An average Day at ARMY OCS

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[@robertcruz6974]

My man, I was O C S in 1967, it was tough, and you have it tough also, god bless you all. Thank you for posting. I was in Ft. Benning, Ga.

[@commissardanilovsky5174]

I did OCS in '90. The food was delicious! We used to have 4 minutes to eat and were only given spoons with which to eat. That was fine with me! One morning, I was soooo hungry, I piled nine glazed donuts on my plate. The guys sitting next to me were taking bets on whether or not I could cram down all those donuts in time. Well, I did and enjoyed my three glassfuls of milk afterward!

[@robertprice9052]

Its changed a lot over the years. I graduated in 84' and was a TAC years later. Keep your head up and your eyes open!

[@kidthndr2]

Thank you!

[@joseherrera2169]

keep up the good work . I believe in you man .that's so some hard core stuff bra :-)

[@kidthndr2]

Hey thaanks man

[@nocappp47]

Lol yooo i bought a pair of kicks from u in Norfolk. Small world

[@coastalpaladin5024]

Thank you for your service. I went through Bravo company in 1999 so you made me smile talking about OCS. Be well and stay strong.

[@kidthndr2]

Thank you for your support

[@joshuaoya3]

So I have about a year longer until I obtain my Bachelors degree then I plan on going through OCS. My question is, how hard is the schooling as in classes. I'm not too worried about the physical but is there anything that I should be really prepared for? Thank you very much!

[@kidthndr2]

History will make or break you during classes. Everything else is very straight forward.

[@Bluecornmoon5954]

Hi, genuine question, and I'm sorry if this has been explained before (I'm new to this channel). How are you able to film let alone have access to personal technology while at OCS? My boards are in a few days for Naval OCS (fingers crossed) and I was under the impression we were not allowed to have any technology, aside from watches or alarms clocks. Is it just a branch difference? Something else? Or is my research simply incorrect? Thanks in advance!

[@zachjones6944]

The Navy is way more strict.

[@ShotgunRumble]

Hey kidthndr2! Had a few interesting question to ask you about joining ocs after college as a civilian (what I'm thinking about doing). As of right now, are you officially commissioned in the army, more specificly, did you have to sign your name on the dotted line before attending ocs, or do you sign after completion of ocs (if you make it). Second question is, If you fail during ocs, do you get rolled back into another class for a second go at it? what's the civilian process for failure? are you rejecting from EVER trying again? do you go back to being a civilian if failing or are you apart of the army and at their mercy now? There is a ton of mis-information out there! just want a solid answer for this deal breaker haha, definitely don't wanna get shafted into 11B enlisted when going in with the mindset of become an 12A officer haha. Keep up the good work and cheers from Texas!

[@JohnSmith-hh3sl]

Shotgun Rumble when you go to MEPS and enlist you sign as an Officer Candidate

[@kidthndr2]

No I am not officially commission in the ARMY I wont do that untill I graduate from OCS. Thats actually a good question if you fail OCS you are kicked back into enlisting into the needs of the ARMY. Ive seen about 3 cycles come through here and I've seen about 5 people become needs of the ARMY so they might get shitty jobs. I'm not to sure on the procedure however I know that if you get injured for to long or you fail out of the ARMY you are forced to enlist regularly and not allowed to go back to being a civilian because you did sign a contract. Its not very common but its the truth.

[@Ryan-rv5em]

Just to make sure, After you graduate college, you do have to go through Basic Training? And if you enlist to be an officer you don’t have to do time as an actual solider? Just want to clarify because I am really considering joining the Army after I’m done with school and would rather be an officer than a basic soldier. Thanks!

[@kidthndr2]

Yes , if your OCS... you go to basic and than OCS

[@trainman07011]

Train in peace to lead in war, OCS 2-94.

[@AutumnLynx]

amazing video once again!

[@kidthndr2]

Thanks!

[@americanpatriot9704]

Thanks for this video sir, I'm currently a SSG who is dropping am OCS packet soon. Hope all goes well. I have 7 years in the infantry and currently am a recruiter. I'm hoping not to branch infantry hahah. I would like to do something different

[@kidthndr2]

When you get there to OCS just make sure you in the top block work your ass off and you will be fine.

