Navy OCS Class 12-12 Family & friends - Navy Dads2024-03-29T14:47:30Zhttps://navydads.com/forum/topics/navy-ocs-class-12-12-family-friends?commentId=2150375%3AComment%3A258405&feed=yes&xn_auth=nohmmm, I just saw the date of…tag:navydads.com,2020-04-20:2150375:Comment:5261362020-04-20T00:24:46.539ZJack Stebbinshttps://navydads.com/profile/JackStebbins
<p>hmmm, I just saw the date of this thread, sorry I think I posted in the wrong place. Not to good with forums..</p>
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<p>hmmm, I just saw the date of this thread, sorry I think I posted in the wrong place. Not to good with forums..</p>
<p></p> Hello there and thanks for st…tag:navydads.com,2020-04-20:2150375:Comment:5263032020-04-20T00:22:16.441ZJack Stebbinshttps://navydads.com/profile/JackStebbins
<p>Hello there and thanks for starting this thread.. Our Son Ryan is up there in that class also. I have a question. It was our understanding that they would get to call out by phone on Sundays but we have not heard a word yet from Ryan. Maybe we were mistaken about the phone call day or something? Does anyone know about this ? Thanks, Jack Stebbins (Dad)</p>
<p>Hello there and thanks for starting this thread.. Our Son Ryan is up there in that class also. I have a question. It was our understanding that they would get to call out by phone on Sundays but we have not heard a word yet from Ryan. Maybe we were mistaken about the phone call day or something? Does anyone know about this ? Thanks, Jack Stebbins (Dad)</p> Just an FYI for other parents…tag:navydads.com,2012-05-25:2150375:Comment:2657902012-05-25T13:34:49.848ZArmyandnownavytoohttps://navydads.com/profile/Armyandnownavytoo
<p>Just an FYI for other parents and friends of OCS candidates. I ordered a great commerative plaque for our son yesterday and wanted to pass along the info and link. I was extremely pleased with the quality, a very weighty piece for the money. The plaques are made here in the good ole USA and the maker shipped it lightning fast. Placed the Custom Order on Monday and 3 days later on Thursday, the box was at my door along with a nice little hand written note from the maker. Highly recommended…</p>
<p>Just an FYI for other parents and friends of OCS candidates. I ordered a great commerative plaque for our son yesterday and wanted to pass along the info and link. I was extremely pleased with the quality, a very weighty piece for the money. The plaques are made here in the good ole USA and the maker shipped it lightning fast. Placed the Custom Order on Monday and 3 days later on Thursday, the box was at my door along with a nice little hand written note from the maker. Highly recommended memento to save the special day and milestone.</p>
<p><a href="http://shipstore.thehelmsman.com/personalizedcommissioningjfkplaque.aspx">http://shipstore.thehelmsman.com/personalizedcommissioningjfkplaque.aspx</a></p>
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<p> </p> Their voices certainly get do…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-22:2150375:Comment:2601652012-04-22T20:25:59.406ZArmyandnownavytoohttps://navydads.com/profile/Armyandnownavytoo
<p>Their voices certainly get dogged and hoarse with the ballistic responses to the DI's all day:) Our Joe's voice was raspy too. And, after reading a previous message of yours Bruce, yes they do have a PIR (pass in review the day before graduation. That is why it is important for families/friends to drive or fly in on Wed, so they get to enjoy the PIR and Hi Moms meet and greet Thursday.</p>
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<p>From what I've read and seen on videos too, the platoon even does a PT run the morning of…</p>
<p>Their voices certainly get dogged and hoarse with the ballistic responses to the DI's all day:) Our Joe's voice was raspy too. And, after reading a previous message of yours Bruce, yes they do have a PIR (pass in review the day before graduation. That is why it is important for families/friends to drive or fly in on Wed, so they get to enjoy the PIR and Hi Moms meet and greet Thursday.</p>
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<p>From what I've read and seen on videos too, the platoon even does a PT run the morning of graduation.</p>
Just got a call from Joe th…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-22:2150375:Comment:2600152012-04-22T16:41:38.618ZBruce hILBYhttps://navydads.com/profile/BrucehILBY
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<p>Just got a call from Joe this AM. He's in great spirits, enjoying the whole experience. He said he enjoyed Navy History which is the class they had over the past weeks. Engineering is next. He could hardly talk though from being "ballistic", as required in having conversations with the DIs. </p>
<p> I think we know more about what's ahead for June 14 and 15 than the OCs do right now. Look forward to meeting you then.</p>
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<p>Just got a call from Joe this AM. He's in great spirits, enjoying the whole experience. He said he enjoyed Navy History which is the class they had over the past weeks. Engineering is next. He could hardly talk though from being "ballistic", as required in having conversations with the DIs. </p>
<p> I think we know more about what's ahead for June 14 and 15 than the OCs do right now. Look forward to meeting you then.</p>
<p> </p> Hey Bruce and Paul, Just wan…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-22:2150375:Comment:2602472012-04-22T15:43:47.131ZArmyandnownavytoohttps://navydads.com/profile/Armyandnownavytoo
<p><br/> <br/>Hey Bruce and Paul, Just wanted you to know our sons do know each as per a phone call from our son today. He has stated that Chris and Joe are good guys:) I look forward to meeting your families on June 15th. Carpe diem Joe, Chris, and Joe. 4 weeks down and 8 more to go!! The most dreaded and grueling phase of indoctrination is now behind them. Onward to academics phase gentlemen:)</p>
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<p><br/> <br/>Hey Bruce and Paul, Just wanted you to know our sons do know each as per a phone call from our son today. He has stated that Chris and Joe are good guys:) I look forward to meeting your families on June 15th. Carpe diem Joe, Chris, and Joe. 4 weeks down and 8 more to go!! The most dreaded and grueling phase of indoctrination is now behind them. Onward to academics phase gentlemen:)</p>
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Thx for the idea on the…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-19:2150375:Comment:2594112012-04-19T22:27:31.091ZBruce hILBYhttps://navydads.com/profile/BrucehILBY
