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FY 18 IWC DCO BOARD

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Deleted member 67144 scul

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FormerSquidCop said:
I'm an infosec guy who wishes he was a software dev. I went for CW though....
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You can get into it for sure, especially since you're already very technical. It's not as restrictive as other engineering fields. But to my understanding (and correct me if I'm wrong) from BUPERS folks, an OR, and officers on the internet and IRL, IWC DCO very strongly prefers infosec/networking people for CW and IP, hence my "wrong career" statement.

AMGunner said:
yep, total infosec
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Thanks sir. I've been getting an idea of what's competitive and desired. Congrats! :)
 
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khestergk

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Sculpin said:
Huh, I'm curious what the BS with no experience was bringing. Maybe prior enlisted, knew critical languages (eg. Korean, Persian, etc.), or knew the right people?

What's your work experience? Are you an IT security/infosec or networking professional? Do you hold certifications?

The Program Authorization for IP says certain degrees are "strongly preferred but not required." But as we're talking about DCOIC here, they are probably de facto required.



See this, it was posted elsewhere in the forum https://www.dropbox.com/s/0rttbd4nxyn4955/IDC DCO Boards Statistics.xls?dl=0

In FY16 and FY17, it was only 50 and 53 selected, respectively.
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I have 20 years of telecom specifically RF experience dealing with cellular networks (Switching, routers, radios, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Microwave) both my undergrad and grad are in business with 4.0 GPA. Prior service Army - radios. Less computers more radios/RF, interference hunting and everything you can think of dealing with RF.
 
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Top_Chef

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My recruiter informed me this afternoon that I was selected for CWO.

Here is my profile:
Age: 30
Education:
A.A. - Arabic - 3.0 GPA
B.A. - History - 2.72 GPA
M.S. - Strategic Intelligence - 3.82 GPA
Occupation: Intelligence Community
Work experience: Prior Enlisted CTI with 6 years active, 2 years reserve
Languages: Fluent in multiple dialects of Arabic
Appraisals: Straight 10's across the board from 3 Reserve IWC CAPTs, 100% from Region OIC
LORS: CO's recommendation, SEL recommendation, 2 LORs from Intelligence Community GS-15s and 1 LOR from Intelligence Community GS-14
 
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ratherbesurfing

Career Recruiter
Top_Chef said:
My recruiter informed me this afternoon that I was selected for CWO.

Here is my profile:
Age: 30
Education:
A.A. - Arabic - 3.0 GPA
B.A. - History - 2.72 GPA
M.S. - Strategic Intelligence - 3.82 GPA
Occupation: Intelligence Community
Work experience: Prior Enlisted CTI with 6 years active, 2 years reserve
Languages: Fluent in multiple dialects of Arabic
Appraisals: Straight 10's across the board from 3 Reserve IWC CAPTs, 100% from Region OIC
LORS: CO's recommendation, SEL recommendation, 2 LORs from Intelligence Community GS-15s and 1 LOR from Intelligence Community GS-14
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I’m a DCO Recruiter and the results are not posted to the CNRC Portal. Any recruiters out there that have access please send to me at michael.fussle@navy.mil
 
bubblehead

bubblehead

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khestergk said:
I have 20 years of telecom specifically RF experience dealing with cellular networks (Switching, routers, radios, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Microwave) both my undergrad and grad are in business with 4.0 GPA. Prior service Army - radios. Less computers more radios/RF, interference hunting and everything you can think of dealing with RF.
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Shoe-in for IP, not surprising and congrats :)

IPs in the Reserve are severely lacking in RF experience, to no fault of their own because in the Reserve we don't do sh*t with RF. If/when you MOB is the only time you will actively use RF.

If you are in a NCTMS unit, then maybe.
 
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ratherbesurfing

Career Recruiter
RUFiO181 said:
I would take that email with a grain of salt. I just checked the PA, it explicably states an UNDERGRAD cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. Even if you get a Master's degree, you are still ineligible due to the low GPA.
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One of my selections last year had a 2.73 undergrad gpa. His masters was above a 3.4 in cyber security. I’m happy to post the rest of his stats if anyone cares.
 
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khestergk said:
I have 20 years of telecom specifically RF experience dealing with cellular networks (Switching, routers, radios, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Microwave) both my undergrad and grad are in business with 4.0 GPA. Prior service Army - radios. Less computers more radios/RF, interference hunting and everything you can think of dealing with RF.
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Yeah, like bubblehead says, really looks like you're a shoe-in without a doubt. Maybe it's the non-technical degree that screwed you over :( . I'm very sorry to hear about it.

Top_Chef said:
My recruiter informed me this afternoon that I was selected for CWO.

Here is my profile:
Age: 30
Education:
A.A. - Arabic - 3.0 GPA
B.A. - History - 2.72 GPA
M.S. - Strategic Intelligence - 3.82 GPA
Occupation: Intelligence Community
Work experience: Prior Enlisted CTI with 6 years active, 2 years reserve
Languages: Fluent in multiple dialects of Arabic
Appraisals: Straight 10's across the board from 3 Reserve IWC CAPTs, 100% from Region OIC
LORS: CO's recommendation, SEL recommendation, 2 LORs from Intelligence Community GS-15s and 1 LOR from Intelligence Community GS-14
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Congrats! I'm curious why you weren't selected for intel given your credentials even if it was your second choice, but it looks like the 6 years as a CTI is a solid qualifier.

bubblehead said:
Shoe-in for IP, not surprising and congrats :)

IPs in the Reserve are severely lacking in RF experience, to no fault of their own because in the Reserve we don't do sh*t with RF. If/when you MOB is the only time you will actively use RF.

If you are in a NCTMS unit, then maybe.
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He said on page 29 he was not selected. :(
 
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devilbones

devilbones

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Top_Chef said:
My recruiter informed me this afternoon that I was selected for CWO.

Here is my profile:
Age: 30
Education:
A.A. - Arabic - 3.0 GPA
B.A. - History - 2.72 GPA
M.S. - Strategic Intelligence - 3.82 GPA
Occupation: Intelligence Community
Work experience: Prior Enlisted CTI with 6 years active, 2 years reserve
Languages: Fluent in multiple dialects of Arabic
Appraisals: Straight 10's across the board from 3 Reserve IWC CAPTs, 100% from Region OIC
LORS: CO's recommendation, SEL recommendation, 2 LORs from Intelligence Community GS-15s and 1 LOR from Intelligence Community GS-14
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Congratulations. I guess that dispels the myth you need a 2.8 for undergrad.
I was selected for CW as well.
 
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