Graduated OCC in Dec. 1986. He's right about the mental toughness - that was the real separator. The accumulation of not enough sleep, getting sick (I had a cold most of the way), and various minor injuries can wear you down. You just feel rundown all the time. The most "sat" candidate in my platoon DOR'ed when one day he just had enough. Besides the excellent advice the Sgt. Instructor gave, what I did was this: I psyched myself up in the months before I left. I told myself over and over it was only 10 weeks and I could stand on my head if necessary for 10 weeks. Promise to yourself you won't leave unless you get kicked out. Promise to yourself that even if at OCS you decide the USMC is not for you, you will graduate OCS and then turn down your commission. Mentally close off all the easy way outs before you go. While you are there, when you are in a bad spot, tell yourself that every day, every minute, every second gets you closer to your goal of graduation. You don't have to graduate as the top candidate. You just have to graduate (which is what I did - barely).
@@concernedcitizen2816 I agree. I didn't say that if you prepare yourself properly you are guaranteed to graduate. Far from it. My best was barely good enough, and it might not have been good enough in another class. Who knows? You never know until you actually get there and experience it. All you can do is manage the things under your control and prepare yourself physically, psychologically and, yes, spiritually then hope for the best. And if you don't make it, but have given it your best, you have nothing to be ashamed of.
@@63dmt Dave: you were there six months before I rolled in. Not all attrition is DOR. Interesting story, it’s not always lack of mental toughness that makes a candidate get out of OCS. We had a recon sergeant (probably battalion recon) who we were all told on Day 1 to watch for example. Three weeks later he refused to get out of his rack against the orders of the Sgt Instructor on the weekend. He must’ve felt since he was an E-5 and recon who was another E-5 to tell him what to do. Anyway, that was the last we saw of him. That was mental stupidity.
Totally agree with you. I went in 79. About the last guy to make it through. But, went on to become a naval aviator. OCS doesn’t mean anything. Just Finish .
Amen brother.... I went through boot camp and OCS. I never considered myself a PT stud, and really an average Marine. But I gutted out alot of the training and made it through.. Even when I got dropped from the plc program between my sophmore and junior year in school. I was able to mentally get through the events and I graduated. I am now a retired LtCol. Great advise! Never quit, never surrender! Semper Fi!
Great video sir. As a former sergeant instructor, this video is spot on. One thing I would say too is anyone can run in running shoes but it's a different ball game once you put on boots
You are absolutely spot on... today, too many people quit mentally and it's that inner voice that defeats them. Worrying about tomorrow can ruin your sleep and increase stress. I'm glad you shared this, my time is past, but I'm looking into this stuff as a friend is just getting ready to begin. I think the Academy grads and ROTC grads have a big advantage over those who just graduate and then sign up for OCS. When you discuss those who quit, how many of those had no prior military experience as midshipmen? How do the straight OCS recruits do? Thanks, all good stuff. I served for over 20 years and am glad that UA-cam gives candidates access to people like YOU! Thumbs UP!
You are absolutely correct about being injured. I went through the combined PLC Program about 50 years ago and collapsed the arch in my right foot about halfway through the course during what was called the "Speed March Reaction Course". Every morning the bottom of my right foot was painfully swollen and it felt like I had an apple underneath my foot while wearing boots. I knew if I went to medical I could be dropped and I did not want to start all over again. This made the rest of OCS a very much more unpleasant experience since there was no time to heal but I made it through, graduated, went on to basic school and finished out my contract with an Honorable Discharge. He is correct - it can be done. Incidently we started out with 52 and graduated 29.
You motivate the you know what out of me! Love the video. I had the exact same thoughts going through PLC OCS in '81 and '83. But I could not let myself quit. I made it and can say that my best friends are now those who I served with throughout my USMC career.
This was some of the best motivation I've ever received. Im planning Im going to OCS over this summer and this video gave me thr motivation to train as hard as I can to graduate it. Thank you sir 🙏
I am going to Navy OCS in January and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for taking the time to encourage individuals like me in preparation for this tough school.