[@americanpatriot9704]

kidthndr2 you guys use the red diamond land nav course ?

[@user-lz6pf5ol7h]

Yes, they recently changed land nav a little. It starts at dark. I want to say around 0400 and goes until 0900.. You have 5 hours to get 4 points to pass. They made it a lot easier than it was.

[@samfletcher5675]

Hey man, I have my ocs board coming up in a few days, and I was wondering if you could give me some pointers on what to expect? I’ve been watching your videos lately and I find them very helpful. Keep up the good work

[@silencedknight]

Sam Fletcher how did your boards go?

[@emanuelmartinez7409]

Good video. I heard you guys do a lot of running. If so, how much? And what's the PT like? I'm trying to join the Army as an officer myself.

[@kidthndr2]

It varies.

[@adamsmith2161]

Thanks for the insight. Hope you passed/graduated

[@kidthndr2]

I did thanks!

[@allisongrozdanich36]

Hey, I'm wondering what the standards and minimums are for females attending OCS? Would there be more than one female there at a time? In your other videos when you mention PT, it seems more intense than other branches, how does that affect the female graduation rate?

[@kidthndr2]

Females have their own PT standard if you google it and look for your age you can find it!

[@artiemiranda9404]

May I email you about ROTC questions/tips?

[@thomasbuck303]

What is your rank now if you don't mind me asking?

[@ilyaaavdeenkov]

Can somebody tell me if we will have block leave for Christmas?

[@awesomeyoutuber7213]

hi, i was wondering if you know the score required on the asvab to qualify for the position of a wheeled vehicle mechanic?

[@kidthndr2]

Hey, I currently don't but a recruiter would definitely know

[@mary_freesoul5016]

You're killing me with that gum bro. 😂 but good video

[@Tienvdoan]

hi. if i picked my mos 68w, how would i go to osc if i have BA. will i have to finish my ait or i just go straight to osc after basic training? thank you

[@franciscodelbosque1452]

68W is an enlisted MOS only, you cant be an officer and do that MOS. That said, you will do AIT or OCS after BCT regardless of what you pick.

[@HectorGonzalez-ex7kx]

How would you compare the difficulty and the "lifestyle" of OCS with Army bootcamp? I went to Marines' bootcamp which means that I don't have to do bootcamp again, but taking into consideration that the Marines' bootcamp is harder than the Army bootcamp, how do you think I will find OCS in terms of difficulty, "lifestyle" and the way you are treated? Any other recomendations are welcome.

[@derekflores3089]

Army officer candidates go to Basic Training first then OCS.

[@kidthndr2]

You will breeze through ARMY OCS

[@ryancampbell8659]

Hector Gonzalez a number of candidates in my class in 2015 were Marines. They did very well as a whole. High level of motivation...

[@deionsmith263]

Army OCS is a fucking joke

[@michaelmetzger3423]

@@deionsmith263 how come? I'm about to start

[@paintballman79]

God ocs was such a good time - bravo 502-20

[@MajorDaveNC]

Chewing gum? Have phones? Sleeping in until 0520 hrs? Sounds more like a vacation. Hardly anything stressful in all that.

[@TheDovahkiin05]

ikr? USMC OCS waaayyyy harder

[@jorgeenchilada]

@@TheDovahkiin05 does it get tiring always trying to compare the Marines to everything else? It seems like it does since every comment on a non-marine video is "why didn't you do the marines, marines are harder" idk because a civilian job after the military is a good idea ;)

[@TheDovahkiin05]

@@jorgeenchilada well it's a good thing I have a useful degree huh? go take your butthurtness somewhere else

[@jorgeenchilada]

@@TheDovahkiin05 i think butthurt would probably be like... mentioning the marine corps everywhere like every marine does ;)

[@TheDovahkiin05]

@@jorgeenchilada I would call that PRIDE not butthurt, you know cause we are America's few ;)

[@yodady4]

Im currently enlisted in the Army as a E4 with a degree and I have already started filling out my OCS packet, The only thing im worried about going to OCS is failing in it. I absolutly suck at land Nav and i hear that if you can pass it within two trys then they kick you out . Is it true that they do the whole shark attack thing like back in basic too ? Thanks ! for the awesome video!

