Well sir, I will never forget my company, platoon, or the names of my OCS Sergeant Instructors as long as I live. And I'm positive any Marine will say the same. These are things which stay with a man forever.
When you get to be 65 like I am you'll find you forget a lot of things, Marine. I do remember my Platoon Sergeant J. B. White though - toughest Marine I ever met. It was his challenge to beat him in the O course that motivated me, and I beat him big time. It cost him a beer on graduation day so I guess you could say that my very first act as an officer was to fraternize with the enlisted when I sat across the table from him and we had a few laughs.
I was an A6 Intruder pilot on active duty and also flew KC-130's for a few years in the reserves. I more than fulfilled my contract with the Marines and that experience qualified me for a very nice 30+ year airline career. It was win/win and everyone was happy.
This O Course is standard throughout the Marine Corps, there is one on every Marine Corps base. This specific O Course in the video is at Camp Barrett in Quantico, Virginia.
Moto... we just had a pool function today for o-course techniques. I always thought that when I get to Quantico in May that I'd shoot for 1 minute... but maybe I should shoot higher ;) Excellent video, sir.
PFC is an enlisted rank, PFC isn't a "promotion" all enlisted ranks will earn promotions eventually based on time served. 2nd Lt & 1st Lt are commissioned officer ranks. There isn't just a "Lt" rank.
I merely answered your questions and included what great experience the Marines gave me, something for which I shall always be grateful. I suggest you take the rest of the night off and work on that chip on your shoulder.
Sorry to burst your bubble but I ran the course in 26 flat, 3 stop watches because they knew I was fast, OCS Quantico, Dec 1967. The old recored was 32 or 33 something. There was a plaque erected on the subsequently torn down site but I have queried the museum to see if they have it. Oh yeah, I did it smoking two packs of unfiltered Pall Malls a day - something to be said about being small (5' 7") and tough (and coordinated).... lol
That was freakin' fast. The only one I've ever seen faster and it wasn't by much was an officer I went through with back in 2002. He was a college gymnast. He went up the rope with only his arms.
@Choice777 The obstacles alone don't look too extremely challenging. But since there is 20 obstacles it would probably be one hell of an endurance event. It looks pretty cool, definitely more interesting then the Marine Corps O Course.
@MrKyleSchick when you slap the log at the top of the ropes, your time stops. At OCS, they made us repeat our times out loud before descending the rope.
Damn he kept on running at the end. Where do you think he was going in such a hurry? My guess is right to the chow hall for some hard-earned breakfast.
What's the roll technique for the first bar called? I know the other guy used the chicken wing method but I'd like to learn the other method which I'm having some issues with.
@Mbsmoothie Everything except for the descending of the rope without hands and MAYBE the bounding of that high log the way he did. Otherwise, every other technique he used was taught at OCS.
I dont have a chip on my shoulder, and I merely aksed a straightforward question which was definitely not intended as a sarcastic or condescending one. I apologize if it came off that way.
@MrKyleSchick The O Course is ALL technique, you'll do it so many times at OCS for practice before they score it for you. By the time they test you on it, it'll be second nature. No its not that hard. If you cant do the college boy roll, you use the chicken wing method.
Is that for me? Like I'm supposed to remember my class info which will have been 42 years ago next month? Lt. Lobpries has reasonably good technique in most but not all obstacles and his running speed between obstacles is extremely slow. He was either tired, unmotivated, or not capable.
Not capable? I've seen ~1000 O Course runs, been under 60 seconds myself, and that is the fastest I've ever seen, by a wide margin. I've never even heard of anyone else under 50 seconds. (OCS Instructor, 50+ years ago)
@IrishRA There should be no way to become an officer unless you are an NCO first, that way the butterbars can lead Marines and halfway know what they are talking about outside the classroom.
@Mbsmoothie The only technique that won't fly is how he comes down the rope. It would def be considered uncontrolled and he'd fail. The ropes is a great place for the stretcher.
