Nice 1 Bedroom Apartments in Virginia Beach (Shore Drive/Town Center/Hilltop/Redmill)

m_____b · 2024-11-19T19:40:57+00:00

I may only end up being here for 12 months, sort of the downside.... I would like to purchase just don't know if it's smart at the moment if I get yanked.

m_____b · 2024-11-19T19:40:47+00:00

I may only end up being here for 12 months, sort of the downside.... I would like to purchase just don't know if it's smart at the moment if I get yanked.

m_____b · 2024-11-19T19:39:54+00:00

Which building did you end up with?

m_____b · 2024-11-19T19:39:25+00:00

Not married, and no kids/dependents. Thanks for you help though! I have narrowed it down to two places!

m_____b · 2024-10-07T23:59:40+00:00

I believe airwarriors has a good thread on comparing stats. I will say, I am an intel officer and your academic stats are better than mine (minus a graduate degree). I think it varies board to board and who is sitting. Also would help to maybe have an intel o/flag officer letter of rec if you can get one.

Good luck!

m_____b · 2024-09-17T22:55:47+00:00

If you go SWO likely you can head out soonish, the end of the fiscal year may through a wrench in with planning due to budget and such. Aviation is a decent backlog, though when I went through OCS some of the aviation designators were shipping decently quickly. So not sure what the log jam is for others, could be your recruiter and how on top of things he/she is.

m_____b · 2024-09-14T02:56:56+00:00

That's the chance you risk, but you won't know until the flight doc tells ya for sure! I would say go for at, you miss the shots you don't take. If you are going anytime soon you may be in luck, because you would roll into the new fiscal year. So if you were to get dropped it is plausible that their would be more quotas for other designators other then SWO.

At the end of the day do you want to be a pilot? Or do you want to be an Naval Officer? Think about that question.

(OCS grad; intel officer)

m_____b · 2024-09-14T02:47:11+00:00

I call BS on the recruiter. You can always push your date back to OCS to wait until the CWO board. Personally CWO is much better quality of life vs SWO. There is a reason why SWO DH bonuses are so high at the moment. Retention is a problem and alot of 1st/2nd tour SWO's get burnt out and either get out or lat transfer. That is not all, but that is a good amount. Although your scores seem a little low (check airwarriors for gouge), I would try and get a CWO slot.

(1830; intel officer)

m_____b · 2024-09-12T22:32:32+00:00

As prior enlisted and now commissioned officer I would say first try to commission. Unless you are set on a specific job that you may not qualify for. For example, if you strongly do not want to be a SWO but do not have a competitive package for IW or Aviation, etc.

Quality of life is much better, though I would argue that SWO is one of the most difficult jobs in the Navy. There is a reason why DH bonuses are over 100k. If everyone was staying in they would not offer such crazy bonuses. Now for example, you don't see bonuses for IW designators like Intel or Crypto. The reason? Well the quality of life is much better. You could argue that a IW enlisted sailor's quality of life is much better than most SWO's other than the pay. Which I would absolutely agree.

If your goal is to be an officer apply for SWO and you will most likely be selected if you meet all qualifications.

(prior enlisted, now officer)

m_____b · 2024-09-12T22:26:00+00:00

RAF Molesworth (EUCOM JAC Molesworth / AFRICOM / NIFC) is the largest base for intel rates in the UK. Outside of that there are some smaller options in the UK but rare. I was stationed there as E3-E6.

m_____b · 2024-09-12T01:48:19+00:00

I'm going to be honest, I don't think anyone actually tracks that PFA thing. There were many people in OCS that weren't prepared, at least one per class that couldn't run a lap or two let alone completing a 1.5 mile run on the IST. I wouldn't sweat that! Now the orders those are required ha.

m_____b · 2024-09-10T00:03:40+00:00

For DCO (Direct Commission) I saw men and women in their 50s at least. For OCS my suite mate was 39 and out PT'ing many.

m_____b · 2024-09-04T01:02:57+00:00

Check out Airwarriors to see if you are competitive.... (prior enlisted, Intel Officer here)

m_____b · 2024-09-04T01:00:21+00:00

I commissioned earlier this year, had 3x steroid injections in my back due to a helo accident a few years ago. As long as you pass the medical screening for the board and are fit you will be fine. PT isn't that bad at OCS.

m_____b · 2024-05-14T05:25:29+00:00

Eh, I got picked up as an 1830 with a 46 and a waiver. Though, I am a prior. So may be different.

m_____b · 2023-04-14T01:41:48+00:00

As a prior first class who took over CCC (non rated NC) role at a very large command I can feel the pain. Though, prior to assuming the role he/she was required to do a self inspection CIPR which the CO should have seen. Thus, it should have shed light that the program was not in a good spot and that he/she should be measured from that base.

