Ots

[Almerick07]

I will be going to OTS in about a year from now and was wondering besides the typical drill, academics, pt, insane time management and whatnot if there is anything "extracurricular" or is it basically a 24/7 training environment? I am looking forward to this callenge and am just trying to get some details so I can go into it as prepared as possible, thanks.

 

[SIG600]

If their ain't a Marine Gunny to greet you at the door, it's no challenge.

 

[mgg20]

I graduated last month, it wasn't too bad. It is a suckfest though. Academics are actually pretty important. Time management really is the key, you'll be able to get alot more done after going through it. PT isn't hard at all, just don't be stupid, and learn from the prior-enlisted, they are the key to your success. There is alot of wasted time, but you'll feel pretty good about yourself when it's all done. Good Luck

 

[Almerick07]

As far as academics go what did they cover? Cant be all that warrior knowledge stuff can it...12 weeks seems like a bit much for that. Is there anything to "look forward to" as in team sports (besides ultimate frisbee). Are there any free or maybe even just fun weekends or days scheduled in that 3 month period?

 

[payola]

Cant be all that warrior knowledge stuff can it...12 weeks seems like a bit much for that.

Nice. Be glad you aren't trying to get commissioned as a Marine. Six months of "warrior knowledge stuff" upon commissioning, regardless of MOS.

 

[SIG600]

Nice. Be glad you aren't trying to get commissioned as a Marine. Six months of "warrior knowledge stuff" upon commissioning, regardless of MOS.

Back when I went through OCS we had a big atheltic competition between the AF OTS guys at MGM, Army OCS, and Navy OCS guys. Talk about a bunch of cream puffs outta OTS... it was almost as if they didn't show up. Talking with them afterwards at the BBQ we had, it sounded more like summer school. I mean no yelling, berating, rifle PT in the sand? They were bitching about running a 12 minute 1.5 mile! Marines now, had Quantico been close enough, would have run there, won it all (instead of us) and then run home again.

 

[AD SUPT Hopeful]

Almerick,

I went through about two years ago and mgg20's description is pretty much on point. OTS, like many other AETC courses, won't necessarily challenge you physically as much as it will mentally. The academics range from "warrior knowledge" to public speaking to writing EPR/OPRs. You should be able to get a good idea of what to expect if you google some online journals as well; there's a bunch out there. Good luck.

 

[AD SUPT Hopeful]

Nice. Be glad you aren't trying to get commissioned as a Marine. Six months of "warrior knowledge stuff" upon commissioning, regardless of MOS.

The last five or so of your posts have centered around how much "awesomer" Marines are than us lowly Air Force peons. What's the deal dude, are you secretly in love with us?

 

[USMCAirWinger]

Nice. Be glad you aren't trying to get commissioned as a Marine. Six months of "warrior knowledge stuff" upon commissioning, regardless of MOS.

This dude wishes he was in the Air Force.

Don't think that you are a bada$$ because you attended TBS. We both know that TBS really sucks and if you had the grades you should have been in the Air Force.

 

[payola]

This dude wishes he was in the Air Force.

Don't think that you are a bada$$ because you attended TBS. We both know that TBS really sucks and if you had the grades you should have been in the Air Force.

I wish I was in the Air Force? Thanks for telling me because I never knew. Yeah, TBS sucks, that's why I said be glad you don't have to do it.

Any other reading comprehension questions I can help you with?

The last five or so of your posts have centered around how much "awesomer" Marines are than us lowly Air Force peons. What's the deal dude, are you secretly in love with us?

No, just with you. I want to know how you became so insecure.

 

[USMCAirWinger]

I wish I was in the Air Force? Thanks for telling me because I never knew. Yeah, TBS sucks, that's why I said be glad you don't have to do it.

Any other reading comprehension questions I can help you with?

In the context of this thread you are correct. I just jumped on the AD SUPT Hopeful bashing bandwagon.

 

[Almerick07]

Thanks everyone for the insight, Im not avoiding any of the other services especially not the marines just because of TBS. And im glad to hear it isnt all warrior knowledge, I did a couple year stint in AFROTC and week in week out we had warrior knowledge quizzes. Every semester we would have the same quiz as last semester. how does Navy OCS compare, i got accepted for their bachelor degree completion program but turned it down. Just curious...

 

[payola]

how does Navy OCS compare, i got accepted for their bachelor degree completion program but turned it down. Just curious...

You turned down BDCP? There are people out there who would give anything to get into that program. I'm sure you had your reasons.

Navy OCS is 13 weeks in Pensacola. Not so deep in the warrior type training, some PT, lots of classes, inspections, etc etc. There's a few weeks at the end where you are a "candi-O" and essentially help wrangle the new OCS classes until they figure out what they're doing. Then once you finish and get commissioned, you just go right across the street (literally) to Schools Command and wait for your API start date. All this assumes you have been selected for pilot or NFO.

If you poke around and do some searches you can find several people who put a ton of OCS info on their on sites.

 

[Almerick07]

You turned down BDCP? There are people out there who would give anything to get into that program. I'm sure you had your reasons.

It was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made in my life, I was pilot select and would have loved to fly on and off of a boat but youre right I had my reasons and dont have any regrets....yet. Although it was not as hard as I have heard from people, took about 4 months total and the recruiters really made it seem like they were hurting for pilots and NFO's.

So i guess marines are the only ones who really have it rough...does the air force OTS do that at all "candi-o"?

 

[AD SUPT Hopeful]

I'm lame.

You dork, are we gonna surf PR or what?

 

[rod farva]

OTS is 3 months of agressive gayness. Easy, but gay. Dude, that's all I can say. BTW, is there any decent surf in Puerto Rico?

 

[milplt]

More that OTS needs retuning, I think there is no shortage of people in the USAF who realize that the USAF as a whole (but mostly non-ops) could stand some movement towards more of a war-fighting mentality and less of a OPR/EPR/awards writing mentality. I did not read the article, but I noticed a headline in the Air Force Times that indicated the Air Staff is now wearing utility uniforms --- WTFO!!! The fact that the USAF leadership is wearing utility uniforms is worthy of press????

 

[USMCAirWinger]

You dork, are we gonna surf PR or what?

Dude, I got outbid on my vacation...but no worries! I have some strategic sick calls left over.

I forgot to mention that we have a 10 foot dinghy with a 30 HP to hit the outer reefs on the north side.

You may proceed with the logistics of the trip. I'll give you a call with the details.

Your Daddy.

 

[USMCAirWinger]

BTW, is there any decent surf in Puerto Rico?

Are you seriously asking this question as a surfer. During the winter time this place goes off.

 

[rod farva]

I figured someone would say something like that.