Great Video, I currently just graduated last year from CSULA and hit my 6th year in the USMCR. Been thinkin about OCS alot more lately, but finally a video where somone tells it like it is🙏
Joshua Berumen i am a former 8411 Marine Recruiter (84-86) old school 82-89 active duty. Just do it and quit thinking about it! Damn it? You already passed enlisted basic training and you’re more than capable of completing OCS! But please stay humble and don’t let your mouth or know it all attitude get the best of you just because you’re prior enlisted?! Just keep your mouth shut and let your ACTIONS and “quite” leadership do the talking! Actions speak louder than words! Semper Fi
Thankyou so much for this. About to start college, and plan on going to OCS after I get my bachelors. Super good information to know. Thankyou, for real.
I was a PLC Combined graduate in summer of 87’. Let me sum up what he’s saying far more quickly: failure at OCS begins with even recognizing the word “failure.”
Failure at OSC is a long and lonely walk on the parade deck in your civvies and luggage as other candidates watch you take the walk of shame. In winter of 1999, nearly 40% of my class failed or DORed.
Meilei I know what you mean, in April 2019 I was still stuck on 6 pull-ups. I dug deep and got through it and by August I could do 12. Now it’s October and I’m at 17 pull-ups.
@@nhrad true. I think it was for the purpose of a good starting point to build off of. Nothing like seeing steady progress from there on. Congratulations on your 292 however, that's a magnificent achievement you no doubt busted your ass over.
For me, OCS was easier than boot camp. I graduated from boot camp and entered OCS two months later. The quality of people who made up your company was the difference.
How were you able to do both in such a short amount of time? I apologize if I come off as ignorant or uninformed, but I'm genuinely curious. I didn't realize you could comission right after boot camp. Is that what you did?
@@nickcage3703 There was a notice at boot camp that application to attend OCS was being accepted, so I just applied. I graduated head of my boot camp class, so that may have helped.
One thing I will never forget as a young man with a desire to become a united 🇺🇲states Marine was , NEVER QUIT AND NEVER GIVE UP BECAUSES God don't want no cowardly soldiers and so do the marine Corp.MINISTER::S.L.DUNN, ( U.S.M C. 1972-1976. SEMPER FIDELIS
Sir I am worried about getting into shape for OCS after school, I'm wanting to do it for the Marines, but I'm nervous about the run time and pull ups. I've kept in decent shape in college but I've been doing it online and working full time in a warehouse. I can do about 90 sit ups in 2 mins, best run pace is about an 8 min mile and I can do 12 pullups. Would the OCS entry training be kind of like the dep where they'd get me into better shape? Thank you sir, this video motivated me. The oso I talked to a couple months ago said I'd need to get a 280 pft score...
Josh Sipp. While your physical fitness will improve at OCS, that is not the intent. OCS is designed to test your ability to perform under physical exhaustion and not train you. Continue to hold yourself accountable and get in the best shape possible BEFORE OCS.
@@warriorspath9511 yes sir I do, I'm still maintaining fitness until I'm done with school, but then the dep for OCS will continue getting you in shape right?
The first board for usmc ocs I went on I wasn’t selected. The first pft i did about 6 months ago I had 11 pull ups, 75 crunches and 23 min 3-mi. I kept at it since then and now can do 17+ pull ups, max crunches, and 1935 3-mi. It can be done!
I completed OCS in 1997. My advice is to get yourself in the best shape you can. Work HARD before you go and as this Marine said try and replicate the environment you will be in. Prior to going I ran in combat boots not running shoes. I ran at noon time when it was 100 degrees out, not in the am and not in the evening when it was cool. I ran at a pace that caused me to throw up and then I ran some more. Push-up, pull ups and sit-ups all day at Every chance I got. End result is I was in unbelievable physical condition. While there I was able to actually enjoy the physical aspect of the course with No stress. As a result I was able to manage the academics and sleep deprivation better because I wasn’t destroyed from the Physical training. Again as this Marine said, you will have to decide if you are injured or hurt. I got hurt. Blisters from my boots were so bad my socks would stick to quarter size wounds on my heels. It was very painful. I would paint my feet with iodine from the squad bay aid station every night and every morning. I had an out if I wanted to take it. You will likely have to make that choice as well. One last note. Almost everyone is in fantastic shape so I would Target getting to the max run/ pull ups and sit ups to blend in. Those who were near the min standards stand out and gain the “attention” of the Drill Instructors. Work hard!!! it was one of my favorite experiences in my life. Semper Fi
Sir, i am a college senior. I was previously interested in doing the PLC as a junior but did not follow up with any recruiters because I changed my major and was not sure if I would graduate on time. Should I recontact an OSO in my area or is my cause lost?
