On His Way to...

SUCCESS

Lifestyle of a Candidate moving towards becoming a Marine Officer

This is pretty heavy stuff! I believe Caleb had a pretty good start to this lifestyle or he would not be at OCS today, he would not have been chosen to take the OCC. This course is very intense. He must prove himself in a few short weeks that he has what it takes to succeed! 

Once again, thank you for your prayers. Please pray diligence in the following for Caleb today and the days to come. 

He is still running, climbing over obstacles, climbing along and up ropes, trudging through the mud and water, planning and strategizing, sitting in classes, trying to stay alert and aware. He is being evaluated every minute of the day. Thank you for your diligent prayers. 

What it takes to succeed

Commitment A belief in oneself. The candidate must understand why he/she is at OCS. The candidate must remain dedicated to giving a maximum effort despite his/her shortcomings and failures and continue to display our Corps' virtues of honor, courage, and commitment.  Character Integrity - honesty and truthfulness in all actions. Morally and ethically beyond reproach. Professional control of emotions; an ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.  Mentally agile and an inquisitive learner. Physical / Mental Courage To embrace adversity and confront the unknown and successfully overcome them. To challenge one's physical and mental capabilities to the fullest and continue forward to accomplish the mission despite fatigue and stress. To display a balanced physical and mental courage that translates into a disciplined warrior ethos. Teamwork / Unselfishness Understand that the candidate is part of a team, something bigger than oneself. Understand that the success and contributions of a candidate are for the unit, our Marine Corps, and well-being of one's fellow candidates. Placing the needs of the team before his/her own. Resilience To bounce back from failure or adversity. To incorporate constructive criticism and move forward with renewed vigor.

http://www.trngcmd.usmc.mil/OCS/caninfo/default.aspx


"Work hard, and you will be a leader; be lazy, and you will end up a slave." Proverbs 12:24 (CEV)

 ²⁴ Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. ²⁵ Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. I Corinthians 9:24-25 NIV