These videos are great! Thank you so much for posting them. I am the grandmother of a candidate in the 12-24 class and watching your videos makes so much sense to me! My granddaughter is particularly precious to me and I am very proud of her for doing this program and becoming a Navy officer. Thank you again for these videos!
Watch my video! th-cam.com/video/OYAowtKObXY/w-d-xo.html You should be able to pass a PRT with at least a SATISFACTORY MEDIUM for the IST, but you'll actually want to aim for GOOD MEDIUM, as you'll be held to a GOOD LOW standard, plus you'll be exhausted when you actually take it.
Molly, Aloha. Your videos are awesome. I am just wondering how many people to a room and are bathrooms in each room, or are they in the hallways? Also, how soon after arrival are you allowed to go to the exchange to purchase things you might need during the 13 weeks?
HI! Thanks, glad people are getting some good stuffs out of them. The room situation is as follows: there are two rooms connected by a communal shower area. There are two showers in the communal shower area. In each of the two rooms, there are (up to) 2 people. So 4 people total in a suite. [Room A] = [shower1 shower2] = [Room B] Each room has one toilet. So you're sharing a toilet with one person, and sharing a communal shower space with 3 people. But the actual shower itself, you're only sharing with one person. Hopefully that makes sense! After arrival, you'll go the exchange at the end of week 1, if you can convince a Candio to escort you.
@@r.e.8809 I was thinking of making a video that includes a bunch of how-to ___ clips. For example, how to make your bed, how to do a military bun, how to fold clothing, how to polish your boots, etc. If that's something people are interested in, I'm down to make it!
@@Mollyloveblue Personally, I would appreciate a Navy perspective, especially from an Officer, as well as see how things have changed or stayed the same
Hi!! Your videos are awesome! So appreciate all the info you give! I just have two quick questions: 1) Is a suitcase the typical item we should use when packing for OCS? I just can’t imagine how I’m going to fit everything into a duffle! 2) I haven’t seen literally anywhere (checklists) mention that we need to bring undershirts but I noticed you mentioned it in one of your videos. Do I need to bring them?
Hi! Happy to help :) 1) You can bring whatever bag you'd like for your lucky bag--a duffel, a suitcase, whatever you want. 2) They will issue you white and coyote brown undershirts, but only 3 of each. For RLP and just for everyday use, it's good to have an additional 3 at least. You need to have 3 folded and in perfect condition for RLP, and it's hard to do that when you're sweating in them all day. Plus, having extras means fewer laundry trips, which is good.
Wow! Thanks so much! Do you have any recommendations on where to purchase the undershirts? I looked online and just don’t want to buy the wrong color brown! Also, do they have to be women’s style?
@@makaelawade1362 no problem! You'll want to get coyote brown shirts, and they're unisex shirts. They're made by Soffee and Hanes, but if you can't find any or you have doubts, you'll have plenty of opportunities to buy some from the NEX in Newport before RLP.
Finally packing and just running into more questions and you feel like the best resource!! When I’m packing my little things like hair ties, barrettes, bobby pins etc., can I pack them in normal toiletries bags freely? Or is it just a waste of time? Or should I do something like ziploc bags and gallon freezer bags?
@@makaelawade1362 that's totally up to you. I went with like 4 hair ties and some bobby pins. Didn't even have barrets, hair bun or sock 😕 but I was able to pick up all of that at the NEX after first Friday. If you want to save a little money and pack those to bring with you, I'd recommend throwing them in their own baggie, but if they fit in a toiletries bag, that's fine too.
For JOC phase, there's not really a whole lot you can do. They will issue you some books temporarily for some of the classes (particularly SOC phase) but I don't really anyone who ACTUALLY cracked them open. You will have access to all of the powerpoints on the computer in your hatch, so even if you can't take notes fast enough in class, you can do some great studying in between classes/drill (they have mandatory study hours each day, and your weekends are basically free), as well as in the evenings. All of the questions are based off of the learning objectives, and right before an exam, the lecturer WILL do an AMAZING (hint hint) mandatory review of what to "focus" on. As long as you write down everything they say in those reviews, you'll likely pass just fine.
