02Sept25 SWO Board

[dasilkysmooth]

The board doesn't give feedback.

What does “do not return” means? Commissioning into the navy is basically done? Or can you still apply to upcoming board?

 

[Dfennema]

You don’t need LoRs, but you’d want LoRs. They help.

Thank you! I asked my recruiter if I could provide them and he told me there was no need. I wanted to at least have 1 but there’s nothing I can do now. Hoping for the best

 

[exNavyOffRec]

What does “do not return” means? Commissioning into the navy is basically done? Or can you still apply to upcoming board?

It means you can't apply again to that designator, you can apply to others, I would evaluate what may have caused the DNR prior to applying to others.

 

[steelfoxtrot]

My guess would be some sort of medical waivers but I’m not sure

I did some digging. Navy OCS boards (from what I understand) do not see medical waivers or medical information. MEPs handle that, and you would not be in this position if you weren't deemed medically fit or if your medical waivers had been denied. They, however, do see 'morale' waivers and non-medical waivers, in addition to all your other stats, like your academic record, leadership potential, OAR, LoRs, etc.

(Edit: People who're denied/DNR are probably denied for things they're not telling you. Probably involving 'morale' waivers, past conduct deemed unbecoming of an officer, a criminal record, tried concealing something/lied, and recent drug use. But I am just speculating.)

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

My guess would be some sort of medical waivers but I’m not sure

If you’re not medically qualified you cannot apply. Your applicantion doesn’t get submitted,

 

[serrd03]

I did some digging. Navy OCS boards (from what I understand) do not see medical waivers or medical information. That is handled by MEPs, and you would not be at this point if you weren't deemed medically fit or had medical waivers denied. They, however, do see 'moral' waivers and non-medical waivers, in addition to all your other stats, like your academic record, leadership potential, OAR, LoRs, etc.

(Edit: People who're denied/DNR are probably denied for things they're not telling you. Probably involving 'moral' waivers, past conduct deemed unbecoming of an officer, a criminal record, tried concealing something/lied, and recent drug use. But I am just speculating.)

Very insightful. Thank you!