Tomsand
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Hey everyone,
Since late last year, I've been looking into my options to become an Officer in the Navy. I am currently 20, and a Sophomore in College pursuing a BBA. I put in an application for the two-year NROTC scholarship this year, but after looking at the acceptance rates, I doubt I will get it. So, my focus has shifted to OCS. I have read around here on the forums, but what is the best date to contact an Officer Recruiter and get the ball rolling? Some have said 18 months prior, others 12 months prior to graduation. With a business degree, I think the Supply Corps would be best suited for me, correct? Although I am still eligible for SWO, NFO, and NA? I am also a dual citizen, American & Spanish, and I have gotten conflicting answers on whether I will have to renounce my Spanish Citizenship or not. I talked to a SUPPO and he told me that it shouldn't be a problem, and others have told me the same, yet on the forums here, everyone has seemingly had to give it up for security clearances. It's odd to me that you can be a political and hold public office while being a dual citizen, yet you cannot be an Officer and do the same. My father was a CT Chief in the Navy and married my mom while in, I don't know if that would help with clearance issues?
Is there anything I can do, besides getting physically ready, to start the process for submitting my OCS packet to the boards right now, two years out from graduating? My GPA is currently 3.1, so I know I will have to raise it, and luckily I have two more years of college to get it up.
Thanks!
Since late last year, I've been looking into my options to become an Officer in the Navy. I am currently 20, and a Sophomore in College pursuing a BBA. I put in an application for the two-year NROTC scholarship this year, but after looking at the acceptance rates, I doubt I will get it. So, my focus has shifted to OCS. I have read around here on the forums, but what is the best date to contact an Officer Recruiter and get the ball rolling? Some have said 18 months prior, others 12 months prior to graduation. With a business degree, I think the Supply Corps would be best suited for me, correct? Although I am still eligible for SWO, NFO, and NA? I am also a dual citizen, American & Spanish, and I have gotten conflicting answers on whether I will have to renounce my Spanish Citizenship or not. I talked to a SUPPO and he told me that it shouldn't be a problem, and others have told me the same, yet on the forums here, everyone has seemingly had to give it up for security clearances. It's odd to me that you can be a political and hold public office while being a dual citizen, yet you cannot be an Officer and do the same. My father was a CT Chief in the Navy and married my mom while in, I don't know if that would help with clearance issues?
Is there anything I can do, besides getting physically ready, to start the process for submitting my OCS packet to the boards right now, two years out from graduating? My GPA is currently 3.1, so I know I will have to raise it, and luckily I have two more years of college to get it up.
Thanks!
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