[@kidthndr2]

Hey man, hmmmm let me put this in perspective for you. First good luck on your packet! When I was in ROTC in college before I had to drop , doing Land Nav I couldn't find anything. Like im talking you give me the direction to go and it be in a straight line and I still couldn't find that damn point. When I got here they fixed all my problems bro. Dont sweat it to much man. Yes you get three tries with your first company you come in with than if you dont get it. You recycle to the next company starting up and than you get 3 tries there than if you dont pass again which is lower than 3% chance you leave and can come back to OCS at a later time.

[@yodady4]

kidthndr2 thanks man !

[@satan3860]

Bruh, Land nav is easy as shit. Just look up orienteering basics then go out somewhere with a map of the land and pick a point to go to using skills you learned.

[@JcLazy1]

So did you pass OCS ?

[@camilo11315]

Thank you for the video. I have two questions for you. What Rank do you have when you finish BCT as a OCS candidate? and what Rank does it shows on your ID while you are in BCT and OCS?

[@bdancestars]

camilo11315 In BCT you will be an E4. ID is also E4.

[@bdancestars]

In OCS I believe your rank changes. Somebody please confirm

[@CG-ld6xg]

SPC during and after BCT graduation. You will be administratively promoted to E5 while you are in a class at OCS but not before while in holdover class.

[@austinhill5777]

What do you think about cav scouts. And do you know how hard their training is.

[@kidthndr2]

I have no clue about cav scouts

[@ChrisHawkinsE]

You bro. I am thinking about going JAG. Any ideas on their experience there?

[@esperanza3697]

I was wondering the same thing, I'm thinking of that too but debating whether Army or Marines with the ROTC option.

[@GZA036]

chewing gum in uniform huh

[@kidthndr2]

:(

[@djrico_5136]

GZA036 You’re that guy

[@rod9014]

Shit bag

[@banana-rr3ms]

kidthndr2 No faces.

[@ChrisHawkinsE]

You can chew gum in uniform you fucks. He isn't walking and eating. STFU

[@Bloodiron911]

@kidtndr2 I'm entering my Junior year in college and after college I wanted to go to OCS. My question is would i be able to pick my MOS before i go or after i am in the process of commission.

[@kidthndr2]

If your going Reserve or NG than you can pick before you go in!

[@deegauss1790]

I went to OCS in 1991. Then you could put in what you wanted but not necessarily get it. I was lucky and got my choice, MI for my entire career. Some people started with one MOS then switched to another (the preferred one) after 4 yrs/promotion to CPT. Don't know if this is all still true.

[@danielcarrillo4385]

Any suggestions for applying with a gpa lower than 3.0 and non stem degree?

[@kidthndr2]

you better have strong extracurriculars!

[@cookiesinmynose69]

Been trying to add you on snapchat but it wont let me. Whats the best way I can get into contact with you? Im currently waiting for USAREC so Im trying to best prepare myself.

[@kidthndr2]

wont let you? Try IG or email me [e-mail]

[@lawandacollins3823]

What happens if you are late

[@MARKSMAN108]

when do you pick what you are going to branch in OCS? Is infantry difficult to get because that is my number choice

[@kidthndr2]

Infantry is very class dependent. You pick around the end of OCS probably like week 8 or 9 for most classes.

[@Frostarrowsz]

Do you still get to pick or does the Army assign it to you based off your OML and performance?

[@ryancampbell8659]

Frostarrowsz if you are active, you select it based on the OML. If your #1 you’ll likely have the option of any branch. Depending on how many slots are allocated for each branch at that times (it changes every cycle), your oml spot is pretty important. If you are guard or reserve, you’ll sit down with your officer strength manager and look at the options available in your state (guard).

