FY 17 IDC DCO BOARD

[bldalton]

Was non-select this time. Recruiter wants me to try again (as do I).

 

[Crippy011]

Was non-select this time. Recruiter wants me to try again (as do I).

I highly recommend it. But you also need to show improvement from the last application to the board.

Feel free to send over your stats and credentials.

 

[bldalton]

Thank you Ens Verma. My recruiter said the same thing about showing improvement. I'm going to start classes again for my master's, plus taking more training here at work, and am working on testing for my 2nd degree black belt. I do quite a bit of volunteer work, I know I could always do more. What stats and credentials do you want me to send and how? I'm glad to have someone who's made it in show me the ropes and look for ways to improve.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Thank you Ens Verma. My recruiter said the same thing about showing improvement. I'm going to start classes again for my master's, plus taking more training here at work, and am working on testing for my 2nd degree black belt. I do quite a bit of volunteer work, I know I could always do more. What stats and credentials do you want me to send and how? I'm glad to have someone who's made it in show me the ropes and look for ways to improve.

Get a master's degree. If not get a masters degree. No masters = HIGHLY UNLIKELY you will get selected.

 

[Crippy011]

Thank you Ens Verma. My recruiter said the same thing about showing improvement. I'm going to start classes again for my master's, plus taking more training here at work, and am working on testing for my 2nd degree black belt. I do quite a bit of volunteer work, I know I could always do more. What stats and credentials do you want me to send and how? I'm glad to have someone who's made it in show me the ropes and look for ways to improve.

I applied 3 times before I was picked up, so don't feel discouraged going through the process again.

For stats:
First, which designators are you applying for?

Second, stats like bachelors, work experience, any professional certifications?
Things like that.

If you scroll through previous posts, you'll see other applicant's stats, which should help you provide sufficient detail.

If you don't feel comfortable posting it up for all to see, feel free to message me directly.

 

[fieldrat]

I'm glad to have someone who's made it in show me the ropes and look for ways to improve.

Each one teach one.

BZ @Arvin Verma

 

[Crippy011]

Each one teach one.

BZ @Arvin Verma

Thanks for volunteering me @fieldrat.

I'll try to help in any way.

Does this make me NAM eligible?

 

[bubblehead]

Folks, another thing to consider is getting commissioned into the designator for which you are the best and most qualified. If you want IP but are more qualified for another designator, then go for the other designator. One you get in and get fully qualified you can work to change your designator. The process for changing your designator is nothing like this DCO process.

I wanted IP when I applied back in 2009, but was more qualified for INTEL. After two tries I got in and in 2013 changed my designator to IP. No way in hell would I have been competitive for IP as a DCO despite being "in the business" on the civilian side. There are too many people with phD's and stacks of certs who were applying for IP. The Navy has to "rank" people somehow during the DCO process and this is how they do it: degrees, certifications, other "metrics".

Fancy degrees and certifications are not going to make you succeed as an IP any more than someone without the fanciness. The Navy sends you to IP Basic school which, if you are smart, you will get through it with zero problems, it's not a hard school, especially for Reservists who are in technical jobs.

 

[Crippy011]

Folks, another thing to consider is getting commissioned into the designator for which you are the best and most qualified. If you want IP but are more qualified for another designator, then go for the other designator. One you get in and get fully qualified you can work to change your designator. The process for changing your designator is nothing like this DCO process.

I wanted IP when I applied back in 2009, but was more qualified for INTEL. After two tries I got in and in 2013 changed my designator to IP. No way in hell would I have been competitive for IP as a DCO despite being "in the business" on the civilian side. There are too many people with phD's and stacks of certs who were applying for IP. The Navy has to "rank" people somehow during the DCO process and this is how they do it: degrees, certifications, other "metrics".

Fancy degrees and certifications are not going to make you succeed as an IP any more than someone without the fanciness. The Navy sends you to IP Basic school which, if you are smart, you will get through it with zero problems, it's not a hard school, especially for Reservists who are in technical jobs.

Very true, I applied as Intel, IP and IW (in that order), and got picked up for IW.

