DCO Supply Chances and Selections

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Hello Everyone,

After reading the board posts, I am finally posting as well. I am considering the upcoming Supply DCO board and wanted to get some advice/insight. It all seems simple, but coming from Air Force reserve, I still question everything because it is so unfamiliar to what I am used to.

Background:
Personal: 33 years old. Married. Located in Southern California (Los Angeles area).
Education: MBA in Marketing (3.9 GPA), BS in Supply Chain and Operations Management/BS in Management, and an AS in Transportation & Logistics. Graduate Certificate in Data Science from the University of Michigan.
Civilian Career: 10 years of Hospitality management, 4 years of engineering/technical experience with top automotive manufacturer.
Military: 12.5 years with Air Force Reserves as E-6 (E-7 Selected) logistician. Earned several medals (like most other candidates).

My questions are as follows:

1. Since I am in LA, where would be the likely bases I would drill out of?
2. Does anyone have any supply experience with the local bases? (such as work environment, management structure, deployment tempo)?
3. How do Navy reserves get assigned to deployments, sea duty, shore duty, etc.?
4. How is Supply training handled after DCOIC? Online information indicates that training is accomplished over 2-week annual tours and drills? no formal schooling?
5. Online information also states it takes about 3 years for a new Reserve Supply Officer to be fully trained. Does that mean you're not worldwide qualified until then?

Ultimately, I am more concerned with deployment/sea duty tempos. Coming from the Air Force Reserve, where I was deploying every 3 years, I would like to find a unit/position where I can either space them out a bit more OR just push a deployment back at least 2-3 years from now. I ETS'd from the AFRES because I was scheduled to deploy once again. I have a 6-month old and I would appreciate being home for the early years. I have been on many deployments and will gladly go again in a few years, but I am just not looking for another deployment now or for at least 2-3 years. With that said, can anyone provide insight as to how the Navy might fit my needs and if the Supply training schedule will buy me enough time to be home these early years.

* I will note that I understand the needs of the military and I could just stay out, but I have about 7 years left until retirement, and I really love the military, so I would love to find a happy medium where I can serve my country, work towards my retirement, and be home a bit more than before.

With that said, I thank everyone in advance for the input and advice.

Ask these five questions when you complete your two professional interviews.

 

[motleygunner]

Is it July yet? These boards can't come soon enough! I'm racking my brain every day trying to think if there is anything I can add to my packet or if I've made a mistake/omission that will cost me. Oh the waiting!!!

 

[Aaron Priest]

Is it July yet? These boards can't come soon enough! I'm racking my brain every day trying to think if there is anything I can add to my packet or if I've made a mistake/omission that will cost me. Oh the waiting!!!

Once a year is a bummer for sure. I try not to think about it too much, even though I've been working to make myself competitive since getting out of the Navy 10 years ago. Your package goes through a couple of people after your recruiter gets everything together. The processor goes through everything with a fine toothed comb, so they will catch most mistakes before being finalized and submitted to NRC.

Expect the worst and hope for the best!! Good luck!

 

[motleygunner]

Once a year is a bummer for sure. I try not to think about it too much, even though I've been working to make myself competitive since getting out of the Navy 10 years ago. Your package goes through a couple of people after your recruiter gets everything together. The processor goes through everything with a fine toothed comb, so they will catch most mistakes before being finalized and submitted to NRC.

Expect the worst and hope for the best!! Good luck!

Thanks for your insight and encouragement!

 

[motleygunner]

Hello Fellow Candidates,

I had my first professional interview over the weekend. It was very straightforward, no curve balls or unexpected questions. If anyone has any questions about them, feel free to ask!

 

[Kenneth]

Hello All,

First time applying for Supply DCO. My package was submitted last week (before the deadline) and now waiting for July to come. I hope this month goes by fast. Good luck to everyone!

 

[Aaron Priest]

Hello All,

First time applying for Supply DCO. My package was submitted last week (before the deadline) and now waiting for July to come. I hope this month goes by fast. Good luck to everyone!

Good luck to you! My package was completed end of last year and submitted to NRC early January, so it has been a loooooooong wait. Just ready for the wait to be over.

 

[Kenneth]

OMG!! Early January. That's a longgggg wait...Thanks.

 

[motleygunner]

Hello All,

First time applying for Supply DCO. My package was submitted last week (before the deadline) and now waiting for July to come. I hope this month goes by fast. Good luck to everyone!

Good luck! This board has been pretty quiet but I think a lot of applicants will be coming out of the woodwork as we get closer to the announcement.

 

[Kenneth]

Good luck! This board has been pretty quiet but I think a lot of applicants will be coming out of the woodwork as we get closer to the announcement.

This Board its extremely competitive. I was told that they are 100 plus applicants and the selection rate is less than 10 percent.

Personally, I try not to even think about how many applicants are competing for this board.

 

[motleygunner]

This Board its extremely competitive. I was told that they are 100 plus applicants and the selection rate is less than 10 percent.

Personally, I try not to even think about how many applicants are competing for this board.

Is that information for this year or just what you've heard historically?

 

[Kenneth]

Is that information for this year or just what you've heard historically?

That's the information that I received from one of my interviewers. Not sure if we was making reference to the historical data.

 

[motleygunner]

That's the information that I received from one of my interviewers. Not sure if we was making reference to the historical data.

I've heard the 10% number thrown around quite a bit in the past. Other positions, such as HR, have very detailed selection stats on their sites based on applicant criteria but Supply doesn't seem to publish anything. The only thing keeping my head on straight at this point is knowing I did everything within my power in the process. Beyond that, it's out of my hands!

Are you prior service? MBA?

Best of luck!

 

[Kenneth]

I've heard the 10% number thrown around quite a bit in the past. Other positions, such as HR, have very detailed selection stats on their sites based on applicant criteria but Supply doesn't seem to publish anything. The only thing keeping my head on straight at this point is knowing I did everything within my power in the process. Beyond that, it's out of my hands!

Are you prior service? MBA?

Best of luck!

Yes and Yes

Prior service Air Force and Air Force reserves. Currently Navy reserves (Intelligence Specialist)

Master Degree in Public Administration-GPA 3.40

Master Degree in Business Administration- GPA 3.30

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- GPA 3.80, Magna Cum Laude

 

[motleygunner]

Very impressive!