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QM3, Here's the number from the CNRC website: Officer Candidate School (901) 874-9236 DSN: 882-9236 Though the address is in the OPNAV 1420.1 instruction at the end of the OCS chapter, you should probably call first to make sure you've got everything perfect and all your questions...

Referred from multiple mentions on usnavyocs.com threads. Got hooked in the spring of '03 while researching NFO, though I got selected as an IW, I keep coming back.

Intel and possibly others are now allowing waivers up to 42. This is something that definitely needs to be checked with a recruiter for the latest news. We discussed this at length on usnavyocs.com starting last August. Here's a quote from FCCS Popeye (a recruiter):

OK, if you have an NKO account, try this: CANTRAC log-in page Then search for ELIWOC, and follow the link to schedules. Let me know if that doesn't work. Twidget

Sorry, I don't think there's any way to say which class you'll be in at this point. However, the do have a class about once a month, so the wait shouldn't be too long. There are a couple of IWs (IT1toOfficer) that recently graduated OCS that might be able to give you a better idea. In '04...

BTW, if you're 34 now and in BDCP, does that mean they're giving you a waiver to commission after you turn 35, or are you graduating this year and going right to OCS?

Congrats, and welcome to the Ultra-Exclusive Prior ET-to-IW Club!!!:D I came in in '91, was 33 (almost 34) when I got commissioned as an IW, and was a peer tutor (tudor is a house I think). If you were stationed on an FFG in San Diego, then I think you're just a copy-cat.;)

That gear was HOT!:tongue2_1

Sorry, the article you linked to deals with the renaming of Cryptology to Information Warfare, and the realignment of the Navy's Information Warfare community under NETWARCOM. The former director of the Navy's Cryptology community (Commander Naval Security Group), now falls under NNWC...

OK, some clarification is necessary I suppose. This would apply for individuals with 8 Years Commissioned Service, combined with at least 12 years of prior enlisted service. Thus, allowing them to retire at the minimum 20 years. There's still been no change to the mandatory 20 year...

Defense bill alters rules of retirement Higher limits set on ‘frocking’ By Rick Maze Times staff writer Tucked into the 2006 defense authorization bill passed by Congress before Christmas are several personnel policy changes affecting military careers. One change will allow 4 percent of...

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A U.S. Black Hawk helicopter crashed in northern Iraq, killing all 12 Americans believed to be aboard, while five U.S. Marines were slain in separate weekend attacks, the military said Sunday. The UH-60 Black Hawk crashed just before midnight Saturday about seven miles east...

I just got it yesterday (paperwork came via FedEx today, and the first payment could be delayed by 90 days. This deferrment seems to be all over the place. Maybe they roll a single die and tell you 1-6 months depending on what comes up?:icon_wink

I just saved a boat-load of money by switching to USAA! Actually, it is 2%. I just called and got one. Thanks for bringing this thread up. I didn't apply for it initially, but since I'm still under the 18-month window (by two weeks), I thought I'd check it out. I had to open a USAA...

I cut-and-pasted this into your thread because I didn't want to thread-jack his post with a response to you. I didn't have any problem with what you told Sayre. Just wanted drop you a post of encouragement since you sounded a little frustrated in the other thread.

OK Beef, what gives? You're still in "C" school right? Are you in X-division or the 1st Lt Division right now? Sounds like it by the way you describe your duties. Yes, that kind of work sucks! I had to do 45 days in the galley while waiting for my A-school classes, and several weeks of...

In case you haven't seen them yet: Special Education Programs instruction Foreign Affairs Officer/Regional Affairs Officer instruction

Great idea John, I had to give you rep just for coming up with it! Merry Christmas!:xmas_125:

No worries. Thanks for looking out CORPSviation, but I'm getting a pretty good response between PMs and SailorBob.com. If I feel neglected I can 'bump' with the best of 'em.

OK, just to bump this up to get some visibility, the new rates are posted. Check out the link in the first post. Thanks dtirey for finding them early! Twidget https://secureapp2.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/bah.html

OK, that wasn't so bad. Even got a few good responses. :) If anyone's has any experience with NPS please share. BTW, thanks Steve! Besides the good advice, I think I spent about 2 hours reading SWOisms and a couple of other threads today! Very funny stuff!

Steve, I'll give it a try, but it's your fault if it get slammed and booted for being an "RL Weenie" on a SWO only site. Since I know there are other IWs on Airwarriors and probably a few people who've been to NPS, I thought I'd try it here before I gave in to the dark-side. Am I being...

Background: I'm a career Squid (13 years enlisted, 1.5 years IW Ensign). After doing all my undergrad work on Active Duty nights and weekends with 3 transfers and 2 kids along the way, I'm looking into NPS as a possible next tour. Yes, if the Navy's willing to pay me to go to school full-time...

So far I've only heard about an age waiver over 35 for Intel, but that's only anecdotal. I haven't seen a NAVADMIN or instruction update reflecting it yet. You should call the Enlisted Apps Processor POC from the end of OCS chapter in OPNAVINST 1420.1.