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<p>Thx for the idea on the house. We have now rented a cottage in Newport for June 14-16. Don't yet know Joe's schedule for after graduation but we hope he can spend at least another night with family before departing for Pensacola where he is to head for pilot training. Joe continues to report positive things about his OCS experience.</p>
<p>We look forward to meeting you as well. Do you have any info on a PIR on June 14th? We read somewhere in all the materials that this…</p>
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<p>Thx for the idea on the house. We have now rented a cottage in Newport for June 14-16. Don't yet know Joe's schedule for after graduation but we hope he can spend at least another night with family before departing for Pensacola where he is to head for pilot training. Joe continues to report positive things about his OCS experience.</p>
<p>We look forward to meeting you as well. Do you have any info on a PIR on June 14th? We read somewhere in all the materials that this event occurs the day before graduation.</p>
<p>I recall from my experience at OCS in 1968 that we had such an event associated with graduation. Don't recall what we called it.</p>
<p>Bruce</p> I'll help you as much as I c…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-11:2150375:Comment:2585052012-04-11T21:59:46.940ZArmyandnownavytoohttps://navydads.com/profile/Armyandnownavytoo
<p><br></br> I'll help you as much as I can E.G. and will be happy to do so. I've spent a great deal of time searching the web, and the info about Navy OCS is fractured and meal peaced to say the least. And, for some of these young men/women and their families, it is a whole new world they're diving into if they've never served in the Armed Forces. They could really use an informative place to find answers, while connecting with others.</p>
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<p><br/> I'll help you as much as I can E.G. and will be happy to do so. I've spent a great deal of time searching the web, and the info about Navy OCS is fractured and meal peaced to say the least. And, for some of these young men/women and their families, it is a whole new world they're diving into if they've never served in the Armed Forces. They could really use an informative place to find answers, while connecting with others.</p>
<p><cite>E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/navy-ocs-class-12-12-family-friends?commentId=2150375%3AComment%3A258314&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2150375Comment258542"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Thanks for all the help with this. I hate you guys have to be the Ginny pigs in this but we have to start somewhere. LOL Hopefully what we can accomplish together will make a huge difference in how much information their is available online for new OCS parents.<br/><br/> </p>
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</blockquote> The best weekly step by step…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-11:2150375:Comment:2583172012-04-11T21:42:54.416ZArmyandnownavytoohttps://navydads.com/profile/Armyandnownavytoo
<p><br></br> The best weekly step by step I've found is the Survival Guide, which I posted about earlier. And, despite it being written in 2007, to my knowledge all of the activities, tests, and inspections are still the same. Below is the URL to the Survival Guide again; a must read and save in my opinion. It gives insight into what the canidate is doing and being challenged with on a weekly basis. It also drives home the point that canidates really don't have time to write. Each moment is…</p>
<p><br/> The best weekly step by step I've found is the Survival Guide, which I posted about earlier. And, despite it being written in 2007, to my knowledge all of the activities, tests, and inspections are still the same. Below is the URL to the Survival Guide again; a must read and save in my opinion. It gives insight into what the canidate is doing and being challenged with on a weekly basis. It also drives home the point that canidates really don't have time to write. Each moment is precious for studying, prepping for inspections, and trying to stay a step ahead of the game:)</p>
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</blockquote> I learned about the candio bo…tag:navydads.com,2012-04-11:2150375:Comment:2585042012-04-11T21:31:34.775ZArmyandnownavytoohttps://navydads.com/profile/Armyandnownavytoo
<p>I learned about the candio box by reading navy moms. And, I saw the boxes on the hi mom youtube class videos. Some of the classes use photos of candio box day toward the end of their videos. Upon seeing those boxes, I actually sent away for some Navy themed stuff to decorate the inside of the box. All the inside box decorations are unique for each LO. I plan on doing several different themes on the inside of the box. <br></br>One flap with a walk down memory lane of my son; child to college…</p>
<p>I learned about the candio box by reading navy moms. And, I saw the boxes on the hi mom youtube class videos. Some of the classes use photos of candio box day toward the end of their videos. Upon seeing those boxes, I actually sent away for some Navy themed stuff to decorate the inside of the box. All the inside box decorations are unique for each LO. I plan on doing several different themes on the inside of the box. <br/>One flap with a walk down memory lane of my son; child to college grad, and hopefully a photo of him in OCS. Another side an ode to everyone in the family that has served in the Armed Forces; a uniform pictoral. It'll be four generations from several different branches including my son:)</p>
<p>The following is an active discussion on OCS Navy moms pertaining to the candio box. It is placed in the mail the beginning of week 8, to make sure it arrives for Cadio box day week 9:)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ocsgraduatemoms/forum/topics/sending-package-to-candi-o" rel="nofollow">http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ocsgraduatemoms/forum/topics/sendi...</a></p>
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<p><br/> <cite>Bruce hILBY said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/navy-ocs-class-12-12-family-friends?commentId=2150375%3AComment%3A258314&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2150375Comment258314"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>We did not know about the Cadio box. Is there a site explaining it further? </p>
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