Annie Berg contact them anyway. Whether you are a senior, junior, or graduate, there is an opportunity to apply. Programs may vary but they all lead to OCS
Warriors Path Sir, additionally, do you know where the tattoo cutoff from the elbow is measured? Is it the center of the elbow as in the crease in my arm? I have one tattoo and I do not know if it is a disqualification or not
I’m a 26 year old college graduate and awaiting selection for class 233. If I’m not selected then I’m trying again you’re not a lost cause unless you’re permanently disqualified so go for it.
I’m an active duty Lance Corporal. I graduate with my Bachelors this March. I was wondering if there was anyone out there willing to help me build up a package? I’m not sure what all I need to do.
Can only give advice from an army perspective, but we have accessions NCOs who’s purpose is to recruit Officer and Warrant Officer candidates. Check out a recruiting station and see if they can refer you to an accessions NCO. Mine was great, and was always willing to help with any questions regarding my OCS packet. It is a long process. I graduated last May and begin OCS next week. Most of the packet are things that you’ll have to get scheduled through your accessions NCO (OCS physical, board, template for LORs, etc). Other than getting an accessions NCO, the only things you can really prepare are things like making sure you have all of your transcripts, admin shit like your record brief squared away, and that your physical fitness is great.
I want to become an officer but I fucked off for years dropped out of highschool if I we're to get my diploma and get straight A's in college would I have a chance ? I'm 22
SO my sons went to OCS tore his meniscus couldn't walk let alone walk it off ,and was sent ordered to medical they sent him home , he quit? Then he came home had surgery done, went back a year later, busted his ankle sent to medical, thye ordered him to medical again they sent him home, he quit? Both times they made him go to medical ordered him to medical, after seeing the doctor he said he was fine they sent him home he quit? The marine corp treated him like crap, no pay, no follow ups, no scheduling his surgery nothing. Brainwash much! And yes I was a marine and so was my dad.
Imagine a simple test you could finish and ace under 10 mins, now you have to do that with sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion in 40~50 mins time.
I’m 18 years old, high school student in Japan. I’m in Japan for 11 years straight. And what I want to ask you is, if I go to Japanese college will the OCS accept me? Or I must go to American college?
Going to a foreign college can still qualify you for the OCS program. Just have your OSO check to see if you qualify. Being a college from Japan, should qualify you though.
Warriors Path that park looks familiar maybe Mile Square ya?! I grew up in Garden Grove. By the way is Big O or Master Gunnery Sargent Oderland still with OSO as a G12?! Hit me back at WayneFletcher62@gmail.com oh ya thats right I was with RSLA, so MGySgt Oderland was with OSO RSLA. Either way, he’s a legend and probably the longest serving Marine Recruiter in recruiting history. By the way he was my RI back when I was with RSLA RSS Pasadena 84-85. Oh I gave Joshua Beruman USMCR who commented here some advice, did he show up?! (not sure of his last name some advice you’ll see it)! Semper Fi
The Marine Corps wants to weed out the weak of mind and is satisfied with the long term wash out rate. If somebody doesn't have the ability to reach down and keep going, then they deserve not to commission. You can't train for the reality of OCS and that's the way it's supposed to be.
This attitude isn't only for O..C.S.. Marine 'officers, but for anyone who think that life doesn't bring about challenges, just think for a moment, I learned a long time ago it takes the bitter and sweet to make a life full and complete ,however, if we learn to accept the both of them,then we will be blessed ,adapt and overcome,now wisdom tells us the things we can't change,but to confront it with steadfastness, yes prayer regardless what career you are interested in ask God to help you to overcome and become the world's greatest fighting men ,UNITED STATES MARINES or the best at whatever the task maybe in your life.MINISTER:S.L.DUNN, U .S.M.C.formal marine. 1972-1976. Semper Fidelis once a marine always a marine. MINISTER:S.L.DUNN.
