April 2014 SNA and NFO Board

[Bronco]

It was sent back before the convening board and you still didn't make the deadline after resubmitting? That's ridiculous if that's the case. That's what I'm afraid is going to happen to my application and I'm missing out on other opportunities b/c I'm trusting my OR. I'll call him in a couple days and see where this paperwork was sent. I hope it doesn't have to repeat previous steps going through NRD, NRC, blah blah blah ...

Ey man, this is a job app. They don't owe you anything, least of all the time of day. You're lucky you get to be part of the process, it's not like that elsewhere. And probably don't want to be putting all your eggs in one basket anyway.

 

[Bradicus]

I made the same switch, wonder if I'll get sent back as well.

My NUPOC app was officially submitted before I changed my mind (OR submitted it an hour before I showed up for our appointment to talk about aviation). I don't think there would have been paperwork had I decided before then.

 

[BusyBee604]

I hope it doesn't have to repeat previous steps going through NRD, NRC, blah blah blah ...

WTF?

Ey man, this is a job app. They don't owe you anything, least of all the time of day. You're lucky you get to be part of the process, it's not like that elsewhere.

Mr. Trousers, time out for attitude check. Bronco is right on target... read and heed!
BzB

 

[caburt1]

I am about to bring back a topic that has been discussed before.

So, I was contacted to meet with my background investigator today. Has anyone else been contacted recently?

 

[Bradicus]

I am about to bring back a topic that has been discussed before.

So, I was contacted to meet with my background investigator today. Has anyone else been contacted recently?

I've been through the whole process already. Have a specific question?

 

[caburt1]

Nah..just putting it out there. Thanks though.

 

[caburt1]

I moved to Raleigh from Atlanta. I'll actually be in Kennesaw this weekend for my birthday.

Happy birthday man!

I am actually not in town right now. Let me know when you are in town next if you want to meet up.

 

[Facepalm]

I have had guys selected for SNA that had one paragraph motivational statements, of course their PFAR was 8 or 9

I'm pretty sure I have two small paragraphs and 6/6/6 54 lol. But those paragraphs were pretty straight forward. I didn't BS anything. Hopefully the board likes what I had to say and doesn't view it as cocky or arrogant. I'm a very confident person, hopefully not too confident.

 

[varlogkern]

I am about to bring back a topic that has been discussed before.

So, I was contacted to meet with my background investigator today. Has anyone else been contacted recently?

I haven't been contacted and I'm in regular contact with everyone that is listed on my forms. No one has said anything..

 

[brogdawg32]

My personal statement filled almost the entire area. The paragraphs were short and had page breaks to make it easy on the eyes...but I definitely used my space

 

[Bradicus]

What do they ask?

They pretty much just verify everything you put down in the NASIS paperwork. Former addresses, employers, schools, friends, roommates, spouses, family, and foreign contacts. Then a bunch of yes/no questions like have you ever been contacted by foreign agents and are you a terrorist. Don't try to be funny and say yes. The meeting took about an hour, and the FBI guy was pretty nice. Once they confirm all the information, they start hunting down all the people you listed and setting up similar meetings for them with their local FBI field office. They ask them questions about you like if there's anything someone could use to blackmail you, did you run a meth lab out of your house, did you take a lot of trips to the Russian consulate recently, that kinda stuff. Basically, if you've got nothing to hide it's a breeze.

 

[unclelou]

My recruiter said the motive statement should be no longer than 500 words!

 

[brogdawg32]

My recruiter said the motive statement should be no longer than 500 words!

Mine was like 875...both my ORs thought it was rock solid tho. We'll see!

 

[Bradicus]

Mine was 430 words in basically 2 paragraphs. One to explain why I wanted to join the Navy, one to describe why they should pick me, and then a couple sentences for why aviation in particular. I can copy it if anyone cares to read it.

 

[brogdawg32]

I went why I want to join -->my family navy history --> work/sports/academic -->what I can give to the navy