Matthew545
Hopeful Aviator
Hello all! Future hopeful SNA/SNFO here.
I'm a recently discharged AT2 (Aug 21) who will be graduating with my bachelors this summer (Aug 22). Now because my official EAOS was October, I still can join the reserves and have a two year mobilization deferment.
My question is do you think it would be a wise decision to join the reserves with the intention of starting my OCS application?
My thought process is as follows..
1) Interviews may go over easier as they might be within my chain of command rather than complete strangers
2) Since I would most likely be stationed out of Pax River I would be able to get more and better quality referrals
3) I wouldn't have to fill out a SF-86 again until later down the road (My secret should be good till 2025)
4) Less intrusive medical, going through a MTF as a fleet applicant rather than MEPS as a civilian.
5) Board more likely to take me seriously as fleet applicant than a veteran
I'm probably more specifically fishing for input from those who have had a successful transition from Reserve / AD to OCS. I know a lot of information about applying as a civilian from talking with a local recruiter but is the process any easier/harder from your POV as a fleet applicant?
I'm a recently discharged AT2 (Aug 21) who will be graduating with my bachelors this summer (Aug 22). Now because my official EAOS was October, I still can join the reserves and have a two year mobilization deferment.
My question is do you think it would be a wise decision to join the reserves with the intention of starting my OCS application?
My thought process is as follows..
1) Interviews may go over easier as they might be within my chain of command rather than complete strangers
2) Since I would most likely be stationed out of Pax River I would be able to get more and better quality referrals
3) I wouldn't have to fill out a SF-86 again until later down the road (My secret should be good till 2025)
4) Less intrusive medical, going through a MTF as a fleet applicant rather than MEPS as a civilian.
5) Board more likely to take me seriously as fleet applicant than a veteran
I'm probably more specifically fishing for input from those who have had a successful transition from Reserve / AD to OCS. I know a lot of information about applying as a civilian from talking with a local recruiter but is the process any easier/harder from your POV as a fleet applicant?
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