In this episode Reed dives deep into his experience as a cadet at OTS. He describes the arrival process, graduation requirements, and most importantly, the relationships he forged with his fellow students.
02:35 - Leaving home
07:09 - Arrival at OTS (see Full Metal Jacket opening speech: https://youtu.be/-ZYlXEUo-Lo)
16:23 - The training schedule
22:45 - OTS Instructors
29:30 - The OTS manual or OTSMAN
35:01 - Drill and marching
38:10 - OTS academics
47:32 - Becoming upper class
52:24 - Assignment drop
58:40 - Graduation week
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