Jimro Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Tomorrow I get my chance to go before the OCS board and dazzle them with my brilliant mind and whatnot. Which means I'll take all the help I can get. I'm 26 years old, and this really feels like my "one shot" to get a commission, if I don't get picked up this time around the odds don't improve as I creep toward 29. I get 10 choices and I've asked for all three branches of Combat Arms (Infantry number 1 pick) as well as MP, Aviation, Cavalry, Signal, Engineer, and Chemical. Since I had to list ten so I chose to round it out with ordinance. So I would appreciate any prayers that the OCS board make the right decision regarding a commission and a job field. There are no unimportant jobs in the Army, but I'm sure there are jobs that I could be more effective at than others. Jimro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 You're on the wife's and my list for tonight buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emul8 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Jimro -- I will pray for you to get your commission and I hope that you totally dazzle 'em! Now, if any of y'all get a chance...could you send me some good energy to win the MegaMillions lottery tonight? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaco Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Good luck to you, Jimro- I know you as one of our brightest contributors. flaco But... you might want to spell "ordnance" correctly. LOL. (After this, I promise you'll never get it wrong again.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritz Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 "There are no unimportant jobs in the Army, but I'm sure there are jobs that I could be more effective at than others." May I wish you the best when it comes down to the field the Army wants you for. I was never a candidate for OCS, nor did I wish to be one. I merely applied for, and stuck to my guns with, the field for which I knew I was best suited for. The field that I had been in for two years before enlisting. I hope things work out for you the way they worked out for me. But then I was just a lowly airman in the AF. I got the field I wanted, which was (or at least should have been) a no-brainer. But you never can tell about the armed services. You are their property now. fritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doble Troble Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Jimro, My prayers are with you. My advice is to not try to dazzle, unless you're a talented salesperson. If you're not sure if you're a talented salesperson, you're not. If you are, you're probably better-off not in the areas you've listed. Be yourself and let the chips fall where they may, and trust the prayers. Be straight-forward, honest, and the rest will fall into place. Isn't that nice! It works everytime (the catch is that things don't always fall into place on your schedule)! Based on your interaction here I suspect the Army is going to grab you as best they can and hold on tight. I wish you the very best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlunity Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Some prayers on the way. Some advice: As. I recall they ask questions about what you would do if? The key question was could you accept advice from your nco's? The answer I gave was that I would value their advice but the final decision and responsibility would be mine. Good luck Karl Emul 8 ...some good waves coming your way as well : )\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emul8 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Thanks karlunity! I didn't win the MegaMillions lottery, but that's OK...I now have far more time to direct my attention and energies toward Jimro's efforts! Like Doble Troble said, maybe "dazzle" wasn't the best choice of words, but what do I know, I never served in the armed forces, though, my grandmother did once try to pack me off to the Marines. Essentially, Jimro, just know who you are, what you can do and be honest about it...integrity goes a long way no matter who or where you are. And, as I already indicated, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimro Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I got recommended! Now all I have to do is hope my packet makes it through the national board in Kentucky. Thanks for the prayers, I hope one of ya'll wins the lottery Jimro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Course it will make it- they need ya! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Jimro, Got here late, sorry. Congrats! I'm sure all work work out well for you as it should! We're all pulling for you! -Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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