KennyPowers
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Hello everyone,
Ive been frequenting this site religiously for the past two years but this is my very first post. My question is, aside from intel, information wafare, and aviation, what are the best officer careers, if any, for pursuing a career in Intel. I know this is somewhat of a strange question but I have a dilemma on my hands.
I originally scored a 49 on the OAR (havent taken the whole ASTB) when I applied for BDCP in 2010. I was a sophomore in college then and I just graduated this august with a degree in International Studies and a minor in Intelligence and Security Studies (from one of the most recognized intel programs among the intelligence community). Also, I have moderate to advanced Japanese proficiency and graduated with a 3.5 GPA. I am now applying to OCS and desire most to go intel or aviation (for which I must take the whole ASTB). However, my recruiter has advised me to stick with my OAR score and just go without because the 49 is enough and he doesn't want me to risk decreasing my score by retaking the ASTB.
I am torn about this because I have been studying hardcore for the ASTB for around 3 months now and I am confident that I can improve my score. But since I am told that I have a stellar package with far more than enough references and LORs from high-ranking faculty members, military officers, and civilian IC employees, some US marshal intel experience from internship and volunteer hours, and good bit of leadership experiemcd due to holding high leadership positions in two major organizations, that a 49 will not stand in my way too much for intel. (Sorry for the huge run-on)
So essentially my question is, if I were to go ahead and keep the 49, would careers like SWO and Supply give me any type preparation for the intelligence community? Would I be able to use any of my above-listed skills as a SWO or Supply? Or should I just go ahead and retake the ASTB and shoot for intel and aviation? My heart is in intel and aviation just seems incredible, but what I want most is become a naval officer of course. I just need advice on which path I should take. (Sorry about the long-winded question)
Ive been frequenting this site religiously for the past two years but this is my very first post. My question is, aside from intel, information wafare, and aviation, what are the best officer careers, if any, for pursuing a career in Intel. I know this is somewhat of a strange question but I have a dilemma on my hands.
I originally scored a 49 on the OAR (havent taken the whole ASTB) when I applied for BDCP in 2010. I was a sophomore in college then and I just graduated this august with a degree in International Studies and a minor in Intelligence and Security Studies (from one of the most recognized intel programs among the intelligence community). Also, I have moderate to advanced Japanese proficiency and graduated with a 3.5 GPA. I am now applying to OCS and desire most to go intel or aviation (for which I must take the whole ASTB). However, my recruiter has advised me to stick with my OAR score and just go without because the 49 is enough and he doesn't want me to risk decreasing my score by retaking the ASTB.
I am torn about this because I have been studying hardcore for the ASTB for around 3 months now and I am confident that I can improve my score. But since I am told that I have a stellar package with far more than enough references and LORs from high-ranking faculty members, military officers, and civilian IC employees, some US marshal intel experience from internship and volunteer hours, and good bit of leadership experiemcd due to holding high leadership positions in two major organizations, that a 49 will not stand in my way too much for intel. (Sorry for the huge run-on)
So essentially my question is, if I were to go ahead and keep the 49, would careers like SWO and Supply give me any type preparation for the intelligence community? Would I be able to use any of my above-listed skills as a SWO or Supply? Or should I just go ahead and retake the ASTB and shoot for intel and aviation? My heart is in intel and aviation just seems incredible, but what I want most is become a naval officer of course. I just need advice on which path I should take. (Sorry about the long-winded question)