22MAY2023 SNA/SNFO Board

[Connordl1120]

You submit the advance 30 days before but you can't use your GTCC. If you do you are liable. Yes the advance is only a portion, the rest you'll recieve when you submit your travel claim. Some people don't like the advance because the travel claim would he "smaller" lump sum only because they got an advance. Not the smartest bunch. It's better if.you don't want to use credit (i.e. GTCC) and you don't want to eat up a lot of your own money ahead of time.

You ever PCS before this???

Yes. From Eglin to Lemoore. I forgot about the initial money upfront. It was like 300 and then I got like 1800 once I got to my command.

 

[ScottL]

yes @ScottL they won’t do anything with a FINSEL. I’ll shoot the detailers an email and see what happens.

They might even just be able to give you ammunition to help put your command at ease about letting you start the checkout process before you have hard copy orders. Seems like more of an admin to detailer problem that you're stuck in the middle of.

 

[Teshauna]

Whew got my orders! Populated in NSIPS. Can’t wait to start the checkout process.

 

[hickjunior]

Just got my FINSEL and OCS date, Sep 3.

 

[KHam]

Ok What’s the secret to getting your FINSEL/OCS date??? I’m losing my mind over here. I called Celestin today for a status update and he said “have you gotten an email from me?” And when I said no he replied with “well there’s your status update”. My jaw dropped lmao.

 

[Connordl1120]

Ok What’s the secret to getting your FINSEL/OCS date??? I’m losing my mind over here. I called Celestin today for a status update and he said “have you gotten an email from me?” And when I said no he replied with “well there’s your status update”. My jaw dropped lmao.

I think he’s getting a lot of calls about it and he only has so much information. I gave him a second call and got those vibes but then I received my letter the following day.

 

[hickjunior]

im also a civilian btw.

 

[ScottL]

Ok What’s the secret to getting your FINSEL/OCS date??? I’m losing my mind over here. I called Celestin today for a status update and he said “have you gotten an email from me?” And when I said no he replied with “well there’s your status update”. My jaw dropped lmao.

It sounds like you rolled low on your persuasion check and if you don't chill you'll be rolling initiative.

 

[Jacksa71]

Ok What’s the secret to getting your FINSEL/OCS date??? I’m losing my mind over here. I called Celestin today for a status update and he said “have you gotten an email from me?” And when I said no he replied with “well there’s your status update”. My jaw dropped lmao.

I’m dead. Got my orders, Nov 5th.

 

[Connordl1120]

I’m dead. Got my orders, Nov 5th.

happy about that or no?

 

[Jacksa71]

happy about that or no?

I wanted 26 September class but it wasn’t gonna getting approve. But I’m happy, it is what it is. They want me to stay until nov which I did not want

 

[nefalexa]

Nov 26th here

 

[space_sailor]

I’m dead. Got my orders, Nov 5th.

Some free gouge you should know beforehand- based on my going through OCS late 2022:

Keep in mind that you won’t get leave for Thanksgiving - at least no one when I was there was offered or asked for leave.

And going on leave for Christmas (you get Christmas or New Year’s but not both) and coming back to OCS can be demoralizing. Which is not to stay to not take leave. Take leave, spend time with friends and family, tell them all your stories, but bear in mind that you’re not quite done yet.
**Definitely DONT not return to Newport, even if you plan to DOR, go back to Newport and DOR so you can get separated the right way.**

 

[KHam]

I think he’s getting a lot of calls about it and he only has so much information. I gave him a second call and got those vibes but then I received my letter the following day.

Celestin played with my emotions just to email me with my FINSEL letter a few hours later lol. I’m leaving September 3rd

 

[Anthony2000]

Any AD on here able to check if the July now Aug board at-board list is out?