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31OCT22 SNA/SNFO BOARD

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Anthony2000

PRO-REC Y SNA
cjwinton01 said:
do SWOs ever redesignate or is that just too hard for most?
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I know some people who’ve gone SWO because they didn’t get a SEAL O spot. Went SWO then they put their packet back in for SEAL and got to go into the SEAL program. I know another guy who went SWO to NFO then onto be a rated SEAL. Another went SWO to EOD. Another did SWO and got a unassociated sea tour in a CORIVON unit, used his quals from EXW school to help him stand out at SOAS and got a spot.

It all depends on what is available, who do you know, your Fitreps, timing, and your qualifications.
 
Mouselovr

Mouselovr

Well-Known Member
Contributor
cjwinton01 said:
do SWOs ever redesignate or is that just too hard for most?
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Yes. I've met a couple of SWO -> SNA folks in A pool.

I also had multiple guys in my class that were prior enlisted BUD/s duds who were commissioning SWO to ultimately try for SEAL again.
 
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Anthony2000

PRO-REC Y SNA
Mouselovr said:
Yes. I've met a couple of SWO -> SNA folks in A pool.

I also had multiple guys in my class that were prior enlisted BUD/s duds who were commissioning SWO to ultimately try for SEAL again.
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It’s a learning opportunity for those who didn’t get the community they “wanted”. You gain leadership skills, gain qualifications, and are in an environment to raise your Fitreps. Fitreps are very important when trying to redesignate. Fitrep, fitrep, fitrep. You want to stand out. That’s one way.
 
justwren

justwren

im a bird
got a buddy who re-des'd to IP and he likes it so far - the community while he's going through school as well as the shorter contract.
 
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Deleted member 88965

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Does anyone know when we get the pro-Y or N do we get official documentation for it and after we accept? Or is it just your recruiter going ya man ur in?
 
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FloridaDad

Well-Known Member
cjwinton01 said:
man I’m already 24 aren’t I too old to do this kinda crazy career switching? haha man that’s wild!
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31 years old here! Spent my entire adult life in the music and acting world as a performer and teacher. Everything fell apart during COVID and I found myself here at age 30 going for this crazy childhood dream I thought was dead (LASIK wasn't allowed when I was a teenager).
Anthony2000 said:
It’s a learning opportunity for those who didn’t get the community they “wanted”. You gain leadership skills, gain qualifications, and are in an environment to raise your Fitreps. Fitreps are very important when trying to redesignate. Fitrep, fitrep, fitrep. You want to stand out. That’s one way.
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Unfortunately, I think I am officially too old to try and redesignate later if I don't get what I want out of the gate. I don't think there's any way for a 32 year old SWO officer to then try and redesignate to pilot or NFO at age 35 or so.
 
elariosa95

elariosa95

SNA (Primary - VT-6)
My recruiter added me to a Groupme chat called “Officer Select Group” and I just about shit myself.

Then I saw the message from my recruiter saying that it’s basically just the same thing as the previous chat for all applicants but different for admin reasons.

Well, looks like I’ll need to apply for an age waiver bc I aged a few years from that
 
nefalexa

nefalexa

Well-Known Member
elariosa95 said:
My recruiter added me to a Groupme chat called “Officer Select Group” and I just about shit myself.

Then I saw the message from my recruiter saying that it’s basically just the same thing as the previous chat for all applicants but different for admin reasons.

Well, looks like I’ll need to apply for an age waiver bc I aged a few years from that
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At this point anyone calling my phone gives me the heebie geebies (idk how to spell this, using my immigrant card right about now)
 
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