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Sammyswife, Send me a PM with your email address and I'll forward it to my bro-in-law who is a Navy Officer Recruiter. :) Robin

sammyswife, PS can wear medals/ribbons for which the Navy has an equivalent - Army/AF Achievement, National Defense, etc. I work with an Army Specialist who was just picked up as a Direct Commission Officer in the Naval Reserve and that's what our research indicated. IS1(SCW)

GM3 - I think you will get paid E5 pay at OCS regardless...don't hold me to that, but def. talk to your career counselor about it. IS1(SCW)

You need to talk to the person in personnel who handles what unit you are assigned to about this. I've seen a few people get paid to travel for drills in my 6 years in the USNR-R, but most have to pay those costs themselves. The USNR-R will pay for your lodging when you're from outside of 50...

If there are any ROTC units or Navy Reserve Centers around you may want to contact them to see if you can interview with some officers (O3 and above) there.

Hi Everyone, I know that, between all of the forums, a lot of discussion has circulated regarding Asthma and ADD/ADHD. Take a look at http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/asthma.htm and then talk to your recruiter if this concerns you. I just thought it would be good info...

Hi All, Per a O Recruiter I'm related to, the next Intel Board is Aug. 15th....that was as of 2 days ago. :) IS1(SCW)

Hi All, I think that being in the reserves can def. make you a more well-rounded OCS Applicant - I've known several people in my unit who have sought to do exactly that, myself included. Enlisted experience, especially in the same field as what you want to be commissioned in (i.e. Intel)...

maritimeman, Your MBA Background and GPA would be competitive. As far as Special Warfare, yes, it's very tough to get. But you should apply anyway and see how ti works out. Take a look at www.sealchallenge.navy.mil. Good luck, IS1(SCW)

Hi All, In my experience (as an enlisted IS these days), the enlisted do a lot of the analyst work and the officers supply the management support. As far as the Intel field becoming a bore...I believe that depends on the command you belong to because I know we stay sufficiently busy. IS1(SCW)

Pal. Guy, Not to be trite, but take a look around at old posts and that will give you an idea of what life at OCS is like - look and then ask questions...as the answers are throughout this forum. Also, take a look at www.usnavyocs.com. People succeed and people fail at OCS - it's all about...

gorby, Unless your friend has something to be concerned about in their background, it shouldn't be a big deal. It can take time to complete the background checks, especially if the person has lived in several different places. so I wouldn't sweat it yet. IS1(SCW)

E6286, Getting PRK can really affect your vision and if you do so after you've signed you contract, it could NPQ you - it just depends on your healing. Vision doesn't typically change drastically, so you should be okay. (Although, I know it can change bc of personal experience.) Talk to your...

Ecks, Give your local Navy OFFICER Recruiter a call and ask about the Navy's Bachelor Degree Completion Program (BDCP) which can pay you Navy pay and benefits while you're in college. It's an excellent program!! Some additional info: http://www.navy.com...

La Tech, It depends on why you were not allowed to go in as a SNA. Getting accepted isn't solely scores and GPAs (although those are important factors) - your personal statement, recommendations, credentials, etc. also factor in. Talk to your recruiter. If you were NPQ for SNA, find out what...

Hi Everyone, After a long hiatus, hello and Happy New Year. I hope all is well. I just thought I'd ask if there's anyone who is planning to apply for OCS or an officer program out of San Diego, as my brother-in-law is one of the new Officer Recruiters in SD. If you're in SD and planning to...

California Schools to consider.... UCLA - I know they have NROTC Cal - have NROTC Cal Poly - Not sure on the NROTC Just a thought...excellent schools!!! IS2(SCW)

kawika, You may want to post this question under the Navy Forum at www.military.com. There's a guy there, Mr. SWO, who can be a bit, blunt, but can give you some good info. Good luck! IS2(SCW)

Hi Paul, How long should it take to get a certificate of eligibility? I sent of for mine a while ago and never got it. Are you up in Winston-Salem? Robin IS2(SCW)

Bryce, et al, Actually a friend of mine sent these to me over IM when I was doing research the other night for school. The felt I "needed" to be distracted...haha! So I can't take credit (this time) for wasting other's time...hehe :) Robin

dcnj, Your best bet is to call your local Naval Reserve Officer Recruiter - they can give you the best info.! Good luck! Robin IS2(SCW)

Hi All, I found these very funny...lol. :) http://www.disinfotainmenttoday.com/darenet/plankton.htm http://animation.filmtv.ucla.edu/students/awinfrey/coneindex.htm http://www.corg.org/main.htm I guess some people have WAAAAAAAY too much time on their hands... Robin :)

Kevin, I'm not sure if OCS is different than the rest of the Navy or not with regard to this. But, I have known many African American men who've had the same issue with shaving. These people frequently had a "no-shave" chit that had been issued to them from medical. Again, I'm not sure if...

