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I just got word last week that I was selected to attend OCS. I've been enlisted just over 3 years as a 13F. Earned my BS back in 2011...
I'm wondering there is anything I can do to prepare outside of the obvious? I will ensure I'm in great shape. I found a study guide online with various required knowledge (i.e. Alma Mater, 3 general orders, etc). What are the areas that cause the most issues? Is there anyway to get a head start on some of these things? Any tips or experiences are more than welcome. If you have knowledge to offer, please share it. Thank you.
I'm wondering there is anything I can do to prepare outside of the obvious? I will ensure I'm in great shape. I found a study guide online with various required knowledge (i.e. Alma Mater, 3 general orders, etc). What are the areas that cause the most issues? Is there anyway to get a head start on some of these things? Any tips or experiences are more than welcome. If you have knowledge to offer, please share it. Thank you.
Professional Development
Leadership
Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
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SWEEETTTTT!!!! Congratulations CPT(P) (Join to see) !!!!
1. Be in the best shape ever.
2. Study all the online stuff you can find for required knowledge, so you are ahead of the game.
3. I would also recommend you know Operations Orders (WARNOs, and FRAGOs too), and Troop Leading Procedures, etc.
4. Brush up, and practice, Land Navigation.
5. Be good team player. Lead when it is your time, and be a good follower when you are not in charge.
6. Don't live in the past (where you came from), rather use your experience to help you, your squad and your platoon. Keep you mouth shut.
7. Take one day at time.
8. Never quit.
9. Be a sponge; learn all you can.
10. Remember, many many others have done this before you, so you can too.
Congratulations again and good luck!!!
OCS Class 1-85
1. Be in the best shape ever.
2. Study all the online stuff you can find for required knowledge, so you are ahead of the game.
3. I would also recommend you know Operations Orders (WARNOs, and FRAGOs too), and Troop Leading Procedures, etc.
4. Brush up, and practice, Land Navigation.
5. Be good team player. Lead when it is your time, and be a good follower when you are not in charge.
6. Don't live in the past (where you came from), rather use your experience to help you, your squad and your platoon. Keep you mouth shut.
7. Take one day at time.
8. Never quit.
9. Be a sponge; learn all you can.
10. Remember, many many others have done this before you, so you can too.
Congratulations again and good luck!!!
OCS Class 1-85
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SFC Donald Neal
These pointers are good for many other schools too. Sometimes being a good leader is helping others become better leaders too. I've been of the firm opinion if you aren't helping the rest of your group graduate as first time Gos, then you might be there for the wrong reasons.
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Also can't help with army specifics. From a Marine perspective you must refuse to quit. Refuse to listen to people implanting doubt. Be as in shape as you possibly can be. Set the example. Ductus Exemplo.
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First off, congratulations CPT(P) (Join to see)! I can't speak for the Army, but in terms of the AF, you hit all of the important bullets that you CAN prepare for. The rest is mental. Getting yourself in the game and knowing that unlike in basic, the point is NOT to hide and hope to go unnoticed. Know that you will have to tackle multiple taskings under stress while delegating others, praising and redirecting along the way.
Best of luck to you!
Best of luck to you!
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CPT(P) (Join to see)
Some of those skills I've used as an NCO. I know as a commissioned officer I will have to refine them and use them more often. I'm ready for that challenge. Thank you Capt (Join to see)
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Capt (Join to see)
You're welcome, CPT(P) (Join to see)! Our program was very fast paced. We were given minimal instructions and expected to figure things out and problem solve on our own, making executive decisions and arguing why they were the best option after the fact.
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