Officer Development School Experience 2022
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2022
- 5 weeks of officer development school and meeting the best people along the way! I made this video to share what ODS was like for me as well as hopefully some useful tips. This experience had its challenges but overall I found it positive and exciting! There is so much to learn about the Navy and this is just the beginning! You really do meet the best people who are so willing to help you along the way.
I mentioned I would put my galley bill in here and it was $414. You will have to pay this your last week of ODS.
*Memorize this sheet before going if you want to get ahead!
www.netc.navy.mil/Portals/46/...
Many of you have reached out to me on social media or asked for an email for additional questions. I created an email for this account for those who want it: sarahthiemgoes@gmail.com
or you can DM me on insta at: sarahthiemegoes :)
Some tips:
1) Study your gouge sheet if you can before arriving, it will make your uniform inspection easier.
2) Bring an iron or a steamer, get a shoe polishing kit if you don’t have one (they sell them at the uniform shop).
3) Washable laundry bag/ bags to keep your things separate.
4) Bring a ruler and a clipboard! These really help with getting uniforms ready and making your beds!
5) Bring a good notebook and always have something to write with/ on with you.
6) You won’t wear civilian clothes while there however if your going to Navy Med 101 directly after (like me) some people brought outfits to wear out when they got there!
7) Baby wipes. You won't have time for hygiene after PT most days and will be changing straight into your khakis for class. 
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Thanks for sharing! Question did you also do a swim qualification at ODS?
Yes! You will need to pass the third class swim qualification which includes a deep water jump, 50 yard swim (any stoke), floating on your back or prone, and shirt/ trouser inflation.
I have a few follow-up questions for you, so I'm just wondering if you still monitor this thread. Thank you so much.
Just completed ODS Class 23030. Thank you for your video! Very helpful when prepping!
Congratulations! Wishing you all the best and maybe I'll see you out there!
Thank you so much for the insights and advice! I'm an engineer headed to ODS in January. I'm beyond excited and am counting down the days. 😆 Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
I’ll be there in Jan, also! It’ll be fun to meet someone I “met” thru RUclips.
Thanks for this video btw!
Great video! Thanks. I'm in the process right now. Probably going to Spring '23 ODS.
Best of luck! I'm sure everything will turn out great!
Hells yeah, Thieme! Glad you're doing well!
Class 22080
Mike Check...SPEED, VOLUME, INTENSITY!
Mike forever!!! 🫡🫡
yes~ finally found something!!
Hey Sarah! I hope you see my question cause its been some time since you posted this video. I will be going to ODS this June and I was wondering how much running I should be doing before going. Basically I want to understand how you physically prepared for ODS?
Hi Ma'am, I was one of the cashiers at the Base Galley! I left in August of 2022!
No way! You left just before I got there then! ❤️
Thanks for sharing ma’am!
Question: do you start putting your ensign insignia right after being selected or you wear them after ODS?
You will wear them at ODS! That is where you will go to the uniform shop.
Watching this now as should be heading to ODS later this year. I am a prior active duty IT1 that has 8 years of active service, transitioning to reserves as an IPO this year. I am curious how much different my experience will be because I have already been to boot camp, know most of this, and it seems like just a super watered down version of RTC great lakes. Very interesting and thank you for the video!
Hi Ramen! I did not have prior service before ODS so I don't have anything to compare it too. From what I have heard from other prior service members that did go through ODS with me however, it was much better hahaha. Best of luck!
ODS is not boot camp in any way. There are aspects of "boot camp" that you will go through but ODS is more drinking from the fire hydrant of information that is getting thrown at you on what is expected as an Officer in the Navy. With being prior service, ODS was not nerve racking since I already expected the falling into formation, knowing how to march, getting immunizations, blood draws, and the "death by powerpoint", early days, PT
What time/ distance is the swim test? Can you share total time of pt what exercises and total number of reps?
What was the 67 year commission designation?
