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That sucks. One of my friends was going to NC State (he's from NC) and when he got picked up BDCP, he transferred to Michigan and got in-state tuition for being active duty. Michigan was cool with it even though the Navy wasn't behind the transfer. Most states generally hook up active duty...

In short, no. What you're asking is if you can get a scholarship, then ditch it once you're eligible for BDCP. What state are you a resident of? Here are some things to consider: NROTC (if you get a scholarship) will pick up the tuition whether it's in-state or out-of-state, and you'll be on...

From what I understand, getting selected for a scholarship is independent of your choice of schools. The Navy can green-light a scholarship for you, but it's still your responsibility to get accepted to a school of your choice with an NROTC program. In other words, getting a scholarship...

Very true on the bold part. I've seen the arrogance from both sides during my short time in the fleet and for AMDOs it basically comes down to recognition and some sort of inferiority complex. Or to put it graphically: AMDOs: 8===D NA/NFO: 8==========D

To the OP: If you want a good read, check out "Warrior Elite" by Dick Couch. http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Elite-Forging-SEAL-Class/dp/1400046955/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1264269242&sr=8-1

It depends largely on the community. If Intel needs people, they'll welcome you with open arms. It fluctuates. As an example, in the 2003-2004 FYs, it's was nearly impossible to lat xfer to the CEC as they were over end strength. Come 2007, they accepted 18 flight attrites in addition to...

Ok, here's mine: Stop taking breaks to surf porn when doing homework/studying. Guarantee I'll be like Kramer in "the bet" and break a few days into the semester.

Don't worry about having "Too many" white shirts and underwear. You'll want 3 of each that you'll starch the hell out of and not touch for RLP. The more you have of each, the longer you can go without doing laundry, which in my book is a good thing.

Bring some porn. It'll come in handy when you finally get some alone time.

Well, usually the rows of ribbons and EAWS will take care of that. Trust me non-prior AMDOs are rare. Most of the 1520s have prior time and a lot come from aviation. It's so uncommon to have non-prior AMDOs that I had Chiefs asking me if I was an LDO despite the fact that I was 23 and had...

None. The gov't won't match, primarily due to the fact that if you stay in 20 active, you'll get 1/2 your base pay. That's a lot better than contributing to a 401(k) in the civilian sector.

Wow...they've been talking about that for YEARS...thanks for the photo HJ!

To get back to the original topic: I would worry about if you're going to enjoy your job while you're in the Navy as opposed to worrying about your opportunities on the outside. Honestly, unless you're deadset on a career in Aviation Maintenance Management when you get out, AMDO has no edge...

No argument there. However, in a carrier squadron where the JOs stand shitty duty like Boat O and participate in "Room Wars" I think it's bullcrap when an LDO ENS gets four straight days of liberty and has his stateroom reserved. No doubt the MMCO is a busy job, but the double standard is...

100% agree. I was said second class citizen, and that was a primary reason I lat xferred. The bold part is such a horse-shit policy some squadrons use. In my mind, standing duty is part of being a JO whether you're a prior chief or not.

There's no matching for TSP for active duty military. Treat it like an extra investment account in addition to a Roth IRA. TSP shouldn't be compared to a 401(k) with matching.

This is something that you can focus on hand-in-hand. This isn't necessarily a good excuse, but it does show that there are other (productive) demands on your time other than just school, especially if you're using that money to help foot the tuition bill, and not, say, hookers and blow.

Yeah, I think we all are.

That sounds like good advice, but the reality is, outside of gen ed requirements (6 cr Social Science/6 cr Humanity/6 Arts), there isn't a whole lot of room to take things for shits and giggles if you want to finish in 4 years. Most engineering programs don't have 10-15 credits of random...

Anybody put a gun to your head to go to an expensive private school? Didn't think so. Stop whining, you're not going to find any sympathy here about being "cheated" out of a few months of BDCP pay. It's an amazing program to begin with, so you should look at the money, leave, and...

To put it bluntly, SNA hopefuls are a dime a dozen, so if time runs out on him, the Navy will have plenty others to take his place. Also, what do you mean by pre-select? I know your husband needs to get to OCS by January because of the age constraint, but I don't know if that necessarily gives...

Here's some info on the Student Program. Navigate around to find info on all things JAG. http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers_/careers/opportunities_sp.html

Think what you want, but how else can you explain people FAILING the in-PRT? Failures shouldn't be a surprise. Also, my recruiter never administered a PRT and told me to "help him out" by marking off that he did when I got to OCS.

You should need a summer PRT...PRT is generally conducted once in the fall, then again in the Spring. Worst case scenario have the recruiter you've been working with administer the PRT before you head home for the summer. My best piece of advice is while on BDCP, get in the best shape as...

