EM1(SW/AW) Hab
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I wasnt selected for the SWO/ED Option but I applied and got picked up for core. I'm a 25yr old, 7yr MR1, i honestly thought i was a shoe in for the ED program (in a rate where production management is my job, had an EOOW letter from an FFG when I was an E-5, Gas Free Engineer blah blah blah) and when results came out i got picked up first time for CORE. Another MR1 got selected for ED and i heard through the grapevine that you increase your chances if you shadow an ED and have him write you a letter for your package. i was told the reason i didnt get picked up for ED was probably because of my age and i had less than a year left for my BS degree. Where are you stationed at? I know a few ED's in some places, any shore command that has a Repair Officer or even a PMA, chances are high that they are an ED.
Thats great info, thanks man. I am at the floating drydock(DYNAMIC) at JEB Little Creek, VA. My old OPS I just found out, just did a conversion recently to ED but he is still a LTJG. I am in the process of scouting out some people for the board and a mentor. My CO is all about helping me, which that is something I have not been able to have in the past (small commands at fast past). The only reason I applied for CEC in the past was age. I am 29 now.