[@michaelbever649]

So I have to go to ADMOC/BOLC for QM and I wanted to ask you some questions. I was at OCS when you came and spoke to our class, is there any way we could talk on the phone because I have a ton of questions about ADMOC etc as I’ve been slotted into a rigger company

[@kidthndr2]

Bro hmu on snap, so I can give you my whatsapp and we can talk.

[@michaelbever649]

kidthndr2 just Downloaded it. What's your username?

[@kidthndr2]

Michael Bever klop95

[@reedofwater]

Geez, and I thought BCT and AIT sucked. After all day of training he still has to study after dinner? No down time at all? REALLY!?

[@jaredjohnson8355]

You mentioned you failed history the first time around, whats the process to retake or makeup a part that you fail, i.e history or land nav? By failing a part during OCS you arnt "failing out"? Can you explain that a bit more? Thanks.

[@kidthndr2]

Well every event on the OML you are given 2 chances before you are given a recycle. Its built into the schedule. For example the History test was on a friday the makeup was on the next friday. Its pretty much like that. Hope that makes sense. They get the results from everything and just give people retakes who need to retake it.

[@Da1RiSiN1sMoKe]

Are you good at public speaking? I sure am bad at it, but i can get by if I talk about something I enjoy. The reason why I ask is you probably have to plan tactics and brief to like 40 other people right?

[@kidthndr2]

You only have to brief like 9 or 10 people at squad and maybe the same at Platoon. Not 40 bro your good

[@MikeMatsuiJr]

Get your most important and relevant points down, know EVERYTHING about your graphoc displays and what youre going to brief. Be brief, be right, be gone. If you dont know an answer say, "I do not have an answer for you right now, but I will get you that answer." I am a prior service marine corps Sergeant intelligence analyst.

[@campjustice4425]

Why is the officer eating gum and speaking at the same time ...the army is sloppy

[@Munthebun]

Is it true they smoke you and mess with you in OCS, similar to basic?

[@CG-ld6xg]

Yes. All the time depending on what company you are in and if your class can't shut up.

[@tss1305]

Hey man, I am currently 1 LT with the DCC E 3-11 company. I saw you yesterday during the lunch! You guys dont take kindly to DCC, do you lol

[@kidthndr2]

LOL, you guys are cool. We don't dislike you.

[@tss1305]

Good to know! Haha

[@Miss-jr7te]

How was land nav? Nervous about that

[@kidthndr2]

You will pass

[@lawandahunt7728]

You look really handsome in your military uniform

[@megga0]

What day is this for you ?

[@kidthndr2]

Day 74 , 4 days till end of cyle for me I overshot the amount of days in the cycle its not 84 its 80

[@kroganoperator]

did you get to choose your branch?

[@kidthndr2]

Yes , I was high enough on the OML to pick whatever I wanted.

[@Mconsuella]

Hey @kidthndr2 what is stix?

[@kidthndr2]

Squad Tactics!

[@raylucas5861]

kidthndr2 sup man hope your doing well. whats your email just have a few questions.

[@kidthndr2]

[e-mail] hmu

[@richch689]

Looks a bit tougher than when I went to OCS in 2020 (aka height of COVID)

[@kidthndr2]

Depends on which topics to be honest.

[@jmflip7]

You mentioned the history portion plenty of times. Do you have any references I could use or study before OCS?

[@kidthndr2]

I dont have the books anymore. So I couldn't even tell you the names.

[@ryancampbell8659]

Study from the French and Indian war to OEF with an emphasis on war, important people and battles. I️ remember the civil war, revolution and desert storm being some of the main ones.

[@CG-ld6xg]

American Military History Volume 1: The United States Army and the Forging of a Nation, 1775?1917 (Army Historical Series)

[@CG-ld6xg]

Then, also pick up Volume II of the same name.

[@mkittycat]

I'm currently working on my application and I just wanna know how much time you have after the board interview till shipping to bmt also are you allowed to have your phone while in ocs? Please answer me 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@kidthndr2]

There are 2 different board interview dates. So Im assuming your talking about the USAREC Board. It takes 7-10 to get results. Than you negotiate your shipdate at MEPS. I dont know what bmt is. Are you talking about Basic Training?

