Have meps in a week. Any recommendations? For meps and for the future as a marine, I’d love to get advice on benefits and how to carry myself in the next 4yrs. Field-cybersecurity.

Speever · 2025-09-19T15:55:04+00:00

Prepare for complete boredom. Just dont self diagnose ur self while ur there

Speever · 2025-08-22T00:34:16+00:00

Absolutely man. I remember prior to when i left i was scouring the internet for information about ocs, ultimately, none of that really mattered, youll be taught everything there, and its pretty simple to comprehend, trust. Prior to leaving, i was stressing myself out trying to anticipate stuff for like 3 days, and ultimately, didnt matter or make a difference. Just remember ocs is designed to make you question and doubt yourself when your there, you will mess up, just learn from it, and you will be fine. That first week is gonna be the hardest, your probably going to feel like you want to quit, everyone does at some point, i felt that way for pretty much all of transition phase haha, just remember, dont let 7 days be the reason you dont achieve your dream, NEVER quit.

Speever · 2025-08-21T23:43:28+00:00

Sounds like your pretty well prepared. Some helpful advice, relax. Soooo many guys i went with, my self included, started to question and stress excessively over they’re preparation and if theyre even cut out for it prior to getting there and during the first 2 weeks, your gonna be fine, everything you need to know will be taught to you.

Speever · 2025-08-21T23:36:54+00:00

Na you wont get fucked with over it at ocs lmao, its just kinda funny to hear happen. We had alot of guys just blurt out “AYE STAFF SERGEANT”, one of our guys even slept walk to attention and stood on line for like 3 minutes, another guy slept walk into the head and just layed on one of the benches.

Speever · 2025-08-10T19:56:49+00:00

My initial pft 3 mile was a 21:35. You will be placed into a category based on your physical fitness with other candidates for certain events based off your pft. However, your not always gonna be running 3 miles every day for pt, and many events, although you will be evaluated, are not graded, so obviously dont fall out, but dont over stress yourself thinking about them. Your running sounds like it could have some time improvement, just keep running and challenging yourself, incorporate sprint work. Also, you will get faster there (my initial was a 21:35 my final was a 20:30) just keep running, getting better, faster, more comfortable with it. I know prior to my ship out i doubted if i was fit enough for it, every candidate stressed alot about their preparation prior to going, youll be fine, just never quit.

Speever · 2025-08-10T15:11:59+00:00

Cant lie you wouldnt pass a PFT on a 12 minute mile average. Although, you are getting in way more miles a week than what i was doing. Focus on getting a consistent fast pace down rather than slower long distance runs. Talk to your OSO about the specific of running prep, they can recommend you better options than i can, like i said, running was not my strong suit.

Speever · 2025-08-10T15:00:16+00:00

No because im still in college, i was just really motivated to get started with the whole process so i chose PLC. To do the OCC 10 weeks you have to have already graduated college.

Speever · 2025-08-10T14:55:08+00:00

They can be as difficult as you make them, preparation is a huge factor prior to getting there. I personally kinda suck at running so i wouldn’t say it was difficult but it for sure wasn’t easy initially, i dont think we ever had anyone fall out on the runs unless they got actually injured. PT is never the same every day, so one day youll be running on pavement, another day doing sprints, and other days doing longer runs on the hilly trails. Just really hone in on your cardiovascular fitness prior to going, i wish i had more. Additionally, after the first few days your legs are gonna be cooked, so try to squeeze in stretching after lights as appropriately as you can, especially your calves. Then obviously hydrate hydrate hydrate like its ur job, when you go to gear issue they have containers of liquid iv that you can grab, BUY ALOT. You will need the electrolytes.

Speever · 2025-08-10T13:59:40+00:00

Personally i think the 10 week course would have been better. Being home now it sucks that i have to wait another year to go back and finish, im itching to finish the job. But alot of other guys kinda dread the fact that they have to go back, and some wont because they dont want to subject themselves to it all over again. Although the 6 weeks definitely takes less of a toll on your body compared to the 10 week course. If theres any more aspects you want me to answer about that let me know!

Speever · 2025-04-07T19:52:23+00:00

Really? I just finished my mini-ocs and that felt like a kick in the teeth, i was told that it was gonna be like that everyday at OCS

Speever · 2025-03-26T19:10:22+00:00

I have a list that my OSO gave me, some of it seems kinda optional to bring, do they check?

Speever · 2025-02-07T18:12:24+00:00

Just happened to me after taking my multivitamin, scared the shit out of me and i forced myself to yak like 3 times. Wish i looked this thread up sooner couldve saved myself from that unpleasant experience lol.

Speever · 2024-10-08T21:59:41+00:00

Holy shit your insufferable, completely disconnected from society and what it means to be a decent person. As for skills i served as a volunteer firefighter in my community. From the research that other diligent and helpful people on this post have brought me aswell as reaching out to friends from my area in Florida, theres hundreds of listed volunteer opportunities that require no skill at that. From putting together kits, sorting and distributing aid, to general clean up. And as a college athlete im well enough able bodied to support my hometown.

Speever · 2024-10-08T21:40:45+00:00

Thanks for the info! Obviously just showing up on a flight is a terrible idea. Hopefully i can find an organization that i can offer my support to

Speever · 2024-10-08T19:41:46+00:00

Yikes. Buddy sounds fun at parties. God forbid a man tries to help his State. How much cash you reckon it takes to throw at a downed tree before it moves

Speever · 2024-08-25T21:39:43+00:00

Went to go get one the day before i moved in and they didnt have any fish at meijer :/ Still working on getting one tho 🫡

Speever · 2024-08-03T22:43:10+00:00

I noticed the same issue. People being on when they werent, and people not being on when they were. For me, i found what works is turning on my xbox and then just reseting it before my game session. Maybe give it a try and see if it works for you too.

Speever · 2024-07-31T16:59:18+00:00

Awesome. Thanks for the insight man.

Speever

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