Officer Development School: a civilian's guide to officer bootcamp | Military Medicine 

This was very helpful. Thank you, doctor.

Great, factual video. Thank you

Thank you for making this, it was very helpful.

I appreciate the content.

Hello Dr. Bradley!!! Great video and information. I’m HMC Wright and I’m a Medical Officer Recruiter in Houston. I’m going to have my applicants watch your videos 😅

Thank you Sir for this very helpful information! I'm a civilian RN and in the process of going through the application process into the Navy Nurse Corp.

Very genuine, very informative.

Thank you so much. Trying to take the DAT. I wanted to join but I couldn’t due to not being a citizen. Became one last year. Thanks so much for the info!

Thank you for the video. I am currently a FM 3rd year resident and will complete an EM fellowship. I am joining through the FAP. I too will not be able to start ODS until I complete my fellowship. I found your description of ODS the most informative. If possible I would like to ask you more questions regarding your experience and tips moving forward. Thank you! -Charles Kotulski, MD PGY-3

Did you have to jump from a high diving board for ods?

Thank you for the detailed explanation! This video is really great. One question, how much help do they provide for those who do not know how to swim well? I am going to ODS in January but I couldn't finish learning how to swim due to covid-19 restrictions on swimming pools in my city. Thank you.

Great information! Makes me a little more confident. What te were lights out usually?

As a person that went through OCS, ODS seemed like a joke. It was a month just to get your uniform and get out.

This was so helpful. I have an MBA, and am studying for my LSAT. I wanna be a JAG in the Navy.

What will happen if you fail the PRT?

Great video, hopefully I'll make it there soon. I'm applying for a commission as an intelligence officer and I have my interview next week. Do you have any advice for the interviews?

​@UC5jpZP_4OpsyMIHQwNht7ww Thank you so much for putting this information out there. I recently got to a doctor (a friend of a friend) who was Bill Clinton's dr in the 90's. He told me the military offer's so many opportunities outside the scope of imagination.

Are you allowed to bring roller luggage bags? What time do you usually end your day each day to study, clean up, and prep for the next day? (Not lights out).

I want to be a Nurse practitioner in the navy, would I have to go straight into ODS because they told me it was for already commissioned officers, like idk I’m just confused. And can I do ODS before going to nursing school?

Hi Steven. New accession here for ODS. Quick question in regards to traveling to, and from, ODS. My family intends on attending the activities (graduation and reception). Though I will travel to Newport alone, I am intending to travel back with them (driving). I’m hearing that you have to immediately leave Newport once graduated. However, I’m looking to leave Newport the following day with my family. Is this something that you may have seen others do? Hope to hear from you. Thanks in advance.

Did you receive BAH?

What if someone doesn't have the money to buy those uniforms? Sounds like a lot. I would think they would provide at least the first set

I got my MBA in SCLM (Supply Core Logistics Management.) If I'm not wrong, wouldn't that fall under ODS? My desired rate is SCO, and that falls under ODS. Any help would be appreciated!

What did you memorize prior to going to ODS?

Hey Steven, great vid. What does the physical at ODS entail? Went to MEPS and was physically cleared already… just wondering. Thanks 🙏🏼

Question for you, sir. I'm currently finishing up my final courses for my BSN and sitting for the NCLEX mid next year. I'm interested in beginning my nursing career in the Navy. My concern is this: I was implanted with a cardiac pacemaker for an arrhythmia. The condition is totally controlled and I suffer no ill effects from it or from the device. I'm aware that there are a whole laundry list of disqualifiers, many of which involve the heart. I've been told that it may not necessarily result in my rejection, but I've also heard about medical waivers being issued in special circumstances. Could you give me your thoughts on this?

Is there any additional training after ODS?

Thank you for the good information. Question, what does the morning PT scene look like? What were the furthest runs, pace, all track? Just trying to get an idea of expectations and formulate a specific workout routine.

Hi! I want to be an entomologist for the Navy. Do you know if i should go to ODS before or after graduating college? Does it matter the order?

Officer Boot Camp? That’s OCS

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Do you have to shave your head?