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OCS bootcamp
My boyfriend of a year and a half just left for boot camp in Annapolis today and I have no idea what to expect. I know we can't really talk during these six weeks, but once school starts do the rules losen up? He told me eventually well be able to talk and text and webcam, but I'm not sure if he knows we can do that or if he is just guessing.
Does anyone have any advice or experience that can help me know what to expect?
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by navymom9875 on
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I'm not familiar with this. I thought OCS training was at Newport, RI. Can you give us more information? Has he graduated from college? Is he NROTC and still in college?
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Permalink Reply by tuc38421 on
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Someone else I talked to said OCS was what he was in I'm not sure. All I know is that he is going to the Naval Academy in Annapolis to be an officer. He has six weeks of bootcamp then he starts schooling there.
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So did he just graduate from high school and has been accepted to college at the Naval Academy? My son went to OCS (in Newport) after graduating from college and was commissioned as an office in January. That is what I have experience with and could answer your questions about.
To my knowledge, officer candidates do not go to "boot camp" they go to Officer Candidate School which is what this thread on the forum is about. The track your BF is on isn't familiar to me and maybe there is a better N4M group for you to join. Anyone else have any ideas?
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Permalink Reply by MinnesotaMom on
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Hi, I'm just trying to figure out where my group would be, and it looks like your son was in Newport RI for OCS. My son just began on July 17th. Thank you!
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I would post on the OCS Graduate Mom's discussion page and ask if anyone knows what class your son would be in. My son graduated in January so I'm not sure what number they are up to yet. Once you know the class number you can search for a N4M and facebook page for your son's class. Those sites are where you will get the most information and support. Good luck! OCS is a difficult road for both you and your son but with support you will get through it and when you attend his graduation and commissioning you will experience pride like you never have before!
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Thank you!! How is your son now?
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He's doing really well. He is assigned to the US Jason Dunham which is a destroyer based in Norfolk, VA. The transformation he underwent during OCS was quite amazing. Every time I talk to him I am impressed with his confidence and maturity. He's getting married next Saturday in Raleigh, NC (we are from Indiana) which is very exciting but also overwhelming.
I hope you were able to find others from your son's class. It helps so much to have the support of mom's who are going through the same thing. I made several friends from different parts of the country and we still touch base occasionally. It was great fun meeting them in person at graduation.
Best of luck and hang in there. The 12 weeks seem like forever but it will over before you know it!
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Congratulations on the upcoming wedding and all the exciting times ahead. I'm happy and not worried about my son. He's well adjusted and knows he has our love. Have a wonderful time at the wedding!! Rhonda
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