Hi! My daughter watched your video’s before she left and is currently going through OCS. Your video’s where helpful to not only her, but a mom who want’s to know everything she’s going through. Thank you! Quick question? I have seen online “Candio Boxes.” Do you know if they are still a thing and information about them? ☺️
Hi! Glad to hear the videos are helpful, always happy to help 😊 Candio box information can be found at navydads.com/group/navyocsdads/page/the-candio-box
Awesome video yet again, thank you! One question for this phase: for the midterm and finals, could you elaborate just a little bit? Like how many questions total, if time is a problem at all and what’s the passing %? Thanks again!
Honestly, I don't remember the number of questions for this phase. But they have a study session with the instructors the day before where they basically tell you almost all of the questions they're going to ask you. For THIS phase, we didn't have a single failure for any exam (SOC phase is a different story though). I promise you, they're easy if you pay attention to the learning objectives of each lecture, and the final review your instructor gives you.
@@Mollyloveblue That sounds great, thank you! I definitely like the fact that you say JOC is the easiest phase, sounds like after INDOC, that will be needed and welcomed :)
@@Mollyloveblue question about test and classes. Do you advise taking some refresher lessons in basic geometry, algebra, etc. I’ve been out of college for almost 2 years and am nervous that I’ve become much dumber since graduating. I’m SWO/OCEANO and don’t want to be caught off guard
@@artiecon97 It doesn't hurt, just so that you can do well on the OAR. I'm actually planning on doing an OAR study guide series. For OCS itself, the classes don't have to do with math, it's very navy- centric. I'm going to do a video or two on how to best prep for the navy OCS classes, specifically.
Thanks so much for your videos! The whole ROM vs actual OCS is confusing and even after almost a year of implementing it clear instructions haven't been given to us. Are we allowed to bring a Kindle for our ROM and just store it in the Lucky Bag for OCS? Do you recommend we bring one bag for ROM and another for OCS?
When you're on ROM, you're not technically in the training environment, so you can still use your phone and pretty much whatever you'd like (except you can't drink or use drugs) to keep yourself entertained. Anything that isn't authorized while in the training environment will have to just go into your lucky bag once training starts. I would just bring one really big bag.
@@Mollyloveblue thanks will do! I appreciate you getting back to me! The only item, or should I say items that are unclear to bring to OCS for me are the medical and dental records. My recruiter said that my file should be sent to OCS so I shouldn't have to being anything, but I don't remember having dental records for MEPS. In contrast, I have those that went through OCS telling me to bring my immunization record. I emailed the contact on the OCS website but no response. What was your experience with this?
@@shelby7174 if you can get your hands on hard copies of all of your records before you go, it'll be much easier on you than trying to call doctors and dentists while you're in training. Additionally, if you don't bring your shot record with you and they don't have it on file, you'll have to redo each of the navy's required vaccines. So you can cross your fingers and hope they have them, but if you want to err on the side of caution, it's better to just bring them yourself if you can.
Not a speech (unless you choose to give one of the family night toasts or the speech, but that's voluntary), but you will have to do two group presentations, and each person in the group will have to talk for a bit.
Thanks for the video! Do you have any info about acceptance rates for intel officer? A petty officer told me about 300-500 people apply and only about 8 a year get selected. Is that accurate from your knowledge?
There's no way that is correct, lol. Each class has 80-100 people in it, and there's a new class every 3 weeks. There can be over 17 classes each year. Your selection to OCS has more to do with your designator, not the OCS class sizes.
@@amirabughazaleh6431 oh, sorry, I misread your comment. I'm not really sure about one single designator. But your recruiter should have access to those stats.
@@Mollyloveblue thank you for the response I am heading to ocs in about month. I’m nervous that I won’t pass prt’s but I have been working out non stop. Just afraid.
@@ForeverxNike happy to help. If you don't pass the prt (i.e; the IST), it's not the end of the world. You'll roll into H company, where you'll get 3 weeks to experience command PT, go to the gym 5x a week for 2 hours, and have lots of study/prep time. If you roll into H, don't freak out, just use the time to prepare and ensure that when you roll up, that you're a valuable asset to your new class. Best of luck!
Great! Nor am I (haven’t applied yet but waiting to hear back from a recruiter so am at the beginning stages). Most of the forums I read have prior enlisted giving their two cents. It’s nice to hear from someone on the path I’m working towards. What specialty are you there for and do you have a degree in that field?
