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This is how most of the "business" classes are set up at NPS. Hell, most of the Systems Engineering classes were focused on how DoD does things and not necessarily on more esoteric concepts within SE.

Are you saying you don't want to help a lovely young lass put herself through grad school?

Until you're at the bar and your table full of CanoeU grads start reminiscing about inside jokes from the Severn School for Wayward Youth and you're scratching your head trying to figure out what the hell they're talking about.

I got picked up with a 2.605 GPA. you're overthinking this. GO ahead and apply. In your application, don't make excuses but focus on the things you are good at. Talk about your strengths and then see what happens.

Can't speak for USCGA but the dudes and dudettes coming out of the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point are by and the large the best mariners I've served with. This is due to the year they spend at sea and the focus on seamanship skills they learn while in school. When they arrive to The...

I got picked up with similar ASTB scores and a lower GPA. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

I don't think he's saying it's manmade, but that the idea that it came from a wet market located in conspicuous proximity to a Level IV medical research facility which was known to specialize in both coronavirus research AND PLA bioweapons R&D seems a bit silly given the evidence. Why would the...

Not that I'm aware of. It'll be in your orders since the school quotas are managed by the detailers. You'll likely end up going to the ship first and then heading to BDOC when there's a large enough group such as after NROTC graduations in May. I'd worry more about getting orders in hand and...

Not usually. I know a few people who managed to finagle a second DH tour on one of the ships they served on as a Divo but it's rare. It's far more likely that you will end up on different ships for your Divo tours and DH tours. That being said, you could end up fleeting up on the same ship...

You will ship to BDOC depending upon your transition timing and ship's schedule. You're in a very unique position since you are coming in as a JG. Has anyone told you what the expectation is for getting your SWO pin? Usually that would hold you up from being promoted or detailed as a normal...

I did not notice this while I was in Italy. Prices seemed on par with the US but level of service and variety was higher. You could easily order customized options for no extra fee.

Having just come from California, I saw nearly 100% mask wearing and compliance with restrictions. On a side note, here is a new report backing up the Chinese data that shows asymptomatic transmission is not statistically significant...

Are you doing the DL program or in-residence program? Either way, it's not very difficult. I knew folks who only had class two days a week and were on the putting greens by 1300. Also, I'm not sure how far an NPS MBA will take you in the civilian world. The selling points of most MBA programs...

I think we just need to be willing to use Big Government™ like we have in the past. They'll fight it for a little while but will eventually capitulate. Where are they going to run to? The EU will shut them down if they don't like the cut of their gib, so will the Saudis/Emirates. Russia? Not...

I think there's So don't do anything? I think that's a defeatist attitude. I guarantee we can come up with something. I'd start with visa restrictions since you could easily sell that since it helps American workers. Also, why not restrict our visas and access to certain systems, programs...

This is the biggest problem. I've had some interesting conversations with mid-level execs for large corporations and tech firms and they seem to be learning that dealing with the Chinese aren't worth it in the long run. I fear it's a day late and a dollar short. Many at trying to bring...

There's definitely a balance to strike, I've just found that many decision-makers view the cyber domain as something completely alien and foreign with new concepts for conducting it. Frankly, it's no different than physical security and the concepts of defense in depth, appearing to be a hard...

I'm skeptical of any Chinese claims without supporting data. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590053620301154 I'm also skeptical of nearly all of the American media coverage regarding COVID-19 without links to supporting data. Throughout this whole ordeal, emotions have ruled...

The fact of the matter is that we must change the way we think of our data and our networks. These are bank vaults that must be protected with our crown jewels in them. Right now we are allowing the Chinese to walk into our bank vaults with reckless abandon. No amount of "being good with the...

I figured some of you may be interested in data. Here's an aggregation of the studies looking into various therapeutic drugs for treatment of COVID-19. Interesting stuff. https://c19ivermectin.com/ Also, some Chinese researchers released a broad study that indicates that asymptomatic...

The Chinese are already eating our lunch. Silicon Valley is full of Chinese nationals and is rife with Chinese operatives stealing IP. It's literally become a serious problem with Chinese workers sterling code and launching derivative services in China preventing foreign entry into the Chinese...

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It used to be operated by an observer in the right seat. Many years ago, the standard was to have 1 pilot and 2 observers (1 in the right seat and 1 behind the pilot).

Yes and no. The MARPAT patterns were derived from CADPAT which the Canucks use(d) (I think they may have transitioned to Multicam by now). It's not an exact copy but uses much of the same technology.

You might look into applied mathematics programs. Those might be a bit easier as you'll have more context than abstract mathematical concepts that the pure mathematicians love. They will likely be more useful such as doing machine learning, AI research, or data analytics.

