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    DCO Supply Chances and Selections

    @Hair Warrior Okay cool, I dig it. I was afraid there was something I was missing about my own community and had bad anecdotal information.
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    DCO Supply Chances and Selections

    We had a DCO in my BQC class. Awesome guy, prior QM, managed to get the 5.5 months off his gov. job in contracting to do the AD BQC. What suprised me was that he is just going out there to be a DISBO, maybe FSO. Makes it look like they are looking for people extremely over qualified. Am I...
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    NEWS Navy to end ending all enlisted ratings!

    I witnessed a 2 star make a joke about the rating change on VTC a few days ago. I think they might have to roll back and revamp this update.
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    Assigned Directly After OCS?

    That's pretty dramatic. My class started 94 and graduated 84 original class members on time. Yes delays can happen, but most get through without any.
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    13 June2016_SWO-EDO

    Just some perspective. My roommate in Candio phase was SWO-EDO, and he was the 1 of 1 for FY15 before they moved him to FY16 making him 1 of 1 for 2 complete fiscal years. He had a master's of engineering (I can't remember the discipline specifically) and a few years of industry experience...
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    19 June 2016

    W3-W5 are silver bar devices. Warrant 5 is a thing in the Navy.
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    This might be old news, but OCS has fancy new ball caps and the canteens are clear plastic for all incoming classes. No more sunburned domes or sneaking energy shots into canteens as the NEX.
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    Introduction and Question about path

    A big red flag here is that it sounds like you see joining the military as a way to build hours. That's not going to he a popular idea around here. Also, you would be in for about 10-12 years.
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    From Warrant Officer to Commissioned Officer

    I haven't been in the Navy very long but my understanding is that warrants who later get regular commissions typically go to 0-3 or higher and it doesn't involve a comissioning program like OCS.
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    Caution to SNA/NFO prospects

    Auto correct is fun isn't it?
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    Caution to SNA/NFO prospects

    Anthropology was a big one. I got wacked for hearing damage, and vision got at least one.
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    Army Enlisted to Navy OCS

    How did I know you aren't a jerk?
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    Our DI laughed in front of the whole class in week 8. He said it's okay to break baring in the right setting, but only for a maximum of 2 giggles then lock it up.
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    Caution to SNA/NFO prospects

    I'm late to this thread but I can confirm that NAMI wacked a very high amount of people around the 02-16 time frame. My class had only 2 out of 10 SNFO get their NAMI approval. We were lucky being so early in the fiscal year because we all got redesignated something other then SWO. I got...
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    Army Enlisted to Navy OCS

    There was a Staff Sergeant in my OCS class. He was a total ass that few liked, but he graduated without rolling. He also failed one inspection while many of us unwashed didn't fail anything. Just don't be a jerk.
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    Assigned Directly After OCS?

    Unless we go to war with Russia between now and your graduation, you will get at least a couple weeks of Officer Home Area Recruiting Program (OHARP). They make you get a contact for the recruiting district you want to serve at (you can actually go anywhere, but most go to where there parents...
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    Demand for Supply Officer

    The original comment was in reference to getting it while on active duty through the A10 program. The current CO of the Supply School went to Harvard to get an MBA while on active duty. Try doing that in another community. To OP: Navy Supply Officers are smarter and better looking.
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    Supply Boards and scores

    I submitted a LOT that was over a year old with no issue. I'm wondering if it just wasn't dated or I got lucky.
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    Yes you will. After general quarters on the Friday of week 3, you will move into rooms with laptops. The internet is extremely restricted, but there is a Canadian news website that works.
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    Purdue NROTC

    43% get jets.
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    I studied Bravo and Charlie to the point where I filled in my gouge pack from memory during admin week, and it absolutely gave me a leg up. Memorizing for RLP wasn't a factor so there was a lot less stress going in. Ended up with a Chief (who are more knowledge focused) and my RLP was over in...
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    8 November 2015

    You snapped at me once or twice! But you did keep your cool just fine.
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    Insider Scoop on Navy OCS

    Your feelings are normal. I worried about RLP and rolling too, but I was already in shape before hand. However, I don't have to try hard to imagine that concern either. You sound like you have the right attitude. Don't lose your motivation, and like utswimmer said, take it day by day or...
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    The lowest tab of any of my classmates that I ask was $2800. They charged us for everything issued on day 1 which added $500 on top of the uniforms, which I'm including in that $3000 bottom line.
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    Not likely. There are a ton of other expenses such as Candi-o shirts, hi-mom's, class coins, staff-student challenge, and more. I just graduated Friday and I only was up $1600 from my whole time at OCS. Those last two liberty weekends off base cost me a lot too, because by that point I just...
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    vision test and ocs

