July 09 OBLC

Staczse7 · Apr 28, 2009

I know 66hotelmike5 is going in July.

joannekuhl · Apr 30, 2009

Hello, WV RN I will be going in July !!!, I would also love some advice on what to expect and what to bring !! Tks,Littlesiss

wisergeiser · Apr 30, 2009

Great, glad to know someone there. If you send me an email address, I can forward a copy of the packing list. :yeah:

jeckrn, BSN, RN · Apr 30, 2009

since you are prior enlisted OBLC should be no problem for you. There will be times that you think you should get smoked like you did in basic but you wont, they will ask you to stop misbehaving and play nice. For people who have never been in the military it does open their eyes on what to expect in the future. If you are close enough to drive do so it stinks not having a car and having to depend on someone who does. Good Luck and enjoy yourself.

gettingitdun1 · May 17, 2009

HI,

I, too was slotted for July '09 OBLC... but just got bumped to October... Is this common? I didn't get a reason, just an email stating that I have been rescheduled for October... I guess I shouldn't complain... Texas is probably much more pleasant in Oct-Dec. Than in July...

If anyone is slotted for Oct... lets connect.. I would love to know someone before actually heading down there!

Good luck to those of you in the July Class!

wisergeiser · May 17, 2009

Hey gettinitdun1

I also just found out that I will be attending the October class. July is apparently the largest class of the year, so I guess it is pretty common to get bumped out. Anyway, I will see you there! And south Texas is definitely better in Oct than July! :yeah:

LZRN · May 17, 2009

Unless they bumpped you guy's out of July so I could attend:D, I guess I'll be going Oct or later too! :cry:

Hey gettinitdun1
I also just found out that I will be attending the October class. July is apparently the largest class of the year, so I guess it is pretty common to get bumped out. Anyway, I will see you there! And south Texas is definitely better in Oct than July!

scout2505 · May 18, 2009

I will also be attending the October Class. I extremely excited to go!!

BunkyRN · May 20, 2009

I got back from OBLC-RC 2 weeks ago.... it was a pretty awesome experience.... looking back !!! But be glad glad that you aren't going in the summer (if you got bumped).... it will be miserably hot. It was gross most of the time when I was there in April !!!! They are doing away with the summer class next year. I can't believe that people would pick to go then. UGH !!! If you have questions.. I'll try to answer them. I will put down some recommendations..

to start with : 1. bring 2 pair of boots (and only 1 pair to the field)... keep one pair (a very comfy one) for the field. And leave the others for garrison 2. only bring 2 sets if uniforms to the field and only change your undershirt,socks, undies... everyday. Be awesome and try to make it to being in the 5 day club. And THEN... keep that uniform for field use only (after that) 3. bring lots of extra t-shirts and socks. Blister banaids, moleskin plus and good first aid tape for your feet.

Its no walk in the park... but it isn't like enlisted basic.. have fun and take lots and lots of pics and video's... You'll be glad you did !

gettingitdun1 · May 20, 2009

Thanks for the info everyone... I think I just got re-bumped into July. I was looking forward to October. July is going to be HOT! Say, BunkyRN-- what is the "5 day club" ???Also, when has everyone been recieving their first duty station orders (before or during OBLC?) Thanks!

zombie · May 21, 2009

I found out today that I will also be attending the July OBLC!

I look forward to working with you guys there!