Graduated OCC in Dec. 1986. He's right about the mental toughness - that was the real separator. The accumulation of not enough sleep, getting sick (I had a cold most of the way), and various minor injuries can wear you down. You just feel rundown all the time. The most "sat" candidate in my platoon DOR'ed when one day he just had enough. Besides the excellent advice the Sgt. Instructor gave, what I did was this: I psyched myself up in the months before I left. I told myself over and over it was only 10 weeks and I could stand on my head if necessary for 10 weeks. Promise to yourself you won't leave unless you get kicked out. Promise to yourself that even if at OCS you decide the USMC is not for you, you will graduate OCS and then turn down your commission. Mentally close off all the easy way outs before you go. While you are there, when you are in a bad spot, tell yourself that every day, every minute, every second gets you closer to your goal of graduation. You don't have to graduate as the top candidate. You just have to graduate (which is what I did - barely).
@@concernedcitizen2816 I agree. I didn't say that if you prepare yourself properly you are guaranteed to graduate. Far from it. My best was barely good enough, and it might not have been good enough in another class. Who knows? You never know until you actually get there and experience it. All you can do is manage the things under your control and prepare yourself physically, psychologically and, yes, spiritually then hope for the best. And if you don't make it, but have given it your best, you have nothing to be ashamed of.
@@63dmt Dave: you were there six months before I rolled in. Not all attrition is DOR. Interesting story, it’s not always lack of mental toughness that makes a candidate get out of OCS. We had a recon sergeant (probably battalion recon) who we were all told on Day 1 to watch for example. Three weeks later he refused to get out of his rack against the orders of the Sgt Instructor on the weekend. He must’ve felt since he was an E-5 and recon who was another E-5 to tell him what to do. Anyway, that was the last we saw of him. That was mental stupidity.
Totally agree with you. I went in 79. About the last guy to make it through. But, went on to become a naval aviator.
OCS doesn’t mean anything. Just Finish .
Amen brother.... I went through boot camp and OCS. I never considered myself a PT stud, and really an average Marine. But I gutted out alot of the training and made it through.. Even when I got dropped from the plc program between my sophmore and junior year in school. I was able to mentally get through the events and I graduated. I am now a retired LtCol. Great advise! Never quit, never surrender! Semper Fi!
Great video sir. As a former sergeant instructor, this video is spot on. One thing I would say too is anyone can run in running shoes but it's a different ball game once you put on boots
I appreciate how blunt you were. No sugar coating here...this is real talk.
Real talk with potentially permanent consequences to your body. Go F yourself!
@@DanielMazahreh Sure thing warrior
@@warriorspath9511 F you in the @$$ for supporting this system of imperialism, violations of human rights, and lack of empathy. You make me sick!
Daniel, bro you have no balls, im surprised a man commented that
@@SnakeEyes111 A real man respects human rights and is against any system of imperialism. The boot camp process for Enlisted and Officer are immoral.
Went through in1969. The advice is spot on. It’s mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it won’t matter. Drive on!
You are absolutely spot on... today, too many people quit mentally and it's that inner voice that defeats them. Worrying about tomorrow can ruin your sleep and increase stress. I'm glad you shared this, my time is past, but I'm looking into this stuff as a friend is just getting ready to begin. I think the Academy grads and ROTC grads have a big advantage over those who just graduate and then sign up for OCS. When you discuss those who quit, how many of those had no prior military experience as midshipmen? How do the straight OCS recruits do? Thanks, all good stuff. I served for over 20 years and am glad that UA-cam gives candidates access to people like YOU! Thumbs UP!
Damn I felt like my tio just motivated me. Thank you sir!
