Also, what does the career path for a post transition bubba look like these days?
Well, in today’s Navy... it could mean buying a whole new wardrobe.
Yes to both questions.Reviving this thread in order to ask the same questions…is the grass really greener?
Also, what does the career path for a post transition bubba look like these days? Super JO tour then immediately into DH tour? Are VFA/VAQ hurting so bad that transitions actually have a shot at selecting for DH?
I don't have any experience within the last 3-4 years, but the conventional wisdom has always been that they tend to select EP players so they can absorb all the NOB time. First tour MP plus NOB is going to be a tough hole to dig out of for a DH board. That said, recommend you talk to whatever PERS office runs this program and ask them.Speaking of career timing and progression, if you leave your fleet squadron with a high water MP, is applying for a warfare transition to another platform a lost cause? Would the VFA / VAQ manning play into / help this?
@Brett327 thanks for the tips, I agree I think the NOB time would kill me. Have you heard of anyone going to Barking Sands in place of first sea tour / disassociated? I know the priority is generally straight to the boat, but just curious!