    Airbus, In almost every OCS class there are guys and gals who get NPQ'd from aviation on their first trip to NHCNE (the clinic where the physicals are done). Other people (like myself) find out much later they got NPQ'd. I found out 2 days before graduation. Some of those people drop on...
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    We have bonded extremely closely, but it's up to you to put the work in. It's not going to happen if you sit in your room every night by yourself instead of getting out and socializing. Also, don't expect much to happen the first week, but after First Friday people should start to come...
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    Insider Scoop on Navy OCS

    For us it was: - Jump off the tower - 5 minute dead man float - Swim 50 yards - Put on jump suite and inflate it to float I'm at OCS right now so this was recent.
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    Almost time to try OCS again!

    Thanks for the reply. It sounds like you know how to avoid it going forward, and best of luck to you. I would bet the bank you get selected again, so just stay healthy.
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    Almost time to try OCS again!

    What exactly were you doing before OCS to develop runner's knee while at OCS? The mileage at OCS is rather low. Had you done any strength training such as squats before going?
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    PLC Juniors acceptance percentage

    LOL!!!!
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    Oh yeah, because I just don't have enough time right now to be preparing for OCS. I got my answer before you added your...helpful...comment, but thanks anyway.
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    OCS Next Pilot/NFO Board 30 June 2015

    I would say it's perceived as a lot more hard work with none of the sex appeal of being a pilot. Personally if I couldn't be an NFO my second choice is SWO, so don't let other people scare you away from it.
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    I know they issue what we need. I am getting much nicer socks to make life at OCS a little bit easier, which will be worth every cent IMO.
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    I already ordered the combat boot socks from them. I'm wondering about the socks worn while in khakis and dress blues.
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    Final Select Purgatory

    I have chosen to stay at work until the week before I go to OCS. I work 0445 to 1200 Mon-Fri. I feel that having a consistent routine and something to wake up every morning for will leave me better prepared for the OCS environment rather then just waking up whenever I want and doing whatever I...
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    Are the dress socks black or Navy blue? Over the calf or below the calf? I am ordering some Thorlos socks to bring to OCS.
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    OCS Next Pilot/NFO Board 30 June 2015

    Got to say, watching you guys stress out is bringing back memories. I know it's painful but hang in there everyone.
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    My Latest Purchase (or just pictures of your current guns)

    Saker 556. Better then I could have hoped.
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    The Doctor is in! Ask a Flight Surgeon!

    Thanks again for a reply. I will try to just stop worrying.
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    The Doctor is in! Ask a Flight Surgeon!

    Thanks for the reply TimeBomb. Can you speculate on what would cause them to not give a waiver? I have been asymptomatic for 21 years and had no complications during an upper/lower jaw surgery. I also have medical records from a hematologist with a letter expressing her confidence in my...
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    The Doctor is in! Ask a Flight Surgeon!

    I was NPQ at MEPS due to childhood ITP that resolved with steroid theropy (3 yo, last for 6 months). 2 blood tests 8 weeks apart established a stable platlet count of 130k-140k. Waiver granted by N3M. Is this going to come up again at OCS during the flight physical when they draw blood and...
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    May-Ish 2015 SWO Rolling Board Thread

    I know you were joking, but you're not aloud to be friends with anyone in recruiting. I signed a document acknowledging that I understood that.
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    NFO Questions

    Someone I know is classing up for advanced 13 months after commissioning, so I would say you are absolutely right. Strange how they reduced the national goal and push a lot of SNFO candidates' OCS dates back.
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    More Questions about MEPS

    My OR told me the same thing, but it turned out to be unnecessary. Definitely eat something small the morning of.
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    NFO Questions

    "Guaranteed", ha. Bad gouge.
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    Ruck marching at OCS?

    I don't get it. The Navy goes to war right? That's dangerous isn't it? If we can't carry a seabag what can we do...?
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    Final Select Purgatory

    You're not.
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    What are my chances? Getting commissioned and into flight school.

    It's obvious you haven't done even cursory research yet. Try to learn as much as you can on your own by reading what's already been written on this site, then come back with questions.
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    26 July 2015

    TheKelso, by "officially" do you mean a FINSEL or orders? Just curious.
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