You are absolutely correct about being injured. I went through the combined PLC Program about 50 years ago and collapsed the arch in my right foot about halfway through the course during what was called the "Speed March Reaction Course". Every morning the bottom of my right foot was painfully swollen and it felt like I had an apple underneath my foot while wearing boots. I knew if I went to medical I could be dropped and I did not want to start all over again. This made the rest of OCS a very much more unpleasant experience since there was no time to heal but I made it through, graduated, went on to basic school and finished out my contract with an Honorable Discharge. He is correct - it can be done. Incidently we started out with 52 and graduated 29.
Semper Fi and thank you for sharing
I am very thankful for all your videos, your advice is invaluable!
You motivate the you know what out of me! Love the video. I had the exact same thoughts going through PLC OCS in '81 and '83. But I could not let myself quit. I made it and can say that my best friends are now those who I served with throughout my USMC career.
Love his honesty, I cant wait for OCS!!!
Needed this today. Thank you
Great video I was looking for this information.
This was some of the best motivation I've ever received. Im planning Im going to OCS over this summer and this video gave me thr motivation to train as hard as I can to graduate it. Thank you sir 🙏
Straight, honest talk. Hallelujah!
I am going to Navy OCS in January and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for taking the time to encourage individuals like me in preparation for this tough school.
I just got my pro rec to go to Navy OCS, still waiting on a date to ship out to newport. How was your experience now that it's been about a year?
How was it?
Thanks for this video.
Great Video, I currently just graduated last year from CSULA and hit my 6th year in the USMCR. Been thinkin about OCS alot more lately, but finally a video where somone tells it like it is🙏
Joshua Berumen i am a former 8411 Marine Recruiter (84-86) old school 82-89 active duty. Just do it and quit thinking about it! Damn it? You already passed enlisted basic training and you’re more than capable of completing OCS! But please stay humble and don’t let your mouth or know it all attitude get the best of you just because you’re prior enlisted?! Just keep your mouth shut and let your ACTIONS and “quite” leadership do the talking! Actions speak louder than words! Semper Fi
I needed to hear this.
I love this video.
"The one secret to passing... just fucking do it"
OMG I just loved it. You answered the OME QUESTION I HAD. Thanks thanks a lot.
I seriously appreciate this, rah!
Could you tell me what the 2 20 is? I looked online and couldnt find it thanks
Mercury_AAG this is in reference to a PFT score, which is out of a maximum score of 300. Look up “usmc pft calculator” to gain a better understanding.
Well put Captain Dubon!
needed this.
First video. Subscribed.
Thankyou so much for this. About to start college, and plan on going to OCS after I get my bachelors. Super good information to know. Thankyou, for real.
Could you transfer to a Navy ROTC school? They might pay your tuition if you commit. (I also could be wrong about that)
Getting shipped off in November. Thank you for keeping it real.
Breanne McGee How was OCS?
OCS?
Yea how was it
Me too
I was a PLC Combined graduate in summer of 87’. Let me sum up what he’s saying far more quickly: failure at OCS begins with even recognizing the word “failure.”
Failure at OSC is a long and lonely walk on the parade deck in your civvies and luggage as other candidates watch you take the walk of shame. In winter of 1999, nearly 40% of my class failed or DORed.
My only concern is these gd pullups. But the gains are coming quick. That's what I'm talking about
Meilei I know what you mean, in April 2019 I was still stuck on 6 pull-ups. I dug deep and got through it and by August I could do 12. Now it’s October and I’m at 17 pull-ups.
I was Lima Company Class 7009, OCS was the very best experience in my entire life and career
How is it like to lead personnel in their spaceships to fight against aliens?
235 PFT * for anyone wondering. 23 pull-ups 115 crunches updated maximums
Also being selected with a 235 is pretty much impossible. Nothing below 275 is competitive.
@@nhrad 275 is average though. you're expected to do max pullups and crunches.
@@iwiIInotreply Yeah but the video focuses on getting 235, although that score isn't good enough for selection
@@nhrad true. I think it was for the purpose of a good starting point to build off of. Nothing like seeing steady progress from there on. Congratulations on your 292 however, that's a magnificent achievement you no doubt busted your ass over.
Semper fi
For me, OCS was easier than boot camp. I graduated from boot camp and entered OCS two months later. The quality of people who made up your company was the difference.
