1Nov2021 SNA/SNFO Board

[Val135]

If one is selected SNFO in May, but won't ship till say, January 2023, could you accept the SNFO spot, reapply solely for SNA in August, and then switch if accepted there before the original OCS date?

I think you have to reject or just not accept until the next board. I think it may be only possible if you were not considered for both. I doubt you would keep your date. One thing I learned in the Navy is make sure that you will be happy with all the options you give them.

 

[krae3443]

Yeah, I've been looking at the security clearance stuff and I think they define "minimal" and "experimental" as like less than 5 times or something, which puts me in the clear, but it's still nerve wracking.

Lol when the investigator called they had more questions on my travel to China and never once mentioned the other. Mine was also less than 5 times and no issues. Just be honest that’s the most important thing.

 

[Mike D.]

Not psych but currently applying for ODS as an EHO. They did some fancy math to combine my undergraduate and graduate GPA. I don't know the formula exactly I'd have to ask. There's also a lot more room for letters and interview scores i believe.

ODS for medical is odd, some are very competitive and some are not as competitive. The requirements are also a lot different so you would need to talk to a medical recruiter and most GENOFF recruiters would have no idea.

Thank you both for the info

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Yeah and they seem to be harder to find. I had to call and email like 3 people before I was finally put in touch with a Medical recruiter.

yep, generally 1 or 2 for each NRD, I was pulled in to help with medical recruiting for several months and it was interesting lol

 

[GoldLeaf]

So, any tips on making my package better for the next go around in May? Like I said, I scored a 53 6/8/6 on my second attempt so I don’t know if I should risk taking the ASTB again. A few people had lower scores than me and were picked up so I think they’re pretty decent. Should I try and incorporate flight hours? Still stunned over the news so I’m trying to give myself the next best possible chance. I also have a waiver for LASIK but all of my medical came back good and I waited the 6+ months to apply. Hoping that wasn’t the issue because I’m seeing 20/15 now

any advice would be welcome. Thanks y’all!

You have better scores than I had. Not sure what your Motivational statement, LORs, and flight exp looks like but I wouldn’t retest. Stick with what you got and make revision in those areas.

 

[FloridaDad]

I think you have to reject or just not accept until the next board. I think it may be only possible if you were not considered for both. I doubt you would keep your date. One thing I learned in the Navy is make sure that you will be happy with all the options you give them.

I'd be ok if I was rescheduled! I'm just wondering if there's a way for me to do the smart thing and apply for both in May, and then when I inevitably get SNFO instead of SNA try once more for just SNA since I have to wait so long to ship to OCS anyways while keeping that SNFO yes available.

 

[enzy24]

Lol when the investigator called they had more questions on my travel to China and never once mentioned the other. Mine was also less than 5 times and no issues. Just be honest that’s the most important thing.

When did you get a call from the investigator?
I was accepted in August but never had any contact regarding clearance besides an evaluation form sent to my current employer

 

[krae3443]

When did you get a call from the investigator?
I was accepted in August but never had any contact regarding clearance besides an evaluation form sent to my current employer

They only call for more questions or information. Since I had spent one month in China and had other foreign travel for periods of 1-2 months. China being more of a focus than the others. I had to provide extra references. So basically they call to get more information like to elaborate on work history or travel or addresses.

 

[enzy24]

They only call for more questions or information. Since I had spent one month in China and had other foreign travel for periods of 1-2 months. China being more of a focus than the others. I had to provide extra references. So basically they call to get more information like to elaborate on work history or travel or addresses.

Ok, so no contact should be a good thing then lol. I was really expecting issues from living in Israel for 2 years. Obviously a friendly country but I had to note that every single contact from there has a military affiliation lol

 

[jakebacc]

Take it. Just take it. I can put you in touch with an NFO that has been in since 2018..so pretty new if you want to pick his brain.

That would be awesome I appreciate it Mike!

 

[Dboom85]

Lol when the investigator called they had more questions on my travel to China and never once mentioned the other. Mine was also less than 5 times and no issues. Just be honest that’s the most important thing.

if you travel outside of the US when applying for a security clearance they literally send someone to where you've been

 

[Mike D.]

That would be awesome I appreciate it Mike!

I reached out to him. I will DM you once I get a reply

 

[SWUSN]

Pro Rec Y NFO see yall AD for OCS Y22

 

[smpl_dude]

They only call for more questions or information. Since I had spent one month in China and had other foreign travel for periods of 1-2 months. China being more of a focus than the others. I had to provide extra references. So basically they call to get more information like to elaborate on work history or travel or addresses.

What parts of China did you go to? I had a great time there with my wife a few years ago. Beijing was hip-happenin.

 

[krae3443]

Ok, so no contact should be a good thing then lol. I was really expecting issues from living in Israel for 2 years. Obviously a friendly country but I had to note that every single contact from there has a military affiliation lol

Yeah no contact means they did not need more information