FY 22 IWC DCO Reserve Board

[tr2190]

Trying to gauge how competitive of a candidate I am for the 1835 Intel September board. Is there anyone who made it through who can provide some guidance as to what a successful candidate looks like? Obviously an advanced degree, high interview scores, good LORs, etc. are a must, but I am hearing mixed insight as to whether prior or current relevant work is a must. Just trying to understand how the board choses one candidate over another.

 

[Hair Warrior]

Trying to gauge how competitive of a candidate I am for the 1835 Intel September board. Is there anyone who made it through who can provide some guidance as to what a successful candidate looks like? Obviously an advanced degree, high interview scores, good LORs, etc. are a must, but I am hearing mixed insight as to whether prior or current relevant work is a must. Just trying to understand how the board choses one candidate over another.

It’s a whole person concept. Looking at your record, why do you want to be an intelligence officer? Why not another designator?

 

[fy18dco]

Does anyone know if the Board convened for certain? The processor assigned to my packet mentioned that there had been significant delays and that he was not certain if the Sept 20 date would hold.

Otherwise, best of luck to everyone!

The board was held

 

[bubblehead]

Trying to gauge how competitive of a candidate I am for the 1835 Intel September board.

You should really educate yourself on the promotability of 1835's in the Reserve to the rank of O4 and higher prior to making this your first choice.

 

[jzz001]

The board was held

Long time lurker here, first time poster. When do you think we'll find out? Maybe late October, early November?

 

[Hair Warrior]

You should really educate yourself on the promotability of 1835's in the Reserve to the rank of O4 and higher prior to making this your first choice.

Or, take it one day at a time. Their first O4 look (if selected today at ENS) would be in the 2030s, and the world will be very different.

(But as someone who’s a lot closer to that first look, yeah it’s pretty abysmal.)

 

[jrh0425]

Long time lurker here, first time poster. When do you think we'll find out? Maybe late October, early November?

I would think so. Last year they were released first week of November.

 

[number9]

I would think so. Last year they were released first week of November.

I'm going to need to pick up a hobby if I have to wait that long..!

 

[jrh0425]

I'm going to need to pick up a hobby if I have to wait that long..!

The wait won't end there. ?

 

[number9]

The wait won't end there. ?

Oh, it will end there, but then a different wait will start after. Something new to complain about!

 

[tr2190]

The wait won't end there. ?

If we get professionally recommended in November, when will commissioning commence?

 

[Duffy31]

If we get professionally recommended in November, when will commissioning commence?

My friend was selected during the last boards. He's on about week 20 and still hasn't been commissioned. Some people were though and have already gone through ODS but apparently the majority have not yet.

 

[GCJ8404]

I happen to think we'll get notification of selection (or non-selection) about Mid October if not before. I think NRC is more efficient and will move to get the results out.

 

[fy18dco]

You’ll receive notification in mid November. If selected, expect to commission no earlier than March. Expect to be gained maybe a month or two after that. ODS within 12 months.

 

[fy18dco]

You should really educate yourself on the promotability of 1835's in the Reserve to the rank of O4 and higher prior to making this your first choice.

Reserve will begin below zone looks for O4 starting this FY. 1835 O4 numbers are at ~80% of need so promotion rates will significantly increase soon.