Me again, I still need some help, please help me?

Question

With all due respect to the people who answered this question I will choose a best answer soon:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070811035917AAFWJqn&r=w


Read the details of my other question(the above link) I know about the NROTC but unfortuantely I can't do that, my other question is NOT how to get there but rather how could I prepare and survive at the/for the OCS like how should I change my lifestyle i need tips that is sorta like this only for its for Officers and not for enlisted people: http://www.wikihow.com/Join-the-Military-and-Survive-Bootcamp

Please help me, thank you

Answer 1

Man, I don't even know where to start. First and foremost you need to be absolutely sure you want to do this. USMC is no joke. Especially with the situation in Iraq now. Just keep yourself motivated. Don't worry about your friggin' size, I've worked with Navy SEALs that weighed not much more than you. 30 pushups is about average for a normal recruit. Boot Camp will get you where they want you physically, trust me. Just maintain 8 minute mile run time at 3 miles per day ATLEAST, 5 pull ups (Marines love pull-ups, the more the more impressed your recruiter will be), 60 sit-ups in 2 min.... just be able to do that and you'll do "OK". Mentally, like I said, just stay confident and motivated and you'll have no issues. If your seriously dedicated to getting more physically fit, look up Stew Smith's Fitness Guide. It is the premiere guide for getting ready for Boot Camp. Your question is really too broad, and a lot of the underlying questions only you can answer. If you have a specific question regarding preparing, shoot me an e-mail, I'll do what I can to answer.

Answer 2

Just read your previous question. I served in the USMC. I was enlisted. Never had that much respect for officers. Oh, I did my duty and saluted them, obeyed orders, but no real respect.

Example:

A guy in my unit was down with some serious illness. He was in the local medical in tear jerkin pain. He was wailing pretty much all day. They wouldn't give him anything for it. He was delirious and barely recognized any of the five guys that came to visit. We had been there a few hours, sitting in his room when our Master Gunnery Sargent walked in. He tried to say 'Hi" but my bro didn't really respond. He asked us how long he'd been like this. When we told him, he left the room. Next thing we knew he was dragging some officer doctor into the room by his collar. He stared him straight in the eye and told him "Now your going to do something right this second to improve his condition or I'm going to tell my Marines here to kick your azz." In sync, we all stood up as if to say "Just say the word, Master Guns." He gave him a slight shove and turned to leave. The doctor picked up my bro's chart and called a nurse.
We all stepped into the hallway as two MP's arrived looking dead at Master Guns. He just smirked and said, "I don't think so." He brushed past them as we watched him leave.

Yeah, Master Guns was a real ball buster if he was pissed at you, but he sure did look out for his Marines. My CO never came to visit. Why would he?

I came to the conclusion that officers spend most of their time covering there own azz, while enlisted watch out for eachother.

Answer 3

Dude, RELAX. You have PLENTY of time to prepare. Just keep your nose clean, do good in school and continue to eat healthy and exercise moderately. Play a sport, be active in your community.

you will STILL need to provide ALL medical records, including your past diagnosis of Asthma, even if it is before Age 13.

Just remember that having a degree and being in top notch shape is NOT a guarantee you will be accepted for a Commission. It is a highly competitive process and you must be the cream of the crop.

Answer 4

It sounds like you are on the right track and have been given some excellent advice from the previous post.

Calm down, don't Psyche yourself up for failure. Knowledge of history will help too


http://www.ocs.usmc.mil/

http://store.militaryfitnessebooks.com/sixweusocstb.html

http://officer.marines.com/... read the FAQ section

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