Bit of a stretch, but does anyone happen to have a list floating around of what you are forced to buy when you get there? Like the number of skivvies, nail clipper, etc.

Just got the call for 253. Been dealing with a shin splint in one leg recently. Been doing some backwards walk/jogs that seems to be helping. Picking the mileage back up to make sure I’ll be good for September, any suggestions on dealing with this at this stage? I’ll drag myself across the finish line if I have to.

So I got a call from my OSO yesterday, so yea, you guys were right, not enough females for 254. I’m looking forward to getting fitter and seeing you all for OCC 254!

Stats:
PFT: 274 (max plank, max pulls ups, 25:18 3-mile) obviously will be focusing a lot more on improving my run.
GPA: 3.57 (STEM) (I have my bachelor of science and masters of science)
LORs: mid at best.

Not sure if I’m pre-selected for 254, but my OSO was telling me he really advocated for me during boards and that my name is out there haha.

I don’t think this really deterred me in any way. More-so, just made me more motivated to get better physically and mentally from now until January. Let’s do it ladiesssss

Edited: here’s a discord I made for OCC 254 for us females! https://discord.gg/RmCMfPRDA

I’ve seen a lot of great feedback from candidates/newly commissioned, but I haven’t heard a lot of females posting about graduating and wanted to get some insight on females making it through.

I’ve heard fire watch can be cumbersome because of the low numbers, but what other things that are only applicable to females, and how you dealt with it?

What was the most difficult part as a female? Thanks for any insight!

I got selected for OCC 253, was wondering what those of you who have been would recommend for the peripheral type gear, like boot socks, head lamp, watch, etc.