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For those who have graduated from Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI or who are currently attending there.
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Comment by M's mom on June 12, 2014 at 12:39am
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Welcome, new OCS moms! Dittos from me for all of Anna's great advice below. Hopefully you have all gotten that first call from your LO's (loved ones). Don't expect to hear anything more from them until you hopefully get a letter or two in a few weeks. NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS. Somewhere around weeks 3-4 you will get an email with the subject "test" from something like "training.mil" This will be a test email from your LO as they set up their email accounts. (Hopefully, they know at least one family email address by memory because they can't get to their usual email program and will have to type the address in.) You may reply to the test email, but don't expect to hear back until they are granted email privileges, usually after passing the Room- Locker-Personnel inspection at the end of week four. Write snail mail letters every day to them!!! Just don't send anything else now but letters, or they will be punished for contraband. Make sure everyone you give their address to knows this! After they can email, you will hear more from them, but not every day. Send a letter now with email addresses you think they will want to have.
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Comment by Anna on June 11, 2014 at 9:41pm
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Gatormom,
Yes, recruiting time does happen. My daughter went NFO and she had to report to Pensacola but waited around down there for a couple months before she started training. So it just depends.
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Comment by Gatormom on June 11, 2014 at 9:31pm
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I'm sure each of you are just as excited as me about this new chapter in life for our LOs. I've been absorbed in reading all posts in the FB friends & family class 15-14 & 16-14 class. So much helpful info out there. Our son was told by his recruiter he'll likely come home & be here for a bit recruiting before he heads to Charleston. Apparently they're pretty back up there? Can't wait to see them in uniform!
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Alex's Girl,
Yes, they will have a new email address. They won't be able to access anything outside of the OTCN network so they won't be able to get to their own email address. Make sure your loved ones have your address memorized since they won't have their email address book!!!
ksjil,
There is lots of information on the FB page and hopefully you will see pictures of your loved one. Just keep in mind to stay aware of what you post on those pages. Think about what you say that it can't in anyway get back to your loved one to get them in trouble. Class officers, and drill instructors can read your posts so just be aware!!!
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Will they be given a new email address?
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Thank you, Anna! I did check out the FB page, which is quite helpful and encouraging.
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Lynn,
He will get his orders just before graduation. (Hopefully, sometimes a few have to wait around after commissioning to get their orders.) It all depends on their report date to their next school. But for the most part they have a pretty generous travel time between OCS and their next stop.
ksjill,
Welcome and get ready for a roller coaster ride!!!!! OCS is exciting but it is a difficult 12 weeks of training!!! There isn't a limit on guests to the commissioning. There are several rows of chairs set up for the candidates and the family members sit behind. If all the chairs are filled there is standing room all over. Get there early to get seats!!!
Also, make sure you check facebook for the Officer Training Command Newport page. They post pictures of the classes as they are going through different phases of training. Also, once you know his class number look for a friends and family page for his class. And ask to join the few classes before his so you get an idea of what's coming ahead for your son!!!!
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One question: we have several family members who wish to attend OCS graduation ceremony. Is there a limit to the number of guest each new officer may invite?
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HI everyone! Our son just started OCS and it sounds like Gatormom, Nashvillemom, and Lynn all have kids there, too. I am so thankful for a group on which to lean and gather info.
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Will they get time off after graduation? If so, any idea how much time. My son will be heading off to Charleston for NUPOC. Thanks
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