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Thanks MWE for the response! I think that's about as specific as you could be without going into too much detail online. I'm getting ready for Primary soon so it'll be awhile until I get to voice my opinion on platform, but your post along with other gouge sources are definitely nudging me...

That's correct, they basically told everyone to find a hobby until January. I luckily got classed up into IFS, but after one week I had a shocker I waited for since June - I was validated out of IFS since I have about 70 hours and am ready for checkride. SO...now I'm back to waiting in A-Pool...

Have you looked at the waiver guide? It states NFO must get 7 out of 10 or better on the 20/20 Goodlite chart line. My recruiters were flakey when it came to consistent information (no offense to them, I understand it comes down from on high inconsistently) so you have to learn to be your own...

I'm interested in the Growler pipeline as well, would definitely be interested in some gouge on the training, workload, experiences, etc. I'm originally SNA but was redesignated at OCS due to being 20/40 -1 vision; I'm currently fighting to get NAMI to allow me to retest me down here in Pcola...

I checked in July 6, sat in A-Pool for roughly a month while knocking out the NAMI, Anthro and Gear Issue visits, and then another two weeks before I was assigned to the Swim Buffer class. However, I ended up having a hamstring issue that flared back up during the PRT and swimming, and have been...

CANTRAC shows the class in April on the 15th, so likely you have a placeholder like many others before you. So plan on bumping up to 04 Mar, 25 Mar, or back to 15 April or 05 May. They've been shuffling candidates around like crazy lately...they bumped almost everyone out of the two January...

THIS is accurate...I was NPQ from MEPS on the three things I listed, but was granted waivers for all three after fulfilling the secondary opinions and submitting the paperwork. I would inquire further about the acid reflux if you do believe it's something to hold you back due to a waiver...an...

It sounds like you're in for a ride like I was...if this is a "hurdle" for you, then my NRD was building walls and barricades for me. Do the interviews anyway, and give it to them to submit. If they won't take it, kindly ask why again and listen to their response. If they still refuse, ask to...

Sonog, Squorch is right; integrity is what your entire career is built upon, and it takes years to create and only seconds or a single choice to destroy. Yes, he could have "forgotten" some of what he or you may think are insignificant issues, but to a flight surgeon one of those may be a...

Just found out that I'm being bumped to either 12 FEB or 04 MAR. 26/M/BDCP Pilot...but I'll be 27 in March at OCS so we'll see if they count me as a prior service and keep my pilot slot.

Well just found out yesterday that I likely will be bumped back to 12 FEB now, so no worries. CNRC had been saying I was in one of the two January classes but yet again I've been bumped.

Nope, link still shows "Content Unavailable"

This was just posted up, contrary to the previous gouge that we show up on 02 JAN: "All Officer Candidate School (OCS) students must report to OCS No Later Than 1100 on Sunday 1 January 2012. All Officer Development School (ODS) students must report to ODS No Later Than 1600 on Monday 2...

I too saw it was 22 January, listed as such on the CANTRAC page for all the year's OCS class dates...good info on there too like start dates, how many days each class is (came in handy for those starting recently in November/December with the holiday jumble), etc. Was getting tired of having to...

Fly...the Facebook link you posted doesn't work or is temporarily inop. I tried searching for it too, but the only page I found was for the Supply Corps Class 09-12.

I'm awaiting orders too, was told today it will be one of the January classes but should be this week or next to get them. As far as breaking your lease, don't act too soon...in my case, I was originally scheduled for 17 July and then bumped up to 26 June, so we cancelled our lease on June 1...

Thanks, hopefully once the time gets closer I can get more concise answers and go from there. From what I was being told from Millington it sounds like I should be fine, but I wish I could get an affirmative or something in writing (almost non-existent with the government, right?). Tomorrow's...

I'm trying to find a copy of the 1420.1b to read through, but I've found a couple of other things to read by searching AW and Google. MILPERSMAN 1542-010 (Naval Aviation Training), section 5a states "Pilot applicants must not have passed their 27th birthday at the time of application. For...

I wasn't for sure on where in the regs it was written, so thank you for the quote. That's what I was thinking, but was told over the phone that BDCP qualifies as prior service for the 24/48 months waiver but also told by my recruiters when initially swearing in that BDCP does not count for...

I've been in the BDCP since swearing in December 2009, and was initially told that only those serving actual prior service (not BDCP or any other DEP) were able to go up to 48 months past 27 and are allowed to commission up to their 29th birthday. This would not have been an issue for me except...

My original class date was 01 Jan 2011, but was also told it was a placeholder. They do it often to get a large group of candidates into a couple-month timeframe and then start filling classes before and after it as needed, since things change between now and then and they shuffle candidates...

You're on the right track. I too, failed the initial depth perception test (or so they say, I missed 1 out of 26 on the little black box due to it being out of my field of view and they wouldn't let me readjust my viewing position, etc...supposedly you can miss something like 8 out of 26...). I...

Do you want us to start dropping hints, or do you need the fun to preoccupy yourself in the meantime? Edit: And honestly mine (and others) are dead giveaways if we post anything like college info on both sites, so mine's a no-brainer...just saw that after posting, oops.

Anticipating being in this class or in the 30 OCT class, depending on when Big Navy reinstates me after being on medical hold. Bobby...26...SNA...np...Dallas

I changed mine...but I didn't shift from FY'12 to '13. But that should not matter as my original OCS date was a placeholder of 01 JAN 2011, then I changed my graduation date from December 2010 to May 2011 (due to the university not accepting some classes and adding others) and then received 17...