For me it came down to not wanting to cram 2 extra sea-bags full of stuff into my Jetta to bring to OCS if they weren't necessary. I simply wrote an email to my mentor (Class Officer) and was told not to worry about it. Disclaimer for candidates: Don't leave your uniforms at home based on...

I'm pretty sure the only reason to bring your full sea-bag is if you fail out, DOR, or are physically unable to complete the training. In this case, you will have to wear them while waiting to return to the fleet. I saw one person like that while I was there. OCS is not that hard. Unless you...

Yeah, absolutely let them know what you're after right away. You may catch some flack for it, but just stick to your guns and show them how motivated you are. Guess I should explain that a little. As a relatively new Sailor, many people are probably going to tell you to just worry about...

Yes, you can apply while at sea. As long as your app is mailed by the deadline you'll be fine. You need to let your chain of command as soon as possible that you want to apply. You probably won't have to worry about setting up interviews. Most commands that large have a process published...

If you haven't already, check out www.seal.navy.mil, looks like they've got some pretty good info over there. They make around 10-15 selections each year which is a selection rate of about 15%. The Competitive Profile for SEAL is: Education: 3.5 GPA ASTB: OAR - 43 PST: Run/Swim < 9:00...

Excellent, thanks Crowbar.

Can you turn this into a poll? Salty OCS'er, BTW.

OK, sorry. Guess I should have said "Yeah, it probably has something to do with cookies or caches...and it's Farley from SNL":)

Gotta be Farley from SNL doing the quote-heavy commentary on Weekend Update. Right?

From the DOD Perdiem Committee website (sets BAH levels): BAH rates are researched and adjusted annually. The new rates typically come out in December. 6-7 years ago Congress included a provision to eliminate the standard 15% out-of-pocket expense used in the calculation of BAH. This was...

Our tradition was to throw a white-hat under the bridge on your way back from your last underway. If it sinks, you'll never go to sea on that ship again. If it floats... Amazing how much better they sink with holes in them and fifty pounds of junk metal attached.:icon_wink

Do you mean you talked to your detailer about orders, and have a set already negotiated, or that you know your PRD is in January? If you or someone from your command talked to the detailer, did they mention your impending OCS application? It wasn't difficult for me. While I was negotiating, I...

Prepare to Lower the Mast! Working as a line-handler on the flight-deck of an FFG, we would tell the new guy that we had to lower the mast as we're heading out of the channel to fit under the Coronado Bay bridge. Yes, I know it sounds ridiculous, but many fell for it. First, they'd have to go...

Crowbar said: OK, I'll throw in my 2 cents as well. I first used the credit I was awarded for being an ET, along with 1 correspondence course, and about 5 CLEP tests to earn an Associates Degree from the University of Phoenix (maybe a diploma mill, but it still gave me points toward...

And back to the original subject.... I did a poll a while back about the rates applying for a commission. The combined rates of ET/FC eaked out a narrow victory over the entire Enlisted Aviation Community, even though this is "Air Warriors". Here's the link to the poll and the discussion

Yeah, we had seawater strainer and heat exchanger maintenance on the 49 as well, and the added joy of a big rotating antenna that loved to spit oil and grease. Best PM ever: SPS-49 M-4 (Record Meter Readings) 1. Tag-out radar (1 hour) 2. Run Man-Aloft chit (1-2 hours of checking with...

You do not have to buy items to fill-out your full seabag before reporting to OCS. The best explanation I've heard from bringing your uniforms, is that if you fail out, you will be required to wear them while waiting for re-assignment. I only brought a few belts, ribbons and medals, and my...

In case you guys haven't seen this yet. http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/class186/

Complete Article: http://www.navytimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-1087613.php

The lone SEAL candidate in our class had a physics degree from Harvard, had trained for 2 years, could do 150+ p/u & s/u, run the 1.5 in around 7.5 min, and did 40+ pull-ups. Yes, he made it through BUDS. Yeah, there's been a lot of discussion about the community, but the site's down at the moment.

Due to my work schedule and the days the surgery was available, I had mine done on my 10th Wedding Anniversary! :icon_rage Happy Anniversary.....here's your King-Sized Kick-in-the-Nuts! :eek: It's all good though, I don't have to worry about making babies anymore, knock-on-wood...

At least I mixed it up a little for variety: 2 Seaman-to-Admiral Apps 3 LDO Apps (4th submitted, but not considered due to OCS selection) 1 OCS App :) 6 Total OK, so what do I win? Oh yeah....I got a commission. :D

Yes, 9 is a lot of IWs for one OCS class. Looking at the classes that came through before us (Jul 04), there were 1 or 2 IWs in some classes, and many others had none. I don't know why we had so many, or if they've continued to bunch us together like that at OCS since then. Judging from...

I think the first two steps are right, but from what I was told, pursuing graduate education is likely to fall in right after your PCS afloat tour. That's when the IW detailer told me I'd have a shot at it anyway. Also, for your first shore duty, don't put much stock in going to the...

Why, don't you have internet access? :icon_what Har, har, sorry about that, couldn't help myself.

The closest thing to a water park that I know of is the Gator Pool at NAB Little Creek. They have one big water slide, but if you're single it may not really qualify as a "water park". If you've got young kids however, they'll definitely get a kick out of it. There are quite a few more things...