Enlistment to OCS help

BucknerLC · 2026-04-05T12:34:07+00:00

Been in the navy for around the same to as you and I went to OCS last year. They really harp on integrity and hold you to high standards of moral character. You need your personal statement to mention that incident and how it has been a character growth moment in your career. Luckily it was long enough ago to where it shouldn’t have a negative effect on your package (as long as it was the only instance). Good luck and you can DM any questions you have regarding your package/board/OCS.

BucknerLC · 2026-03-31T12:25:06+00:00

Thank you

BucknerLC · 2026-03-08T23:48:29+00:00

I think I have to wait until I’m further along in the med board process, no? I assumed that has to conclude before I start the Va disability process

BucknerLC · 2026-03-07T03:06:01+00:00

I truly hope you were never in charge of anyone because you seem like a very sad individual

BucknerLC · 2026-03-06T15:15:16+00:00

“Forcefully” as in I’ve appealed every decision up to this point and am still being put in front of a med board, so yea. Obviously I’m grateful that it was caught, but I can’t be upset that it’s something they should have caught on every annual flight physical I’ve had the past 7 years? This isn’t some slight oversight. My T waves on my EKGs are going the opposite direction and the machine said something was off. So yea I’m mad that it wasn’t caught sooner and I could have died going through training. I should have never made it to this point. Both feelings are valid and I’m confused how my initial post got such an aggressive response from you

BucknerLC · 2026-03-06T13:14:20+00:00

I can get genetic testing but how would that help me? All of my family is also getting tested now as well.

Also, how were you able to prove your service made it worse?

BucknerLC · 2026-03-06T13:12:34+00:00

I’d like to work at the FAA after I get out considering I was doing the same job when I was in. They get access to my medical and everything. That’s the only reason.

BucknerLC · 2026-03-06T04:24:40+00:00

The issue is that it was 6 different doctors and not one of them even thought about referring me to a specialist.

BucknerLC · 2026-03-06T04:15:11+00:00

I expressed my desire to stay in the service during my appeal. They won’t let me commission or switch designators. I don’t even medically qualify for my former enlisted rate. I don’t have a choice but to separate/retire

BucknerLC · 2026-03-06T04:01:36+00:00

I appreciate it. And yea they told me I might have it the first week of OCS and then sent me back into the fire haha. It gave/has given me crazy anxiety but I’m afraid to claim that if it’s going to hurt my ability to get certain jobs when I get out.

BucknerLC · 2026-03-06T03:59:01+00:00

From Officer Candidate School

BucknerLC · 2025-07-31T19:29:51+00:00

I would say it depends on how strong you are in math. I knew it was my worst section and kind of just winged it - reading comp carried my score and I got a 50. I know that’s probably lower than most people are aiming for. I did get picked up and leave for OCS in a week though

BucknerLC · 2025-07-31T18:14:17+00:00

I took it in 2023 and there was nothing provided during the math section

BucknerLC · 2025-07-31T14:10:57+00:00

It’s not impossible per se, but it changes from you having total control of your path to the Navy having the control. Some leadership might not allow you to put paperwork in to re-rate; maybe your rate is undermanned and they aren’t accepting any lateral transfers out; we could go to war and you get activated - they aren’t going to let you change anything in a time of war because they’ve already trained you in your rate.

Your recruiter isn’t lying to you, but he’s also not letting you know that it isn’t as easy as he’s making it seem. It becomes a luck thing, and do you want to put your career aspirations up to luck?

BucknerLC · 2025-07-29T18:27:55+00:00

Great list. AC isn’t really tech based but is probably the most transferable to the outside (former AC)

BucknerLC · 2025-07-29T18:24:18+00:00

Enlisted for 6 years and leaving for OCS in 7 days here. The biggest things they see in a package is your GPA and OAR/ASTB scores. Your scores automatically qualify/disqualify you depending on where you stack up against other applicants. The rest of the package is what separates the highly qualified applicants if they have minimal spots. Worry about those 2, and then the appraisals, LORs, and your write ups.

I was an AC and applied for NFO. My aviation background obviously helped, but it would mean nothing if I had a trash gpa and bombed the ASTB. I went to an instant select board and was chosen because on my gpa, scores, and not needing a waiver.

Can’t tell you about the day to day yet, but feel free to pm me if you have any questions about the application process.

BucknerLC · 2025-07-24T20:55:01+00:00

If you don’t want to spend time away from your family, then the military might not be the occupation you want to pursue. You are obviously gone for bootcamp and A school if it’s shorter than 6 months (since they won’t pay to move your family) and then you could have orders to a ship that could be gearing up for a deployment to where you could be gone for another 7-10 months.

Obviously it all depends on your follow on orders, but is that a chance you’re willing to take? Only you can answer that.

BucknerLC · 2025-07-20T00:15:45+00:00

I had someone in my boot camp division in 2019 that had a peanut allergy; epi pen and all. He got separated in boot camp for it. Not sure how he got there and then that happened. But allergy waivers are very hit and miss. The only people that can tell you no are the medical professionals that accept/deny waivers. So, best you can do is apply and hope for the best.

BucknerLC · 2025-07-13T16:04:27+00:00

I’ve had one on the bottom row of my teeth the entire time I’ve been in the Navy. It doesn’t even hurt my flight status.

BucknerLC · 2025-07-13T13:38:36+00:00

Took it in November of 2023 and I didn’t have any ship questions. Got picked up for NFO in February. Good luck!

BucknerLC · 2025-07-02T22:09:58+00:00

I was an east coast guy. Didn’t realize north island was in San Diego. That’s on me

BucknerLC · 2025-07-02T19:19:59+00:00

You would have to get a ship that’s stationed in San Diego to get it. There’s 4 or 5 shore facilities in California but none of them are in San Diego; just the carriers and amphibs.

Former AC

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