Why does the Navy cancel boards

[enlUSMC]

I understand the Navy cancels boards (which I wasn't prepared for initially), but what I haven't been able to figure out is WHY they're canceled--not enough applicants? No need for junior officers this year?
Also, does a canceled board mean that the next one will be more competitive with an above average number of applicants?
Thanks for any help you can offer.

Former USMC, trying to go SWO.
9 years, active
E-6/SSgt
BA Poli Sci, 3.75 GPA
54 OAR
3 LoRs, two from officers I served under in Iraq
(for what it's worth)

 

[robav8r]

3 LoRs, two from officers I served under in Iraq
(for what it's worth)

For what it's worth ??? Quite a lot in my book - thank you for your service and good luck to you !

 

[Flash]

... I haven't been able to figure out is WHY they're canceled...

I believe there are some pretty good explanations about that in the last few pages of the National OPO thread by the OPO himself.

 

[enlUSMC]

Thanks. I just read that entire blog and it was pretty informative overall.

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Thanks. I just read that entire blog and it was pretty informative overall.

He has some good info in his blog, when it comes to boards the number one thing to remember is that it is just a guide, the schedule is made before hard numbers are known, because of that adjustments are made when more info is known.

 

[enlUSMC]

Got it. So the SWO board next month is a go?

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

SWO boards are rolling, so once enough kits are received they will convene a board. You can't cancel a rolling board.

 

[enlUSMC]

SWO boards are rolling, so once enough kits are received they will convene a board. You can't cancel a rolling board.

Rgr, thanks. I was just referring to this link: http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/Graphic-El...131 FY15 BOARDSKED By Community - Encl 4 .pdf and the part when it says the boards are cancelled.