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Joshua Hodge
Registrace 23. 09. 2023
My name is Joshua Hodge.
I am currently an officer in the Marines.
I have experience in sports, education, and interests in a variety of topics.
I made this channel to discuss things that I feel would have been/are/will be pertinent to me.
Whatever opinions I express are obviously just mine and do not represent the DOD or the USMC.
Thank you for looking at my channel, if I can help you in anyway positive, please ask.
I am currently an officer in the Marines.
I have experience in sports, education, and interests in a variety of topics.
I made this channel to discuss things that I feel would have been/are/will be pertinent to me.
Whatever opinions I express are obviously just mine and do not represent the DOD or the USMC.
Thank you for looking at my channel, if I can help you in anyway positive, please ask.
The USMC OCS E-Course Explained (REACTION VIDEO)
In this video I am reacting to the USMC OCS E-Course
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Should I join the US Military in 2024?
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These are my opinions and my opinions alone and do not reflect the thoughts or stance of the DOD or USMC. In this video I discuss what someone should consider before joining the US military
What Makes Someone Successful at USMC OCS?
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In this video I touch on what makes someone successful at OCS
What is an Average Day at USMC OCS?
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In this video I discuss what an average day at OCS looks likes OCS Sample Schedule: www.fexgear.com/single-post/marine-ocs-sample-schedule
How hard is USMC OCS? (+ the craziest thing I did at OCS)
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In this video I discuss my opinions on how difficult USMC OCS is… physically and mentally.
How to get selected for Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (How do I get selected for USMC OCS?)
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In this video I discuss my personal opinions on how I think someone could increase their chances of getting selected for USMC OCS
My United States Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS) Experience
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In this video I discuss my OCS experience.
"An Investment" -- What Boots Should I Buy For USMC OCS?
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In this video I discuss my opinions on the best boots for USMC OCS and beyond.
Physical Preparation for Marine Corps OCS (Officer Candidates School)
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In this video I discuss my opinions on physical preparation for United States Marine Corps Officer Candidates School
They now let gays join OCS?
Can you do a video about chits, about dealing with critique and navigating socially in an environment where people are grading you on everything. You’re a big help, thanks for doing this
Respect
I just went to PLC juniors. In terms of sleep the worst bit was during SULE week. I had firewatch the previous 3 nights in a row so I was already pretty tired, Then we get to the bivouac site and our PLT SGT assigned firewatch himself instead of letting the scribe do it so I got firewatch again, but it was from 23-00 so i got fucked again. I got like 3 hours of sleep that night because they made us wakeup at 0345 to be ready for the 4 mile hike. I was deadass falling asleep while hiking the entire time. Then we did SULE in the afternoon and everytime i posted security i was snoozing lmfao.
My neighbor graduated OCS going in as an E-8! I was blown away. He’s a Captain now.
It's amazing how fast you pick up rank especially if you have previous military experience! I am tempted but I did vow to not myself through that again. It's not the BootCamp or ocs itself that is the hardest but always being away from family and missing important events is so depressing especially as you are getting older.
There is the potential at OCS to challenge you, physically and mentally. I graduated in the 34th OCC in 1963. The physical demands may be more rigorous now but I believe like Pogo, you are your own worst enemy. You have to just do what you are directed to do and don't doubt yourself. That is the lesson of combat: just do what needs to be done, without thinking about it.
Great video, I’ll just update as someone who graduated from PLC Seniors this summer. There was only 1 PFT in our 6 week course at the beginning with a 235 minimum to remain in the program. Most of the difficulty came with overall fatigue and the forge, so if you can train rucking or walking under load that’d be my recommendation. We didn’t have many PT sessions and they weren’t very difficult, so your advice on fartleks didn’t apply to our class at least. Our class didn’t do the fartlek course outside of Montford point, but being good at running and pull-ups is still a great idea. If you don’t lose your cool or get injured OCS will be a good experience.
go cocks!
Research MARSOC for the Marines. Every branch has Special Operations, that’s where you really separate yourself from the rest. Best of luck to you 🇺🇸
How do you think ill do? I run a 24 minute get a 275 pft and im currently enlisted E4
We have very similar names
You have been unbelievably helpful in my prep as a college senior for OCS, I've been trying my best to prepare to be comfortable with a competitive 5K time. I haven't reached out to a recruiter yet, and I leave back to campus for my senior year at the end of August. Should I contact my local recruiting station before I leave or wait until I graduate?
