I have B.A. in political science (3.88 GPA) and I intend to complete thesis and earn my M.A. in political science (4.0 GPA) this semester. I'm a die-hard patriot and I've always been interested in serving my country in the Navy when I finally finished school. So, I approaached a Navy recruiter back in October. On his advice, I took the ASVAB (99), passed an MEPS physical, took the ASTB (70 8/7/7), collected letters of recommendation, completed SF86, etc. I've got an officer interview scheduled next week.
I know I want to serve, but I don't really know if I'll be of value to the Navy as an officer. My degree isn't in a technical field and I'm too old to be a pilot or NFO (I'll turn 27 this month). My recruiter suggested I apply for intelligence and see what happens. I'm hoping for the best, but I know it's very competitive. My question is two-fold.
1) Do you think I have what it takes for INTEL? I'm not asking for you to predict whether or not I'll get selected. I just don't know what it takes to succed as an INTEL officer.
2) If it turns out that I'm not INTEL material, is there another field I might have a better shot at?
I appreciate any feedback, and if I don't make it to NOCS, let me tell you here and now how grateful I am for your service to our country.
I know I want to serve, but I don't really know if I'll be of value to the Navy as an officer. My degree isn't in a technical field and I'm too old to be a pilot or NFO (I'll turn 27 this month). My recruiter suggested I apply for intelligence and see what happens. I'm hoping for the best, but I know it's very competitive. My question is two-fold.
1) Do you think I have what it takes for INTEL? I'm not asking for you to predict whether or not I'll get selected. I just don't know what it takes to succed as an INTEL officer.
2) If it turns out that I'm not INTEL material, is there another field I might have a better shot at?
I appreciate any feedback, and if I don't make it to NOCS, let me tell you here and now how grateful I am for your service to our country.