The rest of the LO's called home today. I kind of wish Sam didn't call me until today, so that he could tell me about IST and how he did so well. They were wearing gold long sleeve shirts and navy blue shorts. They had their personal tennis shoes on and their socks were pulled up high. Their heads were bald! They looked pretty worn out in the pictures. I hated running around the gym...it always made me so dizzy and I could never keep a steady pace!
My spirits are a little higher today. I make sure to sound super happy in my letters to him. I'm back at home with my Moma and puppies and I'm already so much happier. Working just isn't for me right now while he is away. I know that he is up there making money for us, so that we can live out our dreams of starting our business. He wouldn't be happy if he knew that I wasn't happy and working - and not working on our business plan.
I left all of our legal documents in Houston at my brother's house! -____- It has our birth certificates, social security cards, marriage license, everything important in it. That was a crappy realization once I was almost back home.
They say that the LO's get mail time everyday, so they're able to read and write letters once a day. I cannot wait until next week. I bet it will get so much easier once we can communicate and know that we're both okay.
I just found out that they made the "I rolled" phone calls today to let their family members know that they will be at OCS an extra 3 weeks because they didn't pass the IST. I haven't received one of those calls from Sam and let's hope it stays that way!! I'm so proud of him. They said that 12 rolled this morning. Apparently he wasn't one of them! YAYYY!!! :o) I want to get up and dance now in celebration! They will have 2 more IST's. One in the middle, and one final one. But, if they pass today, than of course they'll be able to pass it again after rigorous training! Oh, I wish I could talk to him now.
I looked through the pictures again with my Moma and we think we might have found Sam peeking out for the camera, in his attention line. I saw his eyebrows and glowing white scalp. :)
Here is what was supposed to happen today, and it seems pretty well in line with what they did. They also finished out the rest of their physicals and hair cuts.
The most important evaluation today is your PRT. Other than physical problems
discovered at the Newport Naval Hospital, this is the first evaluation that can
cause you to roll. The PRT consists of three parts: push-ups, sit-ups and the
1.5 mile run. The standards are low, however, you want to do as well as
possible, so put forth as much effort as you can into it. Males should be able
to do at least 50 push-ups and 60 sit-ups in the two minutes allowed, as well as
complete the run in less than 12 minutes. Keep in mind that push-ups and sit-ups
must be done properly or they will not be counted.
discovered at the Newport Naval Hospital, this is the first evaluation that can
cause you to roll. The PRT consists of three parts: push-ups, sit-ups and the
1.5 mile run. The standards are low, however, you want to do as well as
possible, so put forth as much effort as you can into it. Males should be able
to do at least 50 push-ups and 60 sit-ups in the two minutes allowed, as well as
complete the run in less than 12 minutes. Keep in mind that push-ups and sit-ups
must be done properly or they will not be counted.
The CandiOs will be administering the PRT. Your Class DI and other DIs will be there watching. They will correct you if you are doing the push-ups or sit-ups incorrectly. If you fail to correct your form, they will deduct push ups or sit ups from your count. The DIs may also yell at you or run alongside you during the run to encourage you to run a faster time. This will especially happen if you are one of the slower candidates in your class. It is highly advisable to be ready to perform in the upper portion of your class from day one. That way, the DI will develop a more positive impression of you right of the bat. This may also allow you the
opportunity to gain a leadership position early on.
opportunity to gain a leadership position early on.
The rest of the day is spent completing physical evaluations at the hospital for those who didn't complete on day two. The rest of the class will study. Make sure you get plenty of sleep tonight and hydrate. Tomorrow morning will be very intense and you want to make sure you are well rested and hydrated.
By this point in the program, you will have noticed the number of people in your class decreasing. Your entire time at OCS, people will be joining and leaving your class. People will "roll out" of your class for physical problems, academimc and military deficiencies. A standard "roll" is two weeks, into the next class that enters the program. Candidates who have rolled will be kept in what is called H-Class (holding) until they are ready to class up. You are there to complete the program in 12 weeks and not one day longer. It should be your goal not to roll. Keep your
priorities straight and this will not happen.
priorities straight and this will not happen.
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