@@AH-oz1zx glad to hear you're working with a recruiter. It can take a long time for some folks, but in my opinion, it's worth it! I don't share details about what I do or where I'm at now, just because I want to preserve some privacy. Even with what little I've shared about my personal life, I've already had some troubling messages, so I'm trying to keep that kind of contact to a minimum.
No worries! I completely understand where you’re coming from. I have some family in that I’m hoping can connect me with people who’ve gone the same route. Just want to chat with the recruiter first. Best of luck! I look forward to more videos to help me prep!
Yes, I started making one a while ago, but never got around to finishing it! I'm going to finish the 4 phases of OCS portion first, and then make my OAR study guide video.
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These videos are great! Thank you so much for posting them. I am the grandmother of a candidate in the 12-24 class and watching your videos makes so much sense to me! My granddaughter is particularly precious to me and I am very proud of her for doing this program and becoming a Navy officer.
Thank you again for these videos!
Of course! Happy to help
Your videos are amazing! Thanks so much for taking the time to make them for all of us!
Happy to help!
How many candidates dropped on request in your class?
Thank you for this, really helpful guide and tips!
Happy to help!!
I'll be heading out to OCS in a few months and have been preparing based off of all the details from your videos. You have been so helpful! Thank you.
Happy to help! Good luck!
Thank you SO much for these videos!! Looking forward to the rest of them :)
Happy to help!
Can you talk more about the prt? I have to already have to meet the minimum standards before OSC?
Watch my video! th-cam.com/video/OYAowtKObXY/w-d-xo.html
You should be able to pass a PRT with at least a SATISFACTORY MEDIUM for the IST, but you'll actually want to aim for GOOD MEDIUM, as you'll be held to a GOOD LOW standard, plus you'll be exhausted when you actually take it.
Molly, Aloha. Your videos are awesome. I am just wondering how many people to a room and are bathrooms in each room, or are they in the hallways? Also, how soon after arrival are you allowed to go to the exchange to purchase things you might need during the 13 weeks?
HI! Thanks, glad people are getting some good stuffs out of them. The room situation is as follows: there are two rooms connected by a communal shower area. There are two showers in the communal shower area. In each of the two rooms, there are (up to) 2 people. So 4 people total in a suite.
[Room A] = [shower1 shower2] = [Room B]
Each room has one toilet. So you're sharing a toilet with one person, and sharing a communal shower space with 3 people. But the actual shower itself, you're only sharing with one person. Hopefully that makes sense!
After arrival, you'll go the exchange at the end of week 1, if you can convince a Candio to escort you.
@@Mollyloveblue hey thanks so much! I’m sure I’ll have other questions as I get further along in the process. Really appreciate your videos.
@@andrewdonovan6749 I'll be here!
Good stuff, thank you
No problem!
@@Mollyloveblue Is folding of clothing a future video? Is it similar to how it is done in other branches?
@@r.e.8809 I was thinking of making a video that includes a bunch of how-to ___ clips. For example, how to make your bed, how to do a military bun, how to fold clothing, how to polish your boots, etc. If that's something people are interested in, I'm down to make it!
@@Mollyloveblue Personally, I would appreciate a Navy perspective, especially from an Officer, as well as see how things have changed or stayed the same
@@r.e.8809 I'll work on it!
Hi!! Your videos are awesome! So appreciate all the info you give! I just have two quick questions: 1) Is a suitcase the typical item we should use when packing for OCS? I just can’t imagine how I’m going to fit everything into a duffle! 2) I haven’t seen literally anywhere (checklists) mention that we need to bring undershirts but I noticed you mentioned it in one of your videos. Do I need to bring them?
Hi! Happy to help :)
1) You can bring whatever bag you'd like for your lucky bag--a duffel, a suitcase, whatever you want.
2) They will issue you white and coyote brown undershirts, but only 3 of each. For RLP and just for everyday use, it's good to have an additional 3 at least. You need to have 3 folded and in perfect condition for RLP, and it's hard to do that when you're sweating in them all day. Plus, having extras means fewer laundry trips, which is good.
Wow! Thanks so much! Do you have any recommendations on where to purchase the undershirts? I looked online and just don’t want to buy the wrong color brown! Also, do they have to be women’s style?
