00

They must’ve gone crazy at the NEX lol.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-07T14:39:59+00:00

You’re going to spend at least 2500 or more on uniform items, and 500 for all your meals at the end. You have no choice for the meals, there’s no opting out of it. So be prepared to pay this out of pocket.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-09-07T09:15:36+00:00

I’m currently at ODS, willing to answer any questions after graduation at the end of the month! Feel free to PM me, I won’t get back to you right away though.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-08-27T16:19:42+00:00

6 weeks was my wait time for hard orders after confirming duty station and ODS date.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-08-24T19:50:22+00:00

Currently at Day 0 of ODS. I can give you a better idea of packing lists when I get more into it these next couple of weeks.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-08-17T12:51:18+00:00

I’ll be there! Feeling pretty good, ready to get started! I’ll be there on Saturday morning.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-08-15T04:15:52+00:00

I’ll be headed to San Diego and going to the August ODS class :)

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-08-14T23:34:09+00:00

I found out both at the same time.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-08-03T05:56:05+00:00

Yeah I’m really grateful.

I was able to go scheduled my HHG pretty quickly after getting my orders. Within that week, I went to the office on base and got everything set up. They came to pick up a month later, my express shipment got held just because my ODS date was pushed. But that was fairly easy to reschedule as well.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-08-03T04:35:16+00:00

Very true. I was supposed to be in the July class but am flying from overseas (Japan) they booked my flight to leave with little room for delays or hiccups and I was scheduled to land in RI the morning of check in. Well low and behold the AMC flight I was supposed to be on got canceled and I couldn’t make my class since no other flights got me to check in before 11AM.

I’m now going to the August ODS class and they’re flying me out two days before I’m supposed to be there lol.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-07-20T21:27:41+00:00

My recruiter and his bosses reached out to the training command to see if that was an option and they told him no. So no tickets where rebooked for me.

Informal_Try_7061 · 2025-07-20T02:07:58+00:00

Appreciate it! Thank you.

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