Candidate’s Question
- Two questions about the packing list:
Is there a specific brand of running shoes they want us to bring to OCS? - Is it really necessary to bring two pairs of go-fasters to PLC Juniors or seniors considering they are both only six week segments?
Answer
First, very moto use of the term “go-fasters.” No need to use that OCS-specific word for “running shoes” anywhere but OCS. You’ll be socially awkward at the appropriate time, Â as a candidate on liberty and a boot 2nd Lt. No need to rush things.
- No specific brand–whatever running shoe is best for you.
- It is extremely helpful to have two pairs on hand and may make the difference between your success and failure. The reason is not that your shoes will wear out, it’s that you will frequently (almost daily) run through water, mud, etc, and either you can swap out for your dry, clean pair, or your shoes never get a chance to dry out.
Dirty, wet, nasty shoes will contribute to many foot problems, most likely is (infected) blisters. If you can’t afford another pair of shoes, good luck, but if it’s easy for you to bring two pairs, you’ll be happy you have them.
what is the pay for an OCS candidate while attending OCS and is it once a month?
For our running socks, what length do we need to bring? I bought 4 pairs of white running socks, and they are ped socks (have a bit of a rise at the ankle, but does not go above the ankle). Am I fine with this length? They were pretty expensive, and I’ve trained a little bit with them so I could get used to the feeling.
These are the socks you get at OCS: “Under Armour Men’s Resistor No Show Socks”
It would be best to have your personal pairs matching the official-issue ones so nobody can tell when you switch out clean/dry pairs: http://amzn.to/1cYkNyt
Thank you, Sir. Mine are very similar and should not be noticeable with Go-Fasters on.
So you are allowed to wear no-shows at OCS? I read elsewhere that you cannot.
Your staff could tell you what to wear but usually no-shows are fine.