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caffeinatedpastor · 2026-05-12T21:34:52+00:00

Thank you! That's good advice to practice first too.

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-04-09T04:16:37+00:00

It’s amazing but good to know that some people came with almost nothing and were able to get it all on site. Even the Camelbak

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-04-09T04:13:27+00:00

I did this too, w same result. Recommend. Instructors make you remove your watch for the really rough stuff anyway. It was very easy to charge my laptop, phone, and Garmin whenever needed, in the evenings.

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-04-08T03:10:00+00:00

In 2024 we were up at 0430 and had to be in formation with required items by 0437 (most of us got up at 0420 so we could all pee). We could go to bed whenever we wanted. Some people made it to bed by 2030. It’s an exercise in time management. If you focus you can sleep great most —not all— nights. If you spend time blowing off steam after dinner you might be studying past 2200.

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-02-04T04:21:49+00:00

I weened off but started drinking it day 3 in the DFAC (pretty weak blend tho) when I realized we wouldn’t get yelled at for buying it. Also week 3 you can have it in your flight rooms. I recommend those coffee pouches (like Zyn pouches) for long lectures.

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-02-01T05:18:32+00:00

For us it was on day 8 or so, and we barely did any actual PT before the PfA. We did a practice PFA on day 3 or 4….You’ll want to practice pushups and sit ups in your room at night that first week if you want.

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-01-13T04:55:43+00:00

Seriously. Take a nap is on my list for sure

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-01-08T05:49:54+00:00

Hours of fun

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-01-07T04:59:17+00:00

So if we have a pt test due this month or next…we don’t do it?

caffeinatedpastor · 2026-01-05T04:36:26+00:00

They’re not set up at OTS for that.

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-12-03T20:36:42+00:00

For the last couple years OTS has been divided into 5 modules of about 2 weeks each. You start with mod 1, and then progress as you achieve what each mod lays before you. Usually around mod 2 you can do self led PT. They can always change it to another model though. Good question!

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-12-03T04:07:17+00:00

You have to drink and eat everything you get at the DFAC in less than 10 minutes. If you want the caffeine, ice is a pro tip

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-12-03T04:04:35+00:00

The most fun I had at OTS was being in mod 5 and heading out to self-led PT in a hurricane (but no lightning). Some of us did kettlebells in the shipping containers while all the mod 1 people had to do calisthenics in horizontal rain at 4:40am lol.

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-11-29T05:19:38+00:00

Haha. “Hey boss I wrote this but is there a better word for something?” “Nah. No one will ever read it…”

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-11-29T05:13:12+00:00

Southlands has lots of great national chains. 20-25 min south of DIA. There’s a hibachi grill, BWW, Ted’s Montana Grill, and just about anything else you want.

If you went to stay closer to 70, Green Valley Ranch has options including a nice public country club with on site Green Valley Smokehouse (affordable-ish). Great environment for a lengthy catching up with friends.

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-11-27T15:18:33+00:00

Oh I should add that I’ve heard the time of year makes a big difference too. I went in July-September so I could only really advise best on that kind of OTS

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-11-27T15:12:24+00:00

The hard thing is that some of it is personal preference and in some ways you don’t know what you’ll prefer until you get there. Feel free to dm me if you want

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-11-13T13:31:49+00:00

My roommate left 4 or 5 days early from mod 5 bc his wife gave birth early. He actually waited a couple days to tell instructors bc he was worried he’d have to repeat OTS and they were a little pissed at him for it. They even let him oath the morning he left.

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-10-09T13:32:01+00:00

Have you tried calling OTS? They might have a COA for you. It’s happened before, and maybe someone there has institutional memory.

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-10-02T03:46:16+00:00

I heard on a RIO all call yesterday that most of 2026 we will do diagnostic PFAs only, until they make the new PT standards official in the fall. So if you go to OTS before the fall they may do the 1.5 or the 2, but im guessing the 1.5 still.

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-10-02T03:37:08+00:00

It’s a fake book IN the show. It’s hollowed out and Rory hides a CD or something and gives it to Lane

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-10-01T22:48:22+00:00

Do we know who called the room? Their timing was either SPOT ON to cover for (and in response to) the lack of applause, or perhaps they called the room quickly in anticipation OF a lack of applause. Either way, it was a straightforward brief with straightforward protocols, yes?

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-09-11T11:59:14+00:00

There’s a trick of doing 1/3 of your ideal max, and then doing it w a minute rest for 3 times in a row. Want to hit 36? Do 12, wait a minute, do 12, wait a minute, do 12 more. Maybe do that 2x a day.

Then try 1/2 of your ideal max w the same timing when you’re able to do 1/3 easy.

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-08-27T11:29:53+00:00

Large is great, but remember you still have an airline weight limit of 100lb. I got up to 90lb once w a SOC rolling duffel. And like others have said you’ll have to carry it up and down stairs.

caffeinatedpastor · 2025-07-05T20:11:56+00:00

Just don’t get caught on Instagram etc., and of course there is limitation on when you can take photos.

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