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Hey bch, This is driving me nuts. When I was in milton, there was a sports bar that had 25 cent wings on Tuesdays. Do you know the name of that place? It's on the "main strip" with all the other establishments. I didn't find that place until about half way through...wish I knew about it...

This statement is really only true for the PRT. Everybody has to run the same pace in formation. Fall out, and you're going to catch hell regardless of age. When someone touches their face and you're all doing pushups in the grass, you'll all be expected to push, regardless of age. OCS was...

I would get in touch with an Officer Recruiter and get the ball rolling.

Considering we had 4 people not even bother to showup. So I guess you could swear in and not go.

Was your husband prior enlisted? They pay you E-5 at OCS, and if he wasn't, then naturally, he's not going to get O-1E. For instance, I hit my 2 year mark this september (when I started OCS) but won't pick up O-2 until December.

Milton pretty much blows (that's where they moved AMO school, yay). The way I look at it, you'll drive 35 minutes to whiting because you HAVE to, but if you live in the Milton/Pace area, driving 40 minutes to go to outback on the weekend becomes a chore.

It should. It does for Navy OCS, and that'll be a nice bonus on the BAH side.

You could probably find those books at borders, but I would check out amazon.com first. Their stuff is almost always cheaper (even after shipping)

Any positive news from anyone here? -The lonesome AMDO

Well, whoever told you needs to be punched in the mouth. Ok, that may be a little harsh, but there are few things I hate more than bad gouge. http://www.staynavy.navy.mil/counselors_resources/files/Officer_Pilot.doc Special pay/bonuses. Naval aviation officers receive aviation career...

OK, I know for a fact that none of our LT pilots get that bonus after the 5 year mark. Also, the incentive to stay is that if they re-up, they will pay you the bonus AFTER your obligation is up. The Navy already has you by the nuts and they're not going to pay you more during your initial...

No. All Officer Candidates at Navy OCS hold a Bachelor's degree. It should be noted that BDCP is a better deal than PLC, because PLC only pays you while you're at quantico, BDCP will pay you 24/36 months prior to OCS depending on what your degree is in.

Let's put it this way, if Riddle is going to cost you 70 Gs for 2 years, and Razorback U. is going to cost you 5 grand a year. Why not spend 2 years there to get a technical degree? It'll be a lot cheaper, a 3.1 in a tech degree isn't bad, and a technical degree will open more doors down the road.

You won't see that extention bonus until year 10 or so (when your commitment is up) the Navy isn't going to give you a bonus when you're already obligated. I think you were looking at the NUKE charts. Those guys get 20g/yr if they re-up after a 5 year commitment.

Another huge difference between the two is that if you DOR as a normal OCS applicant, you'll simply separate from the service. If you DOR as a BDCP applicant, you'll be sent to boot camp as an E-2. Needless to day, BDCP guys usually don't DOR.

Just curious about why your GPA would dip from 3.7 to 3.1 by going from Riddle to Arkansas. Also, why not finish a technical degree at Arkansas? Is it not offered? Also, another thing to look for, is that most universities require that your last 60 credits (4 semesters) be taken there in...

If this is in fact that case, here's the logic behind it. Better to pay the BDCP folks E-3 pay and allowance than to pay O-1 pay and allowance to a bunch of stash Ensigns who are waiting to get through the pipeline. I know, I know, why not roll the direct guys back, and let the BDCP guys...

Your four years of active duty would mainly help you with the aviation fields, because they waive up to 48 months of active duty to get under the limit. I don't think you can be say, 37 with 4 years and be able to get under that 35 year limit. That sounds like a pretty hard cap. I'm a little...

That's all well and good, but that sounds strictly for the surface community. I think Sub, Pilot and NFO JO jobs are safe, because they involve Nuclear Power School (guys with engineering degrees have a tough time there) and Flight School. Also, what kind of ships will the E8/E9 be the CO of...

All class offices are nominated, then voted on by the class. Yeah, you'll get some wannabees who want to be president.

Joke or not, (as someone from upstate NY) I don't like how she ran for office in NY (as opposed to Illinois or Ark). That was strictly an ego move.

You're right about the cutoff. You have to be commissioned by the time you're 27 if you're not prior. I think it's 29 for NFOs. The max age limit to be an officer is 35, however, other programs (such as NUPOC) have their own deadline as well.

Wait a second. Didn't the predator kill Jesse?

Not a problem. OCS is actually a very inspirational and motivational place. Even though our Class Drill Instructor was destroying us, by the 6th week, I was ready to run through a brick wall for him. Good luck on whatever you decide.

Well, let me put it this way. I know I didn't rush a frat in college mainly because I knew I didn't feel like taking crap from a guy one year older who just pledged last year. That must be what you felt like in the corps. However, it may be easier to catch hell from guys who are much older...

