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Netherlek,

Current 2nd Lt. Here we go.

1. As stated by others, ASVAB won't matter. PFT absolutely will. Google the Armstrong pull-up program, and do 2 minute max sets of crunches nearly every...

Current 2nd Lt here. I went the OCC route, but a lot of the PLC guys in my OCS platoon said they were going to be able to apply for scholarships when they were back at their OSO. It sounds like it's...

Current 2nd Lt here, you're good to go with your 100 word essay. You can message me directly if you have other questions about what OCS is looking like currently.

Thank you, the relief of getting through the entire process is great, and thankfully it has kept me pretty motivated because I know I'm lucky to be here. I'm absolutely going to stick around and be...

Final final update. I went through OCS and am currently a 2nd Lt at TBS, and Artillery is my #1 choice right now. It's a long POI here and we don't get our jobs until around Christmas, but I'm...

Final update. Got the final news today and my waiver request was approved. Tying up loose ends in my application for the next board (228) and hopefully getting selected for shipping next summer....

Another update. BUMED approved me to phys at MEPS, and everything went well there. I got the official PDQ from the Assistant CMO there, but she said she thought I was good to go, especially given my...

Kamauxx, thanks for your insight and concern. Just to clarify, this surgery is one I've been planning to get for a few years now (removing a plate is much easier on the body at 23 than at 45-50)....

Slight Update: Had a consultation with my surgeon this morning, and removal of the clavicle plate would be very easy and would take about 3 months to fully recover for heavy, upper-body lifting. I...

Haha it's honestly become kind of hobby of mine too, just reading all of the different stories and perspectives on joining the military through the waiver process. I would say the various blogs I've...

Wow, it sounds like the process you've had to go through is significantly more in depth than mine, at least at this time. I've heard from a few people that aviation positions typically require more,...

It sounds like you and I are pretty much in the same boat. I was PDQ'd in the pre-screen, so we have to get a waiver just for me to report. Then I'll go through MEPS, probably get another PDQ, then...

The Corpsman may not be involved, that's just how the process was described to me. I do know in the end it will be the medical officer giving his final opinion to MEPS, but we just got a new medical...

Mike,

Thanks for the response. A slight update today, my SSgt got a PDQ back from MEPS and my docs were sent to the Corpsman. A couple of guys from our area just went to/finished OCS with more...

Thanks for the response, Tennessee Top. I've gathered all of my medical records for the surgery and have it at my OSO's officer where they sent it with my initial application for MEPS. I'm prepared...

Thank you very much, I'll be sure to keep posting through the process!

And if anyone has any insight or a similar experience, I would love to hear about it.

Thanks for the quick response. I've been working closely with the SSgt in my OSO's office, and he seems hopeful, but we're still waiting to hear from MEPS as to whether I can go in for the physical....

Hi, everyone. Just a bit of background, I am 23 years old, 5'10" and 165lbs. I run 2-3 half marathons every year, lift weights 5-6 times per week, do ruck marches 1-2 times per week, and have scored...