Here are the descriptions of each designator. Hopefully clears up any confusion:

1815 - Crypto: https://www.navy.com/careers/inform...ptologic-warfare.html#ft-key-responsibilities

1825 - IP - https://www.navy.com/careers/inform...ion-professional.html#ft-key-responsibilities

1835 - Intel - https://www.navy.com/careers/information-and-technology/intelligence.html#ft-key-responsibilities

 

[bldalton]

I highly recommend it. But you also need to show improvement from the last application to the board.

Feel free to send over your stats and credentials.

I am applying for 1835. I tried my first time in 2010 and was close but still non-select, and again this year, same result. However, I am not deterred. I am excited to go for it again this year. I see intel as the tip of the spear. Nothing happens without credible intelligence and I would love to be a part of it.

I am a former Navy Nuke MM2(SS) - USS Kamehameha (SSBN642), USS Lafayette (SSBN616) and the USS Holland (AS-32).
BS in Geography and Mathematics (GPA 3.74).
Worked for 4 years as a startup engineer.
I am currently an operations manager at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (https://nationalmaglab.org).
I am a certified open water scuba diver.
I am a 1st degree black belt and certified karate instructor (I am currently testing for my 2nd degree).
I am taking classes for my Master's at Florida State University. I am working full time, so I am taking classes part time.
I am a deacon in my church over college and campus ministries.
I was a youth minister for 3 years while working full time in my current job.
I am a runner, mountain biker do boot camp workouts and other outdoor activities.

I have been in various leadership roles over the past 20 years and believe in leading from the front and setting the example. People want to be led not managed. The Navy has taught me many things about leadership and I have worked those lessons into my job and other activities over the years. I have been involved with complex data recording and data analysis for years and I believe I have the skills to perform intelligence analysis and lead those who do. I am seeking advice on how to make this goal a reality and plan on keeping my head down, eyes and ears open. I know how to use the search function and will utilize that feature before "opening my mouth."

I was selected for Army Reserve OCS in 2008 but had to withdraw before shipping due to a family emergency. That's a long story. PM me for more info on that if necessary.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

I am applying for 1835. I tried my first time in 2010 and was close but still non-select, and again this year, same result. However, I am not deterred. I am excited to go for it again this year. I see intel as the tip of the spear. Nothing happens without credible intelligence and I would love to be a part of it.

I am a former Navy Nuke MM2(SS) - USS Kamehameha (SSBN642), USS Lafayette (SSBN616) and the USS Holland (AS-32).
BS in Geography and Mathematics (GPA 3.74).
Worked for 4 years as a startup engineer.
I am currently an operations manager at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (https://nationalmaglab.org).
I am a certified open water scuba diver.
I am a 1st degree black belt and certified karate instructor (I am currently testing for my 2nd degree).
I am taking classes for my Master's at Florida State University. I am working full time, so I am taking classes part time.
I am a deacon in my church over college and campus ministries.
I was a youth minister for 3 years while working full time in my current job.
I am a runner, mountain biker do boot camp workouts and other outdoor activities.

I have been in various leadership roles over the past 20 years and believe in leading from the front and setting the example. People want to be led not managed. The Navy has taught me many things about leadership and I have worked those lessons into my job and other activities over the years. I have been involved with complex data recording and data analysis for years and I believe I have the skills to perform intelligence analysis and lead those who do. I am seeking advice on how to make this goal a reality and plan on keeping my head down, eyes and ears open. I know how to use the search function and will utilize that feature before "opening my mouth."

I was selected for Army Reserve OCS in 2008 but had to withdraw before shipping due to a family emergency. That's a long story. PM me for more info on that if necessary.

Not having a masters = low low chance of selection.

 

[unbroken]

May also want to look into Warrant Officer track for IP if you are prior service (disclaimer, I am not at all familiar with that app process, but went through DCOIC with some warrants and it seems like a great opp if you have the qualifications to apply).

 

[exNavyOffRec]

May also want to look into Warrant Officer track for IP if you are prior service (disclaimer, I am not at all familiar with that app process, but went through DCOIC with some warrants and it seems like a great opp if you have the qualifications to apply).

You have to be at least a CPO (E-7) to apply for Warrant Officer

 

[unbroken]

You have to be at least a CPO (E-7) to apply for Warrant Officer

Yes that is correct.

 

[devilbones]

Did anyone from FY17 get their scroll yet?