Does anyone know how the relatively large number of intended SNA selects from this board will affect pilot boards in the near future? I'm kind of nervous that any intended SNA boards held in FY12 or FY13 might severely trimmed or cancelled due to the number of SNAs taken from this board. The recent quota trends for other designators (SWO, INTEL) aren't encouraging either.
Don't worry too much. The boards meeting in August are filling up some of the FY 2012 (which starts on 1 OCT 2011) slots. FY 2013 slots probably won't open up until the JAN-FEB 2012, judging by past years' performance. Unfortunately, with the current budget situation and upcoming cuts imminent, Big Navy isn't able to predict manning numbers very far in advance. So, what that means is that it's pretty much going to be a first come, first serve type deal where you'll be applying for slots as they open up every few months. So just standby to standby and keep in shape.