Nodak Navy
New Member
I am turning 38 this summer, but still wanting to join up. I spoke with a recruiter, and based on my education and work experience she recommended to DCO PAO. What has me concerned is the very few slots open for PAO throughout AD and Reserves. If I do not make DCO on the first shot, will I basically be out of time for ever getting in at officer?
I'll admit right now I don't know all the details of how things work for getting in other than enlisting. If I apply for DCO, does that start me out and get me "on the books" if you will with the Reserves? Or, if I fail to make DCO, do I get kicked and have to turn to enlisting instead?
Background:
BS Physical Education K-12 (Music and Coaching minors) - 2.85/4.0
MS Industrial Technology (emphasis: Graphics Communications) - 3.25/4.0
17 years experience as editor, copywriter, marketing manager, graphic designer
Organizer for local youth football league for 5 years
Martial arts instructor for 5 years
Varsity football official for 20 years, lead referee for past 6 years
Varsity wresting official - 3 years
Social media manager for sports officiating association
I'll admit right now I don't know all the details of how things work for getting in other than enlisting. If I apply for DCO, does that start me out and get me "on the books" if you will with the Reserves? Or, if I fail to make DCO, do I get kicked and have to turn to enlisting instead?
Background:
BS Physical Education K-12 (Music and Coaching minors) - 2.85/4.0
MS Industrial Technology (emphasis: Graphics Communications) - 3.25/4.0
17 years experience as editor, copywriter, marketing manager, graphic designer
Organizer for local youth football league for 5 years
Martial arts instructor for 5 years
Varsity football official for 20 years, lead referee for past 6 years
Varsity wresting official - 3 years
Social media manager for sports officiating association