@@makaelawade1362 no problem! You'll want to get coyote brown shirts, and they're unisex shirts. They're made by Soffee and Hanes, but if you can't find any or you have doubts, you'll have plenty of opportunities to buy some from the NEX in Newport before RLP.
Finally packing and just running into more questions and you feel like the best resource!! When I’m packing my little things like hair ties, barrettes, bobby pins etc., can I pack them in normal toiletries bags freely? Or is it just a waste of time? Or should I do something like ziploc bags and gallon freezer bags?
@@makaelawade1362 that's totally up to you. I went with like 4 hair ties and some bobby pins. Didn't even have barrets, hair bun or sock 😕 but I was able to pick up all of that at the NEX after first Friday. If you want to save a little money and pack those to bring with you, I'd recommend throwing them in their own baggie, but if they fit in a toiletries bag, that's fine too.
You said be ware of other classes study guides, but do you know if there's any books I should read before going to help with the classes?
For JOC phase, there's not really a whole lot you can do. They will issue you some books temporarily for some of the classes (particularly SOC phase) but I don't really anyone who ACTUALLY cracked them open. You will have access to all of the powerpoints on the computer in your hatch, so even if you can't take notes fast enough in class, you can do some great studying in between classes/drill (they have mandatory study hours each day, and your weekends are basically free), as well as in the evenings.
All of the questions are based off of the learning objectives, and right before an exam, the lecturer WILL do an AMAZING (hint hint) mandatory review of what to "focus" on. As long as you write down everything they say in those reviews, you'll likely pass just fine.
Do you get to chose who your first salute is? I have a very special mentor in mind (Senior Chief).
Yes, you do! It's nothing official, but yes, you can pick any enlisted member. They just have to wear their uniform when they come to graduation.
@@Mollyloveblue thank you kindly
Hi! My daughter watched your video’s before she left and is currently going through OCS. Your video’s where helpful to not only her, but a mom who want’s to know everything she’s going through. Thank you! Quick question? I have seen online “Candio Boxes.” Do you know if they are still a thing and information about them? ☺️
Hi! Glad to hear the videos are helpful, always happy to help 😊
Candio box information can be found at navydads.com/group/navyocsdads/page/the-candio-box
@@Mollyloveblue Thank you! :)
Awesome video yet again, thank you! One question for this phase: for the midterm and finals, could you elaborate just a little bit? Like how many questions total, if time is a problem at all and what’s the passing %? Thanks again!
Honestly, I don't remember the number of questions for this phase. But they have a study session with the instructors the day before where they basically tell you almost all of the questions they're going to ask you. For THIS phase, we didn't have a single failure for any exam (SOC phase is a different story though). I promise you, they're easy if you pay attention to the learning objectives of each lecture, and the final review your instructor gives you.
@@Mollyloveblue That sounds great, thank you! I definitely like the fact that you say JOC is the easiest phase, sounds like after INDOC, that will be needed and welcomed :)
@@14bommerlunder JOC phase, in my opinion, is the easiest phase at OCS.
@@Mollyloveblue question about test and classes. Do you advise taking some refresher lessons in basic geometry, algebra, etc. I’ve been out of college for almost 2 years and am nervous that I’ve become much dumber since graduating. I’m SWO/OCEANO and don’t want to be caught off guard
@@artiecon97 It doesn't hurt, just so that you can do well on the OAR. I'm actually planning on doing an OAR study guide series. For OCS itself, the classes don't have to do with math, it's very navy- centric. I'm going to do a video or two on how to best prep for the navy OCS classes, specifically.
Thanks so much for your videos! The whole ROM vs actual OCS is confusing and even after almost a year of implementing it clear instructions haven't been given to us. Are we allowed to bring a Kindle for our ROM and just store it in the Lucky Bag for OCS? Do you recommend we bring one bag for ROM and another for OCS?
When you're on ROM, you're not technically in the training environment, so you can still use your phone and pretty much whatever you'd like (except you can't drink or use drugs) to keep yourself entertained. Anything that isn't authorized while in the training environment will have to just go into your lucky bag once training starts. I would just bring one really big bag.
