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I agree with you that everyone from the XO on up can be identified, the others however, cannot. Here's why: Information which cannot be posted on publicly accessable websites based on DOD policy for webmasters: And, here's the exception which allows key command figures to be identified...

Active Duty Names Cannot be Posted Due to OPSEC I'm not a Mod in this forum so I can't take care of it. Can another Mod, our esteemed Webmaster, or the author please remove these names. Just PM or email them in the future. Thanks.

Another note, especially where letters of recommendation are concerned; be bold and confident! Letters of recommendation from senior officers, especially Admirals, in the designator for which you hope to get selected, carry a tremendous amount of influence. Of course, the key with any letter...

No, I don't know of any Navy College Offices that give the test. You need to get in touch with the Recruiting District in your area to find out where they administer the test. Find the NRD near you at theNavy Recruiting Command website. As far as any other advice, if there's anything you're...

If you are in your last semester with an anticipated graduation date, by all means get your package rolling. The ASTB is a huge part of the early qualification process, helping to determine what you can apply for and for what designators you may be competitive. There are a multitude of...

I was told the waiting list at Bethesda is over 2 years, no matter what priority your CO gives you on the referral. However, I just talked to a guy today that only spent 5 months on the waiting list before having PRK 2 weeks ago. He said there have been a lot of cancellations that bumped him...

I've had a factory XM for about a year and the reception, sound quality, and selection are excellent. I also got an aftermarket add-on XM for my other car a few months ago. The installation wasn't too difficult, even with an external antenna mount, but the quality is not nearly as good as the...

Can't argue with that one! Great video.

It's not really the Chief's job at OCS to punish candidates. They're more of the professional/Navy mentor. Though he didn't put the fear of God in me like some of the DIs could, when our class CPO (Chief Q(AW)) lead the PT, only the SEAL wanna-be in our class could keep up with him. I...

You should bring your service record and medical/dental records. The medical records will continue. You will be given your service record to keep eventually as officers do not have service records. You will continue to be paid at your current paygrade. Make sure you go to the official...

Your bakery products are weak old man.

That link wouldn't work for me.

(begin threadjack) Hey lthackston how's it going? Heard about the bad news for you SNAs. I'm sure most of the 18ers will do fine keeping the average needed, including you of course. There are a couple of people that might struggle though. I'm up here at Ft. Meade with the other 5 Cryppies...

What the hell? "Double Cheeseburger? ...I'd hit it!" Great add campaign. Sure makes me want to go buy a :hot_anima double cheeseburger. They're not just for lunch anymore. :D

Melloman, Whatever program you apply for, you'll probably want to address the GPA vs. OAR issue on your app. Your scores are off the charts which shows that you have great academic potential. One of the guys at CNRC (Commander Navy Recruiting Command) told me it sets off whistles if there...

The Center for Cryptology in Pensacola has been renamed the Center for Information Dominance. Likewise, the Cryptology section on NKO has been changed to Info Dominance. Guess they're just trying to better match the name to the actual mission. Cryptology, the actual code making and breaking...

Try this link for your ASTB score. I'm not sure if it still works the same, or if they will give scores for civilian applicants, but give it a try and please post if you were able to get it.

It took me about 2 years and the schedule is flexible, though the registration is tied to the start of a semester. I think they'd prefer if you complete it within the semester but from my experience are very understanding if your schedule does not permit this. It was a bit hard for me to make...

Beefalo, I got my degree from ODU in 2003 while on Active Duty through the Navy College Partnership program. Like you, I had most of my Gen Ed requirements met from previous schools so I only had to take the major and minor required courses, plus about 6 other requirements I hadn't met yet...

Wow, small world ET-Mike. I was at SIMA Norfolk from 2000-2004 in the 2M shop (67M). I'll send you a PM with my name to see if we know each other. Though you guys were kind of in your own little world being in a separate building. We did a lot of connector work for you guys on the boats...

When are they bringing back those hats? They are awesome, and the shoulder-boards...very distinctive. :D

Hey Chief, didn't you have to crossrate from Oarsman First Class when wind power came along? :eyebrows_ Hey, where'd all these aviators come from? Guess that's to be expected since I lumped the whole aviation community into one line, and this is an aviation related forum.

OK jg, they're on the way. Hopefully they'll come through. The email is 25MB. (10 MP3 files). I was hoping to put them on my site, but it's only a free geocities site and I only have about 8 megs available. Hopefully you can host them.

Yeah, I've still got them. Don't know why, guess just poor housekeeping on my hard drive. Need them emailed?