How were you able to do both in such a short amount of time? I apologize if I come off as ignorant or uninformed, but I'm genuinely curious. I didn't realize you could comission right after boot camp. Is that what you did?
@@nickcage3703 There was a notice at boot camp that application to attend OCS was being accepted, so I just applied. I graduated head of my boot camp class, so that may have helped.
I did OCS in ‘91, graduated but declined my commission.
I’ve regretted that decision every day of my life
One thing I will never forget as a young man with a desire to become a united 🇺🇲states Marine was , NEVER QUIT AND NEVER GIVE UP BECAUSES God don't want no cowardly soldiers and so do the marine Corp.MINISTER::S.L.DUNN, ( U.S.M
C. 1972-1976. SEMPER FIDELIS
go off king
love when marines start statements with "this may be controversial", then spits straight facts lol
Help me I want to be part of the OCS
Sir I am worried about getting into shape for OCS after school, I'm wanting to do it for the Marines, but I'm nervous about the run time and pull ups. I've kept in decent shape in college but I've been doing it online and working full time in a warehouse. I can do about 90 sit ups in 2 mins, best run pace is about an 8 min mile and I can do 12 pullups. Would the OCS entry training be kind of like the dep where they'd get me into better shape? Thank you sir, this video motivated me. The oso I talked to a couple months ago said I'd need to get a 280 pft score...
Josh Sipp. While your physical fitness will improve at OCS, that is not the intent. OCS is designed to test your ability to perform under physical exhaustion and not train you. Continue to hold yourself accountable and get in the best shape possible BEFORE OCS.
@@warriorspath9511 yes sir I do, I'm still maintaining fitness until I'm done with school, but then the dep for OCS will continue getting you in shape right?
The first board for usmc ocs I went on I wasn’t selected. The first pft i did about 6 months ago I had 11 pull ups, 75 crunches and 23 min 3-mi. I kept at it since then and now can do 17+ pull ups, max crunches, and 1935 3-mi. It can be done!
I completed OCS in 1997. My advice is to get yourself in the best shape you can. Work HARD before you go and as this Marine said try and replicate the environment you will be in. Prior to going I ran in combat boots not running shoes. I ran at noon time when it was 100 degrees out, not in the am and not in the evening when it was cool. I ran at a pace that caused me to throw up and then I ran some more. Push-up, pull ups and sit-ups all day at Every chance I got. End result is I was in unbelievable physical condition. While there I was able to actually enjoy the physical aspect of the course with No stress. As a result I was able to manage the academics and sleep deprivation better because I wasn’t destroyed from the Physical training. Again as this Marine said, you will have to decide if you are injured or hurt. I got hurt. Blisters from my boots were so bad my socks would stick to quarter size wounds on my heels. It was very painful. I would paint my feet with iodine from the squad bay aid station every night and every morning. I had an out if I wanted to take it. You will likely have to make that choice as well. One last note. Almost everyone is in fantastic shape so I would Target getting to the max run/ pull ups and sit ups to blend in. Those who were near the min standards stand out and gain the “attention” of the Drill Instructors. Work hard!!! it was one of my favorite experiences in my life.
Semper Fi
What’s the name of the podcast?
Sir, i am a college senior. I was previously interested in doing the PLC as a junior but did not follow up with any recruiters because I changed my major and was not sure if I would graduate on time. Should I recontact an OSO in my area or is my cause lost?
Annie Berg contact them anyway. Whether you are a senior, junior, or graduate, there is an opportunity to apply. Programs may vary but they all lead to OCS
Warriors Path Sir, additionally, do you know where the tattoo cutoff from the elbow is measured? Is it the center of the elbow as in the crease in my arm? I have one tattoo and I do not know if it is a disqualification or not
I’m a 26 year old college graduate and awaiting selection for class 233. If I’m not selected then I’m trying again you’re not a lost cause unless you’re permanently disqualified so go for it.
I take an antidepressant. can I go? I was told by an OSO that I had to be off for 8 months. is this true? is there a way around?
