Devil Duck
Member
Any other civil servants who are DCOs? I've recently returned to federal service after a 3.5 year tour as a dirty nasty for-profit defense systems engineering technical analysis (SETA) contractor. Previously, I worked in combat developments as a GS11.
Currently I work for the Army as a GS13. I've worked here in various capacities for the past 6.5 years. Most of my peers are retired O4/5 or E9s. I still find it odd that my employees are retired E7-9s and active duty & retired O3/4s. It was odd when I was a former E5, it'll be more so now that I'm (soon to be) an ensign.
I'm excited to learn the Navy system as well as the intelligence field. I'm accustomed to being the expert in my field, and the go-to guy in the office. It'll take years I'm sure to attain that level of expertise in my new field. It'll also be interesting the learn the dynamics of new personal relationships developed through the USNR.
I've found working with the Army that education, training and a willingness to do jobs others fear will always keep one employed. I plan to continue that scheme with the Navy. To that end I've already purchased and made my way through most of the Blue Jacket's Manual and the Newly Commissioned Naval Officers Guide. I'm a little disappointed in the BJM though. I was really hoping it would be more like the Guide Book for Marines (I still have my original copy issued at MCRD PISC). Both are good reference points and well worth the investment.
Currently I work for the Army as a GS13. I've worked here in various capacities for the past 6.5 years. Most of my peers are retired O4/5 or E9s. I still find it odd that my employees are retired E7-9s and active duty & retired O3/4s. It was odd when I was a former E5, it'll be more so now that I'm (soon to be) an ensign.
I'm excited to learn the Navy system as well as the intelligence field. I'm accustomed to being the expert in my field, and the go-to guy in the office. It'll take years I'm sure to attain that level of expertise in my new field. It'll also be interesting the learn the dynamics of new personal relationships developed through the USNR.
I've found working with the Army that education, training and a willingness to do jobs others fear will always keep one employed. I plan to continue that scheme with the Navy. To that end I've already purchased and made my way through most of the Blue Jacket's Manual and the Newly Commissioned Naval Officers Guide. I'm a little disappointed in the BJM though. I was really hoping it would be more like the Guide Book for Marines (I still have my original copy issued at MCRD PISC). Both are good reference points and well worth the investment.