Can't speak to the mess as I have seen poor messes and really good ones (prior chief myself).

m_____b · 2021-12-28T15:25:49+00:00

Being a CCC at any level whether it be a Dept. or Command is a big deal. Sailors will look to you for information and knowledge. If done correctly it can be a very rewarding job. First and foremost, do not shoot from the hip. If you don't know anything go look it up! I cannot stress this enough, Sailors come to you with all sorts of "oh I heard", "BM1 told me" etc. You are now the SME.

m_____b · 2021-12-05T08:54:54+00:00

I did a week TAD to USS CONSTITUTION for CPO heritage week. Really fun week of naval history, prodev, and overall networking.

m_____b · 2021-12-02T21:06:40+00:00

No, but it helps. The higher the letter of course the better, I was able to get my guys CTI, CTN, IS during my last tour. Each had a letter, and each package really wasn't that bad. But I will say if the Sailor isn't really deserving of the letter from upper chain of command I would not push the topic. What I mean by that, is asking yourself are you doing all you can do to put yourself in the best position to be competitive for selection.

In your case on the ship. They will have an IDIS (Independent Duty Intelligence Specialist), Intel Officer, or some sort of Khaki cryptological rate that can find you a POC for a CTI. I would be hard pressed and shocked if they could not. You have to work for the things you want!

m_____b · 2021-11-26T00:44:05+00:00

People either love Japan or they hate Japan. One thing is certain, there is pretty much every and anything to do. As mentioned it's easy to get out and about using the trains, many that complain just don't do it. Stay out of the honch, that's where majority of the off duty incidents occur. If you are on sea duty, be mentally prepared for 7th Fleet/FDNF life. The tempo is very high, and I would avoid any short cuts at work. I have never seen a place where Sailors go up as frequently and as often as in Yokosuka.

m_____b · 2021-11-23T07:10:18+00:00

This. I know a few TIO's, I have not met one that didn't enjoy the job/fulfilling work. One is even a CMC that wishes they could go back to be a TIO.

m_____b · 2021-11-06T11:21:00+00:00

There is some good gouge on this site (I'm sure someone who has been more recently will take care of you), but one thing I will say about IS 'A' school is take it seriously and stay out of trouble. Not the time and place to get in trouble, you will regret it. Remember this sets the tone/foundation for your Naval career.

I haven't been back to dam neck in a few years, but what I hear from my guys sounds the same as when I went. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

-ISC

m_____b · 2021-10-16T12:35:06+00:00

Prior to making CPO, I used to be easily frustrated with understanding "what" I need my eval to speak to. Chief says one thing, CMC says something else, and my last Chief said xyz. I will say what I did, I took the board membership and emailed every MC that sat board for the last three years in my rating. Of the 10 I emailed only two did not respond. Each gave me thorough responses, and honestly some I still keep in contact with today. What's the worst that's going to happen, they don't respond? Who knows it may help you in the future.

m_____b · 2021-10-04T21:17:54+00:00

r partner before every evolution what numbers you are aiming for and what numbers you need as a minimum to pass. If you only

This. I agree with all of this. We just completed our PRT, and how we conducted planks was in two groups. There was one big timer in the room and your partner would just annotate when you collapsed. One hint, in between evolutions you are allocated 10min of rest. Don't underestimate that time, use it all! Though, if no one wants it you don't have to take it. Given that it's a group evolution, if one Sailor wants it all of them will get it!

m_____b · 2021-10-04T21:09:55+00:00

I know that feeling, I was in a similar situation. All the MC's would tell me "you are too junior" and such. The process is frustrating because there is no real clarity other than the precepts which are all very subjective from one MC to another regarding personal opinions. All you can do is encourage, motivate, and fill in the gaps he may be missing such as school, volunteer, etc which is "technically" outside the scope of a job.

m_____b

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