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August 22 OCS Class 02-11
(This is a huge week for our family as our youngest starts college this week as well!)
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Permalink Reply by dmarie on
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Welcome - I'll try to give you the short answers, and guide you to some more reading on theis site.
My LO graduated OCS last January, so I do not have a LO in this class.
Calls - Your best chance to receive calls is on Sundays for the first 8 weeks. The DI determines when a class is able to make phone calls. They are an earned privilege. Candio's work with the junior classes continually. This is part of the Candio's training the last three or four weeks of OCS. There are usually two companies in each class, 45 or so in the company, 90-100 in the class. E would designate Echo company, one DI in chargeof each company. Not sure how often they change roomates. Rolling can happen for many reasons, illness, injury, failing RLP inspection, failing PFA fitness tests, attitude, etc. Rolling after PFA the first week and RLP the fourth week (if these are still when these happen) seem to be the most likely times. If your LO rolls, you will probably get a phone call the same day, hence our mantra of "NO News Is Good News". Letters can be sent immediately, no musical cards or glitter/confetti. You may not receive a letter in return for some time. NO packages until Candio stage, unless your LO has specifically asked for something. Packages need to be opened in front of the DI, and contraband can single your LO out for special treatment (not a good thing). On base liberty can be granted at Candio stage, off base is limited until the last week or so.
You can learn a lot about OCS by reading discussions within the OCS Graduates group, especially those discussions from XX-10 classes. Click on the link for All Discussions on the first page you come to when first getting to the OCS Graduates group page. Page down to see all the discussions that are available. the 12-10 class was a very chatty group. Many of the things that come up will be covered in these discussions.
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Permalink Reply by Stevemom56 on
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Hi MaryD, Glad to be of help! The training is definitely tough for all, just in different ways. In the first few days the Candios are responsible for preparing the indoctrination candidates for what they need to do and what they need to know for when they meet the DI on wednesday. They all have to keep their focus on the goal and realize that they will be Candios and then Ensigns before they know it!! I know it was hard for me, but then I'm reminded that the training is geared at preparing them for challenging situations! It's nice to have this forum to talk to others going through the same thing.
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Permalink Reply by Tayler on
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Hi! I'm new to this site as well. My husband began OCS August 22 too. Everything everyone has posted has been very helpful. I feel very naive about what to expect and even just military terms. I just got on the facebook page and so far everything is making me feel much better.
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Permalink Reply by ForHimIWill on
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Hello Taylor and ladies. my husband is in 02-11 class also and I have been told what to expect a little but it's a bit scary. I only gotten the 'i'm here' call.
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I am new to the site also and the true Navy life. I know that after my husband graduate it will consist of moving from here to there every 2-4 years. I am not sure exactly what to expect but will continue to support him and follow him where he needs me to;) I am looking forward to the support we will be able to give each other on this site. I am also looking forward to learning a lot and hopefully I can be of some help also!
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Hi to all - my daughter is in the 02-11 class. I'm apprehensive to say the least after watching the videos. Haven't heard anything from her this week at all. I have sent a few letters however.
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Permalink Reply by Sue on
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Hello to 02-11, these first few weeks are tough, but always remember "No news is good news". Keep sending those letters they mean everything to your LO. About half way through OCS my son asked me if I could write his roommate as he wasn't getting as much mail as my son. Everyone on this site is here for you!
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Permalink Reply by MaryD on
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It's a mixed blessing, all the internet communication. It's so great to hear news when group members get calls or emails from their LO's, but I also feel like I so much want to talk to my son! I'm trying to fight that crazy feeling, and just keep praying for him and all of them! They are working so hard and it won't help them to have moms getting too hyper on this side. So I'm really trying not to, but it's hard at times.
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You are so right. I was so bummed when I read others moms getting phone calls and we didn't receive one. I can remember never wanting to leave the house those first few Sundays for fear my son wouldn't remember my cell phone number and our home phone was the only communication. Silly me, towards the end he had even remembered my work phone number.
They are working so hard and that is what makes this site so wonderful you can share all your emotions everyone understands and then when you do talk to your LO you are able to control those emotions and listen to their wonderful voice. Now be prepared, phone connections from Newport are awful so while "No News is Good News" the next saying is "what" while you are talking to them! LOL!!! -
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It is very hard to say the least when you are not able to hear from them! All we can do is wait, wait, and then wait some more. Just be there when they are able to call, email , or write us to respond back as soon as we can. Praying doesn't hurt either! I pray for my husband and other sailors also. It's is hard to believe that some LO's do not receive letters from their family or friends....This is more reason for me to pray for our sailors.
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