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Comment by Kim8 on August 29, 2024 at 5:29pm

Btw, Colormeblue....the link to more info in my Jan 14, 2024 comment below works fine on my laptop but when I tried to follow it on my phone, I was unable to see it. So, if you don't see it, try again on a computer.

Comment by Kim8 on August 29, 2024 at 5:26pm

Hello Colormeblue & congratulations to your son! I checked Facebook & there is a "Friends & Family" group for the 02-25 class at this link. I would recommend joining that for the info & support from other family members. I found it extremely helpful. There is also a FB group for the 01-25 class at this link. It's very helpful to see what evolutions & tests are ahead for your son. (each class is 3 weeks apart) Usually the admins of the group don't mind you joining for that reason. If you look 2 comments below yours, I have a link in my comment to some info that hopefully you'll find helpful. Welcome! 

Comment by Colormeblue on August 26, 2024 at 2:59pm

Hello!
New to the Navy world but proud to be here. My son is OCS 02-25 Newport Aviation. I’m hoping to find other moms who can point me to other parents in his class. I don’t have Facebook but would be ok to join a group there. I’m signed up for the Instagram page and have seen a picture of my son there. Grateful to the admins for hosting this website.

Comment by BeachyMom on January 14, 2024 at 4:17pm

Thank you! Great tip.  I joined and someone just started the 09-24.  I appreciate the info!  

Comment by Kim8 on January 14, 2024 at 11:59am

Welcome BeachyMom & congrats to your son! My son received his commission in 2021. There is a FB group for the class in front of your son's 08-24. It's actually very helpful to join the class or 2 ahead so you get info on what's coming soon for your son. Most groups don't mind allowing others in for this very reason. Also, if you follow this link, you'll see a post I previously made with, hopefully, helpful links & info. Best wishes!

Comment by BeachyMom on January 14, 2024 at 10:16am

HI!

New here and to the Navy world.  Husband was Army a long time ago.  Our soon is flying out tomorrow for OCS class 09-24. 

I"ve been looking on FB for that class but there's nothing yet.  I've been diving into this page for info which is definitely give me more insight, so thank you!

I appreciate this group and all the info !

Comment by J71792 on October 11, 2023 at 10:44pm

Anyone know what happens during Christmas at OCS?

Comment by Kim8 on September 15, 2023 at 7:46am

barbrag: Congrats on your son's selection to OCS! My son started OCS the 1st Sunday in Oct in 2020 & his class number was 05-2021. At the time though, my son had 2 weeks of quarantine before actually starting so his actual OCS start date was prob the 3rd Sun in Oct. The class number refers to when they graduate, not when they start so that might help you figure it out if you don't have success with the recruiter or your son doesn't want to ask the recruiter like my son. :)  

I totally agree with M's mom in finding the FB group for family & friends of your son's class. I didn't find an 05-2024 FB group but I did find 01, 02, & 03-2024. The only 1 that is for fam/friends is the 01 group. You could request to join the 01 class & get a good idea of what's ahead for your son. Sometimes, the private group for the candidates turns into the family & friends group once OCS starts so you can watch the 02 & 03 groups to see if the name changes. Other times, it's a separate group. I started the fam/friends group for the 05-2021 class even though I didn't know much about OCS & it was a great source of info. My son did end up rolling & I was able to pass the admin of the 05 class group to someone else. Best wishes.

Comment by M's mom on September 13, 2023 at 9:07pm

barbrag:   Congratulations to you & your son on his upcoming OCS journey!  My son went through OCS way back in 2012, so I can't tell you specifically how things are done now.  

If you do Facebook, there is usually a Facebook group set up for families close to the time each class starts.  Search for "Navy OCS Class XX-XX Families and Friends" or similar wording, where XX-XX is his class number.  Since the Navy's 2024 fiscal year starts October 1, his class number MIGHT be 01-24 or 02-24.  His recruiter should be able to give him his class number.

These Facebook groups are usually closed groups that you have to ask to join.  We found our OCS Facebook group a wealth of information, and could share knowledge with other families whose loved ones were there at the same time.  It is also very helpful to ask to join the groups of one or two PRECEDING classes to your son's, so you can see what is happening with those classes before your son's class gets to that point, so you can ask them questions about graduation day, etc.  "Naval Training Command Newport" also used to have a Facebook page about OCS in general.  I think the individual classes' Facebook groups are set up by the families, though.

Comment by Sherryg on September 13, 2023 at 12:53pm

My son graduated from OCS in March 2023.  If your son is shipping in October, one thing to check is the holiday break.  My son's class was the first to have one since COVID.  They had two weeks of leave and could choose which to spend at home and which to spend on base.  Graduation in March was lovely but simple - no HiMom or pre-ceremony festivities.

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