OTS - Officer Training School

[Sherry]

Can anyone give me info on OTS - my son is seriously considering going in August and I would like to know what is ahead of him for those 3 months he would be there. (what he will be doing, can I send him mail/goodie packages, how often will I be able to talk to him, can I email him, etc) thanks
Sherry

[Linda E./Justin div 161]

Do you mean ROTC?? Navy?? They have to go through Boot camp also. I heard they need VERY good grades and the beifits are not much better. Check out the "navy site" Good luck!

[Sherry]

Linda - thanks for the reply but I just realized I got the initials wrong.. its OCS - Office candidate School - he is not ROTC - he has already graduated college so would go into the Navy as an officer and I hear the 3 months at OCS is very tough

[Keisha]

MY BOYFRIEND IS THINKIN ABOUT DOIN THAT
IS THERE A LINK THAT TELLS ALOT ABOUT IT??

[Sherry]

you mean he is thinking of going to Officer Candidate School in Rhode Island?

[Keisha]

he is thinkin about goin to it
is the only one in rhode island

[Sherry]

My sons friend from college went thru it and is now stationed in South Carolina (I think) he said it was tough but definitly worth it - - I now they "try" to break yoiu cause they want to be sure you are OFFICER material... but he said it was WORTH IT... where did your boyfriend graduate from? My son graduated last May from AZ STATE WEST.. and is currently working on his masters... his ultimate goal is to be in the FBI and being a commissioned officer in the armed forces is a good stepping stone... how old is your boy friend.. my son is 22

[Keisha]

my boyfriend is 21
so wat r the pros and cons
my boyfriend will b in school again while he is doin that also
im encouraging him to do it
so he is stationed in south carolina
how does he like it and is he really busy??

[Sherry]

OOPPS... I got my "initials" wrong.. its OCS - OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL - he has already graduated form college so would not go to "regular" boot camp but 3 months at OCS - again can anyone tell me about the experiences there?

[Linda E./Justin div 161]

ps...Google' OCS navy"....lots of info...Good Luck

[Sherry]

THANK YOU.. I will look into that

[Steve's Mom]

I have a link the one of the schools in Newport. https://otcn.netc.navy.mil/OCS/index.htm (you may have to allow the web site if your pop up blocker is strong)
I don't know anyone who went throught the program, sorry. But we have a few retired Navy people on the board now, maybe Chief Mommy could answer you in more detail.
Shell

[Sherry]

thank you so much for your advice and guidance... I am NEW to all of this and appreciate ANY communication at all.... best of luck to you and your family