[@christopherjacobs4192]

We did not have time to video ourselves and certainly were not supposed to chewing gum. The New Army I guess.

[@michaelcullars1039]

Army Regulation 670-1 para 3-6(d)

[@TJBeatty1]

For a prior service guy who is in the reserves now, how should I begin the process to go to OCS?

[@kidthndr2]

Talk to your chain of command and tell them you want to apply for OCS start looking at getting letters of rec from them now.

[@sarge6870]

What? In OCS you don't have to wear a cover???

[@kidthndr2]

I was under a covering.

[@josephkloss6414]

What type of officer are you?

[@kidthndr2]

Im not an officer yet I haven't commissioned however when I commission I will be a Quartermaster

[@codysmith6274]

As a Recent college graduate, if I go in as an officer would I be at ocs? or would I go to basic and then ocs? Thanks

[@kchampion16]

Francis Underwood The later

[@kidthndr2]

Yea what she said. You will be considered a college option , so you have to hit that good ol' fashioned basic training goodness

[@jamiey5851]

Breezy bravo!!! 👍

[@paintballman79]

Currently in bravo company! I graduate august 21st!

[@malkin1920]

Congrats on graduation good luck out there Soldier! And thank you for your service.

[@logan7151]

Congratulations man proud of you

[@TheRacy]

Are phones allowed in OCS?

[@uzer141]

Mr. Darcy Yes

[@NAA-sk1ov]

Hi, i'm a Muslim. I was wondering if I can observe Ramadan in the army and do all my prayers. My dad is telling me they won't let me do that.

[@huydo1993]

Najeh A of course u can.

[@kidthndr2]

Yes , the ARMY observes every religion.

[@NAA-sk1ov]

Thanks!

[@Mercy300]

I know this is old, but I am enlisted in the Army and throughout basic and now in AIT I observe Islam aka pray 5 times a day and my Drill Sergeant in Basic actually gave me a Quran without even asking for it. They even had Islamic services on Sunday which was really nice and refreshing especially during the 10 hellish weeks of BCT. Good luck and Hooah

[@thathotfeeling]

I went through BCT and they didn't give me a quran when I asked for one. They didn't let me pray 5 times a day, and there was no islamic services on Sunday. Bro, I was told I was in the hardest BCT on post but hey Jihad right?

[@braddywarbucks]

So you want us to add you on Facebook?

[@quesnyc6210]

What exactly are the requirements to join OCS very interested

[@kidthndr2]

Check the Goarmy website , but as a basis its a bachelors degree.

[@quesnyc6210]

kidthndr2 appreciate the help

[@simontruong4083]

Prior enlisted in ROTC here, man OCS sounds easier than AIT lol! Too easy! 0530 wake up? That’s sleeping in! I still wake up on my own at 0300 to go do PT till 0530 at University. The trick is to wake up 30 minutes prior to wake up to square your room away and conduct hygiene. You shouldn’t be scramming to get uniform ready, should have been done a day prior. 10 minutes to eat and no talking is too easy, don’t forget to bring the bowl to the food not the food to the bowl and heels together when you sit, because the food taste better with the heels together! Man, everything has been too easy and I encourage a lot of people to go prior enlisted before ROTC, 100% recommendation!

[@kidthndr2]

hahaha come do the OCS History test bro!

[@MarkM58]

Army allows gum in uniform?

[@michaelcullars1039]

Army Regulation 670-1 para 3-6(d)

[@michaelcullars1039]

Chewing gum is allowed in uniform except as prescribed under Army Regulation 670-1 para 3-6(d). Although the Officer Candidate provided great information, he's likely violating the Regulation engaging in activities that interferes with saluting a superior officer or that which detract from a professional appearance such as walking while eating, smoking tobacco products, or listening to electronic devices.

[@jesuspompa1473]

Why are you chewing gum?

[@lawandacollins3823]

You look nice in your uniform

[@annabellkay]

Did a lot of people who didn't want infantry get that branch?

