treblisreyd
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I have 19 good years of enlisted service, and have applied for DCO. If selected, how long can I serve as a commissioned officer?
I have 19 good years of enlisted service, and have applied for DCO. If selected, how long can I serve as a commissioned officer?
The board will convene and make selections before those circumstances occur. I have also been granted a HYT waiver and I'm eligible for Chief.
Primarily, I'm trying to find out if there's an instruction that specifically covers enlisted to officer time served vs time to serve if selected. My captain who is providing my write-up wants to indicate whether I can have a solid long term career as an officer. I can't nail down that particular answer in BUPERSINST 1001.39 or OPNAVINST 1420.1B. Can anyone nail down this specific question?
A solid long career in this instance is around 10+years - not wasting Navy's time and money
I have 19 good years of enlisted service, and have applied for DCO. If selected, how long can I serve as a commissioned officer?
I understand that, but within that 19 years I've accumulated a mass of accolades and awards that have allowed me to shine (consecutive nosc jsoy, GLS SOQ, several logistics military Certs (incl. Master LSR), pursuing DAWIA Contracting courses, sejpme, pme (currently completing), 3 NAMs, AAM, 2 MOBS, 220+ funeral honors, overseas volunteer missions, consecutive excellent/ outstanding PFAs, PMP, LPO twice, Masters degree, SCW, currently a Logistics Manager etc. If I'm not what they're looking for due to 4 more years, then oh well, but I believe I'm qualified. In addition, I was advanced to this board.The most I’ve ever seen with years of service selected for a commission was 15 years.
Your TIS might sink you. At least you’re close to retirement eligible on the enlisted side.
Yea. I figure I could make LT in about 4 years based on several articles I read - 18 months to JG and 2 years to LT. Everything after will require some work due to the varies boards. So, I imagine there isn't a direct answer to that puzzle (instructions etc)? What I stated was that the clock probably resets w/commission for the basic 8 year term/ requirement, and the prior service is just a bonus for selection. I dunno, I guess we'll see.
Right. That seemed to have been the same concern for my Captain. So, he wanted to clarify to the board that I'm worth the risk, as I'm capable of fulfilling more than just the minimum 4+ years to make it to LT. He would reiterate that I'm in for the long haul of 10+ years - which I am legitimately (considering I'm advancing and not hitting tenure for LCDR). He believes I'm capable based on his experience with me serving as his LPO. Is there a specific Navy instruction that outlines this limitation-time allowed to serve? Is it that I am able to do at least the minimum 8 years per OPNAVINST 1001.39 Sec. MSO?I believe it is 2 years from the date of your commission to pin JG, then it another 2 years to LT.
Also, I believe what @RUFiO181 said is accurate, your TIS may be your biggest roadblock. Based on your last post I take it you're an LS1? If you're going to SUPPLY then you are spending nearly the first 2 years completely BQC. I think the Navy may believe there is a risk of someone getting a commission, attending school then retiring without the Navy getting a return on their DCO investment.
I understand that, but within that 19 years I've accumulated a mass of accolades and awards that have allowed me to shine (consecutive nosc jsoy, GLS SOQ, several logistics military Certs (incl. Master LSR), pursuing DAWIA Contracting courses, sejpme, pme (currently completing), 3 NAMs, AAM, 2 MOBS, 220+ funeral honors, overseas volunteer missions, consecutive excellent/ outstanding PFAs, PMP, LPO twice, Masters degree, SCW, currently a Logistics Manager etc. If I'm not what they're looking for due to 4 more years, then oh well, but I believe I'm qualified. In addition, I was advanced to this board.
You make a very good point. I know the competition is ridiculous that's why I was beating the pavement so hard on the enlisted side. I had some challenges with the bachelor's with an institutional 2.7, but went back for my masters (M.Ed) and received 4.0.Your resume looks impressive. However, my question is why have you not been selected for CPO? You don’t need to answer this-it is something to think about because the board may wonder the same thing. Is there something in your record you are not devulging? Also, what is your GPA for your bachelor’s and master’s degrees?
I know this isn’t the reason you started the thread, but gauge your expectations. It is easy to think we are the greatest thing since sliced bread when we are LPO, get MAP’d/CAP’d, SOQ, JSOYs. I thought the same thing. Now that I’m on the other side, I realize those things don’t hold as much weight as you would think. Realize, you are competing with civilians who are in key positions in their respective professions. For example, one of the DCOs in my class worked directly for the Dallas Fed president, had an MBA from Standford, was a consultant with one of the big name firms, and is now a senior advisor to one of POTUS cabinet members.
-Cheers