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 home07:09 - Arrival at OTS (see Full Metal Jacket opening speech: https://youtu.be/-ZYlXEUo-Lo)16:23 - The training schedule22:45 - OTS Instructors29:30 - The OTS manual or OTSMAN 35:01 - Drill and marching38:10 - OTS academics47:32 - Becoming upper class52:24 - Assignment drop58:40 - Graduation weekContact Reed in the Facebook Group (see https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/) or at his email reed.gann@us.af.mil.Email your questions and comments to airforceofficerpodcast@gmail.com. Join the discussion about the podcast, the Air Force, officership, and the Profession of Arms at https://www.facebook.com/groups/airforceofficerpodcast/.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AirForceOfficerPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airforceofficerpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/afofficerpodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/afofficerpodShare your officer stories of all flavors using #officerAF.