@scooniepenn just looking for an objective opinion...how's this look like...easy, medium or hard ? max time is normally 5 minutes all 20 obstacles in one go. watch?v=IFweTBAHIbE
Pretty weak Lt. Search Quantico Obstacle Course and see how the "old" WOs did it in 1973. Our 8 ft wall was not a wall like you had. It has posts and you couldn't and you couldn't get help from your legs at all. Actually, that was an excellent run. You're to be congratulated. Semper Fi and God Speed to you in your career.
thats how a USMC officer should be... if he cant do the course faster than enlisted Marines theres a problem there if he cant do it faster then them how can he lead men into combat with no risks. Oorah
If you're gonna knock the officer corps, at least get it right dude. You should've said what is the difference between a 2ndLt and PFC. A Lt. could imply a 1stLt, in which case he is the same as a PFC because they have BOTH been promoted. Lmao.
WOW THAT WAS AMAZING! LEFT ME OUT OF WORDS, THAT WAS HONESTLY THE FASTEST I'VE EVER SEEN A MARINE RUN THROUGH THE OBSTACLE COURSE! OORAH DEVIL DOG!
That was some Captain America type shit. Its mad impressive. I've watched it like 3 times
Very well Lt. You win this round.
That rope slide down impressed me the most.
This whole course looks like fun! :)
Well sir, I will never forget my company, platoon, or the names of my OCS Sergeant Instructors as long as I live. And I'm positive any Marine will say the same. These are things which stay with a man forever.
When you get to be 65 like I am you'll find you forget a lot of things, Marine. I do remember my Platoon Sergeant J. B. White though - toughest Marine I ever met. It was his challenge to beat him in the O course that motivated me, and I beat him big time. It cost him a beer on graduation day so I guess you could say that my very first act as an officer was to fraternize with the enlisted when I sat across the table from him and we had a few laughs.
I was an A6 Intruder pilot on active duty and also flew KC-130's for a few years in the reserves. I more than fulfilled my contract with the Marines and that experience qualified me for a very nice 30+ year airline career. It was win/win and everyone was happy.
Couldn’t strong arm that rope but DAMN, you rolled that course! Solid brother!
damn he went over those high logs like a freakin antelope get some
This O Course is standard throughout the Marine Corps, there is one on every Marine Corps base. This specific O Course in the video is at Camp Barrett in Quantico, Virginia.
Moto... we just had a pool function today for o-course techniques. I always thought that when I get to Quantico in May that I'd shoot for 1 minute... but maybe I should shoot higher ;) Excellent video, sir.
PFC is an enlisted rank, PFC isn't a "promotion" all enlisted ranks will earn promotions eventually based on time served.
2nd Lt & 1st Lt are commissioned officer ranks.
There isn't just a "Lt" rank.
I merely answered your questions and included what great experience the Marines gave me, something for which I shall always be grateful. I suggest you take the rest of the night off and work on that chip on your shoulder.
holy hell that was crazy. what a dude.
i'll have to see what I can do next year when i go to OCS!
Sorry to burst your bubble but I ran the course in 26 flat, 3 stop watches because they knew I was fast, OCS Quantico, Dec 1967. The old recored was 32 or 33 something. There was a plaque erected on the subsequently torn down site but I have queried the museum to see if they have it. Oh yeah, I did it smoking two packs of unfiltered Pall Malls a day - something to be said about being small (5' 7") and tough (and coordinated).... lol
I love the stretcher parked on the side of the ropes.
That was freakin' fast. The only one I've ever seen faster and it wasn't by much was an officer I went through with back in 2002. He was a college gymnast. He went up the rope with only his arms.
@Choice777 The obstacles alone don't look too extremely challenging. But since there is 20 obstacles it would probably be one hell of an endurance event. It looks pretty cool, definitely more interesting then the Marine Corps O Course.
@MrKyleSchick when you slap the log at the top of the ropes, your time stops. At OCS, they made us repeat our times out loud before descending the rope.
I was the fastest in my 1966 MCRD boot camp platoon…. My squad got to smoke a cigarette as a prize. 🎉
@scooniepenn thanks i wouldnt know but to me the only hard part looks like the first bar where u have to swing over it. is it that hard
Yes, the O Course is a timed event. You have to get through in under 2 minutes to pass.
Damn he kept on running at the end. Where do you think he was going in such a hurry? My guess is right to the chow hall for some hard-earned breakfast.
