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  1. Interesting blog about OBLC experiences

    IU95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    http://armynurselife.blogspot.com/2006/12/obc-week-10-grand-finale.html Gives some insights for those of us going to OBLC

  2. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am currently at OBLC (Officer Basic Leader Course) in Ft. Sam Houston. I will try to give a brief overview so future students can have an idea and hopefully be prepared. I am not in the ANC (Army...

  3. Is it possible to work VA FT and be a military reservist?

    IU95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Since both are government jobs, I was wondering if this is allowed.

  4. Anyone here go through AMEDD OBC recently?

    IU95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just have a few questions if you don't mind.

  5. Can I take any of the EC Nursing tests before officially enrolling?

    IU95 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks!

  6. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    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....

  7. Off to my Little Cruise

    IU95 replied to navynurse06's topic in Government, Military

    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

  8. Off to my Little Cruise

    IU95 replied to navynurse06's topic in Government, Military

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

  9. Off to my Little Cruise

    IU95 replied to navynurse06's topic in Government, Military

    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

  10. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

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

  11. Army PT Test

    IU95 replied to richardjboro1's topic in Government, Military

    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

  12. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  13. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

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

  14. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  15. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    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

  16. Proposed 2008 Military Base Pay for Officers

    IU95 replied to wtbcrna's topic in Government, Military

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

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

    IU95 replied to DanznRN's topic in Government, Military

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

  18. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  19. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

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

  20. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

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

  21. My OBLC experiences

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    The shorts are a standardized Army PT uniform short. Be sure and have the winter components too as the mornings can be chilly and it is a requirement that you have those components also....

  22. Deployments for RNs by Branch?

    IU95 replied to Beanseye RN's topic in Government, Military

    I am currently at OBLC in Ft. Sam with many new ANC nurses. Just last night a nurse who is going to Ft. Riley after she graduates here told me she was informed that her Iraq deployment would ne more...

  23. Finally have a date for OBLC!!

    IU95 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am to report to Fort Sam Houston for OBLC no later than 1300 on April 8th!! Woo hoo!!

  24. Finally have a date for OBLC!!

    IU95 replied to IU95's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks all. I am excited to go. I am ready for a life change and new challenges. Gen, good to hear you might be able to get your situation worked

  25. bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    IU95 replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry to hear this Gen. I know at least one of my nursing school classmates was in a tough financial situation and a state worker assistance group paid for her NCLEX. Worth looking in