sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

[waterandwind15]

quick thing I thought I would share, my recruiter said that as of this week the navy is doing automatic waivers for all ADHD codes!

 

[Weepandsweep]

I have decided that I would like to try to apply to AF OTS instead of navy OCS. However, if I don’t get into OTS I will go back to navy. It’s purely because I love the c-130 platforms and a lot of the bigger aircraft in general more than the cultural differences. I have finished my Navy OCS package I just have to get another LOR or two. part of my package was receiving a waiver. Will I lose my waiver if I transfer my MEPS paperwork to the USAF? I understand I will have to get a new waiver with the Air force, but if air force rejects me and I transfer my MEPS back over to the Navy, will I have to resubmit my waiver request?

 

[fearedengineer]

quick thing I thought I would share, my recruiter said that as of this week the navy is doing automatic waivers for all ADHD codes!

can you elaborate more on that? also, is that for MEPS or NAMI?

 

[waterandwind15]

can you elaborate more on that? also, is that for MEPS or NAMI?

Literally know nothing more, it’s for MEPS. My recruiter told me last week, I’ll have more info hopfully at the end of the week when waiver comes back.

 

[fearedengineer]

Does anyone here have a history of ADHD and passed NAMI and didn't get the NAMI Whammy? I'm curious about the experience, or if anyone knows someone who has gone through it. MEPS passed me without a waiver(medically qualified to apply for aviation), despite my history of ADHD( diagnosed 4.5 years ago, stopped medication 4 years ago). I found this surprising because I thought any history of ADHD would automatically disqualify me and necessitate a waiver. I'm hoping that NAMI will follow a similar path. Is it recommended to see a psychologist and get retested?

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Does anyone here have a history of ADHD and passed NAMI and didn't get the NAMI Whammy? I'm curious about the experience, or if anyone knows someone who has gone through it. MEPS passed me without a waiver, despite my history of ADHD( diagnosed 4.5 years ago, stopped medication 4 years ago). I found this surprising because I thought any history of ADHD would automatically disqualify me and necessitate a waiver. I'm hoping that NAMI will follow a similar path. Is it recommended to see a psychologist and get retested?

What does the NAMI guide say about ADHD?

 

[dalovedocta]

I figured this belongs in the stupid question category. I acquired letters of recommendation in preparation for applying for intel, but my recruiter told me that they were not needed. Similarly, I was told there is no in person board interview. Is this accurate? Just wanted to double check in case either of us was missing something.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I figured this belongs in the stupid question category. I acquired letters of recommendation in preparation for applying for intel, but my recruiter told me that they were not needed. Similarly, I was told there is no in person board interview. Is this accurate? Just wanted to double check in case either of us was missing something.

Most OCS programs do not have an interview requirement for civilian applicants.

 

[THeel258]

I figured this belongs in the stupid question category. I acquired letters of recommendation in preparation for applying for intel, but my recruiter told me that they were not needed. Similarly, I was told there is no in person board interview. Is this accurate? Just wanted to double check in case either of us was missing something.

Definitely put the letters of rec in your package. My recruiter told me something similar and I got denied, applied with pretty much same package + two letters of rec and got accepted. Intel as well. No interview for me except for clearance.

 

[THeel258]

Wondering if anyone can tell me what is being asked during RLP these days. Been studying Bravo but just wanted to know if there were any ones I should really focus on. Also do they even ask Watch Standing Principles?

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Definitely put the letters of rec in your package. My recruiter told me something similar and I got denied, applied with pretty much same package + two letters of rec and got accepted. Intel as well. No interview for me except for clearance.

There are some designators that will read the LOR's but often people get ones that are just trash, they ask a person and the person can't talk about how that person has performed over time or their leadership or anything of value.

Ideally it is from a person that has supervised you, which is more and more becoming an issue as more companies are starting to not allow their employees to do recommendations on current employees, too often it is viewed as an endorsement from the company so companies are just saying "no".

It also could be the group of candidates changed and your application was just viewed in a more positive light, nearly all of my IWC candidates were accepted without LOR's back when the selection percentage was very low, but they put effort into their motivational statements and had GPA's in the mid to high 3's.

 

[elariosa95]

Wondering if anyone can tell me what is being asked during RLP these days. Been studying Bravo but just wanted to know if there were any ones I should really focus on. Also do they even ask Watch Standing Principles?

All of Appendix B is fair game. I definitely got asked watchstanding principles.

 

[Mil3s]

Quick question, I know you can bring your own running shoes to ocs and color is optional. But do most people just bring all black running shoes? The pair that I usually like to run in don’t really come in an all black or white color option, they are mainly multi color or a solid bright color. Would this be a issue?

 

[elariosa95]

Quick question, I know you can bring your own running shoes to ocs and color is optional. But do most people just bring all black running shoes? The pair that I usually like to run in don’t really come in an all black or white color option, they are mainly multi color or a solid bright color. Would this be an issue?

Nah, you’ll probably get made fun of but you should be fine. If you’re really worried, just get a solid color pair

 

[jacobsolo]

Quick question, I know you can bring your own running shoes to ocs and color is optional. But do most people just bring all black running shoes? The pair that I usually like to run in don’t really come in an all black or white color option, they are mainly multi color or a solid bright color. Would this be a issue?

You're fine just bring something you’re comfortable in. My class was filled with a huge variety of color/brands of running shoes.