I had good intentions of blogging each month about drill, but that didn't happen. So now I'm going to catch up on what has happened since I finished BCT.
April 2012
I had my first OCPC drill (Officer Candidate Preparatory Course). We started on Friday night and went to Fort Sill for the weekend. I got the pleasure of being made Platoon Leader. It was a challenge, but a good one. Our weekend was spent doing Land Navigation. We went through the course 4 times. And it was exhausting! I met some great people though and found it much more enjoyable than BCT. We took a PT test, but I failed my run with my knees still being very sore and stiff from BCT.
May 2012
This was supposed to be OCS Phase 0. But after much thought, I decided to wait to start OCS. My PT was still not up to par and I did not feel ready. So I had my second OCPC drill. There were only a few of us this time, as most everyone else was start OCS. It was pretty laid back. No PT test, and lots of classroom time at the RTI (Regional Training Institute). I did learn a lot about what to expect with OCS.
June 2012
Another OCPC drill. This month I was again the Platoon Leader and we had a new 1LT in charge. It was a little more structured than before. I still didn't pass my PT test, which only frustrated me more. I made some mistakes as PL, which got me yelled at a few times, but I felt like I learned a lot. It also got me thinking that I wasn't ready to be an officer without spending time as enlisted first. So a few weeks after drill, I made the decision to not got to OCS, and stay enlisted. So I was moved back to RSP until they could get me a ship date for AIT.
July 2012
Back at RSP for drill. With lots of teenagers. Fun. At least it was at Mustang instead of having to go all the way to Fort Sill. I was made the Platoon Leader since I was oldest and out ranked everyone else. So my weekend felt like I was babysitting teenagers. And I failed my PT test yet again.
August 2012
RSP drill again. PL again. PT test failed again. But I did finally get a ship date for AIT. I was nice to my father and opted to not leave until January so I could help him with fall harvest. And it meant more time for me to get in shape.
September 2012
RSP drill. PL again. PT test failure again. I joined a gym, Crossfit, at the end of August, so I hope this is my last PT test failure!
October 2012
PT test passed! 21 pushups, 66 situps, 19:24 run. My little brother was with me at drill this time. He was home from BCT and AIT and had his Battle Hand Off ceremony. I'm so ready for that to be me!
November 2012
I only had to go to drill one day this month since I had done a recruiting event at a college with my recruiter earlier in the month. Which meant I didn't have to take a PT test. Yay!
December 2012
My last drill before I ship! It was only a one day drill. I did not quite pass my PT test though. I had been sick for a few weeks with a cold and it made my run time too slow. But since I was shipping in a month, they didn't care this time. Lol. I had my shipper's brief and then we got out early.
Janauary 2013
I've spent the month working hard on my PT and getting all my gear ready for AIT. I will be going to Fort Lee, VA for 9 weeks. I will be doing my job training for my MOS (Military Occupational Specialty). I will be a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist. I'm hoping to update my blog once a week or so, so stay tuned to hear how my training goes. Hopefully I'll be home on April 4 and finally be a fully trained soldier!