Alex, thanks for the very applicable reminder. I've been living with this as a constant reminder weekly, if not daily, due to my achilles injury and my slow progress back to good condition. I've had enlisted personnel and officers at my NRD flat out tell me that if I don't meet the minimum...

I'm almost ready to say "bring on the Newport winter"...almost. I hate the cold weather, but (other than the mild break in the weather today and possibly next week too) we are dying with this 100-110*+ weather and lack of rain. The lakes are getting so low that the water supply is starting to...

Well when they were talking about totally separating me medically from the Navy a month or two ago I started the process to get into law school (almost went for a JAG program instead of BDCP) and am scheduled to take the LSAT on 01 Oct. But now that it's looking like I should be cleared and able...

And as far as the LASIK waiver, I was under the impression that the PRK was the only method allowed for non-priors, but they were in trial for current servicemen who wanted LASIK to see if it was compatible, etc. Did they approve it now?

Yes, I have an FCE scheduled for next Tuesday (the earliest it could be scheduled) so other than that I have to get into MEPS for a new physical and complete the PRT, then sit back and wait for CNRC to decide if and when I go. My only other issue is that I'm coming up for the age 27 limitation...

Hey OctoberSun, if I end up in this class I may end up driving up there instead of flying, so I'll gladly give you some trunk space and/or a ride if you want to carpool. 26 - BDCP Pilot - Non-prior Denton, TX (about 30 miles north of Dallas)

That's the list I've been seeing, but also have seen 20 Nov listed too...I assume the 27th date is to put the start after the Thanksgiving holiday? I know that they give a break for Christmas (from the preceding Friday to the Sunday following New Years Day) but not for Thanksgiving, so this way...

So why is there a funky skip or gap between these dates after September? By my count there should be classes on 09 Oct, 30 Oct, and 20 Nov...now we're hearing of classes on differing Oct and Nov dates. Does this have to do with Labor Day Holiday or something else skewing the class starts, or are...

@wink and millsra13 - I never attested at being an expert on the subject or to have direct, inside knowledge of CNRC's inner workings and operations, I was only responding with the most accurate information that I have been privy to. I'm in the NRD about 2-3 times per week and have been helping...

You're right, 150-200 is the "normal" back when recruiting was smooth sailing and the military was actively picking up personnel and before the economic downturn. However, there have not been any boards in about a year (other than select communities like SEAL), and there are more than the...

Just FYI, I overheard this morning while at my NRD that the next board will be in January...they're sending applications in to that board now simply because of the backlog that this one has, and they'll be lucky if the applicants are even seen at that board. Supposedly back in May the wait list...

Orders by 01 September could be wishful thinking, as many of the guys and gals in the past three classes have received their orders in the week or two preceding that Sunday - some even received their orders on Tuesday or Wednesday the week of...when I wasn't able to make my 26 June date, someone...

Great gouge, but I used to run 800m and 1600m in HS too and slightly disagree about the stride thing. I found that if I focused on lengthening my stride in workouts (and after getting my calves and hamstrings used to it) I ran with the longer strides in competition and used the same amount of...

Yeah well I had a class date like that before that was a 'placeholder' for administrative purposes and served as a general placement in that date area until the time came closer and orders were issued. There's a TON of people in the class the week before and it lines up with the three weeks and...

This is BDCP, so if you DOR while at OCS you do give up rank and go back to E-3 as a non-designated striker for two years [Sec. 1d in our contracts]. If you are medically discharged or otherwise separated (honorably, administratively...don't know about dishonorable) you would still be an E-5...

Are you sure this date is correct? I believe the class date should be 18 September based on the 3 weeks per class. Or were you originally correct when you posted November?

So is this the actual OCS class date in September or is it the 25th? I'm potentially bumping to a later class date and am shooting for one, just trying to figure out what the options and timelines are. Based on the 3 weeks between classes rule, this one should be correct.

@Russell, are you wanting to drive your vehicle or just wanting to drive period? There's a chance I could be in this class, and I'm definitely driving to OCS and would be looking for carpool comrades if you'd be interested. I'll be keeping everyone in AW updated if I do get bumped back into the...

Hey guys, quick question on our promotion from E-3/4 to E-5 upon graduation... I'm trying to get my paperwork turned in for the promotion, but I don't know what it needs to say or state, etc. I have been emailed a blank form from someone on here, but he's in OCS now so he can't help for the time...

So is there any other word on whether this class has been cancelled or not? I've been bumped up from 17 July but I've had many people say it was cancelled, and most are now being bumped back to other classes. Any other info?

Yes, they do. I strained my achilles tendon back in July of last year, and it continually got worse to where I was in a walking boot for three out of six months. I was able to waiver the October PRT, but this time I was asked to visit Navy Medical at FW NASJRB to get their evaluation on whether...

OK sir, you caught me! Actually, part of me felt like I would rather have a commissioning ring more so than a college ring, as I don't feel like I really accomplished much in college and the ring doesn't have much significance...to go through OCS seems to be a bigger accomplishment. But now that...

If it were $1k+ I'd definitely go with the watch instead, I'm an avid watch lover so this would make much more sense.

I've heard that some branches give these to officer/A-school/etc. graduates. Not really a serious question, more a sarcastic question as I was already debating to not buy a college ring and didn't really want to buy one from here either. Would rather enjoy my golden bling of wings when that time...

Just curious about this, as I was planning on saving the $500+ instead of buying a college class ring, but do we receive/have the option to buy an OCS class ring after we commission? Not a huge deal, just haven't heard or seen anything about this. I know the USNA grads get them, as well as many...