What advice do you have for an E-5 going back to basic training?

Kayla Desmarais — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:33:37 -0500

Hello, my husband is prior service, Navy E5, and is transitioning to Army. He was accepted to WOCS and flight school. He is going to Jackson tomorrow for basic training.
As an E5, what should he expect? We are hearing conflicting stories about what to expect. We have been told he will get his own room and his phone in the evening. Can anyone confirm? Thanks!

Response by 1LT Kevin Chapman made Feb 17 at 2019 7:37 PM

1LT Kevin Chapman — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:37:48 -0500

The Sergeant we had that went through training with us was housed in a separate barracks than us lower enlisted soldiers. On weekends he was allowed an on post pass and he had his cell phone during the duration of basic training. He also ate at a separate table than all of the rest of the lower enlisted. I believe the privileges are at the discretion of the commanding officer.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Jun 28 at 2019 7:46 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 19:46:53 -0400

You got to be kidding me. This is ocs like.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2019 1:50 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:50:50 -0400

I made this video about Wocs check it out it explains alot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeZRUh4XevU

WOC's - Warrant Officer Candidate School the Journey

Trying to give you some info no one ever gave me before I attended Wocs, hope this helps those pursuing the journey. This is a video of my class when I went ...

Response by SSG Kenneth Ponder made Mar 31 at 2020 12:58 PM

SSG Kenneth Ponder — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:58:11 -0400

Keep your mouth, the object is to get through training.

Response by 1stSgt John Harrison made Aug 9 at 2020 6:21 PM

1stSgt John Harrison — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:21:47 -0400

Shut up and keep a low profile do as you’re told, and graduate with honors.

Response by SSG Karl Fowler made Jul 18 at 2021 12:53 PM

SSG Karl Fowler — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:53:40 -0400

tell him to stay in shape and listen to the cadre

Response by CSM Duane Harb made Jul 26 at 2021 4:06 PM

CSM Duane Harb — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:06:04 -0400

He needs to understand that the Army and Navy are different in many ways go in check attitude at door the drills don't want to hear we used to do it this way plus not a democracy when the drills say do this the discussion is over