Tag: embrace the suck

General OCS Advice

“Embrace the Suck Moments” of The Basic School

“Embrace the Suck” is a mantra you will become very familiar with over the course of your Marine Corps service. “Embrace the suck” means, yes, this situation sucks, but lean in and accept the challenge as much as possible. The following blog includes a list of what I believe to be the 8 most “Embrace the Suck Moments” of the USMC’s The Basic School (TBS). … Continue reading “Embrace the Suck Moments” of The Basic School

Marine OCS Blog1 Comment
General OCS Advice

Letter from a Candidate: PLC Juniors

Thanks to Candidate X who recently graduated PLC – Jrs and is willing to share his advice with future candidates! For many future Candidates in the Platoon Leaders Class – Juniors program, this is your first experience in a military setting. Let me tell you right now, it will be an overwhelming six weeks. It will be difficult; it will break you off; you will … Continue reading Letter from a Candidate: PLC Juniors

Marine OCS Blog2 Comments