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

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 Nurse Corp), I am a Clinical Laboratory Officer in ...

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

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

Thanks!

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...

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!!

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

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.

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

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.

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...

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

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 ...

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.

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

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

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...

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

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.

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. http://www.rangerjoes.com/shorts-army-summer-p-1619.html Vari...

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 like 4 months because Ft. Riley simply couldn't aff...

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

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 out.

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 to.