There's also the REDUX plan, but that really isn't a good deal unless you can make it to 30, here's why: At the 15 year mark, you can sign an agreement saying you'll do 20, and receive a $30,000 bonus. However, your retirement will be 40% after 20, with each additional year adding 3.5%...

If you're talking military, that's the marines.

Nothing supposedly about it. After 20 years, you get 50% of your base pay (no allowances or special pays). With each year after that tacking on 2.5% for a maximum of 75% after 30 years. As for gov't pensions being higher, what are you comparing to? You can't get jack after 20 years in the...

yeah, OCS is just 13 weeks, though it seems a lot longer. I know what you mean about not being able to focus on your college work. At OCS you won't have to deal with that, because you'll be done with school. Though, for 13 weeks, you will live and breathe OCS (minus liberty of course). If...

did you have 2 interviews, or 3? If you had 3, you were close. Keep this in mind too, the spot is yours to lose. They want and need sub officers, so brush up a bit, and kick the interviews in the teeth.

About the only way you can be denied LT is if you take a crap on your skipper's desk, or try to maliciously kill someone. LTJG and LT are automatic, especially in aviation, because you won't hit the fleet until you're a JG. You go up for LCDR at the 10 year point.

I wouldn't worry about that. Numbers can change drastically between now and then, but I'm pretty sure more than 1 in 3 make LCDR. MSU's example is a good one, except if you get passed over twice now, you aren't "encouraged", you're done. I know alot of people are driven by the 1/2 pay after...

San Diego is awesome if you like good weather (who doesn't). I'm out here now, and well, I was running outside in January in a T-shirt and shorts. It doesn't get too hot, doesn't get too cold. PETCO park just opened downtown, and while I haven't been, It looks sweet on TV. That's cool that...

The "S" stands for "student". You're not an NFO or a Naval Aviator until you get your wings. Also, if you get asked what your designator is at OCS, you better reply "Student Naval Flight Officer" or "Student Naval Aviator".

They sure do, I cashed in on it, however one of the criteria is that you were on active duty between from Sept 11, 2001-June 30, 2004, so hurry up and go to OCS so you'll be considered active duty!!! :icon_tong

On the surface it doesn't make sense. However, the Navy would rather bump people in BDCP back rather than commission a lot of people, only to have the training pipelines full, so you'll have a bunch of stash ensigns. O-1 pay is more than E-3, so in a sense, the navy is cutting their losses.

We were soldiers (the book) While we're on the subject, a good movie (we were soldiers) is an even better book. The movie only covers half the book, as the latter half, Gen. Moore wasn't involved in the battle. You'll also notice that the movie is a little "Hollywooded" up. The climax of the...

Designator counts. Since SNFO/SNA is so popular, they're not going to send an entire class of 50 through, all one designator. Supply is currently over end strength in the JO ranks (so I've heard), so if there's a lot of people applying supply, that may lengthen the wait.

...PENN STATE Ha, now we're going to get some ND fans on here saying "a win is a win" :) ND will never join a conference, because their ego is way too big, and they better start winning more ballgames or I hear the Notre Dame Broadcasting Company (NBC) won't re-up the contract.

You're missing my point. I'm not defending ROTC. I'm not criticizing you for standing up for the academy. I'm criticizing the way you put others down because they chose the ROTC route and how "nothing compares to the Academy." If you backtrack in this thread, you'll see a lot of people...

I'm already on a sea tour, and have already made a cruise, where are you? Oh that's right, still in school. I'm not biased, I've just seen a couple of guys in the fleet who think they're superior than the other guy simply because they went to the academy. That sounds a lot like you. The...

There's usually one A-hole in the wardroom, and you (Herrllurp) are a prime candidate. Shape up, or it's gonna be one loooooong sea tour.

So you're saying you went to Stanford or Cal, right? And by reading this other thread, you're awaiting plebe summer, right?

I couldn't have put it better myself AMEN BROTHA!

It's comments like this that really piss me off. You got into the academy, bravo. Don't step on other people until you have all the information. I had one of our academy pilots tell me that a general engineering degree from USNA is worth more than any specific-engineering degree from Penn...

Nope. Think of NUPOC as BDCP on steroids, it's a good deal, shoot for that.

Sarge, It's coed, you drill with rifles, and boredom should be the least of your concerns

Boss, Flight intstructor at the rag is pretty common. I don't know the lowdown on shore duty for pilots. When not on deployment, you basically do what you do on deployment: Fly! Except your at home, and it's not nearly as intense as if you were on the carrier (assuming you get a carrier...

Boss, I'm not a pilot, but I can give you an idea of what you're looking at. Our squadron got home in the Middle of September last year from deployment. We went on a 3-week boat det in January, will do 2 more plus a fallon det before the year is out, then we will go on deployment at some...

That's pretty good. Try running after doing situps and pushups, because that's what the real PRT will be like. I wouldn't sweat it, because 10:30 is excellent low, which is the min. passing. You'll improve at OCS.