Comments on: NPQ

By: Chris Brewster

Chris Brewster — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:08:05 +0000

Hang in there, Candidate. I found myself NPQ during the 4th week of PLC Seniors. I suffered a compound fracture of my right ankle during the same evolution (I fell off of the rope). I was not sure if I would be found PQ to return to training, and, to make matters worse, I was concerned about losing my scholarship as a cross country runner at my university.

Well, I missed fall cross-country season, but, the next summer, I was back at OCS and I completed PLC Seniors and was commissioned a 2ndLt. I am now a Major (left active duty upon my promotion to Major and I am now in the Reserves). My point: if you want it bad enough, you can do it! Don’t give up.

So, keep your chin up, many Marine Officers have been in your position. Now is the time for you to prove your desire to be a leader of Marines. Good luck!

S/F
Maj Chris Brewster

By: Openbah

Openbah — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:28:12 +0000

Right now I’m on disability. My hope is to return to OCS and become a Marine, but only time will tell if that’s possible.

By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 05:36:04 +0000

wow… thats such an unfortunate story.. i’m sorry to hear that this has happened to you. What’s ur status now? Will you be able to continue?

By: Dave Moberg

Dave Moberg — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 17:46:19 +0000

Hey,

Keep that head up. Sounds like you have what it takes to make it through OCS, and if you can get through that, I’m sure you can get through your health issues.

I’m going to OCS 8 July 2006, PLC Juniors. Any tips, tricks to get a leg up?
-Dave
Northeastern University

By: USTommyMC » Sad News

USTommyMC » Sad News — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:57:54 +0000

[...] I took a visit over to Randy’s site only to find out that a fellow blogger and future fellow Marine (not at the moment I guess) got hurt and was discharged from Officer Candidate School. This is very sad and even though I don’t know him personally, I feel down right now. [...]

By: AndyM

AndyM — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:22:05 +0000

Sorry, man. I understand your disappointment. Take care and remember that there are many ways to serve your country.

By: OCC191er

OCC191er — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:06:13 +0000

Dude, I saw that happen and heard about it throughout the day. I, and the rest of the candidates I’ve spoken with, feel incredibly bad for you, but keep your head up.

We never understand that cards that are dealt to us, but after a few years of being the same ass-kicker that got us to the place where we met apparent defeat, it becomes clear. Your story doesn’t end here.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 02:09:25 +0000

sorry that had to happen. Hope your recovery goes well.

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:32:40 +0000

Man, I really hate to read this post! It always seems like bad things happen to good people. I wish you luck through your recovery and hopefully you will be able to finish what you started one day! Semper Fi

By: David Bergunder

David Bergunder — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:35:05 +0000

OMG. I’ve been following your progress since Ive found your blog, a godsend to me for someone just applying to the 10 week OCC program.

What a horrible situation you are in, and your FEMUR of all bones? How on earth did you manage to break that bone?

Heal. Heal right. Good luck.