@@Jittrry if you want to do it, reach out now
Bro slept tight at OCS huh😂
Hey man really enjoying these videos. Hoping to get into the upcoming winter class. Wondering you could do a video where you break down OSMEAC and provide an example briefing. Seems like people say its good to know this before you go to OCS
@@johnnagengast7964 I have that in my video notes. Will do one soon
I just graduated from university of south carolina and have been watching all of your videos in my preparation this past month. I'm going in January. Can you make a video about the most popular mos and stations? I'm hoping to get cyber security and go to oki but I'm worried that everyone wants those.
Thank you for your comment. Go Cocks!
Is it true that all you need to start training at ocs is a pft score of 220?
Definitely not, I think the minimum is 235, but I would strongly suggest against applying if all you have is a PFT below 250
@@MrJoshHodge just curious what’s the shortest contract length one can choose from ?
@@CaliCastro650 4 active 4 inactive
Great video!
Honestly I think the middle-of-the-night fire watch shifts are the best. Nothing happens, SIs aren't yelling at you, you get sleep before and you get some afterwards.
I disagree, but would be happy to put you on the 0100-0200 watch schedule😂
I ship out to fort sill in 2 weeks ✌🏼 You shouldn’t procrastinate just enlist the more you wait the worse
Good luck!
What’s a solid running program to prepare myself for the marines?
See my video on physical prep for OCS. But 12-15 miles per week is good
Short answer. FUCK NO!
What makes the grass grow?!!!
Bro im gonna join this year bc our country does deserve good honorable people like us to protect.. aside from that the members of the military are amongst the highest quality in our country and they deserve to be backed up and have the support of hard workers like us… wish you luck on your journey, bro
Benefits are very important to most military members. I have often wondered how many would join if they truly believed or where assured they would be involved in combat. Numbers would likely nosedive. Thank you..I appreciate your perspective.
I know this is what I want. I’m shipping on an 18x contract soon.
Good luck to you!
Well fuck your opinion!
As a veteran I ALWAYS tell young men if they are thinking about joining, to join. You only have a short timeframe within your life to experience it and it's a positive life experience that will change you. Once you miss out, you cant go back and join.
My thoughts also: As I look back, I'm reminded of what the late Christopher Hitchens had to say: " A man's life is incomplete without experiencing Love, Poverty and War".
Now that a majority of you young people will never have to experience war and enlistment numbers are down....🤡
Make an ADULT decision
Im joining the army infintry. All i gotta do is get sum glasses for my physical and pay off a bank
🫡
Guess spelling proficiency is no longer part of intake exam.
Don’t do it, learn a trade -11b
Babe wake up new Joshua Hodge video dropped
Joshua, when I clicked on this video I didn't expect to be pleasantly surprised. And yet I was. Very mature of you to put this out there -- many military influencers don't. As someone who wants to join the military, I found your injection of reality refreshing and respectful (both of future recruits and the Corps itself). Semper Fi Marine
I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1966 when the draft still existed. I wasn't particularly supportive of the war du jour, but served never the less. The Corps was my choice, but still ask myself: Would I have done it without the draft hanging over my head? Glad to see that our Corps is still manned by outstanding Citizen Marines such as yourself. Semper Fi Lieutenant!
Thank you for your service and support, sir.
@@MrJoshHodge You did not mention an invaluable benefit of serving in the Corps. Lifetime membership in the world's greatest brotherhood.
thanks, I sent this video to my son, he is in Virginia OCS, he very tired and his not sure if gona make it… this is his seventh week… what should i tell him… to help… ?
Honestly, I have been there. OCS is a very lonely place, and 3 weeks, though it may not seem like a long time to us, is forever when you are at OCS. All I wanted to hear whenever I was there was how excited my family was to see me graduate and all the things we were going to do on graduation day. Besides that, just listen to him. He is going to complain and just need to get things off his chest, he may get very emotional... just help him understand that he has gotten 7 weeks down... the last week is outprocessing so its easy... so really, all he has is 2 weeks left.