Thank you for sharing your experience. Can I wear any color sneakers? Can the water bottle be any color? Or does it all have to be a certain color?
You can wear any color! Mine were bright yellow
Thanks for this video! It was super informative! What’s is Navy Medicine 101? Do all nurses joking the Corps have to go through Navy Medicine 101?
Hi Andrea! Navy Medicine 101 was basically a week of lectures explaining what the medical side of the Navy is. You won't be expected to perform skills or anything like that. We stayed at a nice hotel in Washington D.C and had lots of guest speakers, some of whom were really good! It felt like a retreat after ODS! I don't know if all nurses go, however, all the nurses in my class were required to attend!
Ah!! Thank you for posting this! So helpful and so insightful! Is it possible if I can DM you with further questions?
Not sure if psych nurses would have to do med 101, but was med 101 part of the 5 week ODS or separate?
Q: what’s the progress for ODS?
What do I need or qualifications?
What are the physical tests at the end ? What is the running time and push up etc?
Hi Noah! Your PFT test will depend on your age group! Here is the link to the ODS webpage that has a link to the requirements. Hope this helps
www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/OTCN/ODS/
Hi! This video has been extremely helpful!
I’m attending ODS in July, did you bring a large suitcase? Does it fit in the locker when it needs to be locked away?
During the day, are you able to use your phone? I might need access to my phone during the day to get in contact with base housing to the command that I’m going to & I’m unsure if they allow us to use our phones.
Thank you very much!
Hi there! During my experience there were individuals who brought a large suitcase and were able to leave them locked in an extra room at the end of the hall. The things you use on your day to day will need to be locked in your locker, and your locker MUST be locked (or they will throw everything on the floor). You are able to use your phone during the day at appropriate times and I also brought my laptop. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much for your video! I am currently still in nursing school, about to finish in Jan 2024 and the Navy was always in the back of my mind since high school but it never happened due to life, now at 31 y/o in nursing school it is still something I think about a lot. I just have a couple questions if anyone can answer:
Besides having a BSN and having some civilian nursing experience what else is required? Do they ask for GPA, transcripts etc?
Is it like the NCP where it is super competitive and only a few are selected every year?
Any recommendations that anyone can give to "stand out"
So sorry for the late reply, somehow I missed your comment! First, if the Navy has always been in your mind then it sounds like you have a true calling and should pursue your dream! They will ask for your college GPA and transcripts, and while I am not in recruiting I think these are more for record keeping purposes. I don't know how competitive it is from a statistics standpoint, but I would say to stand out, be genuine and honest about your capabilities and ambitions. Remember, YOU have a lot to bring to the table so let them know that! Tell them how excited you are to serve and that alone will put you ahead of others. Best of luck I'm rooting for you!
Thanks for this!!! How often during PT did you run? Like how many times a week and how far (just trying to adjust my workouts to match)
Hello Bassma! Usually we did see sort of running each morning during PT and it would be something like a 20 minute sustained run that you do at your own pace! We didn't usually run on the weekends. There were some other runs too, but nothing was ever more than a few miles or that difficult in my opinion.
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 thank you! guidance online said upwards of 4.5 miles a day by weeks 4-5 and I was like that's a bit much but good to know!
@@bassmamancilla7803 I wonder if they changed it! When I was there it definitely didn't seem like we ran that many miles a day!
Thank you so much. My son will go soon
Wishing him the best of luck!
Hi, thank you for this video! Did you meet anyone who had does the medical service corp? I am starting PA school later this year and am considering doing their program and then serving afterward. To my understanding, after graduating PA school I would then go to OCS in Newport and commission. What all do you know about this? It's so hard to find information with the specifics!
Hi Valerie! We did have some PA's (a good handful) in my ODS class. I don't know much about the PA program specifics, but I do know they went to ODS and I assume also have the opportunity to direct commission. I would reach out to a Navy recruiter to get more specific information. Hope this helps and best of luck!
