OCS Phase 2: Month 1

[@georgeford6506]

I eat fast do I get seconds ? Or is it just one plate of food and stack it high!!??

[@ColeAlanFF]

You get enough time to eat..if you eat fast.

[@georgeford6506]

@@ColeAlanFF I scarf my food!! Thanks for the videos. I'm watching them all!! I really appreciate the information. I'm going to state OCS in March. I wish I didn't have to wait. I'm so stoked. Thanks brother

[@richfrazier8756]

Totally different from when I went through OCS at Benning in 1969. Tactics was the exam most people wete afraid of.

[@ColeAlanFF]

Probably the same test lol

[@kylebowman6803]

Hi, you mentioned the mil history study guide. Did you upload in the links below and I’m just missing it?

[@ColeAlanFF]

yes over on ocsinfo.com

[@kodzoedemagbavor6114]

please can i have the study guide for the military history

[@coachabner5684]

I would like to have the military history study guide, I’m from PR!

[@ColeAlanFF]

I am adding my study guide to Quizlet and will post a video on it soon. Sub and you will see when its posted - should be Friday!

[@tjjames8572]

Hey Cole where can I find the study guide

[@willcollins4246]

Hi sir, I’m a prospective OCS candidate and I’m just wondering how hard is it to get an accelerated class slot?

[@ColeAlanFF]

Depends on your state. Another viewer just let me know he get a Federal spot (he's in the New York guard). I was unable to get a spot in KS. All based on your state and how many people they choose to send to the accelerated program

[@br22915]

I did federal. Our history was a smokefest. 25% fail the history test the first time. Everything sounds pretty similar though.

[@sillysauce7784]

You mentioned you arrived Thursday, is that a standard start for an OCS weekend? Or will that vary month to month ? (Or state to state even)

[@ColeAlanFF]

Most first formations were Friday night at 1800. Once or twice was Thursday night

[@sillysauce7784]

@@ColeAlanFF gotcha thanks !

[@jonathanpereira6810]

Also was the pt test? Is it the apft or the acft

[@ColeAlanFF]

It’s the new one

[@jonathanpereira6810]

Awesome thank you so much for the reply. Your videos are extremely helpful. I’m prior service. Joined the guard in 2010 and seems like many things have changed lol. I’ll be tracking your videos as I am thinking about doing this 👍🏻

[@alexis3875]

Awesome video! A few questions during this phase 2 it’s 12 months you asked u current job to give u permission to attend this school during so many days and weeeks? This is for nation guard officer school right? And if you live on a different location they pay the relocation process during that time?

[@ColeAlanFF]

Yes and no. Work is required by law to let you attend. The 12 months is made up of weekend drills. So if you live out of state you will need to travel to the state to take part in drill, and you wont get paid for this. We had someone move to Seattle for work and he flew back to KS every month for drill weekend, on his own dime.

[@williammorales2273]

do you have anything that you utilized to study for the history that you could share?

[@ColeAlanFF]

I will put a study guide together

[@jonathanpereira6810]

Is there a minimum enlistment time when enlisting as an O9S?

[@ColeAlanFF]

You will sign a contract for 6-8 years. However, all through phase one and phase 2 of OCS up until the time you commission you can back out at any time. You and quit the army altogether or get a new MOS (needs of the Army). They put that in place for the people who decide they don’t like OCS or no longer want to be an officer.

[@Enigma00977]

Thanks a lot Man. I am about to go to Basic in April and I want to come back and go through State OCS in the Texas National Guard. I already have the bachelors degree and the Asvab score. I will follow you and keep an eye on for your videos every month keep them posted. Good Luck with everything? One quick question, Do you work a civilian job as well? I want to work in the private sector and then do the OCS on the weekend kind of thing. Just wanted to ask you if you could talk about that if you do.

[@razgriz5552]

Currently im about to leave for phase 1 of OCS for the texas national guard and I work fulltime as a civilian. Its fairly easy with having them required to let you go for your military training as long as you provide orders.

[@Enigma00977]

@@razgriz5552 keep me posted how it goes. I am fixing to drop in my packet once i get back from basic. Lets keep in touch. ✌. Good luck in your journey.

[@razgriz5552]

Good luck at Basic. Its easy and fun at times so make the best of it. When you get back make sure you become best friends with your readiness NCO and your training NCO, as well as your supply NCO. Keep hounding your readiness NCO about when the next OCS symposium is and what paperwork you will need such as security clearance and your letter of reccomendation, etc. ALSO, get your physical done as soon as you find out when when the symposium is. The physical is good for 2 years and has to be valid through graduation so be mindful of that. The admin side of things is a bitch so be ontop of it and make sure uve got everything you need qnd dont be afraid to hound your unit for help

[@ColeAlanFF]

Good info Raz

[@ryanmcguire1062]

@@Enigma00977 did you get a bonus? Sometime you have to wait a certain amount of time to commission or you will lose/repay you bonus.

[@shanethomas9284]

Do you still have to do DFAC procedures prior to chow? Those are a pain in the ass

[@ColeAlanFF]

Yep...Take Seats!

[@ryanmcguire1062]

Yes those will continue until you are in the field for Phase 3. Most of Phase 3 will be spent in a Bivouac site or a hasty patrol base.