Thank you very much for answering, but I have two more questions , when will he know for sure that he is going to graduate and in case he doesn’t what is going to happen, I mean what is next? can he at 21 years old try again ?…. thanks for your time…!
@@chacabucofernandez8025 Unless he has a failing grade on some events, he should automatically graduate. Usually if you have made it to week 7, you are more than likely going to graduate. If he does get dropped, yes you can always come back
How does branch selection work? is it pretty random or do people usually get what they want?
It is based on your performance at TBS. And no, sometimes you do not get what you want
when I was TBS (6-85) many moons a go; the MOS selection was broken down to 1/3 (top, middle, bottom); The only ones guarantee were Legal and Flight (Pilots); you got 3 Choices: my top choice was 08 (Artillery) since I am from Lawton and born at FortsILL; Good Luck and Semper FI;
I once heard someone say that the OCS staff does a very good job of making the candidates wish they were somewhere else.
understatement
I also go to USC and I am going to OCS in January. On the scale of hardest things you've how is OCS a 7???
Fuckin beast bro, I needa get on this shit. That’s some crazy determination and dedication you got brother.
A cult that works. God bless the Marine Corps!
OCS June 1976. Charlie 2 Platoon. Brown Field. Ancient 3 story brick building right on the river - big basement room with the laundry sinks, scrub tables, and clothes lines. Our Plt Sgt was a worthless SSgt, but our Sgt Instructor was a Corporal .... the only cpl Sgt Instructor in the company - so he had something to prove to the other Sgts, and we were it!. He was younger than me, steel wire thin and hard as woodpecker lips. Seemed like we spent 90% of the time with him alone. I can still hear his voice. Our platoon earned the Drill Guidon Award for best drill. Hardly ever saw the Capt Plt Commander. And everyone decided to smoke when the "smoking lamp was lit" outside by the river for 5 luxurious, endless minutes - maybe twice each day. Started with 50 candidates, finished with about 30. It was rewardingly very tough - at the perfect early point on one's journey along life's long road.
Thanks for your story and your service.
Hey man randomly came across your videos. Pretty good gouge. I’m attempting to inter service transfer and attend in May. Curious if you’re familiar with mountain tactical OCS prep programs and your opinion?
Not familiar. I have no advice to give on that, unfortunately.
So i have a question. I was enlisted 2016-2022 so this is the 8th year for me(in the irr). I graduate in cybersecurity in December. I just talked to the oso yesterday funny enough and he told me he could get me to go to ocs this coming January. So, two questions. 1st one can you take your phone with you? Because at bootcamp enlisted you couldn’t BUT the difference is we went home for 10 days. I ask because idk if tbs is right after. Last question. When it comes to mos school is it a lot of management classes you do like how it is in college? For example. A marine police will learn to be a police officer A marine officer will learn to be a police officer but also a “chief of police”? If that makes sense
Yes you will have your phone and whenever you have weekend liberties, you will be able to use it. No, TBS teaching infantry tactics. Every officer is a basic infantry platoon leader, so that’s what you learn. You do not learn your MOS until you go to your school house after OCS and tbs
Have you experienced a lot of the camaraderie that is oft talked about in the military still as an officer?
@@OfficialLandonFisher you do get close with your unit. For better or worse
Embrace the suck, learn to read and write OPORDS, and learn you limitations and strengths....play into these
How does one become the knowledge speaker, scribe, or other volunteer positions. Do you simply volunteer?
Just volunteer when they ask
How many miles a week did you run in prep? I’ve heard of mixed things. I’ve heard plenty of guys who ran 290+ PFT’s only running 9-12 miles a week. Ok the other hand I’ve heard of people running 15-20. What worked for you?
around 10-15
None of these marines suffer from heel spurs, real heroes! 🇺🇸
Joshua Hodge thank you for these videos, as an aspiring officer candidate you have helped me so much over the past month watching these videos. Keep up the good work
Thank you, friend. I appreciate your kind words
Can you do a video on the endurance course
I will. Thanks for commenting
do it on double running the O-Course for time which I did at OCS PLC Sr (84) and TBS (6-85);
Look at that…Army Airborne wings 🪽
Thank you for your service.