Great Video Ma’am!
Couple questions.
Mostly comparing with Marine OCS which I attended recently but got injured.
Do all men get their hair clipped to the scalp during ODS?
Do you get to communicate with family during ODS? (not referring to liberty)
Is there additional training after ODS? If so, how long is it? is there any place I can look for Cyber Contract timelines?
Thanks in advance!!
Hi Brayan, sorry for the late reply! For men's hair, I don't think they shaved heads, however they did need to shave facial hair daily or get a chit. We were able to communicate with our families during the time when we were free, you can bring your cell phone with you. I kept mine in my room and would use it at the end of the day! I also brought my laptop and was able to use it for the course work and administrative things we did. For nursing I went to Navy Medicine 101 after ODS for one week, but additional training may depend on your designator.
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 Thank you so much Ma’am!
This information helps a lot!!
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 hello, I have a follow up question, is there a way we can find the “gouge” sheet to study ahead of time (even earlier than the 2 weeks before ODS)?
Good day, thank you for the video. I just signed my contract to join. And I guess the. Next step is ODS.
To clarify Is medicine 101 part of the 5 weeks program?
Navy Medicine 101 was the week after graduating from ODS, in my class all persons entering the medical field were required to attend!
Leaving in 2 weeks. Is there a recommended way to pack if you already have uniforms? For example, should everything go in your sea bag or just bring a suitcase with all your uniforms? Also, if we have the coyote brown boots, should we bring those also?
You can bring your boots but you will probably have to wear the same black boots as everyone else. If you have prior uniforms you can bring them and hand them in your locker when checking in or store them in your sea bag whatever works the best for you.
Hi congratulations on your journey. If youre able to read this message i just have a question.
I am also an RN for 9 years now and I really wanted to serve. What made you choose Navy instead of lets say Airforce when it comes to being an officer. Thank you.
Hi there Piomarc! Ultimately, I chose the Navy because I liked their duty station offers and wanted to live near the Ocean. I also liked that the Navy has lots of opportunities for Nurses to serve overseas! Best of luck and I hope to see you in the fleet! :)
Hello!
Did you have to do any obstacle courses, pugil stick fighting, or basic martial arts?
Thank you!
Nope none of those!
Thank you!
So your own civilians clothes until close to the end/graduation?
Reserve officers also do 5 weeks?
Reserve officers also do 5 weeks! You will only wear civilian clothes on your first day, the rest of the time including liberty you will be in uniform.
Hi! I know it’s been a couple years now, but I have question I hope you can answer. Once you received your acceptance/commission, do you remember approximately how long it was between being accepted and starting ODS? In the video it says you took two months to get your orders, but I’m not sure how far away your reporting date was.
Thanks and I hope you’ve had a good experience!
Hey! For me it was about three months from when I knew I would be commissioned and one month from when I actually commissioned. My recruiter told me I had to commission no earlier than 30 days or so before going to ODS but I got to pick my class date much sooner if that makes sense.
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 Thank you! So it sounds like you had some autonomy in choosing your class date? Sounds like I should talk to my recruiter about this, I think I had a misunderstanding. Thank you again for this information and happy new year!
Hi! Do Reserve Officers that work only 2 weekends a moth also go to ODS?
Hi Manuel. Yes, it is my understanding that all Naval Officers regardless of active or reserve status attend ODS but to know for sure double check with your recruiter!
Hi Sarah! What is the galley bill?