Those are the exact requirements. I'm not sure if those are needed for OCS or not but somebody like @exNavyOffRec can probably help you out there. It's mainly for course load for NROTC commissions. Any specific reason you're focused on online schools? NROTC is as good a way to commission as OCS.

Focus on getting into college. If you have community college classes that you are transferring, then that's good. Those will be factored in by the college you attend more than likely, which will have their own way of calculating your GPA. Focus on a commissioning path, i.e., will you be doing...

Yes, they're up to version 1.11 and have incorporated some features from some of the most popular mods. There are also some new DLCs available which add historical missions and some other new features. As @Gonzo08 says, the real fun is modding the game until it breaks.

I love that game so much.

With the wonders of modern technology, water hours and Navy showers are not as much of an issue. The reverse osmosis systems that most ships (Not sure about carriers) have need to run a certain amount to stay in good working order. On smaller ships we now have the opposite problem where we can't...

I seem to recall that there is a Fleet recruiter who handles all of the AcDu OCS applications in Millington. That may be old gouge, but if you could pull up their name and number, they might be able to help you. I don't see why you couldn't apply from C School if you already have all of the...

Cool. I guess the quad-NODs aren't in the budget anytime soon, eh?

Is there a career counselor at the schoolhouse? It might be something to ask him.

You guys fly with NODs?

On this much we agree. Paragraph 5A of the OPNAV 6110.1J states that PT will be included within the normal workweek. This is what I have seen work well in green side and SOF/SPECWAR units. PT is from 0700 to 0900 and everyone better be PTing or have a valid excuse. Also, those communities...

Not when I worked in engineering and not when I was on duty. You're making my point for me. When you work 12+ hours a day, spend an hour in the car, and the have family duties, it's asking a lot to carve another hour or two out of your free time so you can meet an arbitrary standard that may or...

You are correct, sir. I was inducted roughly an hour after I graduated since we can longer be part of the Corps of Cadets and members of fraternities/secret societies at the same time. TFW you realize yet again that you are too young to enjoy her another good deal boondoggle. :( At the very...

So when I'm working from 0700 to 1700 (aside from duty days) or when I'm underway and working what is essentially a 24 hour schedule, what should I sacrifice to go workout? Sleep time? Family time? Time when I need to run errands just to live my life? If you expect me to get an excellent low...

What percent get to fly with open canopies? How did he get access to a T-34? Was he required to keep minimum currency while on recruiter duty? A fellow KA? You were probably around when Old South Balls were still kosher.

Then we need to radically change the way we think about PT. Most ships I've seen do away with PT time all together. There's too much extraneous bullshit we place on our people. If you want everyone to have an excellent low, then you better be having guaranteed time to PT during the day where...

They used to be able to a long time ago. One of the old COs of GITMO had a SWO pin that he earned while he was on his disassociated sea tour (IIR he was a helo bubba). That was also when you could go to a carrier as a brand new SWO ensign. Neither of these are on place anymore due to the need...

The Italy det is still a thing as of 2019. Technically you're the air det for MOUNT WHITNEY but they get some good flying in. The last squadron that was doing it was HSC-28 (The octopuses or whatever they're called) from Norfolk. There are also some occasional dets in interesting places in...

Don't the MPRA and TACAMO planes have toilets and pizza ovens? That sounds like a good time but maybe my priorities have just changed in my old age. :D @68mustang you seem to be on a good path. I joined AW when I was your age and now I'm a commissioned officer doing IT stuff. Keep your head up...

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Yes. It's complicated. If you want to do the high speed, low drag stuff then you want to become an Army Warrant Officer and stay gunning to go work with the 160th SOAR bubbas. If you want to deliver mail and ice cream to the fleet (for which you will be greatly loved) and sample a wide plethora...

Maybe we should write an article for USNI?

I think there's definitely something to that. I think that's a good idea to rotate amphib/exped SWOs through the NECC billets. Right now, amphibs are seen as these redheaded stepchildren of the big ships of the line since they are set up to be landing platforms and don't really do the high...

I went to the local Lutheran church in Newport when I was at OCS. I was the only person in my class who left base. Everyone thought I was weird and crazy for leaving when I could be shining my shoes or memorizing my gouge book instead. While they were stressing, I was enjoying church and...

I believe the answer is twofold: Let the Marines embrace VBSS more since they have better capabilities and training for it. As I understand it, each MEU maintains a platoon of Force Recon who are their VBSS bubbas. Adopt the USCG model and bring back HVBSS units and place those under NECC. We...