Sounds like that is accurate
I’m an active duty Lance Corporal. I graduate with my Bachelors this March. I was wondering if there was anyone out there willing to help me build up a package? I’m not sure what all I need to do.
Can only give advice from an army perspective, but we have accessions NCOs who’s purpose is to recruit Officer and Warrant Officer candidates.
Check out a recruiting station and see if they can refer you to an accessions NCO. Mine was great, and was always willing to help with any questions regarding my OCS packet.
It is a long process. I graduated last May and begin OCS next week. Most of the packet are things that you’ll have to get scheduled through your accessions NCO (OCS physical, board, template for LORs, etc).
Other than getting an accessions NCO, the only things you can really prepare are things like making sure you have all of your transcripts, admin shit like your record brief squared away, and that your physical fitness is great.
I want to become an officer but I fucked off for years dropped out of highschool if I we're to get my diploma and get straight A's in college would I have a chance ? I'm 22
Wulfz lair High School GPA is not taken into account. Only college
SO my sons went to OCS tore his meniscus couldn't walk let alone walk it off ,and was sent ordered to medical they sent him home , he quit? Then he came home had surgery done, went back a year later, busted his ankle sent to medical, thye ordered him to medical again they sent him home, he quit? Both times they made him go to medical ordered him to medical, after seeing the doctor he said he was fine they sent him home he quit? The marine corp treated him like crap, no pay, no follow ups, no scheduling his surgery nothing. Brainwash much! And yes I was a marine and so was my dad.
Can't speak on your personal situation. What I was addressing in my video, is what mostly happens and not the potential outliers.
What does he mean by academic in ocs? Like what kind of academics will be needed in ocs.
Essays and classes. They want to see how you’ll react when you’re tired and beaten up.
@@justeggsy2555 ohh ok
Imagine a simple test you could finish and ace under 10 mins, now you have to do that with sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion in 40~50 mins time.
I’m 18 years old, high school student in Japan. I’m in Japan for 11 years straight. And what I want to ask you is, if I go to Japanese college will the OCS accept me? Or I must go to American college?
I have the American nationality too.
Going to a foreign college can still qualify you for the OCS program. Just have your OSO check to see if you qualify. Being a college from Japan, should qualify you though.
Warriors Path okay, thank you for your reply sir.
Warriors Path that park looks familiar maybe Mile Square ya?! I grew up in Garden Grove. By the way is Big O or Master Gunnery Sargent Oderland still with OSO as a G12?! Hit me back at WayneFletcher62@gmail.com oh ya thats right I was with RSLA, so MGySgt Oderland was with OSO RSLA. Either way, he’s a legend and probably the longest serving Marine Recruiter in recruiting history. By the way he was my RI back when I was with RSLA RSS Pasadena 84-85. Oh I gave Joshua Beruman USMCR who commented here some advice, did he show up?! (not sure of his last name some advice you’ll see it)! Semper Fi
is there an age limit to join OCS in the States?
Syarinah 42
Warriors Path 🤯 it’s 28years 0 day where I live
The Marine Corps wants to weed out the weak of mind and is satisfied with the long term wash out rate. If somebody doesn't have the ability to reach down and keep going, then they deserve not to commission. You can't train for the reality of OCS and that's the way it's supposed to be.
Doesn't OCS require a 3.0 gpa?
No
Are you still an OSO?
No sir. Long gone
Screw that, dude! Pain in your body is bad. Such pain can be permanent when you take an MRI. F word on OCS!
This attitude isn't only for O..C.S.. Marine 'officers, but for anyone who think that life doesn't bring about challenges, just think for a moment, I learned a long time ago it takes the bitter and sweet to make a life full and complete ,however, if we learn to accept the both of them,then we will be blessed ,adapt and overcome,now wisdom tells us the things we can't change,but to confront it with steadfastness, yes prayer regardless what career you are interested in ask God to help you to overcome and become the world's greatest fighting men ,UNITED STATES MARINES or the best at whatever the task maybe in your life.MINISTER:S.L.DUNN, U .S.M.C.formal marine. 1972-1976. Semper Fidelis once a marine always a marine. MINISTER:S.L.DUNN.