SNA to NFO was 100% eyes. No surprise. Most found out within a few weeks of being there and just wanted to go NAVAIR. Basically, "Roger that, Good to go".
Gouge I've heard is on the USMC side of the house you have to be NAMI approved before even beginning OCS on a air contract. Obviously it would expensive for the Navy to implement that policy, but there were some seriously shady NPQ's I've seen. Obviously medical can't be helped sometimes, but no kidding:
1. Guy is accepted BDCP SNA for couple years before coming to OCS. Finishes up his 12 weeks, NAMI letter never comes, gets no-go for anthro. After being in the process for 2 years. Didn't grow an inch.
2. SNA admits to taking Ridalin or something like that on occasion in college to cram for finals. #1 in academic scores in his OCS class. 3.7-something GPA from a prestigious East-Coast private school. NPQ'd two days before commissioning for having ADHD or whatever. Was accepted into Intel. The irony kills me to this day.
3. SNA had allergies as a kid. Never been diagnosed by any doctor as having asthma. Passed all the breathing tests (forget exactly what they're called) twice. NPQ'd for asthma. Found out the day before commissioning.
4. SWO is accepted BDCP for 2 years before OCS. NPQ'd from naval service after 7 weeks because he took accutane in high school. The doctor later told him at check-out he/she regretted NPQ'ing him.
I can see how this can go on. The Navy has no money invested in these students at this point, so it's no cost to them to cut them loose or notify them at the last second of their medical decision. But on the other side, people make huge life decisions prior to coming to OCS. I understand, its the "system". However, I think the situation can and should be helped.
For OCS selectees, I don't know, talk to your recruiter and see if you can get a copy of the full NAMI physical prior to coming to Newport and pay to have a doc check you out. At least have a clear(ish) view of what might be coming down the pipe prior to shipping out.
$.02 coming from a lowly ENS. At this point I should probably be told to STFU and study my pubs.