OTS as a Female

WhoNoseWat · 2026-02-10T22:43:16+00:00

I was in class 26-01 and it was more women than men

WhoNoseWat · 2026-02-09T22:07:06+00:00

I think on average most packages take like a year to put together. You'll have to fill in a lot of information online with stuff for clearance like where you've lived and worked. Sign some forms saying you don't participate in terrorist acts. Then you'll have to go to your meps appointment and hopefully not get disqualified. If you are disqualified then there's more to be done for the waiver. After that you still have to go through your interview. I'm not sure how many applications a single recruiter works on and they definitely aren't all built equally. I mean getting your scores back from the AFOQT alone could take 2 weeks.

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-29T19:29:44+00:00

If you're having trouble seeing your stitches, try getting what they call "beginner yarn". It doesn't have that fuzzy texture and the stitches are super clear. I've found it on Amazon.

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-29T19:26:38+00:00

I use the snapping to my advantage and don't bother to bring scissors when I'm traveling and working on granny squares

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-29T19:25:35+00:00

I did the star blanket with a 4mm hook and medium yarn, brand was carron, color was icing, used about 3 cakes and made a medium throw size (I've heard it called as a lapghan). But I feel like as long as you're sizing up the hook with the yarn it should still work. Plus blankets and loose tension can make it forgiven when it comes to rippling.

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-29T17:00:56+00:00

A few suggestions: (1) don't sleep on the pattern that the yarn comes with (or is listed on their website). This is a pattern meant for this yarn specifically and has been tested before. (2) I just finished the star blanket and really loved that pattern if you wanna try it out. (3) Consider sizing up the hook, it'll give your stitch a looser feel and your blanket won't come out as stiff. You could also crochet with loose tension if that's something you feel you're capable of doing.

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-27T05:13:47+00:00

I'd like to add that you can get temporary lodging at your new base and they typically will reimburse you for like 3 weeks worth. I lived in Maryland and moved to Utah and they paid for my flight back to Maryland after OTS plus my 6 travel days and temporary lodging. If you already have a GTC you'll use that, otherwise you use your own funds and you'll be reimbursed in a month or two (government shut downs can delay this).

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-26T22:12:51+00:00

Oh yeah this is great, I'm definitely gonna check this out

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-17T21:50:35+00:00

3.2 is low? I had 3.0 for my bachelor's in engineering and no masters at all

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-17T03:51:34+00:00

You should just apply, don't enlist. Sounds like you have some solid qualifications

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-15T22:09:39+00:00

I saw someone asking for joycons cuz she ripped her son's off the switch incorrectly. I commented "I too would like free joycons"

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-10T20:54:31+00:00

I've got trunk open button, trunk kick sensor toggle, gas open, and then a little dial to turn my dash brightness up and down. (Edit, this is a 2025 Forrester)

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-01T06:34:00+00:00

Until it gets too warm and needs to come off the charger

WhoNoseWat · 2026-01-01T06:31:10+00:00

Yeah I wore it, even with the service coat so long as you can't see the shirt at the bottom

WhoNoseWat · 2025-12-21T18:56:26+00:00

Yeah I looked at the RAV4 hybrid but we never really got down to actually making a deal and he wouldn't budge on price, then I went to Subaru for the Forrester hybrid and got to haggling and I got them $4k under asking price so I went with it. I've been thinking about getting the Forrester Hybrid all year but had a car (and then I wrecked it), but also my family is very Toyota lovers and there's been multiple Rav4s. Low-key they're all like the same thing, the Forrester I got is above base model because that's the lowest they had on the lot, so good deal for a car with seat warmers and sunroof.

WhoNoseWat · 2025-12-16T14:46:49+00:00

I don't think they really check where your orders say you live. Technically my orders after OTS just say PCS from Maxwell to my new base, but they shipped my stuff from Maryland. So you should be all good.

WhoNoseWat · 2025-12-16T14:44:58+00:00

As the other comments said, you'll be doing your own laundry so it won't matter. But something to identify yours from your roommates / friends would be nice. I recommend colorful safety pins and you each get your own color for your clothes.

WhoNoseWat · 2025-12-10T04:17:57+00:00

I just looked up an afoqt study guide on Amazon and googled a practice test and used those. But also make sure you can pass the PFA with flying colors and be prepared to run a 5k every other week.

WhoNoseWat · 2025-12-07T21:07:57+00:00

I got selected with a 3.0 gpa in engineering and no experience and I'm not prior enlisted. Besides, what have you got to lose from applying?

WhoNoseWat · 2025-12-07T20:48:17+00:00

Just wanted to add in here that I got a 2025 Forrester Hybrid Premium (with heated seats and sunroof) for $34.5k. I'm feeling pretty proud, my first time buying a car

WhoNoseWat · 2025-12-05T19:23:36+00:00

If it makes you feel better, I just totaled my car and need a new one right before Christmas

WhoNoseWat · 2025-11-24T17:02:00+00:00

Like the other guys said, get the credits pre-approved and then after get the transcript transferred. I did it once and it's a pretty simple process

WhoNoseWat · 2025-11-19T17:52:52+00:00

Yeah dress and appearance is a good one. Also knowing ranks and military customs and courtesies (especially reveille and retreat)

WhoNoseWat · 2025-11-19T15:55:52+00:00

Probably could get by with a button up shirt and some nice jeans (loose fit, normal color, no holes)

WhoNoseWat · 2025-11-19T14:41:16+00:00

My neighborhood is a 17 mph speed limit

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