@@Mollyloveblue thanks will do! I appreciate you getting back to me! The only item, or should I say items that are unclear to bring to OCS for me are the medical and dental records. My recruiter said that my file should be sent to OCS so I shouldn't have to being anything, but I don't remember having dental records for MEPS. In contrast, I have those that went through OCS telling me to bring my immunization record. I emailed the contact on the OCS website but no response. What was your experience with this?
@@shelby7174 if you can get your hands on hard copies of all of your records before you go, it'll be much easier on you than trying to call doctors and dentists while you're in training. Additionally, if you don't bring your shot record with you and they don't have it on file, you'll have to redo each of the navy's required vaccines. So you can cross your fingers and hope they have them, but if you want to err on the side of caution, it's better to just bring them yourself if you can.
@@Mollyloveblue dang. Ok thank you Molly! I know what to work on this week.
@@shelby7174 Happy to help. Best of luck!
Are there any speeches I have to give in front of people in OCS?
Not a speech (unless you choose to give one of the family night toasts or the speech, but that's voluntary), but you will have to do two group presentations, and each person in the group will have to talk for a bit.
What does the term “Trident” refers to
It's in the OCR!
Thanks for the video! Do you have any info about acceptance rates for intel officer? A petty officer told me about 300-500 people apply and only about 8 a year get selected. Is that accurate from your knowledge?
There's no way that is correct, lol. Each class has 80-100 people in it, and there's a new class every 3 weeks. There can be over 17 classes each year. Your selection to OCS has more to do with your designator, not the OCS class sizes.
@@Mollyloveblue 80-100 for intel or in general?
@@amirabughazaleh6431 oh, sorry, I misread your comment. I'm not really sure about one single designator. But your recruiter should have access to those stats.
@mollyloveblue during ocs are you allowed to ice your body or bring like biofreeze or icyhot for recovery
You can use ice from the ice machines but no icy hot or biofreeze.
@@Mollyloveblue thank you for the response I am heading to ocs in about month. I’m nervous that I won’t pass prt’s but I have been working out non stop. Just afraid.
@@ForeverxNike happy to help. If you don't pass the prt (i.e; the IST), it's not the end of the world. You'll roll into H company, where you'll get 3 weeks to experience command PT, go to the gym 5x a week for 2 hours, and have lots of study/prep time. If you roll into H, don't freak out, just use the time to prepare and ensure that when you roll up, that you're a valuable asset to your new class. Best of luck!
@@Mollyloveblue ok cool, I will not quit whatsoever. I plan to give it my all every last second.
@@ForeverxNike yes! Keep that mentality, best of luck!
Hey! Just started watching your videos. I’m curious about your path if you’re open to sharing. Were you prior enlisted or went straight to OCS?
Hello! I'm not a prior.
Great! Nor am I (haven’t applied yet but waiting to hear back from a recruiter so am at the beginning stages). Most of the forums I read have prior enlisted giving their two cents. It’s nice to hear from someone on the path I’m working towards. What specialty are you there for and do you have a degree in that field?
@@AH-oz1zx glad to hear you're working with a recruiter. It can take a long time for some folks, but in my opinion, it's worth it! I don't share details about what I do or where I'm at now, just because I want to preserve some privacy. Even with what little I've shared about my personal life, I've already had some troubling messages, so I'm trying to keep that kind of contact to a minimum.
No worries! I completely understand where you’re coming from. I have some family in that I’m hoping can connect me with people who’ve gone the same route. Just want to chat with the recruiter first. Best of luck! I look forward to more videos to help me prep!
@@AH-oz1zx Thanks! I look forward to making them :)
Best of luck!
OAR video?
Yes, I started making one a while ago, but never got around to finishing it! I'm going to finish the 4 phases of OCS portion first, and then make my OAR study guide video.
Are you active duty or selres or fts?
Active.
Holy crap she is gorgeous!
Thanks!
I just finished boot camp in San Diego and within 2 months, I was at OCS Newport. OCS was easier than boot camp for me.
That is a very interesting timeline. What 'boot camp' did you attend, BUD/S?
@@Mollyloveblue My first day at San Diego boot camp was Feb 12, 1956. I was commissioned on Oct 10, 1956 at Newport.
You remind me of Shailene Woodley from the Divergent Series
Thanks! I really liked the first movie in the series. Was always jealous of her beautiful mane of hair.
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