Congrats FC2!! Maybe next year will be even better! Twidget

Have you tried the Tricare website or toll-free number? They should be able to direct you to the nearest Military Treatment Facility or authorize civilian care.

Beefalo, The classes weren't too difficult. Guess it depends on your aptitude and work ethic. I actually did almost all of the classes on campus since I had the opportunity. I only took 2 CD courses. The first one was a bit difficult to use because the instructor who narrated it was...

OMG! You're killing me! That's the funniest, most accurate advice I think I've seen posted on here.

You can find out info about seeking a degree while on Active Duty at the Navy College website. There are quite a few schools that have joined the Navy College Partnership program to provide degrees specifically tailored for Navy Enlisted Ratings. Of course I have to recommend my alma mater Old...

NOOOOooooo!!! Come on ETs and FCs, let's get voting!

Wow! Four years to 1st, that's awesome!

Just an update on advancement opportunity. A new CREO message just came out. Doesn't look any better for ETs or FCs. One thing I thought was worth noting on this message, they actually break out Aegis FCs from the main group. Bad news for the SPY guys though, they are listed as overmanned...

This is a survey about Naval Officers with prior enlisted time. Making a response to another post, I said I thought ETs and FCs put more people into commissioning programs than any other rates. Just thought I'd put up a poll to find out about the people on this site. On another day, I...

Great info from everyone so far. It's no surprise that there's so much support from the ET and FC prior enlisted. You really can't go wrong with either and I think more priors get commissioned from these two than from any other rates; lots of intelligent motivated people in each. From my...

Jeff, You mean you're hoping to get your final select and go to OCS next month? If that's the case; you've got to be kidding me! The wait for OCS is usually 6-12 months after final select. Hopefully I'm just misinterpreting what you're asking, because if you're just hearing about this...

Hey Beefalo, Congrats on being an ET, it's a great job. I did it for 13 years. ETs are usually in Combat Systems or Operations Department, but that won't get you any higher on the PRK/Lasik waitlist. First you have to get screened for the surgery. If your eyes are within the limits to...

The schedule shows January as the next class date after your graduation. My class graduated the 21st of July. I think we had 3 people in the 7 Sept NCOBC class, the rest of us are going at the end of this month. I think we all had the choice to do OHARP, though some of us went TAD to our...

I was in 18-04. Yes, we indoc'd you. Glad to see you made it through. Congrats on the orders. Guess they saved all the overseas stuff for you guys. :confused: So is your website back to it's pre-OCS form yet? I can't believe you lied to me about the bugs. :D I'll be in the 27Oct...

My bad, thanks for the clarification. I only went by what was on the community manager's website, and what I was told by the detailer. Guess there's no hard-fast rule for this one, just a higher likely-hood of shore duty. We had 9 Cryptos in my OCS class and I new of at least 5 others in...

The ARCO ASTB study guide, Flight Aptitude study guide, and online practice quizzes are available free online at www.petersons.com/navy.

You can look at the ASTB gouge on Airwarriors, and/or view the guides and practice tests available from ARCO for free on www.petersons.com/navy. Good Luck

Sea-duty is not an option for an initial assignment. You must first go to shore duty to complete qualifications. Check out the Crypto Community Manager website for additional info.

The OCR was revised a few months ago. My class was the first to use it I think. Much of the memorization has changed (outside of the Big 3). No, I don't know where you can find the new one.

In our class we had one person get Expert. A Crypto guy who claims to have never fired a gun before in his life! (no, it wasn't me) ET1.Colon: I did that course before in San Diego. I think they called it the Combat Course or something. It was pretty cool. We shot strong hand, weak hand...

I had the same concern so I emailed my mentor prior to reporting. I was told not to bring them, and didn't need them. I did bring my ribbons, medals, warfare pin, Corframs (sp?), and belts that I could just change the tips on. You won't be able to wear the Corframs until you're a Candi-O in...

Sick man, sick. 827.9! Those mines sure help.

Make sure you check out the poll that addresses the question, there's a couple of reasons for non-select listed. Pro-Rec Poll Good Luck!

Just thought I'd bump this up, since I read a question asking about chances for selection after pro-rec. This poll was a great idea Neo; however, I recommend changing the post title to "Poll: After Pro-Rec were you...". The way it is now, people who were final selected may not view the thread...

Anyone else have comments about T-mobile? I've had Sprint for a few years now, and I'm ready to move on. Thanks.

Here's an MSNBC article with pictures. Horrible. :icon_rage