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1. My OBLC experiences

   IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

   Currently the new officer clothing allowance is $600. It is a one time deal. It would be ideal to try the items on first, but if this is not an option, here is a link to Ranger Joes PT clothing. http://www.rangerjoes.com/clothing-pt-c-100_105.html B...

2. Off to my Little Cruise

   IU95 replied to navynurse06's topic in Government

   The cheese spread made the crackers and wheat wafers semi-edible. Maybe that was part of my problem! Then let's not get started on the Hooah bars!!

3. Off to my Little Cruise

   IU95 replied to navynurse06's topic in Government

   You know what MRE stands for, right? Meals Refusing to Exit!

4. Off to my Little Cruise

   IU95 replied to navynurse06's topic in Government

   Good luck and safe journey. When you are thinking of that crappy galley food, remember the Soldiers like me eating MRE's!! Lol, I was a sailor for 8 years in a previous life so can relate. Take care.

5. My OBLC experiences

   IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

   It used to be 2 weeks. I have several classmates that are Guard or Reserve and they are here for the entire 7 weeks.

6. Army PT Test

   IU95 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government

   I am currently in my last week of OBLC and have never heard of this 70% requirement. It has been the standard 60% for my class.

7. My OBLC experiences

   IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

   as long as you can run a word processor, printer, and microsoft powerpoint, you should be fine. not necessarily. many of us have families that are not with us. it is my understanding that if you are "permanent party", that is staying in the fsh ar...

8. My OBLC experiences

   IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

   Yes. So far those are the only 2 uniforms we have worn.

9. My OBLC experiences

   IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

   There are still many signs here that say OBC. I believe that is a fairly recent change so you know how long it takes to change signs, etc. I am to report to Ft. Benning after OBLC. I am new to the Army but what some prior enlisted Army have told me ...

10. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

    There are still questions about the class "A"'s and blues at this time here. As of this moment, we are being told NOT to buy either one. Of course that could change on a moment's notice.

11. Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    IU95 replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government

    O2-E over 21 years!! I can live with it too!!

12. Navy PRT...who's done?

    IU95 replied to DanznRN's topic in Government

    Heh, I would love to do a Navy PRT now. I am doing the Army PFT now and am old and it is rough!!

13. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

    OBLC = Officer Basic Leader Course. This course is for AMEDD (Army Medical Department) officers. This is what the Army calls it. Other services have different names. The military loves acronyms! OBLC is held at Fort Sam Houston and is 7 weeks. Each A...

14. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

    Everyone here had the same report and start date regardless of prior service status.

15. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government

    7weeks for all, then AOC specific tracks which range from 0 days to 5 weeks. Mine, 71E, is 2 weeks. ANC is also 2 weeks.