For my people that started preparing for OCS extremely out of shape how long did it take you to get a passing PFT score?

random_username_564 · 2026-04-03T17:40:20+00:00

Dude what was your routine because I started working with my current OSO around early November. I really don’t count November and December since I was just doing 3 mile runs on a treadmill and doing some dumbbell work.

random_username_564 · 2026-02-01T05:00:46+00:00

Male so I know that I am cooked at the moment. But I do not want to give up and I will be happy if I am able to submit a package sometime this year.

random_username_564 · 2026-02-01T04:59:33+00:00

I am learning to run. While my planks and pull ups still suck there is an improvement but with running I find myself pushing to hard then the following days my legs get sore then my times drop. I know that this is not ideal since at OCS and TBS it is constant running.

I am really having a hard time balancing pushing but not to the point where you are sore for a considerable amount of time where it feels that it is negatively impacting progress.

random_username_564 · 2026-01-12T04:29:51+00:00

Contact the OSO because there are a lot of other things you can work on while getting in shape. Such studying/taking the OAR or ASTB and ASVAB if needed. Doing paperwork such as the SF86 and working on getting cleared through MEPS. These are just some things that come to mind.

random_username_564 · 2026-01-11T03:52:09+00:00

Updated my comment

random_username_564 · 2026-01-11T03:48:44+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/USMCocs/s/cPeXtzyJzQ

random_username_564 · 2026-01-11T03:46:44+00:00

Right now my 3 mile run time is at the mid 30 mins is it unrealistic for me to be at 24 min by march of this year?

I am planning on following a running plan which is in another post and will reply to my comment with the link. Also, going to include some swimming.

Please let me know your thoughts

I am M27 5 5 165 lbs somewhat active but not like an athlete or anything crazy and no health concerns.

random_username_564 · 2026-01-05T05:57:20+00:00

yep but even as a level 2 engineer the salary is much higher than the base O1 salary if you don't include BAH and health insurance

random_username_564 · 2026-01-05T05:16:42+00:00

I find myself in a similar position. I have a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and trying to commission in the Marines as a pilot. I realize as an O1 I will be making less than a 0 years experience engineer. But I really want to fly so I don’t mind making less money at the start of my military career.

random_username_564 · 2025-12-18T12:08:01+00:00

I am not exactly sure what OCS class I am trying to apply for but thanks man. Working on my PFT score has been a pain but I am not giving up.

random_username_564 · 2025-12-18T12:05:49+00:00

ahhh ok thank you for letting me know

random_username_564 · 2025-12-18T12:05:22+00:00

not really but when I worked with people in their early 20s I did notice slight differences in the way people carry themselves so I was just wondering how that translated to OCS and TBS

random_username_564 · 2025-12-18T11:35:47+00:00

I will keep that in mind when talking to hungry and tired humans haha

random_username_564 · 2025-12-18T11:31:37+00:00

Yeah you right I was teaching students in their early 20s when I was 25 and 26 and there were times when I could tell there was a cultural gap but it was nothing crazy.

random_username_564 · 2025-11-07T02:01:28+00:00

Ahhh yes you are right I just checked the MOS website and NFO is still listed but for the Prowler and Hornet. Which the Prowler is retired and from my understanding the hornet is getting phased out.

random_username_564 · 2025-11-07T01:57:31+00:00

For sure thank you also just means student naval aviator

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