Compared to a civilian who is applying, that guy doesn't get paid until he is selected at the NR interview. That's all I'm saying...alot different than just changing BDCP designators.

The tricky part is the money. NUPOC guys get paid the day they interview in DC and the four star says "congratulations." If you're already accepted into BDCP and drawing pay, it doesn't seem right that you'll get paid while you screen for the interview, go on the VIP trip, get selected to...

I'd say fuck it and wear my cammies with the Gortex for cold weather. :D

Correct (less is more).

I did OCS without BDCP, and you're considered active duty from the day you leave home to go to OCS. So going from CA to RI will get you a couple extra days pay than say, someone going from CT. They don't actually figure this from the day you literally left for OCS, rather they count back...

It's probably a better deal than that. The CEC sends all career-minded officers to grad school under the fully-funded civilian institution program. It's only a year-long and you owe 3 years after that. I'm currently at Arizona State on this program.

I don't know any Aerospace engineers in the CEC, but I do know several electrical and even industrial engineers in the CEC. I don't think it's a strike against you. The one thing you need to realize is that your degree goes out the window once you're in the CEC and everybody can do the same jobs.

I didn't bother reading the whole back and forth, but to the OP, go OCS if you want to be active duty, plain and simple. Your command is encouraging DCO in the reserves, because they're a reserve unit. In other words: biased.

Put active duty. You're drawing a paycheck, accruing leave, have benefits, and most importantly, have an LES. That OCS option is for guys who are signing up while at OCS (which at that point they're drawing E-5 pay) And drop the gay OCSN stuff. You don't have a fucking rate, your paygrade is...

It'll be like a service selection. Put down subs (or surface nuke as your choice) and you'll most likely go to NR to interview during your senior year. Yes, everyone selected Nuke (USNA, ROTC, NUPOC) will receive the bonus. NUPOC is unlike BDCP in that if you're a civilian off the street...

You get your bonus once selected...again, reading comprehension, the program is NUPOC not BDCP. In BDCP you spend a lot of time playing the waiting game. In NUPOC, once you get screened to interview, it's your slot to lose. They let you know THAT day if you got in or not after you meet...

Correct. NUPOC is basically BDCP on steroids. When accepted to NUPOC you'll get a selection bonus (something BDCPers don't get) as well getting E-6 pay instead of E-3. Apply after this year...if I remember correctly you can only be on NUPOC for two years anyway...you haven't taken enough...

Echo the No big Navy policy. In the Battalion I just came from, holiday periods were designated as "liberal leave" where we only needed one khaki per company present. All other times it was up to the company commanders to manage leave of their personnel. Never written in stone XX% need to be...

Tempe, AZ would like to contest that statement...:D

My previous post said I could personally vouch for Port Hueneme, so yeah, let me spell it out for you...I lived in Port Hueneme.

That's a pretty fucking arrogant assumption. Ask yourself why you want to be a Marine Corps Officer or a Naval Officer, then maybe we can help you.

...or a civilized member of society.

Never been to El Sweato, but this is how I look at it: This is your first duty station. Deal with it. First orders in the CEC really is luck of the draw. The big upside is that by going to PW first, you're pretty much guaranteed NMCB/ACB next, and you're much closer to Port Hueneme and San...

Penn State's Meteorology is as you said, one of the best. However, both schools will net you the meteo degree you desire and since you want to be an Aviator, quite frankly in the end it won't matter how reputable your degree was. My best advice is to visit both schools and decide which campus...

I needed a waiver for my -9.00 diopters. If you're under the +/- 8.00 you should be fine for OCS.

I can personally vouch for Port Hueneme. If you get orders to a Battalion, you can live on Hollywood beach which is 5 mins from base and away from the rest of the Oxnard ghetto. Ventura is a pretty fun area and is 15-20 min away along with Santa Barbara which is about 40 min. LA is about an...

The reason is because BDCP enlists you on active duty for the purpose of to locking you in far an OCS date. Plain and simple. Stop over thinking the program. Everyone who serves at least 36 months after 9/11/01 is eligible. So actually, your time in BDCP will count towards this 36 months...

Be loud and intense.

It's a numbers game. If aviation has enough then they won't need you. Likewise with other communities. Best of luck.

Without going into too much detail, some pros and cons: Pro: Junior Seabees are generally crewmembers on a construction project, getting to do actual, meaningful work. To give you a contrast to the fleet, some E-3 in below on ships do the laundry for staterooms, some can be seen...

Seabees generally don't go to sea. When we deploy, we go by airlift. There are pros and cons. I've been on a ship and port calls were fun, but sometimes being underway 25 days working 7 days a week before hitting a 4 day port makes you go a little stir crazy. My last deployment we were in...