Damn I guess I just wasted all that time at Navy OCS... Way to talk out of your ass about something you know nothing about...
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Damn I guess I just wasted all that time at Navy OCS... Way to talk out of your ass about something you know nothing about...
To the O.P.
I've seen this quote a few times, which makes me think there is some truth to it. When asked this question, apparently some dude who had attended both Marine and Navy OCS said:
"Marine OCS is physically harder, but Navy OCS sucks more."
To me, the sleep deprivation @ Navy OCS was the hardest thing about it...I mean, damn. Your body gets used to the physical side of Navy OCS after about 4 weeks, but I never really got used to being that tired all the time.
I've seen this quote a few times, which makes me think there is some truth to it. When asked this question, apparently some dude who had attended both Marine and Navy OCS said:
"Marine OCS is physically harder, but Navy OCS sucks more."
To me, the sleep deprivation @ Navy OCS was the hardest thing about it...I mean, damn. Your body gets used to the physical side of Navy OCS after about 4 weeks, but I never really got used to being that tired all the time.
Bumper365
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So when exactly do you apply for OCS, or how do you go through it?
timing
I am applying for 1)pilot, 2)supply and then 3)surface warefare. I took the test. My application is nearing competion. But i still have a couple of things to finish. I hear the board meets April 15. I will probably get my aplication in late will all the pilot slots be filled? Should I wait until the next time the board meets? Or does timing not matter that much and it will be looked at later when there are slots? Can someone tell me about switching from supply to aviation or surface warfare to aviation or supply after i serverd a couple years and when it would be possible. I know it is a lot of questions but I just want to get an idea of what I could do. If you guys could answer some questions it would really help me. Thanks.
I am applying for 1)pilot, 2)supply and then 3)surface warefare. I took the test. My application is nearing competion. But i still have a couple of things to finish. I hear the board meets April 15. I will probably get my aplication in late will all the pilot slots be filled? Should I wait until the next time the board meets? Or does timing not matter that much and it will be looked at later when there are slots? Can someone tell me about switching from supply to aviation or surface warfare to aviation or supply after i serverd a couple years and when it would be possible. I know it is a lot of questions but I just want to get an idea of what I could do. If you guys could answer some questions it would really help me. Thanks.
nzachman
Yeah, well. The Dude abides.
The package must be to the processing station by the first of the month. That means your recruiter should have everything at least a week before that so they can review and send the paperwork. I ran into the same problem for the April board, which is why I am now applying in May. Good Luck!
Change of designator is possible. Your first shot at it usually comes after completion of your first operational tour (sea duty). The numbers selected every year varies, but it is usually a very small number. You have to have a great first tour, but it is possible. Couple of guys on AW have done it.
should i apply for NFO?
I am putting filling out the application and so far i have Pilot, supply, and swo. I can't decide if I should apply for NFO. I figured I really want to be an officer. After I am out of the Navy I think I May get the rest of the ratings and pursue a career as a pilot. But I don't know if I should apply for NFO because I don't think it would really contribute to being a pilot as far as ratings go. I like that if I was supply or SWO it would give me a large range of career options if i did not get become a pilot afterwards. What is the commitment of an NFO. I apologize I did research it, but I can't remember if it is more than 4 years active duty. I guess what I really want to know is how hard is it to switch jobs from NFO to pilot or supply or from supply or SWO to NFO or pilot.
I am putting filling out the application and so far i have Pilot, supply, and swo. I can't decide if I should apply for NFO. I figured I really want to be an officer. After I am out of the Navy I think I May get the rest of the ratings and pursue a career as a pilot. But I don't know if I should apply for NFO because I don't think it would really contribute to being a pilot as far as ratings go. I like that if I was supply or SWO it would give me a large range of career options if i did not get become a pilot afterwards. What is the commitment of an NFO. I apologize I did research it, but I can't remember if it is more than 4 years active duty. I guess what I really want to know is how hard is it to switch jobs from NFO to pilot or supply or from supply or SWO to NFO or pilot.
1. Go to google, type in nfo commitment and it is answered with the first return.
2. I'm very confused... Why go into the navy with a goal of becoming a civilian pilot once you get out? You can become a civilian pilot without getting into the navy.
I would think that you would want to fly for the navy to join the navy. Same as being an NFO. Is that something you think you want to do? Then go for it. If not, then don't waste anyone's time.
2. I'm very confused... Why go into the navy with a goal of becoming a civilian pilot once you get out? You can become a civilian pilot without getting into the navy.
I would think that you would want to fly for the navy to join the navy. Same as being an NFO. Is that something you think you want to do? Then go for it. If not, then don't waste anyone's time.
You might very well be "that guy". Your indecisiveness and waivering is not what is going to make you a good, let alone great naval officer. Sorry for the Simon Cowell answer....click on the link below.
http://www.atpflightschool.com/airline_training_programs/airline_career_pilot_program/index.html
If you want to do the flying, go pilot, plain and simple. Dont pick a job hoping to get another job out of it, i.e. NFO to Pilot. If you want it, go for it, because if you want to fly you will not be happy with NFO.
With wanting to go into commercial aviation afterwards, that is a big time commitment just to get some flight time and ratings.
With wanting to go into commercial aviation afterwards, that is a big time commitment just to get some flight time and ratings.
NFO Committment is 6 years after winging. It is possible to change from NFO to pilot some on this board have done so, but there are a lot of NFOs who have not been so lucky.
Don't listen to everyone who says join the Navy only for the Navy etc.... Most people in the Navy joined for some selfish reason be it education, travel, job security, but most also had the desire to serve thier country. My guess is that 9 out of 10 pilots look into civilian jobs when they are about to finish their commitments, so using the military to learn how to fly is not wrong, but like hourrocket said above 8 years (for pilots) is a long time serve when your only goal may be a pilot's rating.
Don't listen to everyone who says join the Navy only for the Navy etc.... Most people in the Navy joined for some selfish reason be it education, travel, job security, but most also had the desire to serve thier country. My guess is that 9 out of 10 pilots look into civilian jobs when they are about to finish their commitments, so using the military to learn how to fly is not wrong, but like hourrocket said above 8 years (for pilots) is a long time serve when your only goal may be a pilot's rating.
Ask youself what is most important to you? Do you want to be a Naval Officer, a Naval Aviator, a Surface Warfare Officer, a Naval Flight Officer......astronaut, seal....whatever? Prioritize and apply for what will make YOU happy. Remember that this is a volunteer service and you do not HAVE to apply (unless you are one of those "join the service or go to jail people.") If you are not happy with what you are doing then you are probably not going to be very good at it.