[@kidthndr2]

anna bell possibly 1 person max. but every cycle is different

[@annabellkay]

kidthndr2 Is Finance a popular Branch? I'm am going to apply for OCS, but I need to get in shape for the fitness test. I did the asvab already, but I did not know there was a fitness test until after I did the asvab smh lol.

[@CG-ld6xg]

Best answer to this is don't join the Army if you don't want to go infantry. In my class, a lot of people were force branched into infantry and the other combat arms.

[@darkcribgamingllc8137]

Hey Bro whats the Name of that Cloth round your Neck?

[@kidthndr2]

Its an ascot.

[@darkcribgamingllc8137]

kidthndr2 ok Bro appreciate that

[@floridawealthy7916]

Why u looking like u choking bro

[@kidthndr2]

Because I am!

[@floridawealthy7916]

Congratulations on graduating OCS stay humble and drivin my man

[@kidthndr2]

Im trying man.

[@hiharrisfl]

@@kidthndr2 I need to talk you. I'm sorry but someone I met as you is impersonating you. Please let me know when I can speak to you about this. This is not a joke.

[@obsidiandean4234]

Do I have to have 6 years of service before I go to OCS?

[@kidthndr2]

No , you dont.

[@industrialdonut7681]

You guys get to keep your phones during OCS? Not interested as much anymore lol

[@CG-ld6xg]

Honestly, that's why I wanted to go to OCS and become an officer: so I wouldn't have my phone on me...

[@davidmendez369]

What are squash sticks lol

[@kidthndr2]

SQUAD StickS!

[@davidmendez369]

@@kidthndr2 do you know what they are?

[@CG-ld6xg]

Just look up Battle Drill 1A. That's practically all you need to know.

[@lawandahunt7728]

Hey Dominique

[@normandeguzman8493]

What’s your email?

[@kidthndr2]

[e-mail] but I never check it really.

[@kidthndr2]

Its better for you to hit me up on Instagram.

[@brysonanthamatten2205]

Where’s this guys fucken headgear!!!!!

[@japrillemoore4244]

how long is OCS?

[@kidthndr2]

12 weeks.

[@dabprod]

It used to be six months.

[@campjustice4425]

He is not infantry....

[@CG-ld6xg]

He's not 11B, not infantry. That's ok though. Infantry is nothing without logistical support.

[@rod9014]

So I guess we walk and chew gum huh

[@prorangerr]

Your always bae army is nasty like that

[@tdcninja4143]

An officer shouldn't constantly say 'basically' to describe everything.

[@goonigoogoo5868]

that and "LIKE" and rolling eyes and acting very fem.....

[@laxthor09]

Chewing gum in uniform.. nasty!

[@Nicov35]

Imagine being in ocs and chewing gum in uniform. Unsat. Very unsat.

[@banana-rr3ms]

Stolen Valor, When did you deploy.

[@Mhatter12]

LOL

[@lawandacollins3823]

Hey

[@campjustice4425]

Too much basically !!!!

[@connoroleary5863]

Nothing like basic, you are all soft af and that’s why all the enlisted makes fun of y’all

[@FULLtiltSENDER]

You realize he had to go to basic before this right... 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@deionsmith263]

Must be nice to have you’re phone . This isnt even real BCT this is a JOKE😂😂

[@GGBBigCloudz]

Deion Smith it’s not bct... it’s to be commissioned... you come out of bct an e-1-e-4 ocs you come out an o-1.... big difference

[@chuuninlyndon]

shouldve gone federal T_T

[@kidthndr2]

Yea we had a couple state guys that said Federal was better

[@chazdryden501]

LOVE you chewing something purple while in uniform.....(REALLY!).....NOT!!

[@goonigoogoo5868]

ocs candidate doing youtube selfie vids???? little immature dont you think? time to grow up and become a man. and did you tell the Army you are gay? dude you are gay!

[@VWGearhead952]

basically...basically...basically...also, if you're gonna make a video to the average civ to talk about Army OCS, you should avoid military jargon. Nobody will know what you're talking about.

[@campjustice4425]

He is not a very Good communicator .