Hi! Would you recommend doing this as a new grad nurse? I want to go right in instead of working near home first :)
Hi Sam! There were many new grad nurses in my ODS class and I also work with nurses who joined the Navy right after nursing school. I'd say if you want to go right in, GO FOR IT! The Navy will teach you and support you as a new grad. While I went in with some civilian experience that doesn't mean you have too. Good luck with your decision
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 this is what i needed to hear. Thank you SO much
Hi! I am going to ODS later this year. Joining the Navy Reserves as a Dentist! My recruiter told me that for reserves, I can choose to split my training into 2+3 weeks... so go to ODS for 2 weeks, then go back again for the last 3 weeks. (I own my own practice, so I really cannot close my office for 5 weeks straight!) I have a few questions- do you get additional immunizations when you get there, and if so, which ones? For my job, I already have a ton of "extra" vaccines since we work so closely with human fluids. Also, what else do they check for in your medical exam? I am relatively healthy (passed the physical at MEPS!) so I am wondering what would disqualify someone?? Thank you!
Hello Anh! Great questions. The vaccines you get will depend on your vaccination records and what you are up to date on already. It will also depend on if you are going OCONUS. I was given the Japanese encephalitis and typhoid for example where as many of my class mates weren't. As far as medical exams go you will get your teeth, eyes, and ears check but other than that I did not have a head to toe physical. If you already made it through MEPS you likely won't be disqualified for anything they find at ODS. Hope this helps!
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 thank you for the insight!! If I am deployed, I have a longer term plan in place to have coverage for my office; it’s just hard to have a short term temp for when I go to training. I hope I’ll meet other reservists who are in the same situation as me!
@@anhdang9155 Good luck
I am in the process of taking the exam on the 8th. Do you have to have a science/medical/nursing degree to be put straight into the 5 weeks or like me who has a bachelor's in science but is based in business will I have to complete the 12 weeks than the 5 weeks to be an HM? How hard were the drills? Do you have to March in an Element everywhere?
Hello Macy! I am not quite sure I understand your question. What exam are you taking and were you going enlisted or direct commission?
I am taking the OAR I believe it will be enlisted officer.
I'm supposed to be going soon! Want to be as prepared as possible. How difficult is the experience? I was in airforce rotc for 2yrs in college. The hard part for me was memorizing rank.
Hi Lakenya! Firstly, welcome to the Navy! Memorizing rank was hard for me too! Overall I would say the experience was mildly stressful and as long as you do what you are supposed to do, you will be fine. They WANT you to succeed! And you will! My best piece of advice would be study the gouge sheet as much as possible so you are ready for the final exam and the uniform inspection.
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 Thank you !! I was looking up the gouge sheet. Could not find an updated one.
I’m looking to join as a therapist in the Navy Reserves as soon as I finish taking my licensing exam.
Thinking of joining as an occupational therapist, did you ever join? If so, I’d love to talk some more!
Did you have to run the 1.5 in certain amount of time?
Yes, but the time you need is based of age and gender which you can look up online.
Hello Sarah! I'm an RN going into the Navy and doing ODS early next year. I have dreams of traveling to Japan, and it will be my top choice. So my question is, how likely is it to get such a request spot as a Navy RN? Thank you for your time.
Hey there! Okinawa was my first choice and I got it so the best thing you can do is put it as your number one choice! We have a great need for nurses here so hopefully there is a good change you get it, maybe we will even work together! Best of luck you got this.
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 Thank you so much Sarah! When I asked my recruiter, they said my choice shouldn't be an issue getting (but ofc, I always take what any job recruiter says with a grain of salt) but you've eased a lot of my worries. I can read and speak basic N5 level Japanese, and studying at an N4 level now. I hope I can be an asset to my future team. I would love to work with you, I'm sure we'd have lotsa fun too! But if I don't then thank you none the less for your kindness in responding to me. Stay safe.
Are you allowed to drink coffee? I'm 55 y/o physician currently applying. 20+ yrs of experience...so no eating out at nearby restaurants until liberty?
We weren't allowed any coffee until the end of our second week, which was definitely a struggle. No eating out until you earn liberty.
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 oh no 🤪..
Ty and good luck!
Hello! My wife is in the beginning stages of this process. She is currently a Marine Corps reservist and desires to commission into the Navy to become a phycologist. She is applying to doctorate programs now, but we are really desiring to go active duty. I was wondering if you could speak to the competitive nature of getting accepted to this program. Thanks!!