Oh shit. You pwnd it with style.
0:12 was crazy.
0:47 no hands style.
I am not Marine, but must say that: Oorah! :P
I thought everything in the marines was over mud pits?
What's the roll technique for the first bar called? I know the other guy used the chicken wing method but I'd like to learn the other method which I'm having some issues with.
How did he just jump over that one????? That's insane.
holy fuck, i wish all officers were as badass as him.
great job < time keeper has integrity problems though
Geezz...that guy is insane!
when does your time for the O course stop when u reach the top of the rope or when?
@Mbsmoothie Everything except for the descending of the rope without hands and MAYBE the bounding of that high log the way he did. Otherwise, every other technique he used was taught at OCS.
Holy crap!!! that was soooooo moto!!!
I dont have a chip on my shoulder, and I merely aksed a straightforward question which was definitely not intended as a sarcastic or condescending one. I apologize if it came off that way.
I seriously doubt that. What company and platoon were you in? Were you a PLC or OCC guy?
@MrKyleSchick The O Course is ALL technique, you'll do it so many times at OCS for practice before they score it for you. By the time they test you on it, it'll be second nature. No its not that hard. If you cant do the college boy roll, you use the chicken wing method.
Very good Lt, very good.
either that officer if really fucking tall or that o-course's obstacles are lower than usual..still pretty fuckin impressive
Wow. Thats impressive sir. How was the transition from jets to props for you? Does it require alot of extra training?
Hot damn sir, that was impressive.
What was you MOS, I should have payed more attention to detail, because you went in Dec '67, I assume you were a 10 weeker (OCC).
I'm going to be a Marine, and now I've been given a new standard for physical fitness: Completing the O-Course in 0:45. :) :) :)
Yeah, one minute is a perfect time and he got 47 seconds. I'm fairly certain that makes him both motivated and capable.
Proud
Damn he tore that shit up
what were your pft scores?
will these techniques fly at OCS??
Is that for me? Like I'm supposed to remember my class info which will have been 42 years ago next month?
Lt. Lobpries has reasonably good technique in most but not all obstacles and his running speed between obstacles is extremely slow. He was either tired, unmotivated, or not capable.
Not capable? I've seen ~1000 O Course runs, been under 60 seconds myself, and that is the fastest I've ever seen, by a wide margin. I've never even heard of anyone else under 50 seconds. (OCS Instructor, 50+ years ago)
@sanityisfor if u wanna get better keep doin the course. alot of it is technique. remember squidward, technique.
that was badass!
love it. Parkour at use.
YUT
Lead from the Front! Rah!
hoorah fuckin get it devil!!!
That is not a lieutenant, that is machine.
@IrishRA There should be no way to become an officer unless you are an NCO first, that way the butterbars can lead Marines and halfway know what they are talking about outside the classroom.
@Mbsmoothie The only technique that won't fly is how he comes down the rope. It would def be considered uncontrolled and he'd fail. The ropes is a great place for the stretcher.
@scooniepenn just looking for an objective opinion...how's this look like...easy, medium or hard ? max time is normally 5 minutes all 20 obstacles in one go. watch?v=IFweTBAHIbE
fucking smooth
damn nice LT
Tired I would agree with
Fuck! that was fast
Pretty weak Lt. Search Quantico Obstacle Course and see how the "old" WOs did it in 1973. Our 8 ft wall was not a wall like you had. It has posts and you couldn't and you couldn't get help from your legs at all.
Actually, that was an excellent run. You're to be congratulated. Semper Fi and God Speed to you in your career.
Very impressive
Boss
@WorldChampBandgeek I hope you're not an officer.. Besides, that course is the least of your worries.
thats how a USMC officer should be... if he cant do the course faster than enlisted Marines theres a problem there if he cant do it faster then them how can he lead men into combat with no risks. Oorah
If you're gonna knock the officer corps, at least get it right dude. You should've said what is the difference between a 2ndLt and PFC. A Lt. could imply a 1stLt, in which case he is the same as a PFC because they have BOTH been promoted. Lmao.
Not bad, but Ezio or Altair can do better...... naw fuck that marines are awesome, SEMPER FI!!!!
Rah HELL YEAH