Hi All, This may sound hokey, but it's something to keep in mind. Do the best you can for both yourself and those you're working with, ALWAYS, be it in OCS, API, School, your first command, your last command, wherever. People are going to remember you as either being on top of things, or...

navy101, Your ability to be an NFO will depend on the problem. You can have quite a bit going on with your eys and still be eligible for NFO. Your vision must not be more than +/- 8.00 diopeters, you do not have to have depth perception and if you have a strabismus (lazy eye) it must not be...

Hi Everyone, I know this is a military forum and I post regularly. This though, has an effect on most, if not all of us if a family member is a survivor or has fallen to breast cancer. I had this passed on to me and I think it's important enough to pass on to all of you. I have an aunt who is...

Hi Everyone, I learned today that a close friend of mine had a co-worker that was an activated reservist over in Iraq. His friend was killed recently and will leave behind a wife and two children. Please keep the friends and families of all those that have been lost in service to our country...

BDCP = You've been accepted into BDCP for CEC and are being paid full pay and benefits while you're in school. Collegiate = (I think) - From looking at the website, you basically have to wait a year to get paid pay and benefits. Give a recruiter a call - they are really your best source...

Lax, It can't hurt to apply. Work hard this upcoming semester to raise your GPA. You may want to go ahead and contact a Navy Officer Recruiter, and see if you can take the ASTB and see where you score. If you do really well this can offset their view of your GPA. Athletics and...

reaper, The Navy's OCS Boards make a professional recommendation to accept/not accept an applicant once their initial information/application has been reviewed. After this, the applicant submits their physical, PRT Scores and some other info. for further review. Once this review is complete...

Gator, When did your friend, Mike, go to OCS? I've got friends in the aviation community that might be able to help! :) Robin IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

Courtney, The OCS Selection Board is the one that makes the professional recommendation. Robin http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

SG, Hang in there! YOu know the military..."hurry up and wait!" :) Robin IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

DairyCreamer, et al, No, it doesn't. These program selection boards are for those currently on active duty. It is my understanding that OCS Selection Boards are ongoing, whereas many of the ones listed are done once annually or at some other set period of time. Hope this helps! Robin...

Hi Everyone, I found this "Insurance Sales Rep." job description on MSN's job search today. I thought it was funny and that I'd share. :) ALLIGATORS - We need several semi-obnoxious, pushy sales pros with skin like alligators for a boring and repetitive sales job. Our current staff, who are...

unf, https://pens11583.cnet.navy.mil/sta-21/results_closed.htm They come out in October 2003. IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

punac, I'd say that "to be safe" make sure you bring copies of everything. It should already be in your service record, but it will ease your stress in OCS to already have that stuff with you in the case you need it! This includes marriage/birth certs., transcripts, etc. Good luck! IS2(SCW)...

somo, Foreign language ability would be a plus. I "think" that most of the tests are for CT enlisted jobs since language training in the Navy is for CTI's. IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

somokeen, Take a look at the USMC Study Guide on the forum...it's around here somewhere! IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

Nick, BDCP is the Bachelor Degree Completion Program - there are a lot of details about it on this site. MEPS is the Military Entrance Processing Station. This is where you do you physical at; your recruiter will set up the visit for your physical. All people entering the military, enlisted...

sailorgloom, You may want to give an active duty officer recruiter a call regarding this. Robin IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

dhafeman, Just let youre recruiter know, they should work with you! Robin IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

John, I'm pretty sure we discussed this previously. If you need the info. again let me know! Robin IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

Nate, The physical and PRT, I believe, are after you get prof. recommended. Unfortunately, it could be a matter of weeks or months before you hear back. Good luck! Robin IS2(SCW) http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

Another thing to keep in mind is stating HOW you can contribute to the greater Navy. Not just how you'll benefit, but how the Navy will benefit and how it works into your goals. i.e. - One goal of mine since I entered the Navy (or whatever if your a civilian or a prior) has been to earn my...

savingthisone, No just because you can pass a commissioning physical does not mean you can be an NFO. I am able to pass the commissioning one, but was NPQ for NFO due to some eye-related issues. If I reapply it's Intel, Supply, etc. for me unless I get eye surgery. IS2(SCW)...

heero, No offense to my fellow board members, enlisted, civilian, commissioned, whatever...but while a commission is the goal of many, it's not necessarily the best fit for all who want to serve in the military. Almost every reservist I've met in both the Intel. and Seabee communities in the...

Yay! Congratulations Stacy!!!!! :-D I'll talk to you soon, I'm sure!!!! :) Robin http://www.geocities.com/califchick1175/USN/navy.html

John, You can def. begin the application process now. I am assuming ATL may be the location of your nearest officer recruiter, but I don't know where you're at in GA. If ATL is fairly close to you send me a PM and I'll let you know who to contact. I'm in ATL. As far as your injury, just...

Mc, I totally understand your interest in college money and the language training for CTI. In enlisting, you would be able to get the GI Bill, and potentially, the Navy College Fund and an enlistment bonus. If you get into OCS and obtain your commission you can still get the GI Bill...