Hello benthiesen! I don’t know if I can speak to how competitive it is to be accepted as I do now know how many applicants are turned away. I do know they take into consideration a few things including letters of recommendation (required), your motivational essay, the interview process (I had two), and weather or not you pass medical. Hope this helps best of luck to you both!
Hello. During ODS, do you live in the barracks? If so, is it open bay or do you have a roommate?
Hi! Yes you will live in barracks but it’s almost college dorm style and you will have a roommate 😊
If I get accepted, I'm praying for a compatible roommate. Or else it'll be like in my enlisted days where we had a roommate when one is E1 to E4 if you lived on base. And if you have an untidy and noisy roommate, you'll be miserable.
Hi.. Were you allowed to use your phone while you were on your ODS training? And it's exactly 5 weeks training only right? thank you..
Yes! You are able to use your phone at the appropriate times, and the course was 5 weeks. :)
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 Thank you.. All info in your channel are informative.. More power!!
Hi Sarah. I am a senior in nursing school and interested in joining the Navy after i graduate in May. What is the biggest piece of advice you have for me as a senior in nursing school interested in joining? Thank you!
Trust your gut and go for it! I would focus on passing the NCLEX and then talk to a recruiter or two and find out as much as you can about the Nurse Corps. And then if your still interested give it your all ❤️ No matter what you decide your going to do great and congrats on graduating!!
So glad that i came across your video. Im a nurse considering joining. How has your experience been so far?
So far I have really enjoyed my Navy experience! I have met great friends and had lots of travel adventures in Japan thanks to being stationed here! And I love the team of nurses, corpsmen and providers I am privileged to work with 😊
@sarahthiemegoes8718 thank you for responding! I'm currently working at the VA Hospital. Speaking with a recruiter now. Can I ask how the pay is? Enjoy Japan!!
Hi, if you don’t know how to swim, do they teach you at ODS to help you pass?
Hello Samiha, the answer to your question is YES! If you are unable to pass the initial swim qualification they will work with you to teach you how to swim. Generally those who needed extra support went as a group early in the morning for additional teaching! This also provided a collateral opportunity for stronger swimmers who wanted to assist with teaching.
@@sarahthiemegoes8718 thank you so much!! that is such a relief haha
Can I bring my Apple Watch?
when did you get to pick where you were going after ODS?
About 4 months before I went to ODS my recruiter asked me to give him my top three choices, then they called me one day sort of randomly and let me know what locations they had open and I had to decide.
did you get 1 of your top 3 places? what did you choose and what did you get? thanks so much for the detailed answer
@@sarahthiemegoes8718
what is the pit?
You will have to find out ;)
Hi Sarah! I was wondering if you had an email to ask more questions? Thank you!
Hayley, I thought on this as you amongst others have asked and have created an email for this channel! I will list it in the description above. You can also DM me on instagram sarahthiemegoes!
How was the interview process to get in? Nurse here. I am working with a recruiter now. Have my credentialing packet submitted already.
Are you SELRES or AD
AD
Hi there fellow nurse! I had two Skype interviews that were about 40 minutes each. Your recruiter should set up these interviews for you! My second interview was tougher than my first and they did review my resume in full with me so make sure you have everything up to date!
Is it you all that say "FOREWARD MARCH! SET BRACE!"? OR IS THAT OCS?
I am 28 and interested in becoming a Navy Nurse.
Is that too old to join?
No! I don’t think so at all I have friends who joined in their 30s +
Did you go to ODS to be a JAGC officer?
No I did not.
Hi! How did you apply for ODS? I'm a Nurse too.
I started by contacting my local Navy recruiting office, they took down my information and connected me with a nurse recruiter who walked me through the process. You can start here www.navy